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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.

5,278 Questions

Can birth control pills cause foul smelling vagina after sex?

No, but bacterial vaginosis or trichomonas can. See your health care provider for an exam. Avoid douches and other scented or anti-bacterial vaginal products. Don't wear thongs every day.

Does accutane affect the birth control pill?

There are no known drug interactions between Accutane and the birth control pill.

How long does it take to come off your period after coming off the pill?

The length of the first period after the pill is unpredictable. While you're on the pill, the hormones decrease the amount of menstrual flow. You can expect longer and heavier periods, returning to your previous pattern, after you stop the pill.

How long do you have to be off the pill before you can fall pregnant?

Typically a woman who had normal periods before using the pill will ovulate 2-4 weeks after stopping the pill. The average couple will get pregnant in six months, whether the pill was used before or never used.

What are the odds of getting pregnant staring your pills 3 days late?

The odds are high, but not quantifiable. Use a back up method of birth control pills for at least seven days. Consider other options that have a lower risk of error.

Should iron pills be taken daily?

Usually if someone is prescribed a course of iron tablets, they are a low-dose pill which is designed to be taken on a daily basis, over a substantial period of time. The alternative is a short 'course' of high-dose injections administered by a doctor.

What happens if you took your birth control and didn't start your period?

If you took your birth control correctly and didn't have withdrawal bleeding during the pill-free week, there is probably no need for concern. Hormonal birth control can lighten the amount of flow to the point that there is no bleeding. If you did not take your birth control correctly, or are experiencing symptoms of pregnancy, take a test to make sure.

Does minocycline affect birth control?

Study after study shows that the vast majority of antibiotics, including minocycline, do not change how well birth control works. Anecdotal evidence from prescribers mean many still recommend using a backup birth control method for a week after a course of antibiotics is done. However, nobody suggests that using minocycline long-term for acne has any effect on how well the birth control pill works.

Can switching pills make you late?

It's possible that a birth control pill with a different hormone profile could change when your withdrawal bleeding starts.

Do diuretics affect the birth control pill?

The answer depends on both the diuretic and the birth control pill. Contact your health care provider or pharmacist for advice specific to your situation.

How quick can you get pregnant when you start birth control?

Birth control is designed to prevent pregnancy, not help you get pregnant.

What to do when your period comes early and your on the pill?

Continue taking your pills as scheduled. Contact your health care provider if this is a common problem for you, is troublesome, or is associated with any kind of pain or unusual vaginal discharge.

Is it okay for your body to stop birth control for a couple months then start a different type of pill?

Sure, but if you're going to be sexually active during the two months, it'd make more sense to start the new pill immediately.

Are you more likely to have a miscarriage after birth control?

No, there is no increased rate of miscarriage for women who are pregnant while taking birth control or who get pregnant after stopping birth control.

How can birth control make you gain weight?

Despite old wives' tales to the contrary, birth control pills do not cause weight gain. Patients on birth control pills and patients not on birth control in controlled studies both gained weight.

Is is normal to miss your period a month after stopping birth control?

Your first period after stopping birth control pills will normally arrive in 4-6 weeks. If your periods were irregular before you went on the pill, they're likely to return quickly to their previous irregular pattern.

Can you take biofit tea while taking contraceptive pill are you still safe?

Biofit tea appears to comprise mostly a common laxative. If you're taking enough laxative to actually lose weight, I have to wonder how much of the pill you're able to absorb.

Why do birth control have hormones?

Birth control pills have hormones because hormones are the chemicals that affect ovulation and other aspects of fertility in the female body.

How do the 2064 and 3 pills make you feel?

Another way to reword "2064 and 3" pills is to say Tylenol with Codeine. The side effect of this medication can cause someone to be drowsy.

Will going on birth control control mood swings?

For some women, the birth control pill improves mood swings, and for others it lessens them. Talk with your health care provider about the pattern and type of mood swings you experience. Keep a diary of mood with respect to your menstrual cycle. This information will help you find a pill that will work best for you.

Can you stop taking the birth control pill after three days?

Yes, you can stop taking the pill after three days. You might have some bleeding or spotting. Talk to your health care provider about other options.

Does milk affect the birth control pill?

There are no known interactions between milk and the birth control pill. You can take them together.

What if you miss a week of birth control pills?

If you miss a week of birth control pills, put away the current pack of pills. (You may need them for extras someday.) Use emergency contraception if you've had sex in the last 120 hours. Start a new pack of pills as soon as possible. Use a back up birth control method for the first seven days of the new pack. Take a pregnancy test no sooner than the seventh pill in the new pack.

You may not have a period this month. If you miss 2 periods in a row, call your health care provider. Also, maybe if you are forgetting to take the pill, another contraceptive would be better for you. ask your doctor about the nuva-ring; depo shot; or anything else you can think of that will make this easier for you.

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