my doctors want me to have birth control pills because I haven't started my period naturally yet. (They ran blood tests,hormone check,ultrasound,gynocologist,... and MRI) ((Medroxy. and Pre. Worked for a month and then they took me off of it because they said I would start naturally but I never did.))
Do I have to take birth controll pills? I mean...are there any dangers if I don't get my period....they said it'll be for awhile. Also, what birth control pills will they subscribe? Are there any dangers,risks?
I want to start naturally. I mean is it such a big deal if I refuse Birth control pills....how would I explain my parents this if I finnaly decide not to take the pillsall together.
Age: 16 (I'll be 17 in MArch)
Weight: 112.5lbs
Height:5ft 4.5inches
Body fat: 23%
2006-12-19 08:55:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I strongly suggest you have a heart to heart talk with your parents to discuss the consequences of not taking birth control if you are sexually active. Personally I belief 16 is to young to have sex. As far as the risks and dangers as to when your menstrual cycle will start, your doctors are your best resource. I suggest you an your parents have a candied conversation with your doctor.
2006-12-19 09:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by mzladee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you don't have to take the birth control pill. Well, technically, until you are 18, you don't have a full legal say in your own medical care. I doubt it'd be much of a problem in this case. Unless your parents are really inclined to cram them down your throat, in which case you have bigger problems:)
The thing about the birth control pill is... it doesn't actually cure amenorrhea (lack of a period). It mimicks menstrual flow, but the bleeding on the pill is actually breakthrough bleeding caused by hormone withdrawal, not a real period. It just keeps you from getting knocked up and lets you support the tampon industry.
I am a big b.c. booster... I love the stuff to pieces. But since you are uninterested, I'd see no problem in waiting and seeing what happens, and then maybe seek more medical attention if you still haven't had a period at 18.
The doctor, honestly, will prescribe you whatever birth control pill has been given to them for free by the pharmaceutical company. Different docs favor different types (triphasic, lo-dose, monophasic, continuous) so it depends a lot on who you go to see. They are all fairly similar in the way they operate, and if you have side effects (mostly things like nausea, skin problems), they'll put you on a different type. The pill does have some serious side effects, mostly an increased risk of blood clots, but they are really rare, and mostly in older women.
2006-12-19 09:12:59 · answer #2 · answered by MissA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could always get a second opinion. Chances are you could start on your own at anytime anyway. I really don't know what to tell you. I was on birthcontrol pills from the time I was seventeen until I was 25, and the only problem that I really had with them was that they made my blood pressure higher.
Deciding to go on birthcontrol is a very personal thing, if you aren't comfortable doing that then let your parents know, and ask them if you can go to a different doctor for a second opinion. Good Luck!
2006-12-19 09:03:19 · answer #3 · answered by briden31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't take them...just let nature run its course. I had a friend who didn't get hers until she was 22. Consider yourself lucky!! There really isn't anything wrong with it. Are you very active? Sometimes when you are athletic it can take a bit longer to come. I would NOT do the birth control though...in my opinion that would mess your body up even more. Just let it happen naturally, and don't worry about it!
2006-12-19 09:04:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 12:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your are kinda young to be worrying about it i didn't start till like 3 months be for my 17th birthday. so i would say if your not comfortable then don't take the pills. i got my first in Feb. turned 17 in May and didn't get my second till August. I'm now almost 20 and rarely worry about it. good luck.
2006-12-19 09:01:09 · answer #6 · answered by ~*These Blue Eyes Tell No Lies*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They weren't talking about yahoo answers when they told you to get a second opinion!
2006-12-19 09:33:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah dunt take medine some women start at 18 so enjoy not having your period.and dunt wrry
2006-12-19 09:01:45 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Mandy♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont take drugs. doctor prescribed or otherwise.... and get a second opinion
2006-12-19 08:58:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's kinda young for them to be worried about you not having your period yet...
but they do often put younger girls on birth control to regulate irregular periods, so i dunno
2006-12-19 08:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋