im 16 years old and i recently have recieved birth control after going to my gyneclogist ( however you spell it). The reason is i have very irregular periods and verrryyyyyy bad cramps and all that.. i am also sexually active, but my question is when does it actually start kicking in? She told me to take it the sunday after my period, and i except my period dec.11 or so. I wanted to know incase i decide to do something and want to make sure the pill is effectively workin at the time. I also heard you can grow breast sizes on the pill? and rather thn gain weight sometimes lose weight? any information will help! thanks!
2007-12-06 09:12:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Personally, I gained 5 pounds. I went on it later in life for the same reason of regulating my period. It is not bad in that way.
It takes about 3 months to really be effective, (My doctor) but It is only 99 percent effective against pregnancy. Yes, once you start your cycle, start taking it on the Sunday after you start. I was on it for years and now my doctors want me off of it. It was great for regulating my cycle and it was not as long either. Now I have to endure the yucky stuff and at least a week of it. :(
2007-12-06 09:18:07 · answer #1 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are different types of birth control pill - with some you are protected from the first day you take it, but yours could be different. Quite a few people find they need to move up a bra size it's true. As for weight gain - it's a drug, everyone reacts differently. Go back to your gynae and ask her your questions! It's really not worth getting it wrong. She'll have heard all of them before, really.
And if you have sex, you should still use condoms unless your partner (and you) have a clean bill of health from the STD clinic. Boys will say anything to get into bed, as you probably know.
2007-12-06 09:22:36 · answer #2 · answered by Lemony345 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only sure birth control is abstinence, but you have chosen a different path, which is your right. I just hope you recognize that having made that choice you are still responsible for the results. Birth control pills or devices give you no protection of any kind from sexually transmitted diseases..The best person to answer your other questions is your gynecologist. They are good questions, and I'm sure your gynecologist will be glad to answer them.
2007-12-06 09:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by displacedyankee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, please do not rely solely on the pill - it does nothing to stop you getting STD's, AIDs, or one of many other health issues.
I would probably wait until I had at least completed one months worth of tablets from one period to the next, but it depends on the pill you are on, and your body.
2007-12-06 09:16:19 · answer #4 · answered by lee b 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its starts kicking in about a month.
2007-12-06 09:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by newlywed 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are way to young to be sexually active!
WAIT UNTIL YOU'RE MARRIED!!!!!
2007-12-06 09:15:54 · answer #6 · answered by Best Actress Nominee 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋