How Do You Understand Birth Control Pill Side Effects?
Birth control pills can have many side effects if you’re on the wrong amount of hormones for your body. Most birth control pills consist of two different hormones. The first group is called estrogens. Ethinyl estradiol is the most commonly used of that class. The other group is the progestins. Some examples of that class would be norethindrone, levonorgestrel, and desogestrel. Each combination contraceptive drug has a certain amount of each in it. Since everyone’s body is different, you may require a different amount of one hormone or the other. It may take some trial-and-error to find one that fits you best. Your body’s reaction can give you hints as to what’s not quite right. If you get migraines, have you seen an increase in frequency or severity? Or have you been getting bad headaches that you suspect might be migraines? This can be a sign of estrogen excess. Look at your face. Have you noticed any pigmentation (such as freckles or darker skin patches) on your face especially aroun
