My fiancee and I are going to the beach at the end of this month and we're going right during when I'm supposed to be on my period. I was wondering which is safer to stop my pills a week early and have my period or to just take two packs back to back. Do either one of this increase a risk of pregnancy? We always use a condom for back up but I feel safer knowing I'm protected by hormones instead of rubber lol. I tried surfering the net but really couldn't find anything. I'm on the generic LoOval if that makes any difference. Thanks for your help.
Answer:
You really need to talk to you Doc about this. I know some Doctors prescribe birth control in 3 month increments but doing it on you own could be dangerous. Those pills can have serious side effects so I wouldn't mess with them unless my Doctor said it was okay.
Taking two packs of pills back to back - skipping the sugar pills - actually means you have less chance of pregnancy than if you had taken them as normal. Missing pills on either side of the pill-free week is the leading cause of failure to prevent prgnancy. So if you don't have that pill-free week, then there is no chance that the level of hormones will drop far enough to trigger ovulation.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Birth control pills?
when is the most effective time of the day to always take my birth control pill? if you take it in the morning, is it still fully effective that night? how long does it take from the moment you take the pill for it to get into your system, then how long does it last?
Answer:
It doesn't matter what time of day you take them, as long as you take them at about the same time every day.
Many people find it easier to remember if they take them in the morning. You are more likely to have a set routine for your morning activities.
How long they actually last will be dependent on the formulation of the specific pill you are taking. The lower the dose the more important it is to take at the same time every day.
Your best bet is to choose a time of day that works for you. No one individual pill is preventing you from getting pregnant, but the cumulative and ongoing effect of your daily doses, so you don't have to worry about waiting for a dose to enter your bloodstream or whether a dose you took earlier is still active. Consistency is the key, especially with the lower dose pills.
Answer:
It doesn't matter what time of day you take them, as long as you take them at about the same time every day.
Many people find it easier to remember if they take them in the morning. You are more likely to have a set routine for your morning activities.
How long they actually last will be dependent on the formulation of the specific pill you are taking. The lower the dose the more important it is to take at the same time every day.
Your best bet is to choose a time of day that works for you. No one individual pill is preventing you from getting pregnant, but the cumulative and ongoing effect of your daily doses, so you don't have to worry about waiting for a dose to enter your bloodstream or whether a dose you took earlier is still active. Consistency is the key, especially with the lower dose pills.
Birth control pills...?
Ladies, while you were on birth control, did your boobs grow ? when my doctor prescribed me with TriNessa, she said that my boobs will most likely grow a full cup size, and they definitely did. Now i am switching to Yasmin, and I am hoping that they will grow again :D. did your boobs grow when you went on birth control ? if so, what was the name of the birth control that did it ? just curious =) thanks
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I was on the patch. Um, ortho evra-I think it's called. They grew alright! It's a cool kind of birth control, you only have to worrry about it once a week!
i was on Yasmin for over a year but mine didnt grow any but i did lose a little bit of weight.
Answer:
I was on the patch. Um, ortho evra-I think it's called. They grew alright! It's a cool kind of birth control, you only have to worrry about it once a week!
i was on Yasmin for over a year but mine didnt grow any but i did lose a little bit of weight.
Birth Control Pills Help xP?
I just started the birth control pill, and started reading around the forumns, i have a question, the person i went to that perscribed me the birth control pill told me to go by the dates, around the cycles than after im done go to the dark green pills in the middle, am i suppose to takes those on my period or not? b cuz im on my period now, n its becoming a big confusion towards me, should i just go by the dates and once im done w/ the end of the circle, take the dark green ones or the "sugar" pills, or should i take them now on my period?
Please help
Answer:
you take the "sugar" pills while you are on your period, yes. they are just to keep you consistent to taking a pill every day
Go by the dates. the pills will then sync with your body
my doc told me cause I'm just starting BC too that if you get your period while still taking the active pills, keep taking them cause your body has to adjust. Don't break out of the routine. Stay in order of your pack regardless of what your body puts out.
Okay, it sounds like you have either the same brand as I do, or something very similar. If there is an arrow on the outside of the circle, you need to start there. What I would do, is start on a Sunday, since you are on your period. Start with the lightest colored blue pill (if those are the ones you have). and work your way clockwise around the packet, and then take the green pills in the middle last. If you do not have blue pills, and they are a different color, read through the instructions that come with the packet, and that should help. As I said, I would start on Sunday, and that should make it less confusing for you. Hope that helps, and good luck! :)
You need to stay on your regular pills and go by what the person said. It will take a couple of months for your body to get used to the pills, but your period will fall in the correct order with your pills eventually. Just remember that the more consistent you are, the better it is for your body. I take my pill at 9:30 every night and have no problems with my period being at the right time with my pills.
Please help
Answer:
you take the "sugar" pills while you are on your period, yes. they are just to keep you consistent to taking a pill every day
Go by the dates. the pills will then sync with your body
my doc told me cause I'm just starting BC too that if you get your period while still taking the active pills, keep taking them cause your body has to adjust. Don't break out of the routine. Stay in order of your pack regardless of what your body puts out.
Okay, it sounds like you have either the same brand as I do, or something very similar. If there is an arrow on the outside of the circle, you need to start there. What I would do, is start on a Sunday, since you are on your period. Start with the lightest colored blue pill (if those are the ones you have). and work your way clockwise around the packet, and then take the green pills in the middle last. If you do not have blue pills, and they are a different color, read through the instructions that come with the packet, and that should help. As I said, I would start on Sunday, and that should make it less confusing for you. Hope that helps, and good luck! :)
You need to stay on your regular pills and go by what the person said. It will take a couple of months for your body to get used to the pills, but your period will fall in the correct order with your pills eventually. Just remember that the more consistent you are, the better it is for your body. I take my pill at 9:30 every night and have no problems with my period being at the right time with my pills.
Birth control pills and periods?
Two montha ago i found out i was preganant. Imidiately i had D%26C done. After that when my periods started i had started taking birth control pills loette. However i have noticed that i am having too much of stomach pain, irritation in vaginal areas, burning sensation while urinating. Genarally my periods are over on 5 th day however after taking BC my periods have elongated to 7 th day and still i am bleeding though not muchas in cycle. What may be the cause? Am i having side effects etc? Shld i visit a gynac?
Answer:
see your gyno, track your symptoms in the meantime
Go to the gyno
Go to the doctor now! You may have an infection or an incomplete abortion causing problems. Do not wait!
If you were pregnant you had an abortion which includes a D%26C right?
Oh, heck yes get your behind to the Dr.Sometimes there is alot of scar tissue or tissue left from the abortion. Stomach pain, irritated vagina and burning sensation sounds like STD to me. Go to a Dr. this could be serious, hon.
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You should definitely see a gynecologist as SOON as you can.
Answer:
see your gyno, track your symptoms in the meantime
Go to the gyno
Go to the doctor now! You may have an infection or an incomplete abortion causing problems. Do not wait!
If you were pregnant you had an abortion which includes a D%26C right?
Oh, heck yes get your behind to the Dr.Sometimes there is alot of scar tissue or tissue left from the abortion. Stomach pain, irritated vagina and burning sensation sounds like STD to me. Go to a Dr. this could be serious, hon.
D
You should definitely see a gynecologist as SOON as you can.
Birth Control Pills !?
I've been on Birth Control Pills for about 2 months now. My sister keeps telling me it can cause cancer %26 that her friend was on it %26 she gained alot of weight ! Is this true? Can you gain alot of weight? So far, I haven't gained a pound..but my sister keeps telling me they will make me fat later. Is this something I should be worried about? Should I stop taking them because I really don't want to get fat ! I heard on some people it can cause you to LOOSE weight .. is that also true? Ehh.. im so confused. :/ please help !
Answer:
weight gain yes. cancer no. they say 5-20lbs. but it can be prevented if you alter your diet. since you have not gained a pound you may be one the lucky few who won't gain wait on the pill. If that still doesnt' convince you try other forms of birthcontrol. UTI, or uva-ring
no it depends on you.. your sister is just greedy *** hell. just eat the normal things that u always eat and u will be fine...and for the cancer question all birthcontrol pills have side effects just ask your doctor what are the effects.. if your sister does not have a medical license tell her to kick rocks and do your thang..
it ruined my life
i have gained a ton of weight since i got off of it, now i have horrible acne, and irregular periods
it has been a year and my hormones are starting to finally balance themselves out. but i think its the worst. it also depletes your vitamins and minerals in your body.
the worst one is yasmin or yaz
stop now!
its different for everyone. I didn't gain an ounce. I took orthotricyclene. my cousin did the depo shot and gained like there was no tomorrow. So did a friend of mine. If your worried about gaining weight then make a diet plan and work out a bit more. you will head off any weight gain by just staying healthy. good luck
sometimes this is true but don't let it get to your head. eating right and exercising should keep you where you are. if this is a major concern talk to your obyn about it and find a birth control that is right for you.
There's no evidence that birth control pills cause weight gain. If weight gain happens, the average weight gain is five pounds or less. Some women gain more, and some gain less, and some gain none at all, but you're just as likely to lose weight or not have your weight change as you are to gain weight while on the pill. I, for example, lost weight when I first went on the pill. We can't predict what will happen to you though.
And as far as cancer goes, hormonal contraceptives can reduce your risk of certain kinds of cancer-most notably ovarian and endometrial cancer.
Tell your sister that she needs to check her sources more carefully before spreading rumors and false information.
Answer:
weight gain yes. cancer no. they say 5-20lbs. but it can be prevented if you alter your diet. since you have not gained a pound you may be one the lucky few who won't gain wait on the pill. If that still doesnt' convince you try other forms of birthcontrol. UTI, or uva-ring
no it depends on you.. your sister is just greedy *** hell. just eat the normal things that u always eat and u will be fine...and for the cancer question all birthcontrol pills have side effects just ask your doctor what are the effects.. if your sister does not have a medical license tell her to kick rocks and do your thang..
it ruined my life
i have gained a ton of weight since i got off of it, now i have horrible acne, and irregular periods
it has been a year and my hormones are starting to finally balance themselves out. but i think its the worst. it also depletes your vitamins and minerals in your body.
the worst one is yasmin or yaz
stop now!
its different for everyone. I didn't gain an ounce. I took orthotricyclene. my cousin did the depo shot and gained like there was no tomorrow. So did a friend of mine. If your worried about gaining weight then make a diet plan and work out a bit more. you will head off any weight gain by just staying healthy. good luck
sometimes this is true but don't let it get to your head. eating right and exercising should keep you where you are. if this is a major concern talk to your obyn about it and find a birth control that is right for you.
There's no evidence that birth control pills cause weight gain. If weight gain happens, the average weight gain is five pounds or less. Some women gain more, and some gain less, and some gain none at all, but you're just as likely to lose weight or not have your weight change as you are to gain weight while on the pill. I, for example, lost weight when I first went on the pill. We can't predict what will happen to you though.
And as far as cancer goes, hormonal contraceptives can reduce your risk of certain kinds of cancer-most notably ovarian and endometrial cancer.
Tell your sister that she needs to check her sources more carefully before spreading rumors and false information.
Birth Control Pill?
GF has been on birth control for over 2 years. She switched perscriptions to a different brand. Is there an amount of time that we need to wait because of the new pill or is it still effective?
Answer:
It is the hormones in it that makes it effective so switching brands should not be a problem. Reading the packet that comes with it is a good idea. When on the pill, a woman's body does not release an egg because the hormones trick the body into thinking it is already pregnant. As long as there wasn't a lapse in her taking the pill, you should be fine.
read the instructions on the new pill. There should be a section that tells what to do when changing brands.
you have to wait 6 months...
i would wait until she is done her first pack...just to be safe.
I would just ditch the pill and get the shot. It works wonders! Plus, no period! But if she decides to stick with the pill, talk to the pharmacist or doctor about whether you should wait.
i would think it is still effective but i am no doctor sorry but comon sense would say its still effective but if your worried i would ask the doctor
It will still work even though she is switching prescriptions. I always had a hard time taking the pill at the same time and I switched to NuvaRing- I love it!
well with any pill, they advise using alternative means of contraception for the first week or so.
Answer:
It is the hormones in it that makes it effective so switching brands should not be a problem. Reading the packet that comes with it is a good idea. When on the pill, a woman's body does not release an egg because the hormones trick the body into thinking it is already pregnant. As long as there wasn't a lapse in her taking the pill, you should be fine.
read the instructions on the new pill. There should be a section that tells what to do when changing brands.
you have to wait 6 months...
i would wait until she is done her first pack...just to be safe.
I would just ditch the pill and get the shot. It works wonders! Plus, no period! But if she decides to stick with the pill, talk to the pharmacist or doctor about whether you should wait.
i would think it is still effective but i am no doctor sorry but comon sense would say its still effective but if your worried i would ask the doctor
It will still work even though she is switching prescriptions. I always had a hard time taking the pill at the same time and I switched to NuvaRing- I love it!
well with any pill, they advise using alternative means of contraception for the first week or so.
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