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Q: Basically, I started being sexually active recently and I'm an 18 year old girl in the UK and I notice my boyfriend doesn't really like wearing condoms because he can't feel a thing, so I have been thinking about going on the pill, but I have several concerns:
Firstly, all my friends that are on it are only on it because they have very bad periods and it apparently helps, however, I'm one of those lucky girls where my periods are not heavy and barely cause me any pain so I'm not moody or whatever, I don't want to go on the pill and suddenly get bad periods and become emotional and moody! is this a likely side effect?
Also I don't want my mother to know, so is it possible to get it done in private? or would my mother have to come with me?
And finally, a list of possible side effects would be helpful, for example, I heard gaining weight is one and I would rather not do that haha.
Summery: Will the pill cause any major changes to my body/personality and how can I get on it in private? thank you :)
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I am 17 and I was put on the pill when I was 15 to stop my very heavy/painful periods. However, now I also use it as a contraceptive. There are possible side effects, however there is no way of knowing if you will get them or not, because everyone is different and there are many different brands you can get.
I can not say what side effects you will get so I will tell you mine.
I have not gained weight because of the pill, some people gain weight and some people lose it because of the pill (I know someone who has lost weight because of it).
For me, the pill has made me more moody and I get terrible mood swings, however I was not exactly stable with my personality before hand, so it has only increased my moodiness which I already had. I don't know anyone personally who has has moodiness from the pill a part from me though.
Some other side effects are:
breast tenderness and breast enlargement
an increased or decreased in sex drive (I have this (decreased))
fluid retention
headaches (I have this)
nausea
rise in blood pressure (I have this)
However, side effects shouldn't worry you if you are thinking about taking the pill, because when you need more packs of them, you go to the doctor and have a check up, were they measure your blood pressure and make sure you are staying healthy. At the moment because I am getting quite a few side effects (which have only came on recently) I may be put on a different brand/type that will not cause any problems for me. The one I am on is called Mercilon and I would not suggest it.
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Thank you very much :) I'll try and sort myself out asap and remember your advice :)
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If you have any problems/worries no matter what topic, I will do my best to give you pure honest, helpful advice, most of the time coming from experience.
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Gender: Female MSN: gemma_dumbill@hotmail.co.uk Member Since: June 4, 2011 Answers: 12 Last Update: July 11, 2012 Visitors: 2387
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