Question 1

how long would it take for the camila birth control to kick in?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on when in your cycle you started the pills.  If you started on the first day of bleeding, it's effective right away.  If later in your cycle, it typically takes 7 days to take effect, so use back up prior to then.  It also may depend on when you last had sex, and what you used for protection.

Question 2

can the camila birth control pill make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

No: Birth control pills do  not actually make you gain weight. It all comes down to how many calories you eat and how many calories you burn each day. Pregnancy causes actual weight gain.

Question 3

if i am on camila birth control and i get a period does that mean that i am ovulating?

Accepted Answer

No: On a Progesterone only birth control method like camila, there is not predictability to bleeding patterns, and regular cycle-like bleeding doesn't mean the pill isn't working. It is, however, important that you take it every day at close to the same time.

Question 4

can i gain weight after birth control? i lost my birth control becuause my insurance ran out, right after that i notice that my body was changing. while i was on birth control i was loosing weight but once i finished my last pack i stopped being able to l

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal : Withdrawal of birth control is highly unlikely to cause weight gain. Without birth control you may be pregnant which can cause an initial, significant weight gain. Other issues are thyroid dysfunction. Sometimes the estrogen in oral contraceptives can cause nausea and now you may be relieved of this nausea.

Losing insurance should not prevent you from obtaining contraception. Wal-mart has very cheap birth control as does planned parenthood and neighborhood health clinics. The clinics can also evaluate for thyroid dysfunction. I would suggest that you check out one near you.

Question 5

how safe is birth control?

Accepted Answer

Safer than Pregnancy: Since the birth control method is not specifed in the queston.  In general, if a patient does not have contraindications to a specific method of birth control, all methods are considered safer than pregnancy, which has a higher risk of complications and mortality (death) rate).

Question 6

how much is birth control?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on where you live and what kind of birth control you want. The cheapest method i know of is to use a brand of pills called sprintec. It is $12 for 3 packs at any walmart or kroger.

Question 7

is birth control dangerous?

Accepted Answer

It all depends: Different birth control methods have different safety profiles. It depends on a individual woman's medical circumstances.

Question 8

switching birth control - help?

Accepted Answer

Many options: There are many options available for effective contraception. The best method for you depends on your age, medical history, your contraceptive goals ( long term or short term), previous forms of contraception and why you discontinued them, etc. Speak to your local gyn, they will be glad to discuss your options with you.

Question 9

what if i don't take birth control?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Birth control is not for everyone.  But if you are of child bearing age and sexual active then the possibility of getting pregnant is high if you are not on any form of birth control.
Birth control could also be used for management of other conditions like acne,  irregular periods, or hot flashes.

Question 10

how should i begin my birth control?

Accepted Answer

Sunday: We usually have you start the 1st sunday after your period starts.

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