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Expert highlights the effectiveness, potential side effects, and the importance of medical supervision for safe usage of contraceptive pills.. s)..
Before starting birth control pills, it is essential to understand how they work and the potential effects on your body...
According to Dr Garima Sawhney, Senior Gynaecologist and Co-Founder at Pristyn Care, "Birth control pills contain synthetic hormones that either combine estrogen and progestin or progestin alone..
However, she advised caution: "It's important not to start birth control pills without medical supervision, especially if you have underlying health conditions."..
Dr Sawhney added, "Women over 35 who smoke are at a higher risk of heart attack or stroke when using birth control pills."..
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