Women who are breastfeeding should check with their physicians before using oral contraceptives
Women using oral contraceptives should avoid too much sun exposure and should not use tanning beds, tanning booths, or sunlamps
Marjorie J. Dow has written: 'Metabolism of methionine in women using oral contraceptives' -- subject(s): Oral contraceptives, Side effects
Oral contraceptives do not protect against AIDS
Oral contraceptives are available only with a physician's prescription
Oral contraceptives typically will decrease acne and, over time, may decrease excess facial hair. Women with abnormally low estrogen levels in their body may see improvements in skin quality in the vulva and vagina after strating combination oral contraceptives. Some women taking combined oral contraceptives (those that contain both estrogen and progestin) may get brown splotches known as melasma. Similar skin changes may happen due to estrogen increases during pregnancy.
Oral contraceptives may make some existing cancers worse
(A) Widespread use of oral contraceptives.
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Blood sugar levels may increase slightly when oral contraceptives are used
Oral contraceptives may cause the gums to become tender and swollen or to bleed
One other well-known, noncontraceptive benefit of oral contraceptives is an improvement in acne