Can the mini pill make you feel sick?

Are you one of those lucky people who get to experience every side effect listed on medication packets? Do you dread taking any type of pill because you’re afraid it will make you feel sick? If so, then the mini-pill might be causing some concern for your well-being. So let’s iron out whether or not this contraceptive option from Satan himself is why you’re feeling like Sleeping Beauty before her caffeine fix.

First things first: what even is the mini-pill? Well, it’s a form of hormonal birth control that doesn’t contain estrogen. Instead, it solely relies on progestin (the lesser-known hormone) to prevent ovulation and pregnancy prevention. Some other brands call them POPs (progestogen-only pills) as if they won’t cause more than just popping babies outta existence but let’s ignore that assumption altogether.

Let’s dive into the common side effects associated with taking this devilish drug:

Nausea

Ah yes, we’ll start with everyone’s favorite way to spend their evenings after dinner- hugging porcelain toilets as if we’re having an intimate moment only horror stories teach us about! But seriously, nausea is a common complaint amongst women using the mini pill. There is always something refreshing when hormones bring up our last meal; either embracing new foods or simply reliving what was once enjoyed in a panic-stricken fashion while being hovered over by malevolent pushy parental figures.

The good news though-having no sick episodes shouldn’t mean that effectiveness decreases whatsoever unlike alcohol and drunk driving so yay for avoiding being too productive at night.

Stomach cramps

Many women have reported stomach pains during their time using this beloved method of contraception which can lead to hours curled-up in bed wishing life never existed.

While these cramps may not be severe enough to warrant medical attention (or maybe they are), there are a few things you can try to alleviate the pain. Consider trying over-the-counter anti-inflammatory meds or taking a hot bath to soothe sore muscles.

Headaches

Headaches are a common side effect of many hormonal birth control methods, including the mini pill. Sadly those headaches aren’t your typical excuse for avoiding that horrible family party we’ve all dreaded for months-they’re real issues experienced by women with soaring progesterone levels in their bodies.

If headaches persist and become unbearable, consider discussing alternative options with your healthcare provider like biting a bullet and paying full price so responsibilities never lead down this path again.

Mood Changes

Being angsty is just part of being human (ask any teenager about mood changes if you won’t believe me)-but what happens when synthetic hormones introduce themselves into our already tumultuous mental states? Unsurprisingly, it’s often not good news. Women have reported feeling anxiety, depression while using the mini pill where they even contemplate daily life choices like quitting their jobs to become yoga instructors who travel around Bali without ever leaving because nothing left behind seems worth living for!

But don’t throw out away some of the realistic benefits associated with possible reduced cramp severity/bleeding days quite yet – If mood swings negatively impact quality-of-life too much then there’s always excusing yourself at work early due to health reasons (you really do need those 12-hour naps).

Irregular periods

Let’s face it: having regular menstrual cycles is sometimes as magical on its own as unicorns roaming through fields of cotton candy clouds under rainbows after rainstorms occur (sarcasm intended). But irregular bleeding makes planning anything somewhat near impossible especially trips outside home country so yeah-unexpected period arrivals know no bounds!

Using progestin-only pills might result in unpredictable bleed patterns whereas estrogen-containing contraceptives tend towards more predictable ones during placebo-pill consumptions but hey-we all enjoy a bit of spontaneity…right?

Breast tenderness

Having tender breasts might be an unexpected discovery noticed over the course of POP use. While considering oneself as having everlasting perky ones this quite ironically distorts expected performance – but even these moments are enough to send us spiraling into anxious self-consciousness.

One more thing you could do: consider avoiding excessively strenuous exercises (because breasts aren’t meant to bounce around like beach balls) and wearing supportive bras that fit properly instead just being lazy and sleeping in yesterday’s sweater without any regrets till the next wash day rolls along.

Weight Gain

If we may indulge in some teenage-esque drama here: “Nobody wants to gain weight, it’s like oh my god, I can’t take this anymore!” Many women note unwanted scale hikes while using hormonal contraception methods such as the mini pill. This reality never fully matches up against escapades with chocolate cake when all calories simply become magical supernatural creatures who mysteriously disappear maybe?

Honestly though if weight changes drastically hamper quality-of-life then there’s much harder work on our plates (literally): changing eating habits, exercising more regularly etc. If not-eat whatever tastes good because what kind of life is worth living anyways without a slice or ten of pizza waiting for you at home?

Thankfully, there are several things you can try to reduce or eliminate side effects from birth control pills altogether:

1. Consider Alternatives

As mentioned earlier amidst our many attempts at humor-consider speaking with your healthcare provider about other forms of birth control available that contain both estrogen/progestin components which could help decrease symptoms experienced overall under one causal surgical procedure known as tubal ligation.

2. Take Your Pill At The Same Time Every Day

Taking progestin-only pills within specific windows narrows-in its effectiveness so maintaining exact dosages helps ward off any ongoing side effect issues. Maybe setting reminders/alarms to take it at regular intervals while cramming for exams can be a nifty trick that kills two birds with one stone.

3. Stay Hydrated

Drinking a lot of fluids-especially water-can help alleviate symptoms such as headaches, stomach cramps and nausea however drinking too much without peeing enough when necessary is outside our expertise – pee breaks become accomplished actors in their own right but don’t blame us if work productivity tanks after getting inspired by regular morning coffee trips.

4.Get Enough Sleep

Being well-rested goes without saying since there are already many articles written about its benefits beyond managing birth control-induced side effects-falling asleep during spooky movies suddenly becomes less cool though young kids seem impressed? Definitely consider making adequate rest an important part of your routine or you’ll end up being that person sleeping through weekly meetups (cue demerits)

Now listen, we won’t lie-the mini pill isn’t everyone’s cup of tea mainly because tea doesn’t cause nearly as many side-effects. But hormones have always been the epitome of controversial discussion especially in women’s health care-regardless wherever opinions steer think wisely before embracing decisions which may make life tougher down the lane (but do indulge in treats every now and then, just saying).

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