Well I'm 15 getting put on birth control and i don't know what kind to get put on, because ive heard the pill isn't very good if you smoke and ive heard that both the patch and the shot could mess you up to where you can;t even have children. im just looking for some help
2006-12-05 07:54:35 · 14 answers · asked by Hayley W 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Smoking does not lower the effectiveness of the pill, patch, or shot. It increases the chance of BC KILLING you! BC has a risk of blood clots. Smoking significantly increases these risks.
The patch has been recalled. The shot is obnoxious.
Try Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for your first go-round. It has low hormones and will ease cramps. It also regulates your cycle VERY well.
2006-12-05 07:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 years old and smoking? That doesnt make sense. What is wrong with people these days? Cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world. Do you want to die? I can't understand why people would even start to smoke. Can you not see that the only reason tabacco is legal is b/c people are making billions and billions of dollars off of it. I understand your young and teenagers have a I dont care attitude, but Im 17 not much older then you and I can comprehend that if I smoke I am going to die. The majority of people are not dying b/c of violence and cars accidents, they are dying b/c of the companies that are making money off of these cancer sticks. Money is the only reason and youve fallen into their traps. Why do you think marijuana is illegal? B/c they havent found a way to make money off of it yet; no ones gnna buy something they can grow so easily. You say you're looking for help? Here some.
2006-12-05 08:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by JustMe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you try to quit smoking? That will kill ya all by itself, let alone while on the pill... If you smoke and need birth control, use condoms. You don't want to end up with a blood clot or something! What are you going to do when you actually get pregnant someday? Still smoke? Just quit now and save your life! THen you can be on whatever pill you want to be on!
2006-12-05 08:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use condoms 100% of the time, to prevent pregnancy and most sexually transmitted infections.
Hormonal birth control that includes estrogen (the pill, patch) are not for smokers, nor do they don't protect against any STIs.
Hormonal birth control that is progesterone only (the shot, "mini" pills) are OK for smokers, however they are shown to have detrimental effects to bone density and are highly discouraged for young people, where bone density growth (which essentially ends around age 35) is really crucial. This type of BC also doesn't protect against STIs.
Overall, the best thing for you is to quit smoking, it is really harmful for your lungs, and it also works against building bone density.
If you are going to be sexually active, use condoms 100% of the time, even if you do decide to quit smoking and start hormonal birth control. You should also seriously consider getting the HPV shot as well, as soon as possible.
good luck.
2006-12-05 08:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is early sufficient in the being pregnant that the toddler probable won't have any defects. only supply up the eating and the delivery administration now. Ask your fiance to smoke outdoors or a minimum of in a diverse room with the door closed. each little thing would desire to be high quality. formerly i found out i grow to be pregnant i grow to be smoking very nearly a p.c.. an afternoon and eating 3-4 circumstances a week. at present i'm 22 weeks alongside and the toddler is totally healthful. yet once you're particularly irritating approximately it, convey it up including your wellbeing care provider at your first bypass to.
2016-10-14 02:11:12 · answer #5 · answered by balikos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no hormonal birth control is safe if you smoke. i know ive looked. but ive also been on everything from the shot to the ring to the patch. now im on the pill and everything is fine. but i wouldnt recommend it especially as you get older. im in my 20s and take it from me if you can stop smoking now, do it, you will thank yourself later.
2006-12-05 08:05:18 · answer #6 · answered by ♥mama♥ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pills are a great thing, but smoking is really bad if u use them... maybe u should think about giving up your smoking girl
2006-12-05 07:58:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should not be smoking. You are putting your life at risk. You won't be able to use the patch either since you smoke. If you plan onhaving kids some day you shouldn't smoke anyway.
2006-12-05 07:57:24 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think the best thing would be to stop smoking.
Also a spermicide gel along with a spermicidal condom for your husband.
2006-12-05 08:24:49 · answer #9 · answered by TC 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should try the NuraRing, but those risks are high if you're over 35
2006-12-05 08:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Piglet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋