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Birth Control

This in an umbrella term for various methods and techniques use to prevent fertilization or interrupt pregnancy at several stages. Some of the commonly used birth control methods are condoms, contraceptive pills and injectable contraceptives.

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I started birth control because i hadn't had my period over two months but i didnt wait to get my period When will birth control start protecting me?

Did you take a pregnancy test? If in the unlikely scenario that you AREN'T pregnant, it will take a few months for the pills to re-schedule your hormones. That is why you are supposed to begin taking it immediately after a period. Because it works on your body's schedule. It may be somewhat effective after a few weeks, but not fully for a few months. Birth does not work as an abortion method, so if that's what you were going for, you are still pregnant.

What should an 18-year-old girl do if she really likes a teacher at her school?

Out of all the guys in and out of your school...you couldn't fall for a guy your age or who you are allowed to fall for? Well if this teacher is anymore than 5 years older than you then forget it...even if he is willing to risk his job for you, there is a 99.9% chance that he is a player and has done this before with other high school girls. Besides the fact that you can get into serious trouble and get him into serious trouble...it is just wrong to date someone who is above you (teacher, boss, etc.) So my advice...if he is 5 years older than you or less...and if you still like him after you graduate, THEN go for him, if not, then it wasnt meant to be. JUST WAIT. Doing anything now will ruin chances for the future and could seriously mess things up. And in the mean time, stay away from him. Dont flirt with him or do anything that crosses the line. Really JUST WAIT. That is all I have to say about it. Hope I could be of some help...now everyone together 'JUST WAIT'. Good luck.

AnswerA few years ago I fell in love with one of my high school teachers. I was going to do something about it but then I though, that's crazy! I will meet about 500 guys when I go to college and will choose the best one for me. Well that was a couple of years ago and now I am almost 20 and it was true, I met way better guys that that teacher who were my own age so we could do alot of stuff together for the first time that that old teacher has already done before you came along. I'd say wait for something better. AnswerI'm currently in the same situation right now with my past chemistry teacher. He only taught me for a couple of weeks before another teacher came along, but by the end of the year- he was i could thing about. As for the present time; yeah, I still see him around the hallway, and yeah, I still ask him for help. As much as I want to tell him, it'd be pointless anyway, and besides- what in god's mind would a 40-something year old be doing tantalising an 18 year old student? But hey, what people don't know can't hurt, right? It's up to you of what you want to do.

If you are on a birth control pill and will be having your period while on vacation can you stop taking the pill to change the time of your period?

If you stop taking the pill immediately, you will bleed within a couple of days. Of course you will not be protected against pregnancy then. If you have time (and can take other birth precautions) stop taking the pill now, and you will bleed, then you will have your period before you go on vacation and be fine for the vacation time. If you are taking a higher dosage pill (30 or 50 mg) you can try and "skip" your period by not taking the "sugar" pills in the packet. These are the seven pills you take when you have your period. Usually you take these last in a month's packet. By not taking these pills, and moving straight onto a new packet and the active pills, most women dont bleed at all and therefore can go months between periods. Of course it will depend on how strong the pills are against your body's normal hormones. I was taking 20mg dosage pill, and when I tried to skip a period, I instead got a very light flow for three weeks! Eeck! A stronger dosage will make sure you don't bleed.

Is nuvaring a barrier birth control?

No, NuvaRing is a combined hormonal birth control method.

Is a second method of birth control such as condoms necessary while on my period or the white placebo pills if taking birth control?

It depends , reading below you will find your answer.

  1. How long have you been taking your birth control pills? If you have only been on birth control for less than 2 months, you may still be at risk of pregnancy while having unprotected intercourse during the week of the placebo pills.
  2. Do you properly take your birth control? If you properly take your birth control ;meaning that you take the pills every day at the same time each day, you are 99.9% protected from pregnancy. If you do not properly take the pills as directed you may increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
  3. Do you have spotting or breakthrough bleeding? If you do experience spotting or breakthrough bleeding, this can mean that you need a different dosage, typically a higher strength of birth control pills. This also means that the dosage you are currently are taking is not effective enough to prevent you from pregnancy. If you have experienced spotting or breakthrough bleeding for more than 3 months, you should see your physician to get the correct pills for you.
  4. Have you taken medication, such as antibiotics?If you have been taking antibiotics such as penicillin the effectiveness of your birth control will decrease. This also means that it would not be safe to have unprotected intercourse.

If you have been taking birth control for more than 2 months, have properly been taking your birth control, have not experienced spotting or breakthrough bleeding as side effects and have not been taking antibiotics, you do not necessarily have to use a back up method, because you will still be protected from pregnancy during your placebo week.

Is it safe to take 4 contraceptive pills at once?

Probably not.

Whether you're for or against birth control, you have to admit that those pills make your body go against its natural cycle. If you're taking more than needed, it's most likely going to harm your body.

Why cant you use birth control with having blood clots?

Birth control pills increase the risk for blood clots. If you already have blood clots, birth control pills could make the clots worse.

There are other birth control methods which could be good alternatives, condoms, diaphragms, shots, and IUDs.

What happens if a girl forgets to take the birth control pill therefore has a early period?

This bleeding is called breakthrough bleeding, it is not a period - don't worry, just continue on with your pills as soon as you remember - if you are early in the cycle. if you are nearing the last week, you can toss the old pack and start your next packet.

Be sure to use condoms as back-up until you have taken 7 active pills, over 7 days again.

If I am going on my honeymoon in July and will possibly be on that week Can I start taking birth control pills 2 Sundays after my period to change the date of my next period for next month?

What you should do (with the OK from your doctor) is to take your BCP the way you have been - but skip the inactive pills and go straight to the new packet. You will skip your period and have it when you finish the second packet.

If you missed your birth control for three days and started bleeding a week before your period and bleed while having sex. Is this normal?

There is no danger in skipping periods by skipping the placebo pills in your birth control pack, but this may result in bleeding between periods. When you get to the end of this pack, think about taking a break by taking your placebo pills - but don't take a break for longer than seven days. Then start the new pack. Some women note that if they take a short break of 4-5 days when spotting starts, then restart the pill, the spotting is more controllable.

Your girlfriend is on birth control and you do not use a condom everytime but you do pull out everytime is there any chance of a pregnantcy?

Yes, pre ejaculation is semen that leaks out of the penis without you really knowing. It is known to still get women pregnant, i would use a condom, everytime. But if she is on the pill you should be fine. And with condoms there is no need to pull out. Use a brand like Trojan.

What are the chances of getting pregnant 8 days before ovulation?

It depends on your age and health. If you are 35 or younger and are healthy, you have a good chance of getting pregnant if you are ovulating & having unprotected sex. You should have luck within 6 months. As you age it gets harder & sometimes takes longer. After a year of no luck, consult a doctor.

You are 47 years old and have been on birth control for over 20 years your husband recently got a vasectomy and now you are off your pills and it seems that you are starting to have some sweatssymtms?

Menopause ... Please confirm this with your doctor as soon as possible. There could be other issues after having taken this drug for so many years. Usually the medical profession likes patients to take a break from "the pill" after so many years.

Is it normal if you started taking the birth control Yasmin on the Sunday before your period and are now taking the sugar pills but don't have a period?

Your period would probably not come until your 3rd or 4th sugar pill. If you started taking the pills on the Sunday before your period did that period come?

What is a sugar pill and what does it do?

A sugar pill is what women take to start their period. It allows the period to start.

What if your placenta sac is larger than the embryo?

it is impossible to be bigger than the embryo since it grew with it so it has to be smaller, if the placenta was bigger than the embryo, the baby would probably die, if its lucky and survives, it would have a big belly button ,the guy who answered this question was me, but i forgot to sign in...........................

How long does it take to insert an IUD?

Typically it takes about 10-20 minutes to insert an IUD. Most of that time is involved in setting up for the procedure.

Does omnicef effect birth control pills?

In theory all antibiotics can make birth control pills less effective.

This concern has not been proved.

What if you can only feel one string from the IUD?

As long as you can feel at least one string, there is no cause for concern, and no need for an exam with your health care provider. The purpose of checking the strings is to make sure the IUD is present an in place. The apparent disappearance of one string is not an indication of a missing or displaced IUD if the other one is present. The most likely reason for feeling only one string is that the other is so close it can't be perceived as separate.

Does trivora birth control cause people to gain weight?

I have used Trivora for over 6 months now, my reason for taking it was to get rid of my acne, what side effects I did incounter was that I gain about 10 to 15 pounds, and my period went from 7 days to 3 days, but really really really heavy. Im not happy at all with the weight gain, and I still have acne, it did get clearer than before but it's still there.

Will a girl keep bleeding if shes on her period and shes pregnant?

Whatever has become useless to the child will bleed out, and be replaced by new materials. At a certain point pregnancy is unsustainable. The Period only happens because pregnancy didn't happen on time

Sometimes there can be periods on 2 first months for some women, and after if theres a problem with pregnacy... but it is not usual

What does it mean if you started your period the day before you were supposed to start your sugar pills if you usually don't start until the 4th day into the sugar pills?

Stress or illness can still wreak havock on your period even when you're on the pill. It may mean nothing. If you have taken any recent medications, especially anti-biotics, some of them cancel out the effects of the pill. A doctor or pharmacist can tell you if the medication can render the pill ineffective. Of course there is always a small chance of pregnancy, even with the pill. If it was a normal period, just early, there is probably nothing to worry about at all. If you have any other symptoms or concerns, talk to your doctor.

Will 300 mg of St. John's wort a day affect the effectiveness of Yasmin birth control pill?

There are drug interactions between St. John's Wort and oral contraceptives. Use a back up method of birth control if you plan to take them both together.