Recent questions tagged birth control

Description : Have you, or anyone you know, had an abortion?

Last Answer : I think you would probably be shocked to discover the number of women you know who have had abortions.

Description : Do you think being able to obtain birth control without a prescription is a good thing?

Last Answer : Just like you can buy a plethora of other medications without a prescription. It is perfectly fine.

Description : How many Catholics do you think really avoid using birth control?

Last Answer : http://i.imgur.com/tJoT3Ql.png

Description : Did I take my birth control too late?

Last Answer : I doubt you have anything to worry about. You didn’t “miss” a pill until you’ve gone 24 hours after you were due to take it. An hour and a half is no big deal.

Description : Implications of young adult having birth control implant?

Last Answer : The implant can be taken out at any time if you request removal. It loses its effect immediately after being removed. She can get it removed at a contraception or sexual health (GUM) clinic ... GP or practice nurse. Only a specially trained doctor or nurse can fit or remove contraceptive implants.

Description : Is it normal to spot when starting a new birth control pill?

Last Answer : answer:According to one forum: “I read that 1 out of three women will experience breakthrough bleeding to up to 20 days when starting seasonale.” Steady Health Forum

Description : Ladies: Did you have to see a gyno to get birth control pills?

Last Answer : The first time I went on birth control I went to a gyno and went through the whole exam.

Description : Guys: Would you consider getting "fixed" for temporary BC?

Last Answer : As an older woman who had been solely responsible for contraception during my child-bearing years which is ironic considering how infertile I was and didn't know it I applaud your commitment to the safety and ... successfully reversed. Good on you, @tedd See, I don't have slap you every time! ;-)

Description : Why are birth control pills the only pills that come packed with specific days?

Last Answer : answer:To be effective, you cannot forget if you've taken the pill or not. The drug companies realize women may forget to take a daily pill without some form of reminder. Why aren't other drugs marketed ... meds may be taken daily or two to three times per day. While other meds are every other day.

Description : Can thyroid problems be linked to birth control?

Last Answer : answer:Never heard of it in my day. But, Yaz is a newer and different type of pill than the older ones. Could be possible? Are you sure it is hyper thyroidism they were diagnosed with? Not hypo? Do they all live near each other?

Description : Pro-choice jellies: Do you support (ethically) a girl using first-trimester abortions as a form of birth control? Why/not?

Last Answer : answer:Pro Choice means I support a person making their own choice based on their individual needs. It also means I don’t decide for them. My favorite motto is Make your choice before you made a baby.

Description : Nuvaring scheduling/safety question.

Last Answer : My guess and it is only a guess is that you are protected. However, I’m not a doctor and cannot be 100% sure. Give your gynecologist a call on Monday morning. He/she should have the best answer.

Description : Is it normal to get your period one week early?

Last Answer : answer:It isn't normal if you take your pills regularly, but since ou say Yasmin does not do the trick, I assume you mean you were having breakthrough bleeding. Could this just be ... forward, not breakthrough halfway through your cycle, or something similar you need to go to your doctor.

Description : When will be the next period?

Last Answer : You probably should ask your doctor this question.

Description : Should I be late on my period after going off birth control?

Last Answer : Many people say their period does not go back to normal right away. My period immediately went back to my normal, not my birth control normal. Do you know if your old cycle was usually a little long? Maybe 32 days? Or, very irregular before you went on BC pills? Could you be pregnant?

Description : Birth control effectiveness!? help?

Last Answer : answer:Is this your first pack of pills? The pill affects your hormone levels and suppresses ovulation. However, hormone levels take a while to adjust. If I'm not mistaken, they say that you should assume ... pharmacist; I'm not sure what the system is like in the US but I believe it's similar.

Description : Does male birth control exist?

Last Answer : Yes as @srmorgan says, condoms are a wonderful option. Just don’t eat too many of them at once.

Description : Can someone tell me EVERYthing they know about birth control?

Last Answer : answer:I am assuming your brown pills are the sugar pills. If you take the pill the same time every day, then pretty much every month you will get your period around the same time on the same day. So ... out yet from my answers, it is very important to take your pills the same time of day every day.

Description : Is my birth control making me sick?

Last Answer : Yes, the hormone levels are doing that to you, just like with pregnancy you get morning sickness. Go through at least a month and see if your body adjusts to the levels. If not, call the doctor and have her change your prescription.

Description : Should I continue using a tampon when I'm on birth control?

Last Answer : Same thing happened to me when I started BC. It’s no big deal, I still use them. (Just less :) )

Description : What are the chances of becoming pregnant?

Last Answer : Depending upon fecundability, approximately .2 for each act of intercourse during a cycle.

Description : Could using Hops as a topical medication affect my birth control?

Last Answer : Take the hops internally: http://www.dogfish.com/

Description : Can someone explain what birth control pills will do for my cycle?

Last Answer : They will regulate your cycle.

Description : Shouled teenagers be required to get their parents' permission to obtain birth control information and contraceptives?

Last Answer : No. Requiring teenagers to get parental consent for birth control information and contraceptives will not stop the spread of teen pregnancy and STD infection. More likely, it will increase it.

Description : Can BC pills make your period go away, mid-period?

Last Answer : No.

Description : Are you now or have you ever used a Mirena IUD? What was your experience like?

Last Answer : I had a partner with an IUD, so this is all the things I remember when we talked (extensively) about it. Things she loved about it: It's the most effective birth control, she never had to ... she had to have it removed, and switched to the NuvaRing. I never felt it during intercourse. Ever.

Description : Why isn't there a birth control pill for men yet? Is there one in the works?

Last Answer : Apparently one’s in the works. Read the article here.

Description : If you could banish your Period forever, would you?

Last Answer : Good lord, yes! I don’t even need the fertile part – I’m not using it, make it go away!!

Description : Human life begins when?

Last Answer : I belive it starts when it can survive outside the womb

Description : Birth control question?

Last Answer : I’d get a hold of the plan b pill just in case. It’s worth the $40.

Description : Has any woman ever taken a birth control pill named Nora-be (NorQD) and not have periods?

Last Answer : How long have you been taking it? Changes in your period are common with new kinds of oral contraception, and it might even out on its own. If it really makes you uncomfortable, you can ask ... is a progestin-only pill; you might do better with a pill that has combined estrogen and progestin.

Description : What has been your experience with an IUD, if any?

Last Answer : I personally do not enjoy inserting them and thank god have no use for one. But depending on your specific needs you might also research medicated IUD’s (slow release delivery systems).

Description : Am I supposed to be on my period?

Last Answer : yea it’s normal, don’t worry about it(:

Description : Have you ever heard of anyone getting pregnant after having a tubal?

Last Answer : wait, 7 years? Or 7 months? Because I don’t want to freak you out or anything, but if you haven’t been to a gyno in 7 years, you might have some bigger problems than being pregnant.

Description : Anyone else experience spotting on Yaz?

Last Answer : I’m also on Yaz and had spotting and minor cramps. Make sure you write down every symptom you get day by day so you can present it to your gyno or to whomever prescribed it. Give them a call and ask about it.

Description : Can stress cause mestrual spotting?

Last Answer : Possibly. I had spotting on the pill, from being on it for so long (over a year) that it stopped effectively keeping my period away, so I had to switch pills.

Description : What contraceptive has worked best for you?

Last Answer : The best contraceptive my husband and I found was a vasectomy. Neither one of us suffered any unwanted side effects.

Description : Is birth control not effective while taking antibiotics?

Last Answer : answer:That's correct, birth control pills can lose efficacy when a woman is also taking antibiotics. Per the Mayo Cinic The effects of antibiotics on birth control pills may be ... concerned, consider using a barrier method of contraception for the duration of your antibiotic prescription.

Description : Side effects of ortho evra (or any other type of patch birth control)...

Last Answer : I would talk to your doctor. Also it has been advertised that Ortho Evra can have side effects leading to death. So if I were you I would also consult your doctor weather or not this medication is safe for you in general.

Description : Negative effects of taking the pill a week longer?

Last Answer : It doesn’t hurt you at all. In fact, one brand, seasonale is just like regular birth control, but packaged to be taken for the whole month for 3 months in a row, so you only have 4 periods a year. They say 4 a year is the minimum before there’s any harm.