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What are some of the more serious symptoms of birth control pills?

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Side effects?: Serious side effects of birth control pills include formation of clots in blood vessels, which can cause stroke and heart attack. Brain hemorrhage, liver and gallbladder disease, and pancreatitis are also some serious side effects.

Answered 5/11/2012

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