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Comparing Birth Control Methods
Improving article "Comparing Birth Control Methods"

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- Side Effects: what does LAM mean/stand for?; "The less effective the method, the greater the risk of side effects" - No reference given; lots of side effects discussed but no reference given

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- only 3 articles in pubMed one specifically on using lactational amenorrhea as a birth control method

Side Effects for Comparison of Birth Control Methods
Combined hormonal contraceptives contain estrogen and progestin hormones. They can come in formulations such as a pills, vaginal rings, and transdermal patches. Most people who use combined hormonal contraception experience breakthrough bleeding within the first 3 months. Other common side effects include headaches, breast tenderness, and changes in mood. Side effects from hormonal contraceptives typically disappear over time (3-5 months) with consistent use. Less common effects of combined hormonal contraceptives include increasing the risk of deep vein thrombosis (see venous thrombosis) to 2 to 10 per 10 000 women per year and venous thrombotic events to 7 to 10 per 10,000 women per year.

Hormonal contraceptives can come in multiple forms including injectables. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA), a progestin only injectable, has been found to cause amenorrhea; however, the irregular bleeding pattern returns to normal over time. DMPA has also been associated with weight gain. Other side effects more commonly associated with progestin-only products include acne and hirsutism. Compared to combined hormonal contraceptives, progestin-only contraceptives typically produce a more regular bleeding pattern.