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I'm 17, thinking about going on the pill, I understand you need a doctors prescription to do this so I'm wondering what happens...
I've done research into side-effects and effectiveness so I'm clued up on it but will they make me have a pelvic exam or visit the gyn? I'm not really sure how it works, I live in the UK and know it works abit differently to the USA, could anyone help me out on what kind of things I'll be asked by my GP and what I should expect?
Thanks for your time! =) (link)
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I went on the Pill when I was 17 and they basically just take your weight and height, blood pressure etc etc. I'm not aware at all of having to have pelvic exams, I'm sure that I don't know anyone else who did either. Your doctor will give you probably only a month's prescription and then get you to go back after that for a check-up. It's natural to gain a few pounds when you go on the pill, but I gained 9lbs in about 3 weeks - so obviously this is somethign to look out for, and the doctor will most likely change you if this does happen. Other than that you shouldn't have many side-effects. Don't forget that the Pill isn't always 100% effective, and doesn't prevent STIs so always use condoms too just to be on the safe side. :)
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