Are birth control pills bad?

I don't think there is a set limit on taking birth control pills. I do know however that some people just cannot take the pills. I am one of them. I have a bad time taking the pills. I developed a rash after trying one version of the pill and then another version that I tried caused my cycle to last for over a month and at a very heavy rate. I think it really depends on the person and their body which will determine what side effects, if any, occur.

birth control pill are used for controlling the birth.regarding long time use i think you will have increase risk of developing cancer.also you want able to give birth for a long time.

They have many side effcts in the long run, which the doctors do not know of.

Well, first you should pobably consult with a doctor. However, I was on the pill some time ago continuously for about maybe over five years. It didn't really do me any harm. I always knew that there were side effects. How old are you? The pill can have adverse effects for women over 35 especially if you smoke. I am over 35 but I no longer need birth control. I really think each individual handles the pill differently being that there are alot of various types of doses out there. I still say to read the pamphlets and consult with your doctor.

I was on the pill for 12 years before coming off to have children. I went back on a different pill after the birth of my 1st son and off again for 2nd son. I did go back on birth control pill until the end of 2002 and got an IUD. I tried multiple different forms before deciding on the IUD. Hormore changes as I got older. So total years of birth control pill was about 16 years. One pill gave really dry eyes. Other than that no problems.

I was on the pill for 10 years. I did have to get off, but not b/c of what the pills did. They did nothing to my system. My family comes from a long line of members with hypertension (high blood pressure) and the birth control pills only made it worse. When I was diagnosed as hypertensive, my BP was 280/170. I had lost vision in my left eye totally and was about 80% blind in my right eye. It was that bad. There is no evidence that states you have to get off of them to give your body a rest. If you're worried about hormones, then try a low dose pill such as Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo.