Birth Control Retarded?

Question

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Im going to the doctor to get on birth control but i dont really understand it. When do I start taking it? does it really work? is it okay if the guys "goes" in you? Do i get my period? Does it make me fat?
any facts would help

Answer 1

if this is your first time on hormonal birth control (HBC) you will most likely be put on the pill. You will still get your period if you take the pill correctly. It is okay for your boyfriend to ejaculate in you however it IS recommended to continue to use condoms for AT LEAST the first 14 days to allow your body to regulate itself on the pill. You should start taking your pill on the FIRST day of your period. You may experience slight weight gain, but not every woman experiences this. As everyone else has said your doctor will go over all this with you. Make sure you do some research to find out if HBC is the best option for you. :)
Check out Contraception.net (I put the link below) for some of your options.

Answer 2

Talk about this with your doctor.

He'll probably tell you to take it on the Sunday after you start your period.

Pills are 99% effective when taken as prescribed. You can still get pregnant on contraceptives.

You should be ok, but as was said its only 99% effective. You should wear condoms anyway since pills do not protect against STD's or HIV/AIDS.

Depending on which pill they give, yes you will get your period. Lybrel is a pill that supposedly gives you no periods, and Seasonique/Seasonale give you three or four periods a year.

It doesn't "make you fat" necessarily. Some pills have you gain a little bit of weight, but they won't "make you fat". Maybe only a pound or two.

Talk to your doctor. Leave with ALL of your questions answered. If at ANY time you are having a question, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Keep your pamphlet and remember to look at that FIRST and read it all. Also keep it to look back on if you forget a pill for instructions.

Answer 3

THE PILL

Facts

* The effectiveness of birth control pills depends entirely on how they are used. While the stated effectiveness is 96-99% in reality this rate is much lower, around 87%. The reason for the difference is owed entirely to user habits. Taking the pill at different times of day, missing days or skipping pills all decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
* Some, but not all, birth control pills can help control acne.
* Certain herbal treatments (like St.
John's Wort and Ephedra) and some prescription medications can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills, always tell your doctor which medications, herbal remedies and over the counter products you are using.
* If you become very ill, with vomitting and/or diarrhea, the effectiveness of your birth control pills can be significantly reduced. If this happens you must continue taking your pills and use a second method of birth control until you have a period and start a new pack.
* The pill does not protect you against any STDs. It is only birth control not STD protection.
* Most people who use the pill experience lighter bleeding, significantly less cramping and shorter periods.
* The pill offers the following benefits; less chance of getting PID (pelvic inflammatory disease), protection against benign breast cysts, protection against ovarian cysts and cancers, uterin cancer and PMS.
* The most common side effects of the pill are headaches, spotting between periods and weight changes (loss or gain).
* Smokers should consider a different form of birth control, the pill is not recommended for smokers of any age.
* The most serious complication associated with birth control pills are blood clots. This is a rare complication.
* Taking the pill will not make you more sexually active or cause you to want sex more often than you do without the pill.
* You do not need your parents permission to get birth control pills, but you do need a prescription and you may need to tell your parents if you can not afford to pay for the pills by yourself. You can get pills for free or for a reduced cost at family planning clinics. You can also get a prescription from these clinics.
* You can become pregnant if you have sex during your period even if you are on birth control pills. It is highly unlikely but entirely possible. If you suspect you may have become pregnant during your period consult a doctor immediately before you start another package of birth control pills.

Myths

* Birth control pills do not make you fat. Some people do gain weight on the pill, an average of 5 pounds, but just as many people lose weight.
* You do not need to take a break from using the pill. There is no medical reason for periodically going off of the pill (for example, taking it for 8 months and then stoppnig for 2 months). This practice is totally unnecessary.
* The pill does not protect against AIDS or HIV.
* Taking the pill has no effect on your virginty. If you take the pill but do not have sex you are still a virgin.
* The pill does not cause an increase in body odor.
* The pill does not send out pheromes or hormonal cues to boys that you are ready to have sex or want to have sex.

Talk to your doctor too! Good luck!

Answer 4

Your doctor will tell you when to start taking it. There are two possible start times - the day after your period starts; or the first Sunday after. In either case - you need to use a condom or some other method of birth control for the first couple of weeks.

Birth control pills are not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. The only method that is 100% effective is total abstinence. BCPs are about 97% effective, though - the best rate of any commercially available birth control.

Yes - it is ok if the guy "goes" inside you.

You will get what appears to be your period.

Some birth control pills can cause weight gain; but not all.


A better source of information would be a pharmacist. Many times, they know the drugs they dispense better than the doctors who prescribe them.

Answer 5

There are several different kinds. The most common, you'll take daily. Some you start of Sunday, others you start on a day of your choosing. It's something like 99.9% effective against pregnancy (not STDS) and is intended for use with full intercourse. Some kinds of birth control (like Depo) you might only take every few months, and on some you will not get your period. (you still get it on your more common pills). Some girls gain a few pounds with it, some don't. Either way, it's generally not enough weight to make you what most would consider fat.

Answer 6

all it does is stop u from getting pregnant everything else is normal and acts normal. u take it about 3 weeks then u skip a week and get ur period they will be shorter lighter and better. less cramps and bloating. they come in a tine foil and clear sheet for each month. they say the day of the week u should take it on and when to not take it so u get ur period. they also tell u what to do if u skip a day. ur doctor tells u all this too. there are risks like with any medication. I dont know what they are but there are some. just so that u know the pill only stops u from getting ur period it doesn't protect u from any diseases so u can still get sick. ask ur doctor any other questions u have. thats what they are there for. good luck.

Answer 7

If you are that clueless about it you need to stop having sex IMMEDIATELY and do some sex education on the web. Your doctor will TELL you when to start your birth contol but usually it is the first Sunday of your period. It is about 98% effective. Given this fact that means you STILL need a plan as to what you will do if an accidental pregnancy occurs. You still need to use a condom every time unless the person is your husband or you have both been tested for ALL STD's and can prove to each other that you tested negative. You take the pill for 3 weeks and have your period on the 4th week. The pill will not make you fat but it might cause increased appitite and that will make you gain weight. For now please get some sex education off the web as you are wayyyyyyyyyyyyy to uneducated to even think of having sex.

Answer 8

any time a guy "goes" in you, you are more likely to get pregnant, get hiv, herpes, hpv, and other such things, so just dont.
The more typical birth controls will still allow you to get a period. (pill, nuva ring)
It works if you do what your dr says.
Take it when and how your dr tells you.
Read the side effects...I cant lose weight, i blame birthcontrol because I've never had a problem with it before.

pay attention to your dr, if you have more questions, remember there will be a 800 number on your birth control pack or on the instruction booklet if you need advice from a professional.

Answer 9

Ahhh this just freaked me out... Depends on what you get as how often you should take it.. there are shots you can take 1 x a month, patches I think they change 1x a week and pills daily.... There are affect that can alter the productiveness so always use a condomn as back up,,, Depends on what type you take about your period still visting,,,, Some bc can help you loose wieght some makes you gain a couple #....... NEVER LET A GUY"GO" IN YOU...... make them wear a condomn... bc does NOT proctect you against ANY STD. for 10 min of fun you can get a lifetime of curse.....

Answer 10

Well, their are different kinds. I would recomend a pill. You would take it the same time every day starting after your period. after three weeks of great sex you start taking non active pills and get your period. they protect against pregnancy but not std's. some of them have weight gain as a side effect, but not all of them, so if it's a concern let your dr know. you can also search online for different birth controle pills and get a lot more info from their sites.