She is almost 14. Doesn't have a boyfriend or anything but, I feel it would be better to be safe than sorry. Anyone out there that might have done this and have an experience to share?
2006-08-18 05:56:01 · 16 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I dont know that it's the best idea....
STDs are still out there & she's going to have to remember to use a condom if she does have sex... the pill doesn't protect against that.
Plus, I dont know how good a 13 or 14 yr old will be at remembering to take a pill every day at the same time... hell, I"m 38 and I still forget on occasion if I'm in a hurry getting ready for work. (and I am married & having sex!)
I think at this point, serious talking about sex, what peer pressure she is or isn't under is good- what other kids talk about or do is important...
Around here- sorry to freak you out-- but kids her age have oral sex parties because they think it's "not having sex" and they can't get pregnant... but they can still get herpes or other nasty things ... and really, 14 yr olds just shouldn't be doing that.
I'd talk about respecting herself, waiting until she was married (yeah, she probably wont, but at least instill the idea....) all that stuff.
good luck
2006-08-18 06:34:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe I shouldn't even be answering this because I have two boys that are only 6 and 7 but I do have a 16 year old step daughter, so this is just my opinion. I think 13 almost 14 is a little young. Maybe you should start talking to her about sex now but I think I might put off putting her on the pill for maybe another year or if you think that's too long maybe 6 months. Just try to have an open relationship with her.
My step daughters mother put her on the pill right before she turned 16. To me that's a good age, but each situation is different, you know your daughter, when you think there may be a need for it do it, no matter how young, but if you don't feel there is a need I would wait a little while.
2006-08-18 08:57:55 · answer #2 · answered by girlfromflorida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first of all, does your daughter even know about this? And another important question, does she even WANT to be on the pill? I went on the pill when I was 14 and it was because I had irregular periods and it was a pain. If your daughter feels that she needs to or wants to, then go ahead, but you can't make decisions like that for her because it's her decision about what she puts into her body. Not yours. The only thing that I dealt with was nausea and vomitting. The best person to talk to is her doctor.
2006-08-18 10:36:21 · answer #3 · answered by *~*RaChAel*~* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mmmm, I agree that it is time for the girl to know about contraception, at least if the problem of an undesired pregnancy arises, it wouldn't be because she didn't know the ways to prevent it.
But if she has not a particular relationship with a man it is not time to apply contraceptive measures yet, I think. But she has to apply those measures when she starts a relationship, she has to promise to herself she will. Even if you don't know about the guy.
Anyway if she agrees to start using birth control pills, the correct brand will suit her, ask a gyn which one is the best for her.
2006-08-18 06:39:48 · answer #4 · answered by mbestevez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but i had a bad experience with it. I did clear up my acne but as a result I got varicose veins, depression (at the time I was on it that is), and my libido decreased. But everyone is different. All I know is that I regret taking it so you should talk to your daughter and see if she is up for the risk and also ask yourself if it's worth it. I know a lot of girls that take it and nothing happened to them so I guess it just depends on the persons body.
2006-08-18 06:06:18 · answer #5 · answered by chica™ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personally, I think 14 is a little young to be on birth control. Maybe instead, you can teach her the importance of being responsible and safe when it comes to sex. Otherwise, she may just think :I'm on the pill so I can do whatever I want!"
2006-08-18 06:02:45 · answer #6 · answered by katie-bug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would say yea, just remind her it dont mean she can have sex. tell her its not 100% effective. i think its either 98 somthing % or 99 something % im 15 and wish i could be put on the pill, get rid of the acne and cramps. i think thats worth a little weight gain.
2006-08-18 06:45:00 · answer #7 · answered by slipknot_132004 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well said Doc8 in his answer. Me as a doc, I still ask u y u wan2 slowpoison n kill ur butyful doter in dis yung age? unless n oder y's it is necessary, u no nee2, drug da child. U mst kno dat all drugs av dare own side effects, vch'll affect her in later days. dare 'll b too many complications, life threatening conditions 'll arise. Unless she ask u abt dat don't do dat. Nv in da modern world n u discoveries r made, invented in science n medicine, evry 2nd, av proved dat in dos days mistakes made by some of our grand parents, did affected da n u yunger generations, n v don't do dat mistake. Still if u r not satisfied, pls talk 2 her, ask her 2 use condoms, vch u r, she av 2 buy n not by oders.
2006-08-18 06:33:58 · answer #8 · answered by Dr 4 evry 1 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you should put your daughter on the pill so soon as it could possibly affect her body's development, mostly her ovary egg development
2006-08-18 06:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by A Real Geek at heart 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you should ask her if she'd like to be on the pill...this way shell no you only want her to be safe and shell be more open with you ...and shell let yuo know when she'd need to be on the pill or not
2006-08-18 06:02:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋