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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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up to 2 years
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Took 2 birth control pills at once?
This won't do any harm to you but you still need to take one pill every day. Because you took two pills there is a slim chance you may experience abdominal cramping or light bleeding in a few days time.
How old you have to be to buy condoms?
You can be any age. Under 18 is okay, no one can legally not let you purchase them.
Can you skip the sugar pills and start the next pack of birth control early?
even though this is true, it really isn't smart to mess with your body like that. It could be potentially dangerous in the end. I am not doctor but my advice would be to not do that, because Birth Control is a medication and you should take it as directed and not try to mess with it. Have a period because as women, that is what we are suppose to do HAVE A PERIOD EVERY MONTH. Don't abuse the privilage of being able to take birth control.
If your birth control gets too hot or too cold does it become less effective?
Yes, birth control pills will become less effective if stored in temperatures which are too hot or too cold. Ideally, they should be stored at temperatures between 68 and 77 degrees. Excess moisture is not good for them either, so storing them in the bathroom is not a good idea.
When does your period start on pills?
Hi, Your period will usually occur during the period you take the non-active pills or have a break from taking your pills. The break lasts for 7 days and your period will occur any time during the 7 days.
What happens when you take just take two birth control pills?
Taking just two birth control pills will not give any significant protection against pregnancy. If you don't like taking the pill, contact your health care provider to change to a different method.
What are the dangers of expired condoms?
Latex breaks down over time, so with an expired condom, there is a greater risk of the condom breaking.
What if you miss two birth control pills?
If you take your pills each day, your odds of pregnancy are low. Of 1000 couples using the pill for birth control for a year, three couples will have a pregnancy. However, most people aren't perfect; of 1000 couples using the pill typically for a year, 30 will get pregnant.
After missing a pill, some women will have breakthrough bleeding. Even if you have bleeding or spotting, continue to take the pill as scheduled. Stopping it will only prolong the bleeding and increase your risk of pregnancy. Your next withdrawal bleed may be late or different.
If you forget your pills for two days, follow the instructions below. This is the most current information, found at the "related link":
If you're on a combination pill with 30 or 35 mcg of estrogen:
- If you missed one or two pills or started the new pack one or two days late, there is no reason to use the morning after pill, and you don't need additional protection against pregnancy.
If you're on a combination pill with 20 mcg of estrogen or less
- If you missed two or more active pills, or started the pack two days late, or had sex before you had taken seven pills during your very first pack, be sure to take additional steps to prevent pregnancy. Use the morning after pill if you already had sex. Use condoms or abstain from vaginal sex until you've taken the pill correctly for seven days in a row (if you took levnorgestrel emergency contraception) or fourteen days in a row (if you took ulipristal). If you're in the last week (days 15-21) of active pills, don't skip a week (Days 22-28 or use inactive pills), go straight to the new pill packet - again 7 pills in 7 days after levonorgestrel, or 14 pills in 14 days after ullipristal.
If you're on the progesterone-only pill
- Consider using the morning after pill if you're late with your pill by more than three hours. Use a backup method until you've taken two pills in two days (after levonorgestrel) or 14 pills in 14 days (if you took ullipristal for emergency contraception).
If missed pills are a recurring problem for you, or if it is very important for you to prevent pregnancy, consider changing to one of the highly-effective methods like the implant or IUD, rather than using the mid-level birth control pill.
Why does missing birth control pills cause bleeding?
When taking birth control pills the bleeding you get each month is withdrawal bleeding and not a "regular" period that comes on its own. So when you miss a few pills the withdrawal from them starts up the bleeding. The steady hormones in the pill keep the uterine lining thin. When you skip the pill for a few days, the pill hormone levels go way down (it takes the body about 24 hrs to eliminate the hormones in one pill). This withdrawal of pill hormones destabilizes the uterine lining and you get spotting/bleeding [thus, the name: withdrawal bleeding].
Can the birth control pill cause a miscarriage?
- Yes it can. I didn't know I was pregnant and kept taking my pills and then had a lot of bleeding at once, so I went to the Dr. and was told that I had a miscarriage. So, if you know you are pregnant STOP taking your pills immediately.
- Here's something to think about. If you are on birth control pills, you shouldn't get pregnant to begin with. They say it's 99.9% effective when used correctly, but you also can't prove that someone used every single pill when they were supposed to and as directed (without taking meds that can counteract the birth control pills) so that .1% is probably just there as a precaution. If you're so forgetful that you can't commit to taking the pill like you should, go on the birth control patch instead. You only have to change it once a week, and just sometime within your change day. You don't have to change it at noon every time the way you have to take birth control at the same time every day. The fact is that if you're taking your pills every day when you happen to be pregnant, you made a mistake somewhere. Taking 8 of some birth control pills in 24 hours is used as emergency contraception, and you probably won't get pregnant if it's within about 3 days of the unprotected sex. Basically, it'll cause your period to start. But mind you, you have to take 8 PILLS in 24 HOURS for that to work. If it was as simple as just taking one normal birth control pill, I doubt emergency contraception would require 8 normal birth control pills. However, if you think you might be pregnant for any reason, call your doctor, take a pregnancy test, and stop taking your pills. Pills that alter your hormones can be severely detrimental to a developing child.
- The morning after pill is essentially a high dose of birth control pills. Yes, the pill can cause miscarriage, but I don't advise doing it except under the direction of your doctor.
- No. There is no medical evidence to suggest that taking birth control pills will harm the baby or cause a miscarriage.
- There is a possibility yes but there is a even higher possibility of birth defects or deformities with the baby. So stop taking birth control if you're pregnant hun. See your doctor for a blood test.
- Only the morning after pill will cause spontaneous abortion but stop taking BC pill if pregnant. Your body will produce all hormones necessary to allow the fetus to implant. No need to help it
- Do not take birth control pills if you are pregnant. This can damage your baby. If you want an abortion then go to your local clinic and tell them this. Don't try to abort your self. This could lead to death.
- No. They will most likely cause birth defects if anything at all. If you do not want the baby, consider adoption. There are couples who are desperate for children, you would be appreciated and you would have the chance to give the gift of a lifetime to both the parents and your child.
How long can it take to get back to your regular cycle after going off birth control pills?
I would say a month or two at the most. If you feel your cycle is irregular talk to your doctor they may be able to give you medication to help it get back to normal.
The pill usually keeps your cycle on schedule, well it did for me unfortunately.
I just stopped using my birth control pills about four months ago, and my period came on for the first time again last month. I guess that this varies among females depending on body type, how long medication use, etc. I was on the pills for four years and it took 3 months for my period to start again after I stopped taking them.
Same with me. It took about 3 cycles for my system to regulate back.
I was on BCP for 13 years. I got off them and got pregnant the first month trying. When I had my baby, I got period at 4 w post partum adn got back on BCP. I have had regular periods since then.
Good luck!
i was on BCP for about four years and got off of them last month and my period supposed to been started about two weeks ago and haven't seen any sign of it yet. i was weighing about 115 but now i just weigh 100. some people say im lucky but trust me i dont feel like myself since ive been off
I have been off birth control also for a month and am supposed to hit my period yesterday. I had unprotected sex around the times I should have been ovulating. I dont feel like I am going to hit my period, and I has bad cramps about a week and a half ago that were off and on for two days. I took two pregnancy tests couple days ago and they were negative. Should I take a test again in a couple days? When will my period hit, its always early?
How effective is the birth control pill and condoms?
The chances are very slim. It is possible, but very unlikely. The pill and a spermicide condom are the best way to go for protection.
This is the method that my boyfriend and I use. It is the most effective because if the condom fails and he ejaculates inside of you, you always have the birth control to back it up. But this instance is highly unlikely!
its the best way to go that is what my boyfriend and i use and it is great!!! but it is highly unlikely to get pregnant
I WOULD SAY PREETY DAMB HARD ! IF U TOOK THE PILL AS INSTRUCTED AND ALWAYS USED A CONDEM THATS PRETTY MUCH FOOL PROOF,MAYBE IF U R NERVOUS ABOUT BIENG PREGNANT SOMTIMES NERVES DELAY YOUR CYCLE
Zero. unassuming that there is no divine intervention.
about 0.01%
The odds are very slim, but it is possible especially if the condom breaks and/or if the regularity of your pill taking has suffered any lapses. If condoms are 99% effective and the pill is 99% effective, that means there is still a one in ten thousand chance of becoming pregnant over no protection at all. I was in a relationship where I had sex 5,000 times in a seven year period with double protection. Didn't get pregnant.
The pill doesnt work for everyone and condoms can break or have a hole in it. It is very unlikely but it can happen.
Unlikely but still possible
I'm going to take a nerd approach here...assuming that the birth control pill when used as directed is 97% effective and a condom when used entirely correct is 96% effective then here's what we have: A 3% chance of pregnancy with the pill and a 4% chance with a condom. Now when used in conjunction with one another we have the probability of A intersection with B (A = pill, B = condom) since these two events are independent of one another. Therefore to determine the likelihood of event A or B happening or both events occurring we would simply multiply P(A) X P(B), yielding 0.0012 or 0.12% chance of pregnancy given both are used correctly, as directed, and in conjunction with one another. So, if you have sex using the aforementioned method with no pregnancies 832 times...I'd be careful about one more night of passion b/c the law of probability says that girl is gonna get prego!! and makes it a little easier to understand.that is a very secure method to use because basicly you are doubling up, i use the same method that you do for about 4 months now and i have not become pregnant, so it looks pretty unlikely
Chances of PregnancyThere is always a chance in everything, but if you are using protection correctly your chances of getting pregnant are very low.Can the birth control pill cause vaginal discharge?
Some women will experience an increase in normal, healthy discharge (leukorrhrea) in response to the hormones in the birth control pill. A few women will experience an increased incidence of yeast infections on the birth control pill. In either case, changing to a pill with a different mix of hormones can be helpful. If this symptom is troublesome to you, contact your health care provider.
But if you have any pain, bleeding, odor, itching, irritation, or rash associated with the discharge, see your health care provider soon for testing for infection.
Does alcohol affect birth control?
It depends what type of birth control is being considered. The best type of birth control is abstinence. In this case, alcohol intake may lower one's inhibitions, which might lead to doing things that would be regretted later, including sex. If on "the pill,", although it isn't likely, drinking a lot and potentially vomiting, may also lead to vomiting the pill.
If you consume alcohol on a very regular basis, sudden withdrawal from alcohol use can affect the way your body produces and uses estrogens and can reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptive pill as a result.
Yes
Will drinking vinegar prevent pregnancy?
No, it won't ever. It will do nothing to prevent either girl or boy from producing a child. Use a condom or some other form of birth control. This is an old wives' tale. Please use condoms everytime you have sex, and get on some form of birth control (pills, depro provera, etc.) um, NO NO, It helps get marijuanna out of your system, but not sperm. why would it? ya right dont think that it is soooo not true NO, NO, NO, it will not prevent pregnancy. Helps with diabetes and weight loss though. I can honestly and quite safely say that vinegar won't prevent pregnancy. I like drinking vinegar, always have done, and am happpily 8 weeks pregnant. No, It wont they say it causes more of a risk that you can get pregnant and that if you drink vinegar while you are pregnant it can cause you to have a miscarrage i dont know though so.... anyway and that is a old wives tale and let me guess some people in the world do believe it but they still get pregnant like every time they have sex so please be safe not sorry use condoms and get on birth control if you dont want children at this time
If you have both been tested, then there is not a real need to use a condom and the pill, but it never hurts to use a second method. And if you are ever late or miss a pill, you should use a condom.
Theres no need for the condom. That's what my boyfriend and I did. Got tested for everything, didnt have anything, so there is no need for condoms. We don't use them anymore. Just the pill. Its a great feeling to have him ejaculate inside of me. If you forget to take the pill or was late, then use condoms for the rest of the cycle just to be on the safe side
About being tested, you have to remember that the info about STDs / STIs is CONFIDENTIAL. So your partner can tell you ANYTHING they want as the doctor can't release the info to anyone else. Condomsa are the best protection for STIs, however if you fell totally certain your partner has no STi'd you can just use another 2nd method such as spericide.
As long as you trust your partner not to cheat on you, there is no reason to continue using condoms as far as I can see. If your partner does cheat on you, he could pick up an STD and pass it on. The only thing I would discuss with him is the outcome if you do accidently get pregnant. You may be pro-choice and he otherwise. You need to discuss your expectations with him. We stopped using condoms about 4 months into our relationship. We were fine for the next 7 years up to our marriage when I stopped taking the pill to try for a baby.
If you want to get pregnant in a few years what is the best birth control to use in the interim?
Pretty much anything, but norplant. Norplant is meant to stay in for five years. Taking the pill is fine. You can get pregnant right away after stopping the pill. It is reccomended to wait at least one full period cycle after getting off any birth control before trying to get pregnant.For some women, it takes longer to get pregnant even if they have never been on birth control. All women are different. You can also talk to your doctor and see what they recommend as best for you.
The best type of birth control for this case is the pill. But, be careful using this method. Missing just one dose can cause pregnancy if you're not careful. If you use depo-provera, it could take anywhere from 10 to 18 months before becoming pregnant. It doesn't matter how long you have been on it - one month or 10 years.
If you didn't get your period, you should take a home test or go see a doctor. You may be pregnant. If this is your first month or two on this kind of pill, you may need to go to the doctor and get a new kind. It may not be the correct dose for you.
It could also be something called "breakthrough bleeding". It's very normal for this to happen when one first begins taking the pill. It's harmless, albeit annoying. If you were late taking a pill or missed one, then you would start your period early. Or since you havne't been on the pill for very long, you could just need a different type of pill. If this has happened every month, that is the case. If it only happened one month, it could still be the reason. Call your doctor and ask them about it.
Can you skip your period while taking the birth control pill and is it safe?
If you didn't get your period while on the sugar pills, it's not necessarily a sign of pregnancy. Many women have very light or no periods when they first start taking the pill, it's a side effect.
If you are asking if it's safe to intentionally skip a period by skipping the sugar pills and moving on to the next active pill pack, the answer is yes. You can skip your period without any increased risk of pregnancy; however, you may have unscheduled spotting or bleeding.
How reliable are spermicidal lubricated condoms?
If used correctly, they are 97% effective. The good thing about the spermicidal condoms are if the condom leaks or breaks, your chances of getting pregnant are still somewhat slim because the spermicide may kill the sperm that 'got away'. Also, condoms are the only protection one gets against STDs. The thing is, when used often, spermicide is harmful to the vagina.
