What are the benefits of birth control besides preventing pregnancy? How well does it work to prevent pregnancy when used with a condom? Is it expensive. I'm asking beause i want to get on it and dont have health insurance .
2006-10-09 11:25:20 · 7 answers · asked by steph_735 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
abstinence is best
2006-10-09 11:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Birth Control is only about good for preventing pregnancy. Just like a condom or the pill I think its only 95% effective. I am not sure if its expensive I had insurance and I only paid my co pay which was $5. But I never took the pill to many side effects/risks for me and I don't want my body pumped with drugs.. Just remember nothing is 100% unless you dont have sex.. So before you go down that path keep in the back of your head if your ready to be a mom and if your partner is ready to be a dad.
2006-10-09 11:30:50 · answer #2 · answered by Alexis221 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of benefits and risks to b/c. Some can make you only have a few periods a year, some will clear your skin. Then again some will make you gain weight and cause blood clots and strokes. It is something you need to talk to your doc about. Most public health departments have a family planning program where women can get low-cost or even free birth control.
2006-10-09 11:33:18 · answer #3 · answered by misty p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take contraceptive pills properly, then there is still a small chance (less than 2%) that you will get pregnant - using condoms properly as well should take care of that 2%. Contraceptive pills also help regulate your monthly cycle and can often help get rid of heavy bleeding, and sometimes pms. I'm not sure about cost, sorry.
2006-10-09 11:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by Seraphim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok first off....don't use the method earlier mentioned...the whole do it during your period. That so does not work! if you are in the US sweety go to planned parenthood. they are all over the US. Better yet if you are in NY you can get in a program where pills are free. I have been on the pill for 8 years, it regulates your period, lowers your cramps, reduces acne, and i know exactly what day and time i will have my period and when it will end. I start tuesday afternoons and end Saturday afternoon. I recommend the pill!
2006-10-09 11:49:09 · answer #5 · answered by vicky84 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know. I just do it the old fashined way. Do it during your period or a day or 2 after. You dont need no pill.
2006-10-09 11:29:01 · answer #6 · answered by PrerdyCountryGal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think it works well, it helps regulate ur period too, i only have to pay a co-payment of a dollar for mine (n im 15..so yay!) but its 40 dollars w/o insurance at my pharmacy n i take yasmin
2006-10-09 13:24:33 · answer #7 · answered by *Angel* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋