What are the long-term side effects of birth control?
Hormonal methods of birth control are considered safe for most
people. But is there a limit to how long you can safely use birth
control?
Some people take the birth control pill for much of their adult lives
without a break. Others use long-term hormonal contraception devices,
such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), that can stay in place for several
years.
The safety of using long-term hormonal birth control may depend on a person’s risk factors, age, and medical history.
Read on to find out the short-term and long-term effects of birth control.
Short-term side effects
woman holding birth control and wondering about the long term effects of birth control
Short-term side effects of birth control may include headaches, nausea, weight gain, and mood swings.
Hormonal methods of bi...