Side effects from birth control pills: I was on the pill for a little over a year, and then had to quit for a surgery. I resumed taking them after the surgery, and noticed that my breasts were growing! Since the surgery I had was a breast reduction, this wasn't going to work! i knew I had to find an alternative, and came across the FAM (fertility awareness method) A completely natural method that works by monitoring your cycle. It's a lot easier than it sounds! I have now been using this method successfully with my fiancee for over two years. There are plenty of books on the subject. I suggest women who are in a monogamous relationship and experiencing difficulties with the pill look into this method further.