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The Pill..
I'm thinking about going on the Birth Control Pill. I'm not sexually active but my periods are irregular.. and I may begin to be sexually active in the near future. I just have a few questions about it.
-How do I "bring it up" with my doctor?
-Does it actually help make your periods regular, and make your cramps not hurt as much?
-How effective is it against pregnancy?
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well, first if you wanna bring it up to your doctor, you can pretty much just say "hey i wanna go on the pill" and they wont think anything bad of you. your conversations with him/her are always confidential. and yea most pills, depending on their dosage, help make cramps less painful and can sometimes even help acne and mood swings that are caused by your period. and we allllll hate those. usually birth control is like 97% effectice against pregnancy, depending on which one you go on, and the dosage.
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hi, im 15 and i went on the pill not so long ago. just say to the doctor that your intrested in using the pill for contriceptive/periods which ever is true and s/he will do most of the talking from there. it does make your periods regular but hasnt stopped my pains and yes it is very good birth control but still use a condom to protect you from std's and sti's. hope this helped. x
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tell you the truth whatever Dr.'s say it's about 89% you still get cramps but they're not as bad as before just tell your Dr. what u told me
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The pill is a very effective method of contraception, but the disadvantage is that it doesn't protect against STD's, so your partner needs to wear a condom as well.
It does regulate your periods usually, and many women go on it to relieve period pains. However, it is not always effective in getting rid of pain.
As for talking to your doctor, just go for it! S/he will not find it odd at all, and will be happy you are being safe. She will suggest different types, and should have lots of leaflets for you to read about it as well!
Good luck!
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-michelle
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We're doing contraception at school right now and I read a leaflet about the pill last week so I've got lots of information fresh in my memory.
It's easy to bring it up with your doctor. Just make an appointment and tell the doctor you'd like to discuss birth control. You have to remember that doctors are used to it and that they'd seen everything, they're officially unembarassable. It's nothing to worry about.
It usually makes your periods lighter, less painful and more regular. However there can be a few side effects and your doctor will be happy to discuss these with you. There are other types of birth control and your doctor can help you choose which is best for you if you don't like the sound of the pill.
It's 99% effective against pregnancy and is the most foolproof method of birth control. However there is always a tiny chance, and alot of people use it with condoms to protect from STDs and to give extra protection against pregnancy.
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