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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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Can birth control shorten you period?
No, but that's because you don't get a period on hormonal birth control.
Hormonal birth control works by stopping your menstrual cycle so that you no longer ovulate, and thus in turn you no longer menstruate. The bleeding you get on hormonal birth control is a withdrawal bleed caused by the drop in synthetic hormones when going from active to placebo week. A withdrawal bleed may be shorter than your period depending on the length of your menstrual phase verses your withdrawal bleed, and withdrawal bleeds can be lighter too.
Can I Start birth control pill halfway through cycle?
it depends if you want to you can but my opinion is that you shouldn't because if would be point less to Ido Hope this works thanks for all the sweet questions.........................:)...
even if you wouldn't have used a condom the chances would have been 99/1 because you're on the pill. now that you used double protection but it fell off i bet it was like 99,0000000001/1 so you don't have to worry. just try to get the condom out of the vagina ^^
Do birth control pills increase your appetite?
Yes it can iv been eating like crazy ever since iv started with Ginette35 which is supposed to be helping with my acne its only been 2months
If you take birth control at night is it still as effective as taking it in the day?
Yes, the birth control pill will be effective at any time that you choose that is convenient for you. However, you must take your birth control pills everyday at the same time in order for it to remain effective.
Why condoms should not be passed at school?
there is no reason why condoms should not be distributed at school. The question is the same as asking why cars should not be fitted with brakes. The answer is that if you don't fit cars with brakes no one will drive them and then you wont have any accidents. And the same nonsensical reasoning seems to exist about young people having sex. the reasoning is ridiculous has never and will never work.
Why was birth control developed?
The earliest forms include the IUD, which was invented by the Arabs to stop camels or horses from getting pregnant on long journeys across the desert. Human contraceptives were invented for two reasons:
1. To improve women's lives so that they would not have to worry about the dangers and inconvenience of pregnancy;
2. To control the population as a whole.
Why are there so many different types of birth control?
Because different people have different needs and different methods have specific risks for instance birth control pills are not a great choice for a smoker and really not the answer for smokers over thirty five, but might be perfect for a younger person who has a committed sex partner and doesn't want to worry about condoms at the last minute or who may feel uncomfortable with internal methods.
if you have unprotected sex you can get pregnant. Period.
What if you missed a light red pill in a 28 pack of birth control pills?
Take the pill as soon as you remember & continue taking your pills one a day. You will need to use a condom for the next 4 weeks to prevent pregnancy from occurring.
Can you develop and allergic reaction to birth control pills?
I suspect that anyone can develop a allergic reaction to any medication depending upon what the medication contains and what they are allergic to. If you suspect you have had a allergic reaction, see your Doctor.
Does a pack of the mini pill have a week a placebo pills?
No. It's progestogen only and you take it every day. There is a higher failure rate for this than for the combined pill but you can make it much safer by always using condoms or a cap (vimule) or diaphragm as well.
Does augmentin affect the birth control pill?
Augmentin does not affect how well the birth control pill works.
What color are the birth control sugar pills?
It depends on the type of birth control, usually the white.
It has been legalized. That is why there has been so many conflicts between the pro-lifers and the pro-choicers.
Can you get pregnant if you have taken birth control for over two years?
Yes it can happen especial if you happen to be taking other drugs at the same time. Anti biotic for example.
When will your period come if you missed pills and stopped the pack mid cycle?
To be honest, there really isn't an accurate answer for your question. Everyone's body is different. However, your period may be delayed for a month and you may also experience spotting or breakthrough bleeding before you start your period. It may take 1 month for your body to readjust. Start a new pack of pills on the day that you would normally start, and take your pills everyday at the same time. There are other methods of birth control such as an IUD or Mirena which are convenient because you do not have to remember to take a pill everyday at the same time. These methods of birth control are 99.9% effective just like the pill if used correctly.
The sugar pills are only placebos (just a reminder what day you start your next pack) so if you don't take them it doesn't mean you will get pregnant. Just remember to start your next pack on time. No you can't get pregnant as long as you took all of your pills as prescribed. If you're worried you can take a regular pregnancy test while you are on the pill, as it tests for the pregnancy hormone HCG which the pill has no impact on.
But what if it's your first pack and you missed a few and took them the next day?
Does pepto bismol affect birth control?
No because the drug in pepto bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) does not interact with popular forms of oral contraception
Is it normal to spot while taking birth control pill?
Spotting or any other signs of irregular bleeding can be a side effects of any hormonal birth controls. For most women, the body generally adjusts after a few cycles of the contraceptives.
Yes, that will work. Make sure you don't go more than seven days without an active birth control pill.
the spotting lasts for how many pills you didnt take so in your case its 7 days
How effective is the birth control pill for teens?
i just started taking it, i got it from planned parenthood.. they say it is pretty effective and its pretty cheap..i have to get it without my parents knowing, so i dont have a choice on what kind i take...
ive been asking around about the side effects, but everyone says something different.. so ill guess ill have to see what happens
oh and also the lady told me to take my first pill the day i started my period and if i did, then it would be effective immediately.. but then other sites say different things depending on when you started taking it in your cycle
The pill is 99% effective for everyone when taken everyday. About 8 out of 100 women will get pregnant each year if they don't always take the pill as directed.
