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Doubling the pill gives a similar effect to Plan B. Taking an extra pill wont hurt on few occasions, but it may cause side effects with prolonged use.
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Are birth control pills and hormone pills the same?
Birth control pills can be used for hormone replacement in certain situations, but hormone replacement pills can not be used as birth control pills. Consult your health care provider or pharmacist for advice specific to your situation.
Are birth control pills that help you not get pregnant and ones that regulate your period the same thing?
yes, they are the same pills
Will you know when you reach menopause if you are on birth control pills?
The birth control pills should not be used after the age of forty. Most of the gynaecologist will not advice the same after 35 years of age.
Does singular reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills?
No Singulair (montelukast) has no effect on birth control pill. It can be taken at the same moment (or in the same day) regularly.
Do cephalosporins affect the birth control pill?
Birth control pills may not work properly when taken at the same time as cephalosporins. To prevent pregnancy, other methods of birth control should be used in addition to the pills while taking cephalosporins.
Can you take birth control pills and use conceptrol gel at the same time?
Yes, you can.
Can birth control pills cause fatigue?
I've been experiencing the same thing.
What is the hormone in the IUD?
The Mirena IUD contains levonorgestrel. This is the same hormone found in many birth control pills and morning after pills.
Which is safer to regulate your period the birth control pill or progesterone?
Both are safe and effective to use to regulate your period. There are many types of birth control pills and some only contain progesterone (POP's) and some are combinations of progesterone and estrogen. Progesterone only pills are still birth control pills. Birth control pills, containing progesterone only or a combination of progesterone and estrogen will regulate your period and protect your from pregnancy! However, you must take your pills everyday and at the same time, otherwise your period will not regulate and you will put your risk of becoming pregnant. For further information on which type of pill is right for you, you must visit a physician (example; Planed Parenthood), and they will choose which method is right for you.
Do transatlantic flights have an effect on my birth control pills?
No. How would they affect the horomones? You have to remember to take them at the same time you would have taken them in your home time zone though, otherwise it's not as safe.
When you switch birth control pills from the regular version to a generic how long do you have to wait before you can have unprotected sex?
When you switch brands of birth control to a generic, you are still getting the same hormones and the same dosage of hormones, the only difference is that the pills were made by different companies. If you have been on birth control for at least 2 months, it is still safe to have unprotected intercourse even though you are switching birth control. If you haven't been on birth control for at least 2 months you should use a back-up method, such as condoms, during the first week of starting your new birth control. If you want to be even safer, you could wait 2 weeks to have unprotected sex.
Do birth control pills work during the first trimester?
What do you mean by 'work'? When you are pregnant, you can't get pregnant again at the same time, therefore there is no need for birth control
