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birth control pills
hello, i wanna start taking the pill im 21 and im very nervous i dont trust condoms so i have the money and everything i dont care about going to get them , the only problem is , is it really necesarry to go to see a doctore before start taking them? or do i just get them and start the process? why do you need to go see a gynecologist if in fact i need to ? im very stressed out and its not easy to get an appointment with a gynecologist cause first id have to go into general apoointment with a general medicine doctor, then they could send me with the gynecologist etc...cause thats how health system works where i live, we don't have planned parenthood things here i am not from the US, why do they say you need to see your doctor before being put on the pill? cant i just buy it and start taking it ? thanks !
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Other then the fact you are not from the U.S. you don't say where you are from. It sounds like wherever you are from they have some form of National Heath and doctors must follow their guidelines.
First: As others have said Birth Control Pills are a prescription medication and vary greatly in the types that are available. Only a doctor after reviewing you medical history and brief exam if necessary can determine if you should be taking birth control pills and which type is right for you.
Second: Most important is that once you are on Birth Control Pills it is extremely important that you have regular check ups by your doctor(s). Where I live a family practice doctor can provide these check ups as well as prescribe Birth Control Pills. If your medical program requires a Gynecologist to prescribe them then that is the way things are. Ask you family doctor for a referral to a female Gynecologist as I believe you be more comfortable with a female doctor.
Regardless of who the doctor is you should not be embarrassed or stressed by these medical appointments. As with any prescription medication
a doctors supervision is very important for you well being. Be open and honest with your doctor about your medical history. Birth Control Pills may not be the best form of contraceptive for you. If not your doctor will discus with you other forms that are just as effective. This is why you need to see a doctor before starting any medication.
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Unfortunately there isn't any way to get the pill unless you go see a gyno first. It really shouldn't be as complex as you're making it sound. Ask your mom if you can go to the person she sees, and all you do is make an appoitment, get checked out and he/she will prescribe one for you to get filled! Good luck!
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You must see a doctor before you start taking it.
Birth control is a prescription medication pretty much everywhere. I'm betting even where you live. That means you can't simply go to a store and buy it like Tylenol or cough syrup.
It's a prescription medication for a good reason - it's not right the medication for everyone and can have side effects and issues for some people - that's why you need a doctor to make sure you healthy beforehand, and in most cases, they follow up with you three months after you begin taking it as well.
See a doctor. Your health is worth the trouble.
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