Birth Control Pill
Also known as the combined oral contraceptive pill (COCP), birth control pill is a birth control method that includes a combination of a progestogen and oestrogen. These pills prevent fertility when taken orally every day.
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Lyn8988No. I will have to disagree with what the person said above. A female can be on Birth control form when she is a young...
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Yes. Your period will start again within 2-3 days after taking the innactive pills in your pack.
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It doesn't mean that anything is wrong. Many women (perhaps as many as 50%) miscarry at least once in their lives. It is...
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If you start during the first four days of your period you are protected immediately, if you start after this you are advised to...
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Yes its common because your body is working off the birth control pills which stop you from ovulating. Because of this your body...
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Answertoday's pregnancy tests are pretty advanced. Take a couple of them and go to see a doctor if they come back positive.
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AnswerIm no doctor, but im fairly sure that if you are already pregnant, then take birth control... all your doing is seriously...
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AnswerNo you're not pregnant if you run out of active BCP before your period starts hun. If you have already run out of active...
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YES YOU CAN STILL BECOME PREGNANT. IT USUALLY TAKES ANYWHERE FROM ONE TO TWO MONTHS FOR BIRTH CONTROLL PILLS TO TAKE EFFECT IN...
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No, it'll take a while to go back to normal you'll get something called a irregular period which will make you skip your period...
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I don't think that should be happening, I suggest you go back to the doctor or clinic.
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AnswerYou cannot if you have already started the pack before it.If you think a few months ahead you can bring each pack forward a...
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You could be, or it could be just nothing. Wait an see if you get your normal period or take a test when it is due.
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Yes, it's highly unlikely but it's definitely possible (the pill is about 99% effective). The only 100% effective method of...
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Use condoms for two weeks as well. If you had unprotected intercourse during this time take a pregnancy test in a week or...
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Yes, skip the blue (sugar) pills and go straight into your next pack. Sometimes women do this upon their doctor's reccomendation...
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yes it takes time for your cycle to adjust
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when you feel the time is right for you to stop taking BCP. Hello. If your planning on stopping birth control pills then...
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More than likely everything with baby is fine. Don't stress about it. Your doc will probably give you an ultrasound soon.
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Hello there. As Codeine is a inflammatory and also from the Paracetamol family, its unlikelly it will affect the...
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Yes I did exactly that I got pregnant. To be honest I did it twice and poth times guess what happend . Becarful if you dont want...
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No this will not make your period come faster your body will menstruatewhen it wants to no matter what you do although taking 2...
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AnswerNo it dosent always mean that you are pregnant or having symptoms. Mine does it to and I am most definitely not. Its more...
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No, i dont think this is normal. You should probably see you doctor.
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YES YOU SHOULD NOT MISS PILLS AND IF U DO MISS AND STILL HAVE SEX YOU SHOULD USE PROTECTION JUST TO BE SAFE
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Hello. Yes. Birth control pills make your period shorter, lighter and less painful.
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Not on purpose. It has been known to cause women to gain weight which in turn would also make your breasts larger, nothing to...
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AnswerLet's put it this way, my boyfriend went to jail for 3 months so i figured i wouldn't have to take my birth control anymore...
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No. Do not go back on your birth control if you think you are pregnant. It can harm the baby. If you really do not want to be...
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Hello. Overdosing on birth control pills will definitely cause vaginal bleeding and possibly severe vaginal bleeding. Because...
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As long as you haven't vomited you will be fine.
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yes
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NO! you need to contact you doctor or go to the hospital to get a test done you could be hurting your baby and taking the...
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Well it sounds like you're taking it correctly so, there should be a percentage on your perscription, or your Dr. should have...
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Alcohol does not reduce the effectiveness of the pill. Hi, Drinking alcohol while on the pill will not effect the pills...
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Very low.
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Less than if he doesn't but not as small as if he also used a condom. Basically the odds are the same as the odds of getting...
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Answeri suggest that you take the shot. it's more effective and you get it every three months. you may just be getting side...
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The smart thing to do would have been to call your physician, have him or her authorize a local pharmacy to fill a portion of the...
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Hi, A lot of women who are taking BC pills notice that their period becomes lighter and less painful for them. This is one of...
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If this isn't the day your period is due then it's considered as break through bleeding. Because you skipped some pills this WILL...
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AnswerIt is very normal! The way birth control is designed, is to make your body think it's pregnant. This means that you most...
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I had the depo shot and it made me go into a 3 month bleeding cycle. my doc said this does happen in some cases. she gave me some...
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There is always a possibility for a woman to become pregnant even while taking the birth control pill, as well as the shot, the...
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The first thing you should you should do is see you doctor.
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A year after you've stopped the first time is untrue. You should start back up in a month, or until those pills that you haven't...
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The Physicians Desk Reference has a long list of "potential" side-effects and birth defects that can occur in this situation....
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If a 14 year old takes birth control it could lead her to be sexually active at her young age and she may not think she needs...
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Well, it can be. Try and take it within an 1 hour time frame, if you think you'll forget it and it's 30 minutes before you have...
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Hello, Nothing is up with that hun. This is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. You are supposed to start your period...
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They should be about the same the nausaeu and possible vomitting breast tenderness and the possible discharge or light bleeding...
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Yes, we usually suggest starting on a Sunday just because you will always be starting a new pack on Sunday. Don't forget you need...
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You should be covered for the 7 day break as long as you start the next cycle of pills on time. Keep in mind that sperm can live...
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Well if you had your period I think its pretty safe, anyways the pills after you have your period are just sugar so you still get...
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There are no known drug interactions between nicotine replacement products and the birth control pill, patch, ring, or shot....
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Approx. 1 -3 women per 10,000 will get pregnant using birth control pills, they are not 100% effective. If you have been on...
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You started your period early because you missed your pills. Remember, if you miss pills you are not protected, use a back-up...
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Yes this ok.
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AnswerTake them to the ER IMMEDIATELY or call an ambulance (faster)! These are hormone pills! No matter how simple something...
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This is normal & is caused by doubling up your BC dose after missing one pill.
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You wouldn't have 2 periods no, but you would have one period. As for the second period you might be pregnant. See your Doctor...
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Depression is a side effect of the pill but this usually occurs after long-term use. If you have depression then I would...
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That is a very complicated question. If you meant that she began taking birth control pills a week ago, then the answer is that,...
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Yes you may still be pregnant. You need to see your doctor for a pregnancy blood test.
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Not necessarily - it could be within the first few days.
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Hello, Your question is: Why do you bleed for three weeks after taking seasonique for two months? This usually occurs when the...
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Hello, Relatively speaking, you should be ok. But use a condom for the first 7-14 days to be on the safe side.
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You will get a lot of answers on this one. I know you are looking for a practical one. Here is the best one: follow your...
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Nothing. It shouldn't harm her or the baby unless she is a 'high risk' pregnancy. You doctor would have told you if she was
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You cannot have unprotected sex until you've been taking birth control for 4 weeks. Otherwise there is a risk of pregnancy.
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Some women's response to elevated estrogen levels is to have nausea and vomiting. This is what causes them to react when taking...
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You will not be protected against pregnancy and your period may arrive late. You need to use a condom for 2 weeks.
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Providing it is birth control then it will be the same.
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It is possible you could be pregnant. The same thing happened to me. I was on Yaz and had sex, but never started my period while...
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This is OK it will simply cause your period to arrive slightly earlier. But do not have unprotected sex for 4 weeks - use a...
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Hi Nothing will happen. You've simply doubled up your dose. Don't worry about it as you're still protected against...
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Hi, This is a bit of a grey area as birth control can effect women in many different ways. There has been a few cases on breasts...
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Talk to your doctor, coumadin is a very powerful blood thinner, you need to discuss this with your GYN and prescribing doctor to...
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Yes. I am currently on them 3 (only zapain, a stronger form of cocodamol) along with others.
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The placebo pills in your birth control packet are just to help you keep count of the days. Taking them or not taking them has no...
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Yes usaully the 4 days during the sugar pills
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No it is not normal to ovulate while you are on birth control pills. The entire idea behind taking the pill is to prevent the...
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Hello. If you became pregnant while on the pill you would still experience pregnancy symptoms. Your period would be lighter...
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No, it won't make any differnece. Read the instructions that come in the pack.
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It is ok providing you have missed some pills. If you have missed pills then you will bleed earlier than normal or even later...
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The Pill works mainly by preventing the ovary from releasing an egg. And if you dont want to take the pill ----u can choose the...
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Usually 3 days but some experience a 5 -8 day period. Its different in every woman.
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After seven pills, the pill is protecting you against pregnancies. It doesn't work perfectly, but it's a highly effective method.
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Yes!
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I'm guessing that the 18-year-old boy will get a little bit more feminine.
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Diane - 35 is a hormonal birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. If you start taking the pills on the first day of your...
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It depends what it says on the paper in your pack. With some pills you have to be more accurate than others. Not at all. The...
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Yes, the only way to be 100% sure fertilisation doesnt occur is not have sex. Contraception only greatly reduces the risk.
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If you use a 21 pill pack your period should not start before your pill cycle ends as it is not a true period but a 'withdrawal...
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It takes 3 to 4 months for the pill to be effective, and for your body to adjust to taking it. After you've taken them for 4...
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Hello there. Because you took 3 extra pills to make your period late you should be protected against pregnancy. If you took...
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MEDICAL TEXT cites the MOST COMMON side effects of Seasonale are: abdominal pain/cramps; acne; bloating; fluid retention;...
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Birth control pills will not end or harm an existing pregnancy. If you would like to terminate the pregnancy, contact your health...
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Yes, be sure to take the one that is best for you. If you are nursing, then your doctor will prescribe a specific birth control...
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