10 Indications To Stop The Use Of Oral Pills

If you use oral contraceptive pills as a method of birth control, you should be aware of the side effects of the pills, which have been discussed in a previous post - 12 Side Effects Of Oral Contraceptive Pills. This post provides another important information for the pill users. While using pills you should not ignore certain symptoms which indicate the withdrawal of the pills. Read on to find what are these symptoms.


Symptoms Which Indicate Withdrawal Of Oral Pills


#1- Severe migraine i.e. periodic attacks of one sided headache usually associated with digestive disturbances.


#2- Visual disturbances


#3- Sudden pain in the chest


#4- Severe cramps in the legs


#5- Excessive weight gain


#6- Symptoms of depression such as:

• Feeling sad daily
• Loss of interest in all activities
• Lowered appetite
• Sleeplessness or excessive sleepiness
• Suicidal thoughts

#7- Six weeks before surgery in order to minimize the chances of vascular complications after the surgery


#8- Planning pregnancy in near future. Use of pills suppresses ovulation and it may take a few months before you'll be able to conceive after the withdrawal of pills. Return of fertility after pills is discussed in the post - Return Of Fertility After Contraceptives - How Long Does It Take?


#9- Use of pills beyond the age of 35 years should be done under regular medical supervision.


#10- Early symptoms of cervical cancer discussed in detail in the post Early Detection Of Cervical Cancer - Identify The Warning Signs


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