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Is there really a kind of birth control that lasts three years?
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∙ 10y ago
The contraceptive implant lasts three years, and the IUD lasts five or ten depending on which one you choose.
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What is the name of the medicine for long term birth control?
Nexplanon, Mirena, and Paragard provide birth control that lasts for years. Depo Provera provides three months of protection after each injection.
Why is it that after you started taking birth control pill and your period stopped a few days later you started bleeding again?
Bleeding between periods is common in the initial weeks of using hormonal birth control. It normally settles down within three cycles. If it lasts longer or is bothersome, talk to your health care provider about changing formulas.
Tender breasts while on birth control?
That's a common complaint when doubling up.
Could birth control pills cause breast swelling?
The birth control pill can cause breast enlargement and tenderness, especially during the first three cycles. If it's troublesome or lasts longer, talk with your health care provider, who may be able to switch you to another pill.
Does the IUD really last the whole 5 years?
The Mirena IUD lasts five years, Paragard lasts 12, and Skyla lasts three years.
Can starting the pill cause sore breasts?
Yes, breast tenderness and swelling are common side-effects of hormonal birth control such as the combination pill. This may be temporary while your body adjusts, but if it becomes severe or it lasts for over three months then talk to your doctor about trying another birth control brand or method.
What is the purpose of a birth control shot?
The birth control shot is a very effective form of birth control. The hormone progesterone in the birth control shot works by preventing ovulation. The shot is given in the arm or the buttocks every three months. There is a chance of pregnancy if you wait over three months for your next shot.
What if your period comes three days early while taking birth control?
Birth control pills/patches can really do a number on your hormones so it's quite common for your periods to be all over the place (especially when you first start taking them or you stop them.)
Can you get pregnant after missing three weeks of birth control?
Yes!
Do your breasts grow when you are on birth control?
It depends on which pill you are on and what your genetics are. It didn't help me and i've been on three different pills but my friends have had really good results.
Does the three year birth control thing really work?
Yes, the contraceptive implant is a highly-effective, long-lasting, completely reversible method of birth control. It's effectiveness is comparable to that of tubal ligation, but you can have it removed at any time with quick return of fertility.
What if a child takes three birth control pills?
A child who takes three birth control pills may have some nausea, but no other short-term or long-term ill effects.
