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  1. Birth Control Pills: Potential Side Effects - Healthline

    Aug 3, 2018 · Learn about the potential side effects and health risks of hormonal birth control pills.

  2. Birth Control Pill: Types, Side Effects & Effectiveness

    The hormones in birth control pills prevent pregnancy by blocking conception, when sperm fertilizes an egg. They also cause changes in your uterus so that it can’t support a pregnancy …

  3. 12 Side Effects of Birth Control Pills You Should Be Aware of

    Mar 17, 2023 · Here is a list of the most common side effects of birth control pills, such as spotting between periods, headaches, bloating, and so on.

  4. 5 Potential Complications of Taking Birth Control

    Aug 14, 2025 · While birth control is typically safe to use, there are side effects beyond the short-term concerns about weight gain or breakthrough bleeding. Some of these risks are limited by …

  5. Birth control pill: Side effects, risks, alternatives, and ...

    Nov 25, 2024 · Birth control pills are generally safe and effective, though side effects are common. This article looks at common side effects, risks, and alternatives.

  6. Birth Control: What Are the Possible Complications? - WebMD

    May 21, 2025 · Birth control can prevent an unwanted pregnancy, but there are some possible complications you should know about.

  7. Your guide to birth control side effects - Kaiser Permanente

    Jul 25, 2025 · Here are the physical and mental birth control side effects people worry about most — both common and rare. Learn about your risks and when to talk to your doctor.