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What are some side effects of the birth control pill aleese?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Similar to others: All birth control pills carry similar side effects. These include nausea, breast tenderness, change in menses and other side effects common to all medications. Rare side effects include blood clots which can lead to stroke, deep venous thrombosis and heart attacks.

Answered 6/8/2013

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