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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.
4,088 Questions
Is spotting normal when on the shot administered birth control?
Yes - it is called break through bleeding - it is very common, especially in the first six months.
Is it normal to be ovulating while you are on birth control pills?
No it is not normal to ovulate while you are on birth control pills. The entire idea behind taking the pill is to prevent the body from producing or releasing an egg. If you are taking combination pills, the progesterone in the pill causes your body to "think" it is pregnant, thus preventing ovulation.
Should you use a condom if you are on the pill?
It is recommended you still wear a condom even if your partner is using the contraceptive pill. The pill does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) so a condom should be used for protection.
How often should you change your brand of birth control?
You only need to change brands if you have some complaint about your current brand. I know there's an old wives tale out there that you have to change it every 7 years or something, but that's completely untrue and not backed up by science nor clinical experience.
Is the birth control pill carcinogenic?
The birth control pill appears to lower the risks of some times of cancer while increasing the risk of other types.
What the original author of this answer didn't mention is the updated review by IARC published in 2012. She also omitted information about the types of cancers for which the birth control pill appears to lower the risk. Judge for yourself by reading the document, found in related links. That review notes the following in its summary of the current research on cancer and birth control pills:
There are increased risks for cancer of the breast in young women among current and recent users only, for in-situ and invasive cancer of the uterine cervix, and for cancer of the liver in populations that are at low risk for HBV infection (this risk is presumably masked by the large risk associated with HBV infection in HBV-endemic populations).
In addition, for cancer of the uterine cervix, the magnitude of the associations is similar for in-situ and invasive disease, and the risks increase with duration of use, and decline after cessation of use.
For cancer of the endometrium, the Working Group concluded that oral contraceptives are protective against endometrial cancer, that the magnitude of the protective effect increases with duration of use, and that it lasts for at least
two decades after cessation of use. There is also evidence that the level of the protective effect is proportional to the progestogen potency of the preparation, and inversely proportional to its estrogen potency.
For cancer of the ovary, the Working Group concluded that oral contraceptives are protective against ovarian cancer. The reduction in risk increases with duration of use and persists for at least 30 years after cessation of use. The level of protection is at least as great for newer, lower dose preparations or for older, higher dose
oral contraceptives. The reduced risk is seen in women with and without a genetic predisposition to ovarian cancer.
For cancer of the colorectum, the Working Group concluded that it is unlikely that the use of oral contraceptives increases the risk of cancers of the colon or rectum. The aggregate information suggests that oral contraceptives may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.
The Working Group concluded that the use of oral contraceptives is unlikely to alter the risk of cancer of the thyroid, lung, stomach, urinary tract, gallbladder, pancreas, or the risk of lymphoma, cutaneous melanoma, and tumours of the central nervous system.
Yes. Combined Oral Contraceptives are classified as carcinogenic to humans by the World Health Organization
•The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the cancer research agency of WHO, in its press release of the 29th of July 2005, informed of the publication of a monograph on the carcinogenicity of combined estrogen-progestogen oral contraceptives (COC) and combined estrogen-progestogen menopausal therapy (HRT), based on the conclusions of an international Working Group of 21 scientists from 8 countries.
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Estrogen-progestogen oral contraceptives were classified in the Group 1 of carcinogenic agents, after a thorough review of the published scientific evidence.
•This evaluation was made on the basis of increased risks for cancer of the breast among current and recent users only, for cancer of the cervix and for cancer of the liver in populations that are at low risk for hepatitis B viral infection. The IARC also noted decreases in the incidence of cancer of the ovary, endometrium, and colon/rectum.
Does your menstrual cycle change when living with other girls?
It's known to have happen that when several women or girls live together they start to have the same cycle, yes.
How can you get on the pill without your parents knowing?
In Australia you go to any doctor and ask him to prescribe it to you. He is not allowed to disclose his treatment of you to them.
In the USA you can get it without their consent too. You have right to reproductive healthcare without telling them, except for abortion. You might wanna think about if you are on their health insurance though. They might found out that way.
How many years can teenagers use birth control pills?
You can stay on birth control for as long as you want. I
What medications can cancel the birth control pill?
Some medications make the pill less effective and they include but are probably not limited to some antibiotics like amoxicillin.
If a condom falls out inside a female and it is not immediately removed what happens?
The sperm can escape and she can get pregnant. She can straddle a toilet and reach and remove the condom. If she can't reach a doctor can remove with a forcept.
It depends on what you mean by "safe intercourse." In using any method of birth control there is always a potential of getting pregnant. Nothing is 100% effective except for not having sex. So, yes, there is a possibility that you may be pregnant.
What if you take five birth control pills at once?
That's not a good idea and you are releasing too many hormones into your system. You should not exceed 3 in a day, if you read your instructions it will tell you that.
Spermicide used alone is not very effective. In the US, the pill is available by prescription only, so a visit to a health care provider is required. The provider will talk with your partner about options.
Is it safe to take two birth control pills at the same time?
Doubling the pill gives a similar effect to Plan B. Taking an extra pill wont hurt on few occasions, but it may cause side effects with prolonged use.
How old do you have to be to get birth control in Iowa?
Teens in Iowa of any age have the explicit right to get birth control without parental consent. You can see your pediatrician, women's health care provider, or local family planning agency to access these services. The family planning agency will likely know about opportunities for you to get free or low-cost services as well.
How do you use papaya as a contraceptive?
Papaya can not be used as a contraceptive but there's a small chance that if you eat large amounts of ripe papaya you will abort.
Start taking the pill as soon as you remember and try not to miss anymore pills. Whenever you miss a pill you need to use a backup method of protection - a condom for 7 days. If you miss more than one pill then you need to use a condom for 2 weeks. This is 100% necessary as without using a backup method of protection for 7-14 days you put yourself at risk of pregnancy because birth control will not be protecting you against pregnancy due to you missing 3 pills. You need to give time for birth control pills to work again and to prevent pregnancy. Continue taking your pills each day even when using a condom.
What if you start your new birth control pill pack three days late?
There's definitely a possibility--take a pregnancy test to be sure. These are the instructions from my prescription; yours may be different, but it's likely that they're similar:
One day late starting the next package: Take 2 pills as soon as you remember and one pill each day after. Use a backup form of birth control for two weeks.
Two days late starting the next package: Take 2 pills per day for 2 days, then continue as usual. Use a backup form of birth control for two weeks.
Three or more days late starting the next package:Call the clinic for instructions.
If you are not using a backup form of birth control already, START NOW. It is likely you're not fully protected, and you may not be until the end of this cycle.
