There are certainly a lot teens taking some form of contraceptive now than there were a decade ago. Still, the ratio of teens who do have sex and those who practice safe sex is not not as high compared to teens who are starting to have sex at a younger and younger age.
take a birth control test immediately and if it is positive then stop taking them and see your doctor to make sure you are pregnant
Whether birth control or IUD is easier depends wholly on what you think. Taking birth control might be easier for some people, if they can remember to take a pill daily.
Sure can. I think you can use it when nursing, but check with your doctor first.
If you're pregnant, then you won't get your period
If you're taking birth control pills you simply wait for your planned period to come. If your period doesn't come, you should go to the doctor or take a home pregnancy test. If you're taking any other birth control methods, such as the depo provera shot, I encourage you to see your doctor if you think you might be pregnant.
Taking birth control if you are pregnant will NOT stop the pregnancy. Birth control does not cause abortion but stops the ovaries from freeing an egg into the falopian tube and the womb. Plan B, or the morning after pill, will stop the fertilised egg from attaching itself to the endometer if taken within a certain amount of time. It has to be taken within 72 hours of the intercourse, however, and its efficacy decreases with the passing of time. Furthermore, taking the pill while pregnant could hurt the baby.
If you're pregnant there is always still a possibility that you can have your period.Regardless,You should not be on birth control while pregnant unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Taking Birth control pills while pregnant can lead to birth defects or death.If you think you're pregnant, consult your Doctor about pregnancy and your birth control.
pill!! Seperate answer to above I personally think patch for me as only have to change it once a week compared to taking a tablet at the same time everyday :-) they are both equally effective(99% I think) if used totally correctly tho
Well if you think you are pregnant you should stop taking birth control and go have a blood test done. The birth control could cause birth defects or even a miscarriage. The tests could be coming up false because of the birth control... but the only way to find out is go to the doctors and get a blood test done.
Taking birth control if you are already pregnant or it's been days/weeks since you had unprotected sex, will not kill sperm or baby. It WILL however potentially cause permanent birth defects in an unborn child you may be carrying. Birth control is to prevent you from ovulating (releasing an egg) if you were not taking it and got pregnant- starting to take it won't kill sperm that will have already died off or an egg that has already been fertilized. Birth control is for PREVENTING pregnancy, not terminating and EXISTING one.
I assume you are taking the pill like yasmin or something to that effect. I can honestly say that when you are taking a birth control, it is normal for it to regulate your periods, but honestly, sometimes nature comes before any chemical you can treat it. So if you think this is a major side effect, talk to your dr. If not, go with the flow. No pun intended.
I'm not sure what symptoms you might have if you're pregnant and taking birth control pills. But for the sake of your unborn child, I'd stop taking the drug! Of course, you're not sure if you're pregnant, but I think the risk just isn't worth it. Stop taking the toxic drug for the sake of your body and the body of your developing baby. Take care.