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Birth Control Pills.
1) How much is it?
2) What brand would you recommend?
3) Where can I get it?
4) Side effects?
I want birth control pill sfor two reasons:
1) I hate my period. It's completely unpredictable and annoying and I hate having to wonder WHEN I'm going to get it.
2) I want to have sex wiht my boyfriend soon. of course he's going to use a condom, but I want to be prepared. Because there is no way I can afford an abortion and no way that I am going to let a pregnancy get in my way of going to college and getting a degree. I dont' want a stupid mistake to mess up my life.
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Go to google. Look up planned parenthood, find the one closest to you, pay them a visit. They have tons of information, and can provide a real (and free) person to talk to you, for you to ask questions of and have more of a conversation with than post/response.
You can also usually get birth control through them at a low price. Generics can cost as little as 9 or 10 bucks a month.
Also, thank Christ, a girl who's dead set on finding birth control before she starts being sexually active.
Also, irregular period is a great way to bring the issue up to your parents. Parents have a hard time accepting their kids being sexual, so when the issue comes up don't shy away from sex. Just put it forth as "I will have sex someday, you know it and I know it. I have an irregular period now, and I'd like to see a gyno, talk to them, and see if I can't find a birth control that will regulate and reduce my period"
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1. Mine is around 10 dollars a month. It's different for every brand, and some are a lot more expensive.
2. I'm not sure of the exact brand name of mine(I just started it a few months ago), but it's not a huge name brand that you see on commercials all the time. It's Trisprinsomething. Your doctor will help you pick the brand that best fits your needs. But if you want it for your period (which is why I started on it), you might want to ask her about my brand. If you inbox me later, I'll gladly go check the name for you :)
3. You have to go to your doctor, and more than likely, you will have to get a gynecological exam. It's really NOT a big deal, and it's over in a matter of 15 minutes or so. I was SUPER nervous when I found out I had to get an exam (because I'm a HUGE wimp and am always afraid of going to the doctor) but it was really quick and simple.
4. The only side effect I had that really bothered me was a loss of appetite. The month that I started taking the pill was a pain for me because I had pretty much no appetite. I lived on Goldfish for a few days, then my mom told me I had to start eating more, so I made myself eat more. That went away after the first month, though, and now I really don't have any side effects. That was really the only side effect I ever experienced, but it's different for everybody.
I hope this helps :)
-Laura (17-f)
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with insurance coverage and stuff mine came out to be 3.50 a month. but it always depends on your insurance and on what brand you get. the generic versions are less expensive than a brand name.
I recommend ones like Seasonique where you only get your period 3 times a year. but there is a higher chance of spotting between periods, how much spotting or if there is any at all depends on the woman. The side effects that are possible are weight gain, breast tenderness, headaches, spotting or breakthrough bleeding, increases the chance of heart problems if you smoke, vomiting, unusual tiredness. But you may not experience any of these symptoms. If you take your pill at the same time everyday and take it how it says than you should be fine. Ask your doctor about ones like seasonique, and ask for the generic version, but it is cheaper. Mine came out to be 7.00 a month and you pay for 3 months at a time, because you take the pill consecutively for 3 months. Its wonderful. Basicly talk to your doctor about your period and she can also recommend what brands will fit you based on whatever problems you have.
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