hey. i was wanting to get on the birth control pill but i was just wondering if the doctor has to do any tests. and if so, please describe the tests. thanks! i'd really appreciate the help!
2006-08-17 10:02:31 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
usually a pap smear and a pregnancy test
2006-08-17 10:08:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please remember birth control is not full proof. you can still getpregnant and you will get std's without useing condoms. if you are not careful. STD's are sexually transmitted diseases. You must have a complete physical exam. You must be 14 yrs old which is the age of consent in canada or what ever the age is where you live. You will have blood tests and pap before the doc decides which birth control is best for you the pill or the patch.and the strength you need, A pap is an internal exam where the doc takes a scrapping or a swab of the wall of you uterus to be sure you are in good health.
2006-08-17 10:22:21 · answer #2 · answered by Georgina C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you've never had a "women's health exam" or pap smear, then generally your doctor will perform one to ensure that you do not have any abnormal cell growth, as some birth control pills may increase your risk of cervical cancer. Other than that your doctor will need to make sure that you are not pregnant before beginning birth control.. typically the doctor will simply ask you if there is any chance that you may be pregnant, although some doctors will have you take a simple pregnancy test. There are a variety of different birth control pills on the market, many doctors have a tendency to simply prescribe whatever they have a sample of.. Make sure to ask about the side effects of the pill your doctor wants to prescribe to you.. Many will make you gain some weight, have mood swings and cause nausea. Typically your body adjusts after a few months on the pill. Low dose pills tend to have fewer side effects and have a lower risk of increasing your risk of cervical cancer. If you have a history of cancer in your family you will want to be certain you disclose this to your doctor (he/she should ask anyway).
Different people and body types react differently to different hormone variations, so just express your concern with making sure you get the pill that's right for you.
Hope that helped!
2006-08-17 10:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by southyrn_belle_4ever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'll have to get a full vaginal exam, which will include a pap smear to check for cancer cells, infections, or STDS.
You'll also need a pregnancy test to be sure you aren't already pregnant.
If you go on the pill expect some weight gain (I didn't gain weight, but a lot of my friends did) maybe mild stomach upset and headaches. People who smoke should not take the pill as it raises your chances of stroke, blod clots or other problems that can be caused by the pill.
The pill is only good if you take it at the same time EVERY DAY....it also does not protect against STDs including HIV/AIDS so you should also use condoms unless you are certain your partner is clean and sleeping only with you.
2006-08-17 10:14:46 · answer #4 · answered by jm1970 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a pap test before being able to go on the pill when I was younger. And each year before my year refill for the pill they do a pap.
Call planned parenthood they are really good with being discrete if you need or want that. They also do things on a sliding scale if you don't have insurance if you are concerned about costs or tests. I loved being on the pill. I was on it 8 yrs before I decided to go off and get pregnant and I got pregnant the first month I was off the pill. So it was a good experience for me.
Good luck!
2006-08-17 10:37:51 · answer #5 · answered by Nikky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a pregnancy test to make sure you aren't pregnant. And then the Dr. will go over with you the different types of birth control and which one you think is right for you.
2006-08-17 10:09:36 · answer #6 · answered by Jade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a pap test done where they go up the vagina and use a long q-tip and get a swab of the cervical cells. The reason they do this is because birth control pills can increase your chances of cancer.
2006-08-17 10:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Loo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to get a pap test. they stick a plasic duck beak thing up there so they can see. you will feel some pressure and then they will take it out. your doctor will then stick 2 fingers in you and feel your ovaries. if you are sexually active and been with more than one person then they will probably want to test you for viruses and stds. but you dont have to get tested for the stds its just a good idea if you have been with more than one person. they do the std testing when they are applying pressure up *there* and it doesnt take long at all. birth control is a good choice
2006-08-17 10:12:55 · answer #8 · answered by emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the doctor will want a health history, do a pap test, and or a pregnancy test then start you on a low dosage. you'll start taking the pills on the first day of your period. good luck.
2006-08-17 10:11:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure they will have to do the regular PAP tests that all women have annually, which just consists of gathering cells from your vagina. They may also have to do blood tests to check for any STDs. Hope that helps...
2006-08-17 10:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by mottleecrew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋