I have been with my boyfriend for about 2 months now. My aunt works at a doctor's office and she wants me to go to get a ckeck-up and maybe go on birth-control. I am a virgin, and I am not planning on having sex with my boyfriend anytime soon, but my aunt says that I should go on birth-control for the future just incase I do have sex. But if I do go on it, I don't want my mom and sister to think that I am going on it just to have sex. Is it a good idea to go on the birth-control for future purposes or should I just wait until I think I am going to have sex?
2007-03-27 10:42:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
It takes a little while for oral birth control to start working, so if you're planning on using that as your only form of protection, don't wait until you've started having sex. It's also helpful to have a while to get in the habit of taking it every day, and to straighten out any side effects or other problems before you're having sex. That way if you have to stop taking it, or if you're making changes, you won't be at risk of becoming pregnant. On the other hand, if you're using a second form of protection (which is always a good idea as the pill does not protect against STDs), it's okay to use that second form of protection while you're getting started with the pill. Basically, whether you want to start now is up to you, but you need to have some sort of protection in place when you start having sex.
2007-03-27 11:15:55 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are ready for it its definetly not a problem to be on. I had the same issue and decided to go on it just that if sex were to happen at least id be ready for it (but i wasnt planning on it) I did like some of the side effects, a regular period, knowing exactly when i was gonna get it, and getting used to taking it everyday at the same time so when i did become sexually active i wouldnt be forgetting pills which would increase my chances of getting pregnant
2007-03-27 11:32:27 · answer #2 · answered by tweeder_and_the_monkeyman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me, i was on the pill almost a year before i had sex. Its good to be on it "just in case" anything happens. In the heat of the moment, sometimes you do dumb things!! haha But the pill also helps regulate your cycles. And if you get bad cramping, it can help with that too. I would just go on it. Better to be safe than sorry. Good Luck !!!
2007-03-27 11:28:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its really your choice and no one elses. There are good points and bad points about taking the pill. Do some reseach and work out whether or not you want to go on it. However don't tell your bf.. he may get the wrong idea
2007-03-27 11:46:21 · answer #4 · answered by Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to make that choice yourself. Other good reasons for the pill are more predictable, shorter, lighter, less painful periods. Also certain ones help with acne. Wonderful if you want to go on vacation and don't want to be on your period. If you don't have a problem with those areas, then do what feels right for you.
2007-03-27 10:51:45 · answer #5 · answered by tara b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i might circulate with the IUD if I have been you. I had the Mirena IUD for 3 years, and have those days had it bumped off to purpose for infant quantity 2. The IUD grow to be painless to get in, I had it put in at my 6 week verify up after my daughter grow to be born. it particularly is secure to apply in case you're nursing your new child, and it lasts for 5 years!!! Plus you do no longer ought to rigidity approximately pills or the rest. the only think of i did no longer be attentive to once I have been given the Mirena is that's can take awhile to your menstral cycles to return to prevalent after having the IUD bumped off. I had mine bumped off in December 2008, and interior the previous couple months my cycles have ultimately decrease back to prevalent, different than that, I relatively advise the IUD!
2016-10-20 02:07:44 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hold off on sex as long as possible. when and if a relationship reaches that point consider it. i don't like the idea of pushing you into the idea of having sex...
2007-03-27 10:52:47 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most women go on it, regardless of how frequently they have sex. I'd say better sooner than later (but don't tell your boyfriend).
2007-03-27 10:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by fail r us 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋