I went to the gyno two weeks ago for my annual, but I didn't mention that I was wanting to go on The Pill. Now I am interested in getting a prescription for The Pill. I went to the doctor back home, but I'm away at school now. Can I go to a doctor here at school and tell him/her that I saw a doctor for my pap and annual two weeks and all I want is a prescription for the pill? Or do I have to have yet another pap done?
2007-01-22 14:40:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Basically all I want to know is if I can go to the health center here in town and get a prescription since I literally just went to the gyno. Or, do I have to call my doctor back home? I'd prefer to just go to the center here, but I don't if that is possible.
2007-01-22 14:53:34 · update #1
If you have trouble remembering to take your pill EVERY DAY at the same exact time EACH DAY, then birth control pills are not the right birth control method for you. You WILL eventually get pregnant. Also, if you're one of the low-dosage pills, you're more likely to get pregnent EVEN IF YOU TAKE IT PERFECTLY EVERY DAY. See below. If you insist on using a hormonal form of birth control, please use shots or implants, so a poor baby won't have to pay the price for the chance you take when you have sex, a chance that exists even while using birth control.
"FDA wonders if The Pill still works well: Federal advisors may vote on more stringent guidelines for birth control drugs; concerned about effectiveness."
By Aaron Smith, CNNMoney.com, staff writer
January 23 2007: 2:29 PM EST
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- FDA advisors will consider on Tuesday and Wednesday if birth control drugs need more stringent guidelines for safety and effectiveness.
The FDA is concerned over the increase in pregnancies over the last 10 years among women participating in clinical trials for birth control drugs. The agency said this could be the result of inferior products, improper use, or other factors.
The outcome of these meetings could affect the 13 million-plus women and girls who take birth control pills in America, and the estimated $4 billion market for birth control drugs, dominated by Barr Pharmaceuticals (up $0.18 to $55.70, Charts), Watson Pharmaceuticals (up $0.05 to $26.60, Charts), Johnson & Johnson (down $0.88 to $66.30, Charts) and Wyeth (down $0.80 to $50.10, Charts).
Unlike other advisory meetings it is unclear whether the panel will vote or take any other action.
The advisors will focus on the continued study of drugs after they are approved and enter the market, the effectiveness of drugs, and whether their benefits outweigh their safety risks, according to FDA documents. Much of the discussion will probably center on the success and failure rate of birth control drugs. If the advisors vote, it would be considered by the agency, which follows the advice of its experts most of the time.
Panelists will consider the inclusion of smokers, overweight women, and women with a family history of strokes in clinical trials, as well as the role of non-U.S. studies in the American population, according to documents. Also, panelists will consider whether changes should be imposed on the kind of risk and benefit information that is included on a drug's label.
http://money.cnn.com/2007/01/23/news/companies/birthcontrol/?postversion=2007012312
2007-01-25 08:26:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you just went an had an annual then you should be able to call your doctor's office and ask for a prescription.
2007-01-22 14:45:07 · answer #2 · answered by sunflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that you could get your records of your visit two weeks ago faxed to your doctor at school; then you shouldn't have to go through another exam. Or, you could simply call your gynecologist from home, and ask him/her to call in a prescription to a pharmacy near your school.
2007-01-22 14:55:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you wont have to get another pap done.... its just a case of getting the prescription... it should be quite easy
You should also ask about the implanon.... its just i little rod inserted into your arm... i used to be on the pill but had a few problems but now i have the implanon i dont have any... you dont have to worry about taking it at the same time everyday and if you are sick it wont affect the implanon because you are not digesting it and it lasts for 3 years and not a couple of months and its a hell of a lot cheaper too...
2007-01-22 14:47:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just call your doctor and have him/her call in a prescription to your pharmacy. If you only saw them 2 weeks ago, it won't be a problem. If you're in the same state, she can call to your city. If you're in a different state, have them call to a national chain and you can have it transferred to where you are. This year, I've lived in MA, NJ, IN, TX and NM, and my scrip's followed me everywhere.
2007-01-22 16:42:22 · answer #5 · answered by janejane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should immediately go to your family planning center and DEMAND the pills. This is your life. Not anybody else's. Good luck. AND no, you don't need another pap done. First priority is exactly what you are doing AND that is... You are being responsible! Good for you.
2007-01-22 14:46:04 · answer #6 · answered by lorenzo 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Nobody is a pill "poppa"...they're pill "poppers". And I used to be...until I made myself stop and got a life.
2016-05-23 23:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should call YOUR gyn and ask that they fax a copy of your test results to the clinic, and then you can get the pill.
2007-01-22 14:55:17 · answer #8 · answered by kherome 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
,remember that the pill don't help prevent disease,better to be safe than sorry
2007-01-22 14:46:34 · answer #9 · answered by masie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your doc should be able to start you on something until you see your specialist
2007-01-22 15:08:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋