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Understanding Contraceptives: Methods and Side Effects

Want to use contraception but worried about side effects? We’ve got you covered! All the side effects of contraception are just a scroll away!
Shubhechhya Mukherjee
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Shubhechhya Mukherjee
Understanding Contraceptives: Methods and Side Effects

Introduction

Sir Isaac Newton famously said, “Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.” It applies to everything under the sun. So, why would contraceptives be an exception? Yes, we are advanced enough to minimise the harmful ones, but when you stop your body from functioning in a natural way, there are bound to be some side effects, right?

The side effects of using contraception can range from a bit of an itch here and there to full-blown psychological alterations. Don’t worry; this information is only there to help you make a more informed decision.

Topics of sex and contraception have long been hushed over. We sometimes tend to focus only on the immediate outcome rather than the long-term effects. And our health suffers. One in four women who use hormonal contraceptives report experiencing side effects. One in ten women who start using a contraceptive stop using it within 12 months because of the side effects.

I’ve done some digging, noted all the possible side effects from every contraceptive method, and listed them here! Happy reading!