When do the side effects begin? | Side effects of the pill

When do the side effects begin?

When the side effects of the pill begin varies greatly and depends on the type of side effect. The body needs some time to get used to the hormone levels. The common side effect of spotting and breakthrough bleeding is common especially at the beginning of taking the pill.

Half of the women experienced such bleeding within the first six cycles of use. If this irregular bleeding continues for three months after the pill is taken, a doctor should be consulted. Some women report new side effects after taking the pill for years. It should be emphasized again that the increased risk of thrombosis is increased by the pill, especially in the first few months.

What are the side effects of stopping the pill?

When the pill is discontinued, various side effects can occur. It is not possible to give a general answer about which side effects are found in which women. The body has to adjust to the new hormone balance and this takes time, possibly even several months.

This phase of body adjustment can lead to irregular menstrual periods (menstrual disorders), which may be increased or decreased. Sometimes the menstrual period even stops altogether. It can be assumed that half of the women who stop taking the pill will have a normal cycle again after a short time.

For the remaining 50 percent of women, it usually takes a few months before the menstrual cycle is regular and normal again. A woman’s fertility also depends on her menstrual cycle. It often takes some time for the woman to become pregnant.

When this happens varies greatly from individual to individual. When the pill is taken off, weight changes may occur and the skin cleanness, which may have been positively influenced by the pill, may also change. The sudden withdrawal of hormones can have a negative effect on the mood of women. Especially women who have been taking the pill for several years are more likely to suffer from mood swings and listlessness in the initial period after stopping the pill.