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I know someone that has to use birth control pills because when they get their periods/PSM, I forget their issue, it's either they bleed a lot more than normal or it hurts more than normal. So they and their doctor found that by using the right birth control pill, it helps to regulate their periods.

I'm not trolling, I'm 100% serious. I've been seeing claims on here and Voat that birth control pills are bad and can cause serious problems.

Is their an alternative to using birth control pills for something like this? How valid are everyone's claims? What information do you have to backup your findings? Whatever you have, feel free to link it down below.

Thanks everyone

I know someone that has to use birth control pills because when they get their periods/PSM, I forget their issue, it's either they bleed a lot more than normal or it hurts more than normal. So they and their doctor found that by using the right birth control pill, it helps to regulate their periods. I'm not trolling, I'm 100% serious. I've been seeing claims on here and Voat that birth control pills are bad and can cause serious problems. Is their an alternative to using birth control pills for something like this? How valid are everyone's claims? What information do you have to backup your findings? Whatever you have, feel free to link it down below. Thanks everyone

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[–] • 1 pt

I don't know too much about them, but I do know they have different types, which presumably use different hormones or something.

I'm not sure that the pills have any long term effects. It might just be while you are taking them. I would take anything read on Voat with a grain of salt.

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Oh I'm aware. That's why I asked for properly cited information. Otherwise it's a claim without solid proof

[–] • 2 pts (edited )

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/birth-control/in-depth/birth-control-pill/art-20045136 says prolonged use may promote some cancers. Also https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/causes-prevention/risk/hormones/oral-contraceptives-fact-sheet says "Overall, however, these studies have provided consistent evidence that the risks of breast and cervical cancers are increased in women who use oral contraceptives, whereas the risks of endometrial, ovarian, and colorectal cancers are reduced (1–3)."

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Thank you for the information. I will pass this along