can i start taking my birth control if i havent had my period? I had my baby 4 wks ago and am not sure If my period has came back. I am still bleeding a little bit. Would it do harm if i start taking it this sunday, even if i havent goten my period back?
2007-12-08 12:42:24 · 11 answers · asked by Adonia 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Yes, you can start taking hormonal birth control at any point in your cycle--there's no need to wait for your period. You are protected after seven days of active pills.
(Note to everyone who said she can't take the pill and breastfeed: it is safe to take progestin-only pills while nursing. They do not pass into breast milk and are often prescribed to new mothers for this very reason. She can take combined oral contraceptives if she's not nursing.)
2007-12-08 21:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by Riveting Rosie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Firstly, you must address the fact that you are 16 and have not started your periods. Most doctors suggest that periods should begin between the ages of 9 and 15. Only your doctor can decide whether you should go on birth control pills. If your body has started 'preparing' for periods then you may allowed the contraception. As you are quite late starting you period, it is unlikely any doctor would recommend the pill. If you continue to be sexually active-always make sure to use a condom. This is the only way to protect both of yourselves from pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
2016-05-22 05:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be talking to your OB about this. You can have postpartum bleeding for 6 weeks which is not a period. Also if you are breastfeeding, certain types of birth control can affect that. It would probably be best to use other methods of protection until you get your period, then start the bc. Remember it's not effective the first month. Or just get an IUD. They are awesome, never have to remember to take a pill and works for 5 years. Good luck.
2007-12-08 12:47:55 · answer #3 · answered by matthewsmommy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can start it on Sunday. It is called the "Quick Start" method. As long as you are sure you are not pregnant (which I'm pretty sure your not just having a baby 4 weeks ago).
2007-12-08 12:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by JS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you breast feeding? I hope so, because that helps to prevent a period returning sometimes. However, don't use that as birth control method. Have your hubby use a condom and you can use a diaphram. I don't think you want birth control pill hormones going from the breast milk to the baby.
2007-12-08 12:51:18 · answer #5 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope but your bleeding/spotting might get heavier. No harm to your health though
2007-12-08 12:47:09 · answer #6 · answered by st3psp8 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Consult your physician. I personally would want a professional opinion.
2007-12-08 12:47:03 · answer #7 · answered by asia391 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would wait another week before you start. If I were you to check your doctor before you start.
2007-12-08 12:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by sabrinaelder 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i think you are supposed to wait for your period. ask your doc
2007-12-08 12:45:50 · answer #9 · answered by speechy 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would wait
2007-12-08 12:45:16 · answer #10 · answered by glamour04111 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋