article_snippet.sent: You take the contraceptive pill to help you, to keep you responsible. '
article_snippet.sent: I'd been taking a popular brand of the contraceptive pill for over a decade with no side effects.
article_snippet.sent: It was difficult getting my head round the idea my pill might be to blame.'
article_snippet.sent: The pill can raise blood pressure.
article_snippet.sent: At first taking the combined oral contraceptive pill can cause headaches, nausea and mood swings.
article_snippet.sent: The pill is made up of a particular type of oestrogen and progesterone, called progestogen.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Dickson had been taking The pill for three years and is now no longer allowed to use The pill as Ms Dickson cannot take anything with oestrogen in The pill, as it is 'too risky'.
article_snippet.sent: If I want to have a family, I will have to switch medication and inject Ms Dickson on a daily basis, because my current medication can cause birth defects.'
article_snippet.sent: Ms Dickson has taken no action with the regards to the pills, as the Clairette brand has stated potential risks in the leaflet.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Dickson added: 'potential risks in the leaflet are in the leaflet.
article_snippet.sent: There is nothing wrong with the pill.
article_snippet.sent: I just did not think the pill would affect me.'