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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Lyn8988Yes most birth controls do that
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It could be both. Go to the doctor. It could very well be from bc. BC works by tricking the body into thinking it is already...
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With the birth control pill, you should usually use additional protection, like condoms or abstinence from vaginal sex, until...
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You may experience a increase in discharge, irritability, irregular periods and stomach cramping.
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If it's a birth control pill, you shouldn't be pregnant if you had been taking it and just forgot Wednesday. If it's the...
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Yeah.
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If you had sex 2 to 3 weeks after your abortion (and not before)and you have been taking the pill since the day after your...
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No, you finish the sugar pills and immediately go on to the next pack. It doesn't matter what day of the month it is. If you...
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If you are referring to when you should expect your period, it should come anytime within the sugar pills (the week with the...
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Likely. It takes a week for the Pill to take effect in the first place. I'd use condoms if I were you. I agee. It take ten...
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If a woman misses one pill her chances of getting pregnant increases. So if you miss 2 pills or more then you have a high chance...
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AnswerIt depends on the person and how long you were on it. Some have gotten pregnant in no time after going off the pill while...
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I believe that you just go into the next pack without taking the last week of pills. But I would go ask your doctor.
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AnswerI would ask advice from your doctor.I use Orthro Tri Cyclen Lo and with it, if you miss three pills you're supposed to take...
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yes! huh?
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I SUGGEST YOU WAIT TILL THE PACK IS FINISH CAUSE THIS MAY CAUSE SPOTTING AND BLEEDING...WHEN I WAS ON THE PILL I STOPPED USING IT...
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You don't necessarily need a pap smear test when you ask for birth control, but some Doctors do advise that a pap test be...
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No, you won't get your period if you are pregnant and on the pill.
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It's possible, take a home test or go see a doctor if you have skipped your period this month. If this is your first month on...
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You are protected as long as you haven't missed any pills and have taken them at approximately the same time every month. Also,...
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You should take your pill as close to the same time as possible, every day. It can affect the effectiveness of the hormones...
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It is possible. You must always use other methods of birth control when starting any type of oral contreceptive. That is...
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Missing a pill is bad for helping protect against unwanted pregnancy. I wouldn't worry yet. Wait until your period. If you are up...
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If you have recently started the pill it is possible to start your period yes. Epecially if you've missed some pills in the...
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Hi there. You can providing you are definitely NOT pregnant. If your not pregnant then start birth control...
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No. Birth control does not affect the outcome of a pregnancy test. Only medication containing HCG will affect the outcome of a...
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As long as you have been taking it at the same time everyday and not missed any doses and were not taking antibiotics...
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There is no set time when your period will arrive as you've messed up your cycle by stopping BCP midway. However you will...
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It's probably not the end of the world, but try to start doing it at the same time--and call your doctor and see what he or she...
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Probably not but I would check with a pharmacist to be sure.
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4 weeks is the minimum 7 at max
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You wouldn't be protected from pregnancy at all. You would probably have weird period and you may be moody and irritable. I...
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If you are taking antibiotics while on the pill they become less effective. So the chances of becoming pregnant are greater. ...
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This can somtimes happen if your body becomes reliant upon BCP. If this happens BCP usually loses its effectiveness at preventing...
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Wow when I saw this I got all happy because the EXACT same thing happened to me. I'm on the birth control patch..I have been for...
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Yes, when I went to planned parenthood, the nurse said that you must be on birth controls for one month, not having missed any...
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Hi, Your period will arrive when you finish taking the active pills or during the 7 day break from pills.
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AnswerYou shouldn't have sex without protection for the first 4 weeks of taking birth control pills. If you do you are at risk of...
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Yes. You can start the pill at anytime after your period ends. You could wait one or two weeks after it's over and be okay. ...
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I assume you mean the birth control pill, or perhaps depo-provera. Both are "in your system" during a period. But I'm assuming...
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Actually, the longer you are without birth control, the higher the chances because there is no chance that there are still enough...
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It could but it may make ur period come on time......I too stopped the pill after the first month and the following month I had a...
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All antibiotics have a 50-50 chance of interfering with birth control pills. Because of this, it is advisable that you refrain...
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Yes you can definitely become pregnant while taking the pill. I am proof of that and I never missed a dose. :) If you are...
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Usually after the first or second pill, although it depends on how long your period usually lasts. If you normally only go 3...
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Low dosage birth control pills are usually a BCP which contains 35mcg or less of estrogen. The very low dose birth control pills...
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if what you are refering to is the break through bleeding, when i had my "fake period" it lasted about 4-5 days. but you have to...
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It is best to wait to take your first pill until you get your period to ensure you are not already pregnant.
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Yes, you are still protected from pregnancy on the green pills. The pill works all month long.
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If you are taking your pills correctly, not missing any and at approximately the same time, you should be protected during your...
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A week early every month? You probably need to be on a different type of pill. A week early this month? You were probably...
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AnswerYou probably need a different kind of pill. The one you are taking isn't the correct hormone dosage for you. Talk to your...
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If you just started taking the pill recently, breakthrough bleeding which is bleeding during the weeks that you are on active...
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Yes, you are over 98% covered from pregnancy while taking the pill alone, as long as you take the pill within the same two hour...
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If she has recently started taking the pill then yes. If she has missed some pills, then yes also.
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Its possible you may be pregnant yes or your simply taking a bit longer than some women to have a withdrawal bleed. I would do a...
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I would skip wednesdays pill but refrain from having sex. If you do have sex, use a condom as you wont be protected against...
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Hi there. Taking the pill during early pregnancy can cause foetal development problems, birth defects and...
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If used properly, the pill is over 90% effective. But it does not protect against AIDS or other disease. Best to use both.
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No-one can really say. Pills don't make you infertile and you should be as fertile when you stop as you were before you...
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Yes i was previously on it and i used to take it for 3 months in a row and then have my 7 day break, aslong as you do have a 7...
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Yes you can but you will put yourself at risk of pregnancy.
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Yes you may get longer, heavier periods. Until your body gets back to it's usual function minus the birth control there is a good...
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Pretty low chances. Taking the pill 6 hours late is not that big of a deal. Try not to do it a lot, but once is probably OK. ...
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If you have been taking your birth control pills every day at or around the same time, your chances of getting pregnant are very...
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Taking oral contraceptives helps keep you regular so your periods are on time every month. I can't say it helps you ovulate...
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If she has been taking the pill every day without fail and at or around the same time she is protected no matter what the reason...
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Not necessarily, while every female body is different, some take 3-6 months before they conceive when they get off the pill while...
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Yes, it is necessary, unfortunately. As long as you take a birth control pill every single day, around the same time every day,...
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It may decrease absorption. Having diarrhea or vomiting means that the pill will get out of your system faster than it would in...
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No! You should never take more than 2 pills a day. according to my personal 28 pack the instructions say you should throw the...
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Birth control pills are not 100% effective in preventing pregnancy(they are between 90 to 95%). You should always use a condom...
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B/C pills are only 99.9% effective when taking correctly, which includes taking them at the same time every day. However, as...
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Hi, Main Ingredients: Estrogen (low dose) + Progestin (medium dose) Microgestin Fe 1/20 is used to prevent pregnancy,...
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You should never take a medication that is someone else's--especially if you don't know how it works. Birth control is a...
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When you forget to day a pill so you miss a pill. If you go an entire day without taking a pill, that counts as missing....
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No you dont need to use protection.
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Read the instructions on the sheet that came in the pack. That will give you the most accurate information. You have to wait a...
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Pills are typically very effective, but there is still always a chance of pregnancy if you are having unprotected sex. To be...
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You will miss your period.
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I haven't heard of birth control pills causing you to sweat more but they can cause some unusual side effects so I wouldn't be...
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No you don't need to take the reminder pills if you don't want to. The reminder pills are their to get you into the rhythm of...
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No, it is not very likely at all that you will get pregnant
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Possibly, but you may start later in the pill pack. If you don't have a period, you could be pregnant or just need a different...
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If you have been taking your birth control pills every day at or around the same time and missed one the day after the...
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Her pill is effective if taken within a two hour (midpoint) window which means 2 hours before she normally takes it up to 2 hours...
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Yes this is normal. You will need to use a condom for the next month so the new BCP builds up in your system and prevents...
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It becomes effective as soon as you take the next pill. If you completely miss one pill you can throw the pill away or take it as...
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Stop taking the pill and contact your doctor. Meanwhile use alternative protection such as a condom. If you vomit because...
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Birth control WILL give you a period providing you havent missed any pills and stop taking the control pills during the 7 day...
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Providing you have taken all your pills corerectly it is highly unlikely.
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No, you should never use ANY medication prescribed for someone else.
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AnswerIf you forget to take your birth control pill, just take it as soon as you remember. Nothing actually happens, unless you...
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NO! It just means that your body is re-adjusting to it's natural hormone levels, and the uterus has not thickened enough to...
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AnswerSo did you miss your birth control pill the day you took the antibiotic? I am not sure what you are saying here. If you...
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In many cases, skipping the sugar/placebo pills and going straight to a new pack will prevent you from having your period while...
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No. I have been on the pill for 5 years and it has not increased my bust size. A friend of mine started taking the pill (she is...
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Unless you have missed 3 or more pills using a 30 or 35 mcg estrogen pill, or 2 or more pills of a lower-estrogen pill, or been...
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Actually, the side effects from Yaz depends widely on the individual. Read more about the side effects of Yaz on this webpage....
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