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Does Birth control work? Like I am only 13, and I don't want to use birth control for the reaons, ..well that your supposed to use it, because I am not sexually active. But I ahve really heavy periods (it runs in my family), and I heard that birth control, can make them shorter, and can decrease cramps, is this true, and if so, is there any good birth control out there,...by the way can you get birth control over the counter? OK, serious questions only PLZ??

By the way, my mom almost died, from loss of blood, from her period

Answer 1

It helps regulate your periods and for some helps with the cramps and bleeding, so you might want to try it. You have to take it at the same time every day.
You cannot get it over the counter. You need to go to a doctor or planned parenthood.

Answer 2

If you are only thirteen and not sexually active, you do not need to go on any kind of birth control. You probably have not had you period very long if you are only thirteen, just give it time, you cycle should regulate and become more manageable. Just take some Advil, don't take Midol because it alleviates some of the cramps for a while, but it makes your period heavier and longer (I know, I am one of the girls blessed with long, heavy periods, I hated it when I was younger, but it gets easier, I promise.) Try running or biking when you have your period. It sounds backwards, but keeping active will alleviate cramps and slow your flow, and don't be afraid to take allot of chocolate with you. Just make sure you stay hydrated.

Answer 3

yes birthcontrol pills can make your periods shorter and lighter. the downside is that it screws up your whole body! it has to deal with hormones, so for the first 3 months you will feel dizzy or nausea or whatever else the side-effects listed may be. at your age i do not reccomend you getting on it since in the long run you can develop clogs and have strokes or heart attacks ! as for some good brands that is hard to say...my doc had to put me on something that had a medium dose-you might need a higher or lower dose sepending on your body! so i would reccomend OrthTricyclen, would reccomend Yasmin and would tell you not to think about the patch, the 3 month one, or the Nuvaring!my best advice is to see a doc and they can tell you more and tell you all the options that best fit you..in the meantime you can do your own research adn find info about birthcontrol pills @: medlineplus.com, webmd.com, medline.com

and by the way you need to have a talk with your mom so that she can make an appointment with a gyno and only your gyno can prescribe the birthcontrol pills since you cannot buy them over the counter like Tylenol!

Answer 4

Birth control can help with heavy periods, but there are also some dangerous side effects with oral birth control. There are other ways to alleviate menstrual cycle side effects. Physical fitness can eliminate cramps all together in some women. I am a long distance runner and I have never had menstrual cramps when I was physically fit. It's worth a try.

Answer 5

At 13, PLEASE don't start poisoning your body with synthetic hormones!!!

You will essentially be putting yourself into menopause. You will experience side effects that are worse than your period problems: increased risks of breast, ovarian, uterine cancers; increased risks of high blood pressure, stroke, heart spasms.

In a normal menstrual cycle, there is a balance between estrogen and progesterone, two hormones in the body. These hormones regulate the buildup of the endometrium (uterine lining of blood and tissue), which is shed each month during menstruation. Menorrhagia (heavy bleeding) can occur because of an imbalance between estrogen and progesterone. As a result of the imbalance of too much estrogen, the endometrium keeps building up. When it is eventually shed, there is heavy bleeding. Because hormone imbalances are often present in adolescents and in women approaching menopause, this type of menorrhagia is fairly common in these groups.

Natural Progesterone cream from day 12-26 of your cycle would balance out the excess estrogen and prevent your periods from being so heavy. This will also help any pain or cramping.

Answer 6

The pill is nearly 100% effective. I said "NEARLY". There is always the possibility of getting pregnant right? If you are to take the pill it must be taken at approx. the same time every day to make it the most effective. You can't get it over hte counter. You need to see your doctor for a physical then you get a prescription for it. At 13 your doctor may need your parent's consent though, but not at 16. At least not in Canada. Remember though, the pill doesn't protect you from aids or STDs.

Answer 7

It works for what you want but you can't get it over the counter. You need to see a doctor. There are also risks associated with birth control and you need to be aware of them.

Answer 8

Yes, a heavy flow can be decreased with the pill and no, you cannot get it over the counter. I suggest contacting Planned Parenthood in your area or on-line to get facts. Getting answers from a bunch strangers with questionable credentials can give you mixed and false information. Planned Parenthood people are trained to properly answer questions like yours.

Answer 9

You need to have your mom set up an appointment for you with a gynecologist and let him/her know your concerns about your periods. There are pills that can help you but they are by prescription and must be carefully supervised due to your age.

Answer 10

you can have better controll of things its not a good idea to shorten you period becasue it effects ur cycle and ur only young and its probly not in sinc yet so i would sugest that u wait a whil go see your local GP or talk to ur school nurse