I'm on birth control and my mom gave me this huge sex talk and told me that the birth control isn't gunna prevent pregnency for atleast 6 monthes. I think she's lying? Is she telling the truth???
2006-06-14 13:05:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Older types of BC pills were less effective at preventing pregnancy when it as first started Now a days many women have issues getting used to the daily routine and therefore most failures do occur in the first six months. Now some birth control methods like Depo do take a while for the hormones to level off. If you take any type of medication you need to talk to your pharmacist as some medications can lower the efficacy of you BCP. IE some antibiotics will require you to use alternate forms of BC during that month as your pill will not work...
2006-06-14 13:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by cece 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, doctors recommend you also use another form of birth control for at least a month after begining the pill to prevent pregnancy (if that is the bc you're on). Six months is a little much, but sometimes the pill doesn't prevent pregnancy at all. It's not 100%. You should (I hope) continue to use condoms, as they will help prevent stds and act as a back up to the bc.
PS I recommend something like the patch or Nuvaring for a teenager. Nuvaring is inserted once a month and the patch is once a week. It's hard to get used to and maintain the daily routine of the pill and you HAVE to take it at almost the exact same time everyday. Some people aren't as sensitive to the timing, but if you are, you have to be very careful or preggo you will be. That's why I switched to something I didn't have to think about every day.
2006-06-19 08:53:25 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The effect of birth control pill varies from people to people. It is true that some people do get pregnant right after starting the pill.
Depending upon what pill you are using...the safety start period varies.
You should know the facts before starting anything.
Of 100 women who use the pill, only eight will become pregnant during the first year of typical use. Certain medications will reduce their effectiveness. You are not protected from sexually transmitted disease...so always better to use condoms on top of Birth control pills. Never use someone elses pill...get for yourself seperately...the doctor will then answer all your questions and doubts.
If you start the combination pill within five days after the start of your period, take the first active pill of the first pack. You are protected against pregnancy immediately. (supposedly)
If you start the combination pill at any other time during your menstrual cycle, take the first active pill of the first pack. — protection will begin after seven days.
You should also know the side effects of using Birth control pills...
Go to this website and read.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/medicalinfo/birthcontrol/pub-contraception-pill.xml
2006-06-14 13:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by katbg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is more than one method of birth control. If your BF uses condoms the likelihood of both methods failing at the same time is remote. (Do wait a month, just to be on the safe side.) Also, no one ever got pregnant from hand jobs. Just wash your hands afterwards.
2006-06-14 13:10:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a while but just make sure you know that if you take an antibiotic it affects the birth control and its like youve never been on birth control at all.
2006-06-14 14:12:23 · answer #5 · answered by bluejay_all_the_way 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes a month for birthcontrol pills to kick in. Is this the form of Birth Control you are on?
2006-06-14 13:07:55 · answer #6 · answered by heidinichole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she might be telling the truth. ask your dr or pharmacist, b/c some birth control pills are different then others. my friend had different reactions with all 9 tries she had with different ones. i do know that birth control pills aren't completely effective anyway during sex. you have to use a condom too.
2006-06-14 13:09:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should take the pill around the same time every day and it will start kicking in within the first month. combination contraceptive pills (containing estrogens and progestins) work well even if you're a day late, as long as you follow instructions on how to make up for the missing pill. however, progestin-only pills drastically lose their effectiveness even if you miss one by three hours or so.
2006-06-14 13:32:45 · answer #8 · answered by eyeswideopen37880 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not true, birth control reduced fertilization and unless it takes 6 months for that bill to get there- I don't think its true
2006-06-14 13:09:58 · answer #9 · answered by song no one singz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the kind of birth control and your body.
2006-06-14 13:08:36 · answer #10 · answered by fruitnroo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋