im 16 and the doc says i need to go on the pill, what do you think?

Question

im 16 and i have a piriode about once a year, i also have a lot of hair in places i shouldn't, like on my stomac. The doc says its because my ovaries havent started working properly yet so to sort it out, i have to go on the pill, but im not really sure about it, what do you think? please help thanks.

Answer 1

if your doc thinks it will help, take it, it cant hurt

Answer 2

Ask any of your female friends and I'm sure they will tell you that they would love to only have a cycle once a year.

This is more about want than need. Faced with the same advice, my wife chose not to take the pill. She was also told she could not become pregnant unless she took the pill to regulate her cycle. She was told all this when she was 14 or so.

We became parents last summer. It did take a while, but she did not have to take the pill for it to happen. It was a little inconvenient (short notice) finding out she was pregnant when she was 7 months along. Most women use their cycle as a primary indicator to know when they are pregnant.

A lot of women have hair in places they don't think is normal. The models in the magazines have had theirs removed.

Make sure you understand the side effects that come along with taking the pill before taking it. Contrary to general opinion, doctors are not necessarily right. They only have the information given to them during their training and experience. If that information is wrong... The doctor doesn't know. A few years ago doctors told all parents to put babies to sleep face down. There was a dramatic rise in sudden infant deaths. Now the doctors say to put them to sleep on their back.

Answer 3

I think you should probably talk to your mom, or another trusted adult. Many people say you should, however there ARE risks on doing this. They are discovering, by going on the pill to regulate your period, it's causing problems when you want to have children later in life. My aunt is a great example of this. Her and her husband have been trying to have a child for about 4 or 5 years and she has tried several of the places that help you get pregnant and has not been able to. All of the doctors(like 3 or 4 she has seen) have told her it's because of side effects of the pill which she took from ages 17-20, so she now may never have a child. She is in the process of adopting a child and the doctors said it may relax her enough that she will get pregnant, but with the fact that she hasn't after 4-5 years she probably won't. So, you'll want to talk about it with your mom or another trusted adult, and maybe go to another doctor to get another opinion.

Answer 4

I would have to agree with Tiffany. Get a second opinion. If this is the only recourse, be aware of the potential side effects. Although its not always readily seen, but being on the pill makes you prone to blood clot formation. The risk of this is also increased if you smoke. Blood clots are dangerous in that you can sustain a pulmonary embolism or even a stroke. Now, on the other side of the coin, many women live on with normal healthy lives. Its not 100% in the prevention of pregnancy and there are those who developed problems with pregnancy later in life. If you plans are short term and and to stop when your ovaries are in proper working order, then you may want to consider trying it out. It just might help you live a happier teenage life.

Answer 5

Well , you are sixteen and your doctor who has gone thru many years of schooling and practices for years. Why would you want to trust your doctor. You are 16 years old..... you have not much more to learn and especially about your body? Why would you follow your doctors advice about the pill. Not that you would believe your doctor about the pills effects on your body and how it will help your body cope with all the changes your body will go thru between now and the age of 45 and beyond. You are right not to think he is right and ask questions, about he dianogis. Even though through out the years the pill has proven to help regulate womens bodies to be more in the normal range for people like you that have excessive growths of hair. You are right to wonder what your doctor is up too. I would be really care following your doctors advice. You have come to the right place to ask a question about your body from people who have not idea about you.. never giving you a thought, and don't care about you or your health, they are just answering a questioin for two points.

Yes I know it is tough growing up but being 16 and questioning your doctor is really immature. But Good Luck

Answer 6

He is giving you the pill to help regulate your cycle, not because you are sexually active. You should tell your mother or another adult. It is nothing to be ashamed of or try to hide, this is a legitimate excuse. Not that sexually activity is not, but wouldn't you rather your mother find out this is the reason, rather than finding your pills and you having to flub through the explanation. She may not be as believing in that situation.

However, they are discovering new things about the long term affects of the pill. Studies are showing it may affect your chances of getting pregnant long after you're off the pill. (Long term use, anyway) You should ask your doctor how long he thinks/recommends you stay on the pill. If you are not using it as a prophylactic, try to stop as soon as he says it's okay. Or, see if there is anything else he can give you for the long term.

Answer 7

there's no longer something incorrect with skipping the ruin and going without delay onto yet another packet, it won't reason you any harm - even medical doctors will inform you it particularly is secure to realize this. The era you get once you're on the pill is a 'joking one' besides as your physique hasn't surely released an egg - for this reason it particularly is asserted as a withdrawal bleed. And as long as you're taking your pill, you're secure against being pregnant (nicely, as secure as you would be).

Answer 8

If you have a hormonal problem and you aren't sure about taking hormones, then you can still have a chat with a qualified homeopath.
Many women, who have hormonal problems like polycystic ovaries, painful periods or irregular ones, have benefitted from homeopathic remedies.
You can also consider supplements like agnus-castus, evening primrose oil, iron and Omega oils.
Dietary changes, like cutting back coffee, white sugar and wheat, can help. So can yoga or Pilates exercises which stimulate the uterus and related organs in particular.

Answer 9

Trust your doctor on this one but it is good that you are looking for a second opinion (though another doctor may be a better second opinion). I went on the pill at 17-18 to regulate my periods and minimize cysts. It has helped.

Answer 10

Listen to your doctor- theres no need for a second opinion. I was on the pill at 15 due to hormonal issues too and it worked wonders for me. Good luck!

Answer 11

You should listen to your doctor. The pill will help your ovaries mature and will regulate your periods. Not to mention the fact, if your sexually active, you'll also be preventing pregnancy.