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I need birth control but my parents are apprehensive
I have the worst cramps. The type that will make me miss school, scream in pain, throw things, throw up, have cold sweats, and physically unable to walk. I think birth control pills are the answer but my mom says I cant use them. Even though she is a nurse she thinks that they are not healthy and does not like the "stigma" attached. I do not have sex or have a boyfriend so I am not using it for birth purposes but it is a plus. I really just want to not regret being female every month. I cant miss anymore school; i have 5 AP classes to handle.
I have not been to a gynecologist yet because of my mom. I am 17 years old is there a way to get these pills myself or any convincing ideas.
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Definitely Planned Parenthood, and check out birth controls that you have your period only every 3 months, like seasonique.
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Go to a Planned Parenthood.
In most states, if you're over 16 and it's not an abortion or surgical issue, the PP isn't going to call your parentals or anything.
I recommend you ask for Yaz, by the way.
You'll need to be able to pay for the appointment and the birth control yourself.
When you find out if the BC is going to actually help you, that's when you should address it to your mother again. If she can, physically, see that you're not screaming in pain and are better, as a result of your BC, then she can't really ban you from using it, especially as a nurse.
I know it seems sneaky and conniving... and it is, but sometimes that is the best way to approach things like that.
Also, when you sit down with your mother, take her hand, look into her eyes and explain that the BC is soley for medical purposes and assure her that it's not because you're a trampy ho that's turning tricks behing the football field or something. You need sincerity so that she doesn't freak the eff out.
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Go to a doctor and explain the problem. Stop leaping to the solutions.
Birth control pills are not the perfect solution to extreme cycle problems. In some cases they can make them worse. There are other medications, dietary approaches and treatments to look into.
Don't be narrow minded and just pick the most common thing that pops into your head, go to a doctor and discuss all the possible approaches and solutions, and take your mom right into the room with you. If you show you are open minded and just looking for help, and your doctor suggestes the pill to you and your mom, that will carry a lot more weight and seem much more agreeable coming from them. Your mom is a nurse after all, she's trained to respect doctors opinions.
Stop rushing and trying to perscribe for yourself. See a doctor to get a real medical opinion about your problem, and the possible solutions.
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