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Birth Control Pill
Also known as the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), birth control pill is a birth control method that includes a combination of a progestogen and oestrogen. These pills prevent fertility when taken orally every day.
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Sometimes the birth control pill can make your period so light, it doesn't come at all. If you used the pill correctly the month before, there's no cause for concern.
As long as you did not skip any of the "active" pills in the packet, you are protected from pregnancy every day - including the week of your period and while taking the "inactive" sugar pills.
Start your new packet on schedule.
What green pill has WPI on it?
This pill is Mononessa (birth control pill) and the green ones are the placebo pills. So basically it's a sugar pill with no medication.
Can you take birth control pills when you are age 50?
You can take birth control pills while you are fertile no matter what age.
No, if you used the condom correctly that was enough to prevent pregnancy.
Can a water pill and birth control pills be taken together?
That depends on which water pill and which birth control pill. Contact your health care provider or pharmacist for advice specific to your situation. Do not take that combination without checking first.
How do you take birth control pill when your twenty?
The instructions for taking the birth control pill are the same for women of all ages. Take the birth control pill daily, at about the same time every day.
How long will it take to have menstruation after only taking oral contraceptive pills for a week?
If you stopped taking them after a week you should start your period in three to five days. If you are 7 days into a new packet you probably won't start your "period" until the week you take the inactive pills.
Is it normal for your period to start four days after taking a 21 days contraceptive pills?
absolutely.
What are some birth control pills that make your period lighter?
In general, all birth control pills, as well as the patch and ring and the Mirena IUD, make your period lighter.
Can you be eight weeks pregnant to take the medical pill?
I'm not completely sure what you mean by this question, but here's my answer:
If you have been taking a contraceptive (birth control) pill while pregnant, there will probably be little or no side effects.
If you are asking if you can take other medications while pregnant, this would depend on exactly what medication it is you are taking. You should consult your doctor or a pharmacist to find out what effects your medications could have on your unborn baby.
Can mini pill affect pregnancy?
The minipill or progesterone only pill is designed to prevent pregnancy. If you take it before you know you're pregnant, it will not end or harm the pregnancy.
Can you take double birth control pills to get period a week early?
Taking two a day is not the way to go. There's no increase in contraceptive effectiveness. Talk with your health care provider about how to move your cycle date.
Is birth control a 24 hour pill?
The birth control pill is something you take once every 24 hours to reduce the risk of pregnancy.
Do you need to take your birth control pill at the exact time?
Yes it's recommended, if u forget to take at the exact time everyday make sure it's with a couple hours of the time like 2 hours before or two hours after. But taking it at the same time is the best way to go
How do you take the dosage of mt pill and misoprostol?
with the first pill you take it orally and the you can come back between 6 hours to three days although its best if you just return the next day and then with the misoprostol theres four pill which you have to put as far up in to your vagina as you can, after youve done this you then return back in 3 weeks for a check up.
Can you skip a period while taking birth control?
Yes you can, with no increased risk of pregnancy or other complications, except for possible unscheduled bleeding or spotting. Skipping your period by starting the next pack early does not increase the risk of pregnancy, and may even decrease the risk. Just skip the sugar/placebo pills the last week and start a new pack of active pills and you won't get your period.
The "special" birth control pills for skipping periods are not special at all. They are just typical birth control pills that have been on the market for years, but were repackaged in a three-month package with eleven weeks of active pills and one week, of placebo pills instead of the typical three-and-one pattern. You can do this with any type of pill, although it's most effective with monophasic pills instead of those with three different hormone doses.
Do stool softeners make the birth control pills or shot less effective?
No stool softeners don't effect hormonal birth control.
Can you lose weight if you are taking birth control pills?
Yes, if you burn more energy than you take in, you will lose weight.
Will starting birth control in the middle of your cycle delay your next period?
Starting a hormonal birth control pill in the middle of your cycle is likely to delay the next period.
How many birth control pills are necessary for a misscarriage?
You cannot take enough BCPs to do that.
Can going off the pill make your period late?
Yes, your period can be late when coming off hormonal birth control pills.
Hormonal birth control works by suppressing your menstrual cycles so that you no longer ovulate and thus you also no longer menstruate - bleeding you experience on the pill is a withdrawal bleed caused by the drop in synthetic hormones when going from active to inactive pills. When you come off the pill your body has to regulate itself again and reestablish your menstrual cycle, it can take up to twelve months for cycles to regulate which can include late or absent periods the first three months. Remember too that your period won't come at the same time as your withdrawal bleeds.
Yes, and so can pregnancy resulting from going off the pill, so if you're at risk for pregnancy, get a pregnancy test.
Can you change the day to start a new pack of birth-control?
Yes, you can. You do so by starting the new pack before you've been through all the placebos, or "sugar" pills. For instance if you're a Sunday start, and want to start the pills on Wednesday, you'll finish the active pills in your current pack. Then take a placebo pill on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday of your period week. On Wednesday, you'll start the new pack. (If you're worried about how the day of the week labels on the pills are going to work, and can't figure it out, just bring the pack in to your pharmacy and they'll show you how to relabel them.)
The important principle is to never have more than seven pill-free days. Fewer is OK.
