what are the draw backs of oral pills?

The vast majority of women have only minor, transient undesired effects. Some side effects are uncommon but may be dangerous.

The various drawbacks include:

• Heartattacks
• Blood pressure
• Migranes and strokes
• Blood clots
• Headaches
• Nausea and vomiting
• Depression
• Breakthrough bleeding or spotting
• Weight gain
• Darkening of the skin on the upper lip, under the eyes, or on the forehead
• Does not offer any protection against sexually transmitted infections.
• Diarrhea or vomiting
• The pill costs more than some other methods of contraception.
• Pills must be taken every day at the same time.