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What are the risks of using birth control when you are 14 years old?
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∙ 12y ago
If a 14 year old takes Birth Control it could lead her to be sexually active at her young age and she may not think she needs other form of protection. Remember that birth control does not prevent STD's. Also, nothing is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Birth control is 98-99% effective if you take it everyday at the same time and do not smoke. (I got pregnant on birth control and took it everyday at the same time and I do not smoke) So if you take it at different times, or miss a pill and you smoke it is less effective.
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∙ 17y ago
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∙ 12y agoAssuming you are talking about using oral contraceptives, remember that oral contraceptives in general sort of 'short circuit' the normal process of ovulation by altering the hormone balance in your body and preventing the release of the egg. A 14 year old's body may respond differently to this, and long term use of OCs may also increase the already documented (in some studies) Breast cancer risks to women on OCs. On the other hand, ovarian and edometrial cancers may be decreased by OC use according to the NIH
A major problem especially with young people using oral contraceptives is that these methods do not protect against STDs. Protection against pregnancy is fine but many people fail to use barrier methods to protect from STDs because of a false sense of security due to use of OCs.
Younger people engaging in sexual activity dramatically increases risks of diseases, pregnancy, abusive relationships, depression, self-esteem issues and all those other things that even older people struggle with. I suggest seeking some counsel from a trusted and caring adult prior to engaging in sexual activity or using birth control at 14 if you can.
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∙ 11y agoThe same risks as when not taking birth control: brain damage
Smoking pot makes people truly stupid; and the only ones who don't know that are the ones smoking the pot and not smart enough to realize their brain continues to degrade.
It also increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
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∙ 11y agogreatly increases the chances of getting High Blood pressure, blood clots, stroke, cancer. there are more but those are all on the warning label & well documented.
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It is easy to become pregnant if you have been on birth control for several years?
If you are using your birth control as directed, there should be a very small chance of getting pregnant. I'm not sure if the length of time you've been on birth control matters, but if you are inconsistent when it comes to taking/using it, the likelihood of getting pregnant increases at least a little. It really depends on your form of birth control.
If you are on one type of birth control for two years does your body become immune?
No. I was on the same birth control for years.
If you have been on birth control for years and then change can you get pregnant?
Yes, because your off birth control...
You have been on birth control since you were fourteen and now am nineteen and was wondering how long will it take you to get off birth control?
everyone is different, some people even after using birth control for years were only off of it for 2 weeks and became pregnant, others have been off of it for a couple years and are having trouble. All in all if you are not ready for a pregnancy continue to take it.
How many years can teenagers use birth control pills?
You can stay on birth control for as long as you want. I
Is it safe to stop using birth control pills after 4 years of taking them?
It is certainly safe. Consult your doctor or other health professional.
You have been on birth control for 4 years now but now im taking a new birth control and had sex only 4 days in to the new one can you get pregnant?
If you started the new birth control on time, starting no later than you were scheduled to start the next cycle of your old birth control, then there's no increased risk of pregnancy. If you started late, you might be at risk for pregnancy.
What if baby Jesus has been trying to come back for the last 20 years but his mother is on birth control?
God, in his infinite wisdom, would know which women use birth control and which do not. As a result, he would choose to be brought back into the flesh in the womb of a woman who was not using birth control. Alternatively, God has the power to make birth control non-viable and therefore develop regardless of the mother's wishes to not conceive.
What did they do about birth control 35 years ago?
35 years ago was smack in the middle of the 1970's, the sexual revolution had been in full swing for over a decade and woman had access to Birth Control Pills for years. Pills, diaphragms, condoms and IUDs were readily available as birth control.
I have been on birth control for 5 years. Can you lose weight after your off birth control pills?
i have for a while felt really bloted and gained over the 5 years probbobly 5 to 8 pounds not sure if it was from birth control. I always watch what I eat and am pretty active.
How old do you have to be to be on birth control?
depends what country you live in.. where i am from you must be 16 years of age to get birth control without a parent, if you have a parent with you they should give you the birth control pill any time after you have had your first period
Will an 18 year old girl get pregnant if NOT using a condom or birth control?
Yes, right away or eventually. She is an adult and has been fertile for several years already.
