Need to switch your pill?

Speak to your doctor. Certainly if you suffer from the kinds of problems caused by an increase in water retention, or you have bad skin, it may be a good idea to discuss the effects of some of the newer pills with your doctor or family planning advisor.

Nowadays, it's not at all unusual for doctors to prescribe the pill, not just as a method of birth control, but for its non-contraceptive spin-off benefits.

Your doctor is the only person qualified to make an informed decision about which pill will suit you best. Good reasons for discussing a change of pill with your doctor include:

bleeding in between periods
putting on weight
mood changes
sensitive breasts
loss of libido
headaches
spots/pimples and/or more hair