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What would happen if a man takes a contraceptive pill?

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The question here may be about what would happen if a man took birth control pills, but a more important question might be why a man would take birth control pills in the first place. Let's answer the what, and then take a brief look at the why. read more

If a man took just one or two birth control pills, nothing would happen. There is not enough of either hormone to throw a man's body out of balance with just a couple of pills. However, if a man took birth control pills on a regular basis over an extended period of time, his breasts might grow larger, his testicles might shrink, and his sex drive and amount of facial hair might decrease. read more

Birth control pill usage may also increase the risk of the development of hormone-related blood clots, particularly in those who smoke. Men who take female hormones, including birth control pills, may also increase the chance for developing liver and gallbladder disease. read more

First, I'll assume you are taking about a cisgender man who has, for whatever reason, decided to take hormonal birth control pills. The most popular type is a combined oral contraceptive pill, with a blend of estrogen and progesterone. read more