Side Effects of Nordette

One of the many birth control pills to choose from, Nordette is an effective pregnancy preventer. This pill is a combination pill, containing two different hormones, and prevents the body from ovulating. Much like any other birth control pills, there are certain side effects that may occur as a result of using the pill. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms persist as another birth control pill may be more effective for you.

Function

• First of all, the pill is a pregnancy preventer as it thickens the cervical mucus and uterine lining. This makes it harder for sperm to penetrate into the uterus, thus making becoming pregnant more difficult.

  The pill does treat other women's-health problems. They include: dysmenorrhoea or painful periods, menorrhagia or heavy periods and endometriosis. Menstrual irregularities and severe PMS cases can also be treated with Nordette birth control pill.

How To Use Nordette

• This 28 day pill pack should be taken in order. It's important to replace a pill if it is missed, when the next dosage is to occur. When taking Nordette, be sure to take the birth control pill at the same time every day as it helps the body to regulate to the hormones it is consuming. This is especially important at the onset use of Nordette. When first beginning a new birth control pill, always use a secondary birth control method at first. Storage of Nordette is also important, all birth control pills should be stored in room temperature heat.

Nordette Side Effects

• Some side effects that occur as a result of using Nordette are: headaches or migraines, eye pain, nausea or vomiting, chest pain, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, jaundice (yellowing of the skin), swelling of the hands or feet, loss of appetite, depression or speech or vision problems. Some side effects occur as a result of the body's adjusting to the hormones it is given each day; while others are more serious. Pay close attention to your body when first using a new birth control pill as not all birth control pills are effective for every woman.

Precautions

• It's common for breakthrough bleeding or spotting to occur when starting to use a new birth control pill such as Nordette. Also, women who are diabetic, have high blood pressure or heart disease or have a history of breast cancer in the family should not take Nordette.

Warning

• Using a birth control pill increases one's risk of blood clots. Also, never use a birth control pill or any method if you suspect you are pregnant or are breastfeeding as the breast milk can pass on hormones to the baby.