Birth Control Pills Knowledge Base
How quickly do birth control pills work? I just started taking birth contol pills, so I'm still in the first package, just starting week four. I am sexually active with my boyfriend, and was just wondering if the birth control pills are effective in the first package, or if it takes a few sets of pills to really work. Any advice/help is appreciated.
do birth control pills make you moody when you first start taking them? i just started birth control pills a few days ago and i have been moody and sensitive about everything lately. is it the pills and will this stop after a while? or does it have nothing to do with them? i was also wondering does anyone find it harder to get turned on while on the pill? and will i gain weight b/c of the pill?
What effect can birth control pills have on a fetus? I missed my period but had some spotting. Two @ home pregnancy tests came back negative but I still didn't feel right. Over a week into my active birth control pills I have started spotting and cramping again. I have been taking these pills for almost 2 years and have never had a problem. I'm concerned because a friend of mine was pregnant and didn't know it. She continued taking her birth control pills for only a few days until she actually found out she was pregnant. She lost the baby soon after and was told it was because of the birth control. Afterwards she had a lot of heavy bleeding and cramping like I am. Thanks for any info.
What side effects do birth control pills have on males? I found a birth control pill bottle at my friend's house, and the pills looked like they would taste like cherries. So, I consumed a few of them. I didn't see any side effects on the bottles, but they tasted good. Are there any known side effects on males if they consume birth control pills? If so, how can I stop it before I start bleeding out of my penis?
How do I start taking my birth control pills? Ok so I have never taken birth control pills before and don't really know much about them. I just obtained my first pack of ortho-tricyclen pills. I started my period last sunday ( about 6 days ago) and I don't know what color to start taking... I know the instructions say to start with a white pill the first day of your period so do I start at number 6? I'm soo confused can someone please help me?! Thanks!
How long after stopping birth control pills till side affects go away? I just stopped (a week ago) taking birth control pills because they elevated my blood pressure and were causing mood swings. Any idea of how long until I can expect to feel "normal" again? How long until the effects wear off? A year?? Don't tell me that! I've only been on BC for about a year and a half. I've always been prone to depression and anxiety, but the past several months I've literally felt like I was losing my sanity and would panic over nothing and could hardly function. Lastnight I cried for two hours straight and this morning my blood pressure is the highest it's ever been in my life. The only cause I can think of is the pills and I need to feel better now!!
What happens when you vomit on birth control pills? If a woman vomits while taking birth control pills, how long should you use a backup method of protection? It was about 10-12 hours after she took the pill, so was it already absorbed into the bloodstream or not? What's the time limit?
Is it possible to start birth control pills at anytime? I was wondering if it is possible to start birth control pills, cuz ive never taken them before, at anytime or does it necessarily have to be the sunday after ur period, or five days after or what not... I want to start them A.S.A.P Is this possible?
Storing your birth control pills in a different container instead of the packaging it came in? I dont want my mother finding out i use birth control so instead of having them in the dispenser it came in, i am putting them in a different little box incase she finds them. does that do anything to the pills? will it work less efficiently ? do not tell me im too young. im 17 years old and my mother is very uptight, this decision was my own and i do not want to be lectured on my age or that bc pills are bad for you.
How fast are birth control pills effective? I started taking Yasmin 28 birth control pills a couple of days ago, and I was wondering if anyone knows how long it takes for it to be effective? I would like to have the option of having sex without a condom with my boyfriend, but without any unwanted surprises. Thanks!
How do I get birth control pills through customs and not get caught? I am going on a trip in 1 week to cabo with my mom, dad, and friend. I have birth control but my parents don't know about it and i can't tell them. i'm concerned that customs will pull them out and my parents will see the pills. i'm only going to need to take a few of these pills with me. is is worth it to try and hide them? what would happen if customs found them in an unmarked container? would they know, or would they think it was an illegal drug?
How much do birth control pills cost? I may need to take birth control pills for my cramps. Would I need to take them all month or just for a few days before and after? Also, how much do they cost and will my insurance (state insurance) cover it? Also, any potential side effects? My mother is worried about it, but I've heard there aren't any.
Does keeping birth control pills in the refrigerator really preserve their effectiveness? I was reading an article about how you shouldn't store any kind of birth control in extreme heat, which I already knew. But it also said that if you take a birth control pill like seasonle or lybrel where you buy a three or more months supply of pills each time, you should store them in the frig to keep them effective. Has anyone ever heard this from a reliable source?
Does taking birth control pills affect the result on a pregnancy test? I've been having unprotected sex but I'm on birth control, but lately I feel different? There's been a bump growing on my stomach that wasn't there a while before and I'm supposed to get my period in two days according to the birth control. (I've also missed a few days and been late a couple of times with the pills.) So if I take a pregnancy test, will it still be accurate, or will the pills affect the results?
When do i start a new pack of birth control pills? -This is my first time taking birth control pills -My period came while i was taking my placebos pills. -I still have 2 more placebo pills to take;however, my period's almost over. -do i just start a new pack of birth control when i take my last pill from my current pack? P.S. i did read the instructions, and it didn't say anything about that. it mostly talked about missing pills, but it never said that Once i finished the last placebo pack, start a new pack immediately! I read it over and over again. If it said anything about it, i wouldn't be asking !
What are the inactive pills in the aviane birth control pills made of? I think its just sugar..but my friend is on a different birth control that has iron pills. I geuss it would probably say iron if they were iron pills, but it doesn't specify whats in the inactive pills at all. I looked online, but couldn't find anything about inactive ingredients. Does anyone know?
Are birth control pills bad for you after 5 years of use? I have been on birth control pills for almost 5 years now. After years of bloating, moodiness, headaches, nights sweats, etc. I am really thinking about getting off them. I will use a different form of birth control, no more pills or even injections. Is it bad to be on them so long or even longer? I feel like the past year has been the worst with bloating and moodiness. Does this increase after long use of the pill? Can long use of BCP's cause future health problems?
How do birth control pills work, and do they hinder anything? I've heard that they thicken the entrance into the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to get through... and I also heard that while taking birth control pills, all menstrual bleeding doesn't come out. I'm very curious as to what the real answers are. Thanks!!
My birth control pills say to take it the same time everyday. How much leeway time do I have with it? My birth control pills say that I should take my pill the same time everyday or else I might get pregnant. But lets say I usually take it at 8am but one day I over sleep and I take it at 10am. Or I have to run out of the house very very early in the morning and take it at 7. What if I take it at different times each day but with only 1 or 2 hours between them? Should I worry? Do I have a few hours leeway? I always remember to take it and never with much time after the 24 hr mark. How much do I have to worry about it?
Can birth control pills make it more likely to get cervial cancer? Ive read in a magazine that taking birth control pills for under 8 years can actually lessen the chance of getting cervial cancer but taking them for 8 years or more can make you more susceptible to getting cancer. Is this true? Ive definitely be on the the pill for more than 8 years. I also have HPV and HSV-2 which I know both make you more likey to get cervial cancer.
Can stopping birth control pills make me cramp? I had to stop taking my birth control pills because I lost my health insurance and cant afford them ( they were almost $50 a month). I am planning on using condoms. But every since I stopped taking them my stomach is cramping and I feel bloated. Is this normal.
Birth control and Topamax? How much does Topamax effect birth control pills? I am currently taking Topamax to manage seizures. I am also on birth control (the pill). I am wondering how much of an effect the Topamax will have on my birth control. I am currently taking a full-dose birth contol pill (50 mcg). My gyno says that this should be enough to counteract the effects of the Topamax, but that there isn't that much research, just that it's known to lower the effectiveness of birth control pills. Is there anyone that can help me find more information? I'd like to find out if I should be using a back-up method, or if just taking the pill is enough protection. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
How soon after taking the active birth control pills will I be protected? Hi there, I have a question. I have been taking Loestrin 28-day birth control pills for nearly five months, in preparation for getting married. My doctor told me it would be best to take the pills for several months to "get it in my system". Well I got married last month :) Anyway, my question is this: After a week of taking the inactive pills (I had my period during this week), am I protected the day that I take the first active green pill? For that matter, is it safe to have sex while I'm taking the inactive pills? I wouldn't want to do it during my period (yucky!) but from the time I start taking the inactive pills, it takes two days for me to start my period and I would like to be able to "do it" on those two days if possible. We haven't used condoms before - I'd prefer to just work around the pill if possible. The instruction sheet that came with the pack was kind of vague but I'd rather be safe than sorry, so please answer if you can!!
How far apart can you take birth control pills and have them still be effective? The only way I remember to take my birth control pills at the same time every day is to set an alarm on my cell phone but sometimes I forget to do that, and then I might take the pill up to an hour earlier or later than usual (usually later). I'm wondering when they say "take at the same time each day", is there any leeway there for an hour or two difference and have them still be as effective? Anyone have experiences one way or another? Thanks.
Can birth control pills cause back pain? I recently started taking Lybrel and kind of have an achy lower back. It's more of a pressure sensation - my lower back feels like it's full of air or something - but it's very uncomfortable. Could the birth control pills be causing this?
Where can I find information on types of birth control pills? I have PCOS and can't handle the symptoms anymore. I want to get pregnant, but not for another year. I would like to go on a birth control pill to manage the pcos, but what types are avaiable. Is there a pill that's better to use for women with pcos? Is there a pill that helps manage/lose weight? Where can I compare different pills? Thanks!
How long does it take for birth control pills to kick in? How long does it take for birth control pills to kick in? I had sex with out a condom thinking it was O.K but...I'm scared! Good news we've been going out for 2 years I love her! Bad news...We are still in collage! No don't get no ideas I'm not a bad kind we go to church. But things happen? Thanks for helping!
How long does it take for birth control pills to get out of your system? I went off birth control pills in April 2006. How long does it take for them to get out of my system before I can get pregnant? We've been trying since I went off in April but so far no luck. My hubby says "no" to Clomid and any fertility treatments (he's got some ancient ideas in his thick head).
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