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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
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.
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.
Taking the next birth control pill early does not impact effectiveness. Taking it late may.
Is it okay to take your birth control pill a few hours early?
Yes, you can take the pill a few hours early. Early is not a problem; late is a problem.
What are the chances of getting preg after missing two pills on first week?
The odds of pregnancy are greater from missing two pills in the first week than from missing pills in the last week of the pack. It's not possible to quantify that risk, though. Use a backup birth control method until you've taken the pills correctly for seven days. Consider whether another method that requires less daily remembering on your part might be more appropriate in your case.
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.
What is the European equivalent for Loestrin Fe?
LoEstrin Fe 1.5/30 is equivalent to Loestrin 30, Minestril 30.
LoEstrin Fe 1/20 is equivalent to Loestrin 20, Minestril 20.
Miniphase and Norimin are somewhat similar, but not an exact match.
Can you stop taking your birth control pills after having menstrual period?
Yes. You can stop at any time, but that is usually the easiest and the way the causes the least irregular bleeding.
Can you skip inactive pills after first month on the pill?
You can always skip the inactive pills but you must remember exactly how long not to take them and then start up your active pills when scheduled to do so. They are just sugar pills and really they are there so that you will remember to take the other pills at the appropriate time
What if a child takes the birth control pill?
According to poison control, birth control pills are not poisonous. But it would be possible (and a normal consequence) for a little girl who ingested some to get a mini-period in a couple of days.
Ok, I have the perfect answer to 100% calm you down, and also its kinda funny, Im 19 years old male and my mum just told me that I also took a birth control pill by accident when I was like 2 and half 3 and the funny side is that I came here to see what could have happened! so 17years later all is good!
So whatever about er immediately, I know its the right idea to go there but it must be fine! sure if ya went id love to know what they said, kinda curious to know if its really a bad thing!!
I dont see a date so this could be years old but reply if ya see it please,
thinking off it if your baby is a female i have no idea about this type off thing so then again dont take my word maybe a female could be a different story, hopefully not :)
If there are any of the birth control pills left then phone emergency immediately and show them what type of birth control pills. Birth control pills are full of hormones and extremely dangerous to your child!
Probably nothing, fortunately. Birth control pills (at least mine) have very little effects due to overdose. You should check the package leaflet of yours, but I expect the worst thing that could happen is that he gets a little nauseous.
Keep an eye on him though. If something occurs that you don't trust, take him to a doctor.
Call your local poison control center and maybe your pharmacy.
Store your pills somewhere else where your child cannot get to them again.
No, they're just horomones. The only thing that could happen is an allergic reaction, but that depends upon the person.
His/her parents (or responsible party) should call the child's Pediatrician.
Nothing should happen if it is only 1 pill. Should leave the system with no problem.
Do vitamin D pills affect the birth control pill?
There are no drug interactions between vitamin D pills and the birth control pill.
How can birth control pills help cramps?
Menstrual cramps are caused by a chemical found in the menstrual fluid. By reducing the amount of menstrual fluid, the pill reduces cramps.
Can you get pregnant if you don't take the birth control pill at the same time every day?
First, remember that you can get pregnant even if you take the birth control pill perfectly. If you're on the combination pill, taking it a few hours early or late won't make a big difference. If you're on the progestin only pill, it's critical that you take it at the same time. Contact your pharmacist or health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
It is much better to stick to a particular time of day for taking the pill--you are much less likely to miss it or skip it. Missed pills can lead to their being less effective and increases your chances of getting pregnant.
Changing to a method that doesn't require you to do something daily will give you better protection against pregnancy. In addition, you can use a phone alarm or a reminder system like bedsider or ICYC to remind you to take your birth control pill each day.
Do iron pills affect the birth control pill?
no
An iron supplement shouldn't interfere with your birth control.
I have been taking iron for the past 5 months (one 100mg tablet a day) and I am also using birth control. Both of these were prescribed to me by my doctor, so I doubt there is any negative interaction. Nor have I had any problems with my birth control in the past few months either, so yes I think it's safe.
Can you start a new birth control pack early?
Yes, you can always start a new pack early (if your insurer doesn't argue!). Starting early doesn't make the pill less effective. Starting late (leaving more than a seven-day pill-free interval) increases the risk of pregnancy.
