Health Benefits of the Pill:

The pill has a positive effect on some serious health conditions. It can reduce your risk of some cancers and help with acne, PMS, PCOS and endometriosis.

• Reduces Cancer Risk: Lowers the risk of ovarian cancer and cancer of the womb lining by 50% after 10 years, with benefits potentially lasting up to 30 years after stopping. Also reduces colon and rectum cancer risk by 19%.

• Improves Acne: Can help with acne by reducing oil production, though results vary due to hormonal differences in pill types.

• Reduces Heavy Bleeding: Lessens menstrual bleeding by keeping the womb lining thinner, resulting in lighter periods.

• Helps with Endometriosis: Reduces pain by minimizing bleeding in areas affected by endometriosis when using the pill to shorten or lighten periods.

• Aids PCOS: Balances androgen levels, which can help reduce symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.

Health Risks of the Pill:

While the pill is generally safe to use but there are some important health risks associated with it. Whether you’re likely to suffer from these risks will depend on your own and your close relatives’ medical history. 

This is why when you first get the pill, you’ll be asked key questions to see if it’s suitable for you. If you order from Vivia.Health, our team will ask you about your health and history to make sure it’s safe to prescribe.

• Increased Thrombosis Risk: Raises the risk of blood clots by about 3.5 times, especially in individuals over 35 who smoke, those with a family history of thrombosis, or a BMI over 35. Risks are higher during long flights, high altitudes, and post-surgery.

• Heart Disease Risk: Can increase blood pressure in 5% of women, which may elevate the risk of heart disease. Regular blood pressure monitoring is recommended.

• Breast Cancer Risk: Slightly raises the risk of breast cancer while taking the pill and for up to 5 years after stopping. The increase is about 14 extra cases per 10,000 women.

• Cervical Cancer Risk: Slightly increases the risk of cervical cancer during use and for up to 5 years after discontinuation.