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yes, get on the pill.

The Pill

What is the pill?

A prescription method of birth control.

A month-long series of pills containing synthetic hormones, estrogen and/or progesterone that are taken every day to:

--Prevent ovulation (the monthly release of an egg from the ovaries)

--Thicken the cervical mucus to make it harder for the sperm and egg to meet

--Hinder egg implantation in the uterus if egg fertilization occurs

How is it used?

A pill must be taken every day. Generally, the pills taken during the first three weeks of the month contain hormones, while the pills taken during the fourth week contain no hormones, allowing youto have a menstrual period.

For most effective use, it is best to take each pill at the same time of day, such as each morning when you wake up.

Does it protect against STIs?

No.

Does it protect against pregnancy?

Yes, as long as the pill is taken every day. Pregnancy can occur if the pill is not taken correctly. For example:
If pills are begun too late in the course of the menstrual cycle

--If two or more pills are missed in a row

--If pills are not taken in the correct order

What are the chances of getting pregnant while using the pill?

Typical use: 5%

Perfect use: 0.1%

Advantages to women when using the pill?

--Makes periods more regular

--Decreases the amount of menstrual flow

--Decreases the severity of cramps

--Decreases acne.

--Helps prevent serious health risks such as:

--Pelvic inflammatory disease (a major cause of infertility in women)

--Ovarian and endometrial cancer

--Osteoporosis (thinning of the bones)

--Disadvantages to women when using the pill?

You must remember to take it every day without fail or it will not be effective.

Does not protect against STIs.

Has some health risks such as:

--Weight gain or loss

--Spotting between periods.

--Breast tenderness and/or growth

--Nausea or vomiting

--Depression

--Decreased or increased sexual drive

Things you should know:

--The pill must be obtained from a medical clinician, and an examination is required.

--The costs of the examination and pill vary, but are usually lower at a clinic such as Planned Parenthood (link at end of page). The cost is covered by Medicaid.

--The pill should not be used by smokers who smoke more than 15 cigarettes a day.

--Use of the pill in addition to condoms is a more effective way to protect yourself against pregnancy as well as STIs.

--If you are breast feeding or suffer adverse side effects from estrogen, such as severe headaches and high blood pressure, a pill without estrogen is available and is known as the mini pill.

What if I miss a pill?
Although you should take the pill at roughly the same time of day, it is not considered missing the pill unless you forget to take the pill for the whole day.
If you miss one hormone pill: take it with current day's pill (2 total) as soon as you remember.
If you miss 2 hormone pills: take 2 pills as soon as you remember, and 2 the next day, then back to normal.
If you miss three pills, that's it! you will get your period. Throw away the package and start over with a new package.
If you miss a sugar pill, don't worry about it.
If you miss any hormone pills, you need a backup method of birth control (such as condom) for the rest of the month

2006-06-20 14:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0 0

Birth control

2006-06-20 21:12:12 · answer #2 · answered by Izzy 5 · 0 0

I was having it about every 3 months and was tired of it. I was 18, and not sexually active, the doctor put me on birt control. Worked great. I was on it for a year. I am still regular now, and I've been off it for years.

2006-06-20 21:12:27 · answer #3 · answered by Rachelle 2 · 0 0

Talk to your doctor and get a prescription for birth control pills. They help regulate your period and are fine to take even if you are not sexually active.

2006-06-20 21:10:35 · answer #4 · answered by Maggie 6 · 0 0

it depends how old you are maby your periods ant regular yet. you could go to the doctors office and talk to them about it and get birth control

2006-06-20 21:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by ntruptd_12 1 · 0 0

I've heard birth control pills work, i tried them once but i'm allergic.

2006-06-20 21:11:23 · answer #6 · answered by real_sweetheart_76 5 · 0 0

The pill. Talk to your doctor.

2006-06-20 21:13:29 · answer #7 · answered by Evilest_Wendy 6 · 0 0

I prefer the depo shot. No period for me. YAY!

2006-06-20 21:11:30 · answer #8 · answered by darkphoenix278 2 · 0 0

the pill regulates your period..

2006-06-20 21:11:59 · answer #9 · answered by highgamer6969 4 · 0 0

go see your doctor.

2006-06-20 21:12:19 · answer #10 · answered by x3couture_glam 2 · 0 0

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