i am 17 years old and my boyfriend and i think that i should go on the pill! my mum dont know about this so i would still like to have periods so she doesnt find out. what is the bestpill to go on for this and what side affects might it have on me?
2007-01-03 12:56:04 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Don't opt for the mini pill as this can stop periods & you must take it at regular times each day.
If you have heavy periods, craps, bloating etc... then give the combined pill a go.
I started to use the combined pill Microgynon at 17 & was fine, my periods lasted 5 days & were so much lighter.
After having my daughter at 24 (through choice & not a missed pill)The hospital changed my pill, I then continued to take Femodene up until Dec 06 (I'm 36 now) & have now opted for the mini pill.
At 17 though, I would hope my daughter could come to me for advice etc.... remember we've been through it & I'm sure most mums would love to share their experiences/advice.
What I will say though is that when I decided to opt for the mini pill, I found the internet a great source of information. As it gave lists of all the brands & I could then research & decide which one I'd prefer.
2007-01-03 21:11:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is not the place to ask this kind of question. Some people, even with good intention, may answer silly things just because they are ignorant! When it comes to the pill, each case (or person) is different. Go and see a Doctor and use condoms for now (even if you take the pill, it is safer to use them because only they are the only contraceptive that prevents STDs and the pill can fail in rare cases).
2007-01-03 13:13:57 · answer #2 · answered by s0190331 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
am an alternative medicinal therapist and an ex nurse and I do not approve of the pill for a young person it has the knack of suppressing the normal cycle and you can run into trouble as you get older. However, your doctor will decide what type is the best for you, probably a low dose one to start with and he will not tell your parents. Your periods may stop for a while or you may have irregular ones to start with, plus headaches, you may even get depressed. Not all woman take to the pill. My daughter had to come off them, she tried 3 different types in the end she had to be sterilised
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2007-01-04 08:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by gloriashealth@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still want periods, try the patch. You won't have to remember a pill every day.
Side effects include bloating, nausea/morning sickness, breast tenderness, headaches. You should not smoke.
Supposedly, hormones make your periods lighter, less cramps, and can even clear up acne.
Personally, I never got past the nausea-it was awful, so I can't attest to the "good" side effects. = )
2007-01-03 13:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Mary L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to a doctor. He will explain the fundamentals of the contraceptive pill. And he won't tell your Mum.
2007-01-03 13:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
speak to your doctor & they will recommend the best pill for you.
2007-01-03 13:06:25 · answer #6 · answered by Meeeee! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can easily forget to take it, like i did, so i found that getting the shot every 3 months was worth it.
2007-01-03 12:58:22 · answer #7 · answered by icicle07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋