I want to go on the pill, and was wondering wether you had to pay for it ? And what the doctor would ask ? Also if i went on it, would my parents be informed if i didn't want them to know ? And would it go on my patient record ?
2006-07-02 10:28:45 · 12 answers · asked by xX~ Aimee ~Xx 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Is there a planned parent hood in your area...you can get pills there and your parents wont know unless you tell them...They go off income on what you pay at least that is how they do it where i live..hope that helps
2006-07-02 10:32:49 · answer #1 · answered by diamondangel_85 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The doctor will want to know how regular/heavy your period are - this is to determine which type of pill will be best for you. Also will check any relevant medical history.
Yes, it will go on your records, no, your parents will not know. Patient records are confidential.
Yes it is free in the UK.
You are obviously young, as you are worried your parents will find out, so please rememebr to practise safe sex! ie, use a condom if you are sleeping with different guys.
Make sure you read the leaflet thoroughly. Some pills dont become effective immediately, so you will need to be careful.
Also, remember that this is something you HAVE to take regularly for it to be effective. Most questions you want answered will be in the leaflet with the tablets, but write down a list of things you want to know before you go to the doctors.
If you ever unsure, a pharmacist will be happy to help.
2006-07-02 17:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by lozzielaws 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Yes it will be on your patients record and if your from U.S, you will most likely have to pay for the BCP. In the UK you dont have to pay if your not working or a student or on some kind of financial aid. So I really cant answer about the U.S side of things. Hopefully someone else can.
But when you start birth control pill, you MUST use a condom for the first month EVERY TIME you have sex. This is so you wont get pregnant because during the first month of starting BCP, the hormones contained in the pill are gradually building up in your system. While there building up and haven't reached a sufficent enough level to protect you against pregnancy. This is why you need to wear a condom for the first month. After the first month you can have unprotected sex if you wish but its best to wear a condom because the pill isn't 100% effective at preventing against pregnancy.
Secondly, if you miss a pill, this does put you at risk of pregnancy. Missing 2 or more pills will cause the hormones to decrease in your body, put you at low risk of pregnancy and cause you to have a earlier than usual period for you. This is normal so dont be alarmed about that. Also you MUST (once again) wear a condom for a week if you miss a pill or a few pills. This is to give the pills chance to build up again and prevent pregnancy.
Thirdly the pill tricks your body into thinking its pregnant so you wont ovulate anymore. Sometimes you can experience break through ovulation, especially if the pill doseage isn't high enough for you and you can also experience light spotting while on the pill if the doseage isn't high enough for you. If this happens, see your doctor about changing the pill your on. This will stop this from happening.
Fourthly its possible to experience pregnancy like symptoms while on the pill. This usually happens during the first 3 months of starting the pill and is normal. So dont worry.
Hope I have helped you. :)
2006-07-02 17:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by Trisha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local family planning clinic if you're in the UK. They're really helpful and don't ask any awkward questions and they will choose which type of pill is best for you.
Any details you give them are confidential so you're parents won't be informed though i think it does go on your records but again they are confidential too.
It doesn't cost you anything if you get the pill from the planning clinic and they also give you condoms for free too if you want some. If you go to your doctor it costs you the price of a prescription but if you don't normally pay then the pill will be free too. Remember to use condoms aswell as the pill because of STD's.
Good luck. x
2006-07-02 17:38:44 · answer #4 · answered by kl1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes go to the family planning clinic the others suggested... Ask doctors as they are er professional. They are nort allowed to tell your parents or anyone unless they have good reason to think you are being abused...
Always use condoms as well as one backs up the other and you need them against STDs
Nice folk can still have deseases... You can get aids from doing first AID on someone if you are cut and so are they... deases ain't interested in morality.
Plus look into a patch... same as a pill but its attached to you so less chance of you forgetting or taking a pill late.
The ideal though if you had good parents would be for them to help by insisting you took your pill at the the same time... Likewise the teachers helping out there too. But thats unlikely.
2006-07-02 18:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by Joey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ITS ALWAYS FREE IN THE UK...you tick the "was prescribed free of charge contraception" box on the back of the prescription.
Your parents shouldnt be told by anyone in the Health profession...its a breach of patient confidentiality & the data protection act which means if anyone in the Health Service tells your parents they can be fined, sacked & imprisoned.
If you do take the plunge, remember it give no protection against STD's & doesnt work properly if you take anti-biotics or St Johns Wort. If you miss a pill it's still ok if you take it within 12 hours of when you were supposed to take it (ie 36hrs) after your last 1.
The Dr wont ask many questions...they usually ask why you want it (pretty obvious I know), if theres any chance you could be pregnant at the mo, if you smoke & if you're in a serious relationship...then they'll check your general health (height, weight & bloodpressure).
It will go on your patient files as, with any drug its important for a Dr to know so they know what will react with it in future.
Most Importantly...dont listen to Alynn...she's talking complete rubbish!
2006-07-02 18:02:29 · answer #6 · answered by Lisa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your age (if in UK) you should not have to pay for your prescriptions>>> The doctor will probably ask about your sex life, history, etc: and why you want to go on the pill>>> As far as I am aware you are covered by 'Patient Confidentiality', which means your parents could not be told: (though it would be advisable to try and find the courage to at least speak with your mother!!)... It would however be place on your patient record!!
Take a look at this link for more information and advice.
http://uk.ask.com/web?q=Oral+contraception&qsrc=0&o=0&dm=all
2006-07-02 17:36:52 · answer #7 · answered by englands.glory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK you DON'T have to pay for it, it's completely free and the treatment you receive is completely confidential (the doctor will not tell your parents but often advises that you do so yourself). It will, however show up on your patient records but that's nothing to worry about. The doctor usually checks your blood pressure, and weight against height etc to make sure you're in good health and it is safe for you to take. They also recommend you give up smoking (if you're a smoker) as smoking whilst on the pill increases the chance of blood clots.
2006-07-09 14:32:55 · answer #8 · answered by rabbit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should not have to pay for it, if you live in the UK. I would suggest going to your nearest Family Planning clinic (FPC) as they are more sympathetic. You'll be asked the standard health related questions- if you smoke, if there has been a history cancer in your family etc. you'll also be asked why you want to be on the pill.... I dont think your parents will be informed. A separate file was started at the FPC for me, so I dont think it went on my medical records with my GP.
2006-07-03 00:08:08 · answer #9 · answered by pittabread 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i go to my local health centre. the 1st time i went the doctor did ask me questions the most obvious 1 are you in a relationship? they remind you that it doesn't protect you from catching anything, all that sort of stuff if you are under 16 then am sure you do need your parents consent. it will go on your record as when you go back for more(you usually get a 6 month course) they will know what you are on or if they don't agree with you. where i live(Scotland) you don't have to pay for them
2006-07-02 17:47:46 · answer #10 · answered by Scottish lass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, contraceptive pills are free. Your parents wouldn't be told that you were going on it. Your doctor will just ask a few basic questions like why you want to go on it, and ask a bit about your medical history and your family's medical hisory - particularly wanting to know about breast cancer or blood clots in the legs. He'll ask if you smoke as well. And he'll weigh you and measure your blood pressure. And yes, it will be put on your medical record.
2006-07-02 19:06:42 · answer #11 · answered by Alicia W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋