
Originally Posted by
rockart9
besides the bloating and weight gain. you know you shouldn't just buy pills from the drug store. You really have to discuss it with your doctor. Pills are not for every woman. For ex. if you have a history of breast cancer in your family or have fibrocystic disease and you had your first period before eleven yrs. old. you should be discussing with your doc your risks and options. Then there's also the most serious side effect associated with the birth-control pill is a greater chance of blood clots, stroke and heart attack. And besides pills don't protect you from stds.