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What are the negative effects of taking birth control?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Mild to severe: Common side effects are usually mild and reversible such as weight gain, mood swings, spotting, lack of periods, acne, hair growth. Choosing the correct bcp for you helps minimize the side effects, they are not all the same. Severe side effects can include stroke and blood clots but they are very uncommon.

Answered 3/22/2020

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