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The pill
I am 19 and i have a boyfriend. Im thinking of going on the pill. BUT I want to find out the side effects. Does anyone know of any? Ive tried searching on the net but I didnt really get anywhere.
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I am on the patch and here is some information:
1) You apply once a week on the same day each week for 3 weeks in a row
2) During 4 week, do not wear the patch. Period should come.
3) Following 4th week, repeat the same routine each month.
It contains the same hormones simliar to the birth contol pills.Serious risks, include blood clots, stroke, heart attack are increased if you smoke cigarettes.THE CONTRACEPTIVE PATCH DOES NOT PROTECT AGAINST HIV OR OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES.
ORTHO EVA WORKS?
Contains estrogen and progestin. These two hormones prevent pregnany in two ways:
1) As you go through your normal cycle every 28 days or so, your pituitary glands releases certain hormones. The hormones signal your ovaries to develop an egg that gets picked up by one of your fallopian tubes, where it could become fertizled. However,the hormones in ORTHA EVA prevent this process. no egg will be released.
2)The hormones also thicken the mucus secreations from your cervix, making it difficilt for sprem to enter your uterus.
IT'S 99% EFFECTIVE in preventing pregnancy when used correctly.
WHERE DO YOU WEAR IT?
1) YOUR BUTTOCK, ABDOMEN, UPPER TORSO (INCLUDING BREASTS) OR OUTSIDE OF UPPER ARM.
2) can select different place each week remain there for 7 days
3) you can wear it in the same location each week if you wish in the same exact spot just different side of the body.
4) dont apply to red, irritated, or cut skin.
5) Only 1 patch should be worn per week,
6) Make sure it sticks properly.
WHEN DO YOU CHANGE YOUR PATCH?
1)Wear the patch for 7 days (weekly) day 8 change your patch
2)Put new patch on at day 8 and again day 15.
3) On day 22 do not wear your patch( period should start)
4) NEVER WEAR PATCH FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS.
5) Be sure to apply the first patch at the beginning of your 4th week cycle.
IF YOU CHANGE YOUR PATCH DAY?
1) Complete your current cycle
2) During your patch free week, you must select an ealier patch change day by applying a new patch on the desired day
3) REMEMBER NEVER GO MORE THAN 7 DAYS WITHOUT PATCH.
HOW DO I APPLY MY PATCH?
1) Always apply your patch to clean, dry skin. Avoid lotions, creams, oils, powder, make-up on or near the patch.
2) Open the foil patch by tearing it along the top edge and one side edge. Peel the foil pouch apart and open it flat.
3) Patch is covered with a layer of clear plastic, remove patch from foil patch.
4) Using fingernail, lift one corner of the patch and peel the patch and plastic off the foil liner.
5)Peel away half of the clear plastic.
6) Apply the sticky part to your skin make sure skin is clean and dry first then remove the other half of plastic.
7) press firmly on the patch with the palm of your hand for 10 seconds. make sure the edge's stick firmly. Run your finger around the edge of the patch to make sure it is sticking properly.
HOW DO YOU REMOVE IT?
1) Simply lift one corner and quickly peel back. Carefully fold the used patch in half so that it sticks to itself before throwing away.
2) If a small rinf of adhensive is left on your skin remove it by rubbing a small amount of baby oil on the area.
3) Remember to apply your new patch to a new area of skin that is clean, dry and free of lotions, oils and creams.
4) Used patches still contain some active hormones make sure to throw in garbage.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO CHANGE PATCH?
1) To avoid becoming pregnant, you MUST use backup contraception for 1 week
2) Apply first patch of your new cycle as soon as you remember.
3) You will have a new Day 1 and a new Change patch day.
IF YOU FORGET TO CHANGE YOUR PATCH DURING 2 OR 3 WEEK:
1) You are only 1 or 2 days late, remove the used patch and apply a new one immediately.
2) the next patch should be applied on your normal patch change day.
3) No backup contraception is needed.
4) If it has been more than 2 days past your last change day to avoid becoming pregnant you MUST use backup contraception for 1 week.
5) Remove the used patch and apply a new patch as soon as you remember to start a new 4 week cycle.
6) You will now have a new Day 1 and a new change day.
IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE YOUR PATCH OFF DURING WEEK 4:
1) Take the patch off as soon as you remember
2) Start your new cycle on your normal patch change day
3) no backup contraception is needed.
IF PATCH SEEMS LOOSE?
1) press down firmly on the patch with palm of hand for 10 seconds.
2) if your patch does not stick well, apply a replacement patch.
IF PATCH FALLS OFF?
1)if been off for less than 24 hours try to reapply or apply a new patch immediatley.
2) been off for more than 24 hours or if you are unsure how long your patch has been loose or off, apply a new patch immediately to avoid becoming pregnany. Start a new 4 day cycle. You will now have a new patch change day and must use backup contraception for first week of new cycle.
3) To ensure adhension, make sure the application sit is clean and dry. Avoid putting creams, lotions, oils, powder on or near the patch.
CAN I DO EVERYDAY THINGS?
Yes, you can do the same things you do everyday. It doesnt come off while swimming, bathing, exercising, sweating,wet, or mositured.
WILL YOU GET YOUR PERIOD EVERY MONTH?
Yes, you will get it the 4th week. if you are using the patch right.
WILL YOU NEED TO TAKE A BREAK FROM THE PATCH?
No, your body doesnt need a break from the patch.
SIDE EFFECTS?
Most common side effects include breast symptoms, headache, skin irration at the application site, nausea, upper respiratory illness, and cramps.
OTHER STUFF TO KNOW:
1)Dont skip patchs-even if not having sex often
2) Should need an extra, single replacement patches are available.
3) Tell doctor if using other medications.
SINCERLEY,
ANGEL
I USE THE PATCH AND NEVER HAD AN SIDE EFFECTS.
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well there are really not a sideeffect but if you do ge5t pregnet on the pill than it can cause of twins, tripple ts, quadruplets.
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I went on the pill to regulate my period a while back but I had to be taken off of it because it caused me to have migrains. Some other possible side effects are nausea, dizziness, upset stomache, and blood clots. The pill can cause blood clots, but you only have a small chance of getting one unless you smoke (then your chances increase greatly). My suggestion is talk to your doctor about all of the possible risks and side effects. There are soooo many different pills and they all could effect you differently. You could also go on Orthro Evra, which is a patch. It's more convenient. So, just talk to your doctor about all of this, I'm sure he or she will be able to help you :). Good luck hun :)! I'm sure your boyfriend will be there to support you through whatever happens too! :) but only go on the pill if YOU want to.
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I think nausia is one, besides that I dont know.
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Oh yes, that above was not directed towards you. Heh...
Anyway, I am sure you thought about what can happen after and talked to your boyfriend about it.
And about the pill...I hate pills :(. Doesn't it say somewhere on the back or side of the box thing? Try looking it up on google...type in the name of the pill thing. It should say on the website. If that still doesn't work, go and ask your doctor...it really depends on what kind of pill it is.
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Ask your doctor...it depends what kind of pill, if you have any diseases or ever had any sicknesses, if you were ever on any other kind of medicine, if you smoke..ALL OF THAT.
I's wait until you're married...seriously...what's a few more years? YOu never know what could happen if YOU DO end up pregnant...and 19 is a pretty young age for the responsibility of a infant.
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OK you have to realize that I have never had sex, and I never had my period yet but I know some things about the affects. I think I might be able to help ya! Ok if you have sex and you choose to protect your self with the Pill if the man you choose to have sex with has Aids or HIV the Pill will not protect you from getting the diseises. Also, if the person doesn't have AIDS or HIV than you will probably not get it. But if you FORGET TO TAKE THE PILL and it is worn out... you become pregnant.
Hope I helped
*lauve645*
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You should absolutely talk to your doctor. The pill has a long list of *possible* side effects -- including weight gain, nausea, increase in breast size or breast tenderness, fatigue, depression, vaginal bleeding/spotting, decrease in libido, etc. etc. -- but most women don't experience many difficulties at all. Some don't notice a thing.
Also, side effects vary depending on the kind of pill you take. (The new low-dose contraceptives have comparatively few side effects, but only your doctor can say if they'd be right for you.)
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Not really to many side effects. You gain some weight. Or you can get the shot which is once every 3 months I believe, according to the females that I know its better because you don't have to keep taking the pills.
Chris
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Side effects are different for everyone. The best thing to do would be to talk to your doctor... in reality, there's really no way to know what it's going to do to you without trying it. Some people experience weight gain or have headaches or upset stomachs. Some people have less acne. It can lower your risk of ovarian cancer, but if you smoke it raises risks for every smoking-related health problem out there. Some people have lighter periods, others have heavier periods.
Most people I've talked to don't notice the side effects of the pill, but that doesn't mean nothing is possible.
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Weight gain, everyone I know has gained a least a pant size that is on the pill. Including me, I gained 15 pounds and I am still trying to loose the weight.
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u can still get pregnet on the pill but don't do anything that u will regret later hope i could help u and please write black and rate me
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