What are some disadvantages and cautions of taking the combined estrogen-progestin pill?
Cautions were listed above. In addition, the pill must be taken daily at a consistent time of day, which may be a disadvantage for some women who find this a difficult task. The cost may be a factor, depending on where the pills are obtained. Scanty periods, or breakthrough bleeding may occur. Nausea may occur in the first cycle or two, but less commonly in subsequent cycles. (It is recommended that the woman take her “pill” with food to avoid nausea.
