Usually the side effects of birth control pills last for a few months, but here are six side effects we would rather not have to deal with for even a day.

1) Weight gain

Weight gain is a very common symptom of pregnancy. Why then will I be taking birth control and also be experiencing pregnancy symptoms? At this point, the system must be rigged.

2) Acne

Why? Is the acne supposed to ward of the spirit of pregnancy? How do we make it go away.

3) Mood swings

Periods and ovulation already mess with our moods enough. Why is birth control trying to join the party?

When you try to figure out if it is the period or the birth control making you cry as you watch Barney

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4) Headaches

The headaches do not last forever, but we will rather they not exist at all.

5) Weird period

Periods are difficult enough to plan for, having birth control mess with it just makes life a bit more stressful.

When you realise you have been spotting for a few days and your period isn’t here yet

6) Tender Breasts

This sucks especially if you are someone that is a little bit clumsy. You will definitely hit your breast against a few things. It will hurt

You for the fifth time that day because someone hit your breast by accident

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