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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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Is it normal to get your period a week early after stopping birth control pills?

Yes, stopping them has the same effect as taking the pills that usually promp your body to start the period.

What if you forget to take your birth control pill?

If you forget to take your birth control pill, don't take two to make up for the one you forgot! Start fresh the next day. Try to take them at the same time everyday also. Your less likely to spot bleed or start spotting when you forget your pill.

When is the most popular age to start taking birth control?

The age you start having sex is the best age to get birthcontrol. Any other way is going to be way to unreliable, ecspeacially for someone young and inexperianced.the average age a female starts having sex is 17.4.

What is considered a birth control mini-pill and how does it differ from other birth control pills?

the mini pill only contains progestin, while the other pills contain both estrogen and progestin.

A popular mini pill brand is Micronor. Women with high blood pressure or predisposition to heart attacks and the like are usually prescribed the mini pill. Another major difference between POPs and Combination Pills is that the mini pill does not include a week of placebo pills; each mini pill contains the same dosage of progestin and must be taken continuously around the same time each day. If you are even three hours late taking the mini pill, your chances for pregnancy are drastically increased. In cases like that, it is recommended you use a back-up method in addition to continuing your pill regimin for at least 5 days. Taking combination pills at EXACTLY the same time each day is not as crucial.

Is it safe to get a navel piercing or other piercings while on the birth control pill?

It is very safe. Their will be no problems If you already have your navel pierced and become pregnant it is safe to keep the piercing in if you're pregnant. There are maternity retainers that flex with the growth of your belly.

Any piercing can become infected, navel piercings have a higher chance of infection than most others, because of the vicinity that it is located at since most people neglect to keep the area clean. Being on birth control pills won't change the chance of infection, or make an infection more or less harmful.

What are the chances of pregnancy if the condom fell off inside you?

Anytime you have sex, you run the chance of becoming pregnant or impregnanting someone else. The only way to be sure is to test or see a doctor. The chance of pregnancy is great...it happened to me. Yeah well i had this hapen to me and now i thimk im pregnant because i been cramping and i had pink spotting but no period!!!!!!!!!! Holy Cow! This is exactly how my first wife got pregnant on our honeymoon . . . My penis went right through the end of the condom . . . like it had teeth . . . and sure enough . . . she got pregnant . . . Needless to say... never used a condom since . . . It should be noted . . . I do have 6 kids . . . so be careful out there!

How long should it take to get a period after stopping continuous birth control?

It can take up to three months for your period to return after stopping hormonal birth control such as depo provera or the pill. Any longer than this and you should talk to your doctor. Even if you do not have your period, you can still become pregnant so should take precautions if you are not trying to conceive.

Is it normal if your girlfriend just started birth control and was about to start her period but you ended up having unprotected sex and she hasn't had her period?

Wow! Sounds like a chapter out of my life story! The answer is yes and no! If she just started birth control then her body is going through some changes. Birth control makes your body believe that you are Pregnant. So you will go through some abnormal changes. So maybe that's what's going on! That happened to me too. The Pills and the patch thru my cycle off. So just be careful! I though I was pregnant but found out that it's normal. But everybody has there own side effects. Some people gain weight, have morning sickness and all that other stuff. All I went through was crazy cycles. My advise is to get Ortho Evra if she doesnt already use it. Hope everything goes well! Nairobi J.

What happens if you forget to take your birth control?

If you forget to take your birth control pill, just take it as soon as you remember. Nothing actually happens, unless you don't take for a few days. But if you take it as soon a you remember it is okay although its not on the time you were going totake it.

Is it common to miss a period while taking ortho cept 28?

Sometimes you can miss a period when you have recently started taking contraception pills. However, the likelihood of pregnancy needs to be ruled out. Do a pregnancy test. If the test is negative wait till your next period arrives. If it arrives like normal then the missed period was probably a one off thing. But if your next period doesnt arrive, see your doctor for a change in BCP.

Is it normal to have very light periods?

If it'snormal foryou it's normal. I never had very heavy periods.

AnswerYES this is very normal. Your period can be very heavy on month and light the next also this depends on riether or not you are using any birth control and re sexually active also age is another factor teenage girls have periods that are like this and its very normal.

Can you chew the birth control pill?

Birth control pills are taken by mouth and swallowed with a liquid. In late 2003, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a spearmint-flavored chewable birth control pill called Ovcon 35. These pills contain the same hormones, progestin and estrogen, that are present in standard birth control pills. Packages contain 21 active pills and 7 inactive pills to be taken throughout one menstrual cycle. You may chew the pills or swallow them whole. If you chew the pill, you should drink 8 ounces of water afterward to make sure the full dose reaches your stomach. The chewable version has similar side effects to other birth control pills, such as an increased risk for blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes.

It works just as well.

Is it safe to intentionally avoid a period by skipping the sugar pills and moving to the next pack?

It is safe to intentionally skip a period by starting a new pack immediately instead of taking sugar pills for a week. Some doctors opinion's vary with the length of time that you are able to continuously skip periods, but most will agree that it is safe to skip them.

Is it normal to have missed 2 consecutive periods when changing from Yasmin birth control to Loestrin fe 120 and 5 pregnancy tests were negative and 1 was positive?

Hello - It can be normal in some women yes. But Im more concerned about the positive pregnancy test. A test will only show positive when HCG has been found in your urine and this hormone is only found during pregnancy. Because of this you really need to stop taking birth control and see your doctor for confirmation. Until then have your partner wear a condom during intercourse. Take care.

If you skip the green pills and start your new pack as if you did take the green pills will you get your period?

NO. The green pills are just so you continue to take a pill every day. It is not a 'period' you have while on them just a 'withdrawal' bleed so if you want to skip it for a holiday or something, miss them out and go straight to the next pack.

Should you continue to take birth control pills even if you start bleeding during your active pills?

You should continue to take the birth control pill even if you experience breakthrough bleeding. Stopping the pill is more likely to make the bleeding worse instead of better, and stopping will end your pregnancy protection. If the bleeding is troublesome or associated with other symptoms such as painful urination, painful sex, pelvic pain, or abnormal vaginal discharge, see your health care provider.

Is it okay if you started taking your birth control pill the day after your period ended?

You really should of taken the pill the day your period started so it doesnt alter your cycle. But yes its ok but your period may be late next month.

Will you gain more weight if you are taking birth control pills but don't take the green ones so your period will stop?

Some women do gain weight while on contraceptive pills, and some do not. Skipping your period, or not taking the in-active green sugar pills, will not make you gain weight, it will just skip your period.

If you switch birth controls how long will it take for them to kick in?

The new birth control method may be immediately effective, or there may be a delay, depending on the change. For instance, if changing from the pill, patch, ring or shot to the pill, patch, ring or shot, you have immediate protection as long as you aren't starting the new method later than you were supposed to start the next cycle of the old one. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.

Can the birth control pill make your period late?

Hello there. Yes a period can be delayed if you have missed some of your birth control pills.