Low estrogen birth control pills have several advantages over the regular oral contraceptive pills. However, there are some side effects associated with them. To learn more, keep reading.
Birth control pills contain hormones which block the release of eggs from the ovaries. The hormones are mostly estrogen and progesterone. The pills meant for birth control are also known as oral contraceptive pills. These pills may cause certain side effects. They include acne, breast tenderness, breast enlargement, nausea, vomiting, bloating, headache, decrease in sex drive and changes in the eyes which make wearing contact lenses difficult. All such birth control pills side effects can be avoided to a great extent by using birth control pills having relatively lower amounts of estrogen. Such pills are termed as low estrogen birth control pills. The present article throws light on different aspects of birth control pills with lower concentration of estrogen.