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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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Does stopping your birth control in the middle of a pack make your period kick in. I stopped taking them 1 week in and my period has started again only after 12 days could that be why?

Hormonal birth control pills work by suppressing your menstrual cycle so that you no longer ovulate, as you no longer ovulate it means that you no longer menstruate - the bleeding you get while on the pill is not menstruation, it is a withdrawal bleed caused by the drop in hormones when you go from active to inactive pills. Thus if you stop taking the pill the drop in hormones will have the same effect; a withdrawal bleed.

What is the use of minigynon pill?

Minigynon is a combined oral contraceptive pill -- a birth control pill. It contains levonorgestrel, so it can also be used as emergency contraception when taken at special doses. Like all birth control pills, minigynon may also be used for a variety of women's health problems, including reducing heavy bleeding, menstrual cramping, lowering symptoms of endometriosis, rectifying hormonal imbalances, and other uses.

Can you get pregnant if you skip the placebo pills?

It is safe, and it does not decrease protection.
There should be no reason why this should happen if they are the placebo pills. Look at the packaging of your BCP's it should say what percentage of active ingredients are in each week of pills, if yours are like mine they say "Each green tablet contains inert ingredients" (or something similar) I.E. there is no medication in these, they're just there so you stick to your regular schedule and don't get in the habbit of not taking your pill daily.

Is it OK to take Enervon C multivitamins and Myra e 400iu at the same day?

Generally, it is fine to take vitamins E and C at the same time, on the same day. However, you should always discuss any supplements you are taking with your doctor, especially if you are under a physician's care for other ailments.

How can you prevent your period from coming?

If you want to delay your period you can use a medication called Northisterone, which you can get from your doctor, this is a progesterone pill so overrides the progesterone drop that would normally trigger menstruation. You start taking it three times per day from three days before your period is due, and continue until you want your period to start.

Hormonal birth control can also be used to stop your period, long-term this is known as menstrual suppression, however using birth control in this way can increase risks and we don't yet know the full long-term risks of menstrual suppression.

Can starting birth control the day after unprotected intercourse stop you from getting pregnant?

No. It does not act as the "Morning-After pill" When starting birth control you should wait at least a month before having unprotected intercourse.

Are you supposed to take the green pills from birth control?

In some birth control brands, the green pills are active pills and should not be skipped. In other brands, the green pills are placebos (sugar pills or reminder pills) and can be skipped. Talk to your pharmacist or health care provider to get information specific to your brand of birth control pills.

What happens when taking birth control backwards on one of the weeks in between?

If your pills are all the same dose of hormones for each day, then nothing.

If you have a type of pill where different weeks have different doses of hormones, then you will need to use another form of birth control (while continuing to take your birth control pills in the right order) for this month, as there is a chance that you may ovulate that month.

You do not want to take your placebo pills (the pills you take for 1 week when you are supposed to have your period) during the middle of your birth control pill cycle, as those pills offer no birth control protection. If that was the case, then you may get a surprise period in the middle of your cycle, and you will need to use another form of birth control in order to prevent pregnancy.

Do you have to take the progestin-only pill at the same time every day?

With the progestin-only pill or minipill, you have to use a backup method for 72 hours if you take the pill more than three hours late. The progestin only pills, like Cerazette, Errin, and Micronor, are much less forgiving of irregular pill-taking habits.

How can you put off your period from coming you are on the birth control pill?

Ordinarily birth control pills do not "put off" or eliminate the menstrual period. Some women using depo provera (injections) do not have their menstrual periods while on that medication.

How long does it take to get a period after coming off Birth control?

I was on the pill for 10 years. When I stopped taking the pill it took my body 6 months to have a period. Everyone is different!

What if you get your period early on birth control?

Normal side effect of starting birth control. It is common in the first three cycles. If it keeps occurring into the fourth cycle, or is troublesome to you at any time, contact your health care provider for advice.

Can a minor get birth control pills?

yess..minors can get birth control. you can go to a local free clinic or go to planned parenthood, they base the cost of the pills on your income, so any minor can get them pretty cheap.

Missed period since January and gained 4 lbs this month What is going on?

If you've had sex and there was an "accident" where the man released his sperm inside of you, you could be pregnant. If there is absolute no chance that you are pregnant it might just be your body this does happen some times if your under to much stress or anything i would consult with your doctor tho.

What is the best pill to stop your period?

Usually you can't take a pill for stoping periods. You would have to go to your doctors and consult with them and tell them why you want to stop your periods. Usually what happens is you go into a day surgery and they burn your uterus lining. Which also makes it so you can't have baby's either.

Does starting the birth control pill make your period heavier?

Starting the pill does not usually make your periods heavier. In fact, most women will find that their periods will become significantly lighter. This is due to the action of the pill in the body. The pill works by preventing ovulation (no egg released), increasing the thickness of cervical mucus (makes it harder for sperm to travel), and decreasing the thickness of the endometrial lining (harder for an embryo to implant). Since the endometrial lining is thinner this generally means lighter periods.

What if you missed 2 pills and had a full blown period is that normal?

Yes, this can occur. You need to restart taking birth control pills, and use condoms for the next 4 weeks to prevent pregnancy from occurring.

If you take your pills after missing 2 in the first week can you cancel out a pregnancy?

I am not sure what you mean by cancel out a pregnancy. The only way to stop a pregnancy once it occurs is abortion. Sometimes you can induce a period before pregnancy occurs to prevent it.

The pills have instructions that say exactly how many you can miss.

What will happen if your period stops?

There are two or three reason why a period will stop. One is that your are pregnant. Another is a physical reason like being sick, under stress, or intense physical training. The final reason is menopause.