Ok, so I've gone on the pill for the first time. What are some side effects !


Question: Ok, so I've gone on the pill for the first time!. What are some side effects you may have!?
So this is the 3rd day I've taken it now!.
I've heard you can put on weight, but are there any other side effects to the pill!? It's called Levlen, like the brand my doctor put me on if that helps!. Im just wondering that's all, because the internet doesn't explain much apart from gaining weight!. I just want to make sure!.Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
There's a whole bunch!.

With the pill, you may experience changes in how you menstruate!. You may find that your periods are lighter and less uncomfortable (less cramping, backaches, bloating, etc), or they may stay the same!. You may also experience some spotting between periods, but that generally stops after a few months!.

You may feel a bit nauseous for the first few months!. I had this problem, so I started taking my pill at night so that I would be asleep and not feel it!. Worked like a charm!. :)

You may gain a little weight, experience changes in mood, and experience decreased or increased interest in sex!. If any of these symptoms gets out of control, contact your doctor!.

I'm including a link to the WebMD article about birth control!. It's got a lot of good information!. Don't let it scare you though-- a lot of the side effects listed have, like, a less than !.05% chance of ever happening!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Many women experience little or no side effects from taking the pill but if you do find yourself experiencing side effects they may include

-nausea
-mood changes(depression,for example)
-as you said,weight gain
-"girl stuff" that you can read more about on http://www!.uwlax!.edu/studenthealth/healt!.!.!. health/the_pill!.aspWww@Answer-Health@Com

Well it can make some women very moody and also make you have blood clots, but I'm sure the doctor went over that with you! The pill is supposed to trick your body into believing its pregnant, so with the first month taking it you will probably get alot of symptoms that pregnant women do!Www@Answer-Health@Com

Sometimes you can feel really sluggish and lathargic!. That's how they ALL make me feel unfortunately!. If you get a lot of side effects, you can talk to your doc about a low dose pill!. They're just as effective, but with way less side effects!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

My side effects were blotchy skin on my face that was ugly and looked like patches of bleached skin with dark chocolate milk stains or something!. And I gained 12 lbs ate like a starved dog!. Was really grouchy and lost of interest!. But increased sex drive!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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