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irregular period / birth control
I heard that doctors put you on birth control to make your period regular. Other people said they just give you regular medicine to regulate your period. But if I get put on birth control, is that the same one that prevents pregnancy (so I can kinda kill 2 birds with 1 stone haha) and does ALL birth control make you gain weight cause that's a turn off. Thanks.
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i have the same problem. yes they will ask you if you would like to be put on birth control, you will tell then either yes or no, whitch ever answer you want to give them and it will prevent you from getting pregnant and it will regulate your period, but the downside of it is you have to take the pill the same time each day. if you forget then take when you remember, then take your other dose at your regular time. its really not that bad!
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Yes for medical reasons a doctor will put you on birth control to regulate your period or lessen sever cramps (that's why my sister took it so young.) And yes, any birth control pill is exactly that, birth control - to prevent pregnacy. The side effects of taking the pill are different for everyone, but weight gain is deffinetely a common one. I gained 20 pounds.
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Yes doctors give birth control that prevents pregnancy.. so you do kill two birds with one stone lol.. far as i know alot of people gain weight on the shot.. i dont know much about the patch so ask your doctor.. im on the pill ive been on it for 9 months and ive actually lost weight but i think it depends on the person
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Most of the time the doctor will give you birth control to regulate your period. Yes it is the same kind that prevents pregnancy. I would suggest telling your doctor if you are sexually active though so they can take that into consideration when prescribing the type of birth control pill as well as keep an eye out for other problems sexual activity may bring.
Not all birth control will make you gain weight. It varies from woman to woman. If you're eating a healthy diet when you go on the pill, you should most likely have no weight gain. I was dieting when I went on the pill so I didn't gain any weight at all.
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Alright... Let's see.... I'm now 18.. Ive been on Birth Control since I was like.. Maybe 15... I was put on Birth Control to regulate my period.. Help with the cramping. and reduce the bleeding... Some birthcontrol makes you gain weight.. But not alot.... I think I gained 5 pounds from being on it... and yes... its the same birthcontrol that helps prevent pregnancy... I'm on Ortho.... So recommend that... It also helps with Acne... It's a very good one to be put on..
Hope This Helps... Good Luck
*Jackie*
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If you are put on a birth control pill (BCP), then this will have the effect of both regulating your periods and stopping you ovulating, which prevents pregnancy. All BCP does this, and both comparatively low dosage and high dosage versions will have the same effectiveness at preventing pregnancy (which is over 99% if taken correctly).
There are many different types of BCP which have different levels of hormones. They will all have the the effect of regulating your periods, as you just have a period when you have a break from the hormones. In some versions you stop taking the pills for a week, and in others you take a week of sugar pills. The other effects of BC however vary depending on the person and the particular pill, as drugs interact differently with different people. Weight gain is a possible effect of BC, as are changes in libido, breast tenderness, breast size increase, headaches, and others, of varying commonness. Unfortunately, there is no way to tell how you will react to a particular drug before you take it and which, if any, side affects will be problematic for you. Before being prescribed any form of BCP your doctor will talk you through the various risks and possible side effects so you can make an informed choice. You may find however that you will simply have to try different pills to find one that suits your body and needs best. If the first pill you try makes you gain weight, you can always switch to a different brand. All the best.
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I have only heard from my gyno that the shot is the one that girls may have a possible weight change..not the others!
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Birth-control hormones will make your period more regular. They normally use a standard dose, so the answer is yes, if you're given birth-control pills (or the patch) to regulate your period, you'll also get protection from pregnancy.
Of course, the pill/patch doesn't protect from disease. And it's not 100% effective - nothing is (except abstinence, of course). So it's a good idea to have your partner use a condom, as well.
Not all birth-control makes you gain weight. Physical-barrier methods such as condoms, femidoms, and IUDs have no effect at all on weight at all, of course. Some women may experience modest weight gain from the hormones in the pill or patch, but this effect is minor at best. You can find a lot of information about the pill at the Mayo Clinic website: [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
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Uh, yea. ALL birth control will prevent pregnancy. Hence the name.
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