Disadvantages of the Oral Contraceptive

1.    There are some possible long-term health risks.
2.    Some women may experience adverse reactions.
3.    Minor discomforts, such as nausea or tender breasts, may occur.
4.    It may be difficult to remember to take the.pill. (It is advisable to take it as part of your daily routine, such as when brushing your teeth at night before going to bed.)
5.    It must not be taken by women breast-feeding an infant because the added estrogens may decrease or stop the production of breast milk.
6.    The pill requires a doctor’s prescription.
7.    The low estrogen pills may allow fertilization but prevent implantation.

Statistic: Less than one surprise pregnancy per year occurs per one hundred users of the pill.

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