Question 1

1st time starting birth control. side effect/adjust wise, does it make much of a difference starting either 1 week or waiting to start 2 weeks later?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If this is your first pack of oral contraceptives you should take your first pill as soon as possible after your period starts.Starting the first pill within the first 4 days of menses assures that they will provide birth control during the first month of use. Otherwise you cannot rely on the pill until you start your second pack. Starting them later can result in irregular bleeding.

Question 2

what would you say is the precentage of prrgnancy by precum while they are on birth control? number wise

Accepted Answer

About 0%...: I would say about 0%, mathematically rounded of course. As they say, the only things certain in life are "death and taxes." If needing to avoid pregnancy (such as if not married, settled down, ready to raise some cute kids), using a reliable form of birth control is the way to go. One's pediatrician or family doctor can help.

Question 3

i lost my birth control pack (loloestrin) the second week into it and started a new pack the day after i lost it. is this okay protection wise?

Accepted Answer

Lost: If every day you have take an oral contraceptive pill, and not missed any days, then you are fine.

Question 4

25 and never been on birth control will that affect me negatively? hormone wise? will i start to grow face hair?  never had sex before either.

Accepted Answer

No effect: Women who do not take birth control do not experience negative hormonal changes or start to grow facial hair. They just stay at their baseline hormonal level.

Question 5

which birth control pills are most effective at preventing ovulation while being easiest side-effect-wise? i don't want fertilized eggs!

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: The reason for dozens of BCP preparations is the variation in the individual needs of the women involved. The med must be matched with the individual woman, based on a thorough evaluation and sometimes trial and error to limit side effects.

Question 6

keep losing a lot of hair only 21 no thyroid problem health wise im fine i switched birth control because of it and i've dyed my hair many times ?

Accepted Answer

Hair care: Go to a skilled beautician and ask for advice on the condition and care of your hair. If she/he feels there may be a problem with your scalp or hair, a dermatologist can evaluate you and determine whether your hair loss is permanent or not. It is important that thyroid disease has been ruled out.

Question 7

does the birth control pill put you at risk of a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest on an other wise healthy heart?

Accepted Answer

Some risk- but small: It is a very small risk, but estrogen increases the risk of blood clotting, which could result in a heart attack or stroke.  This is very rare, and should not be considered a risk for an otherwise healthy person.

Do not use birth control that contains estrogen and smoke.  This combination is harmful.  You do not smoke, so there should be no problem.

Question 8

whats the best birth control to go on?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what you are looking for.  In the us the birth control pill is very common and patients have quick return to fertility once they stop it.  However, strict compliance is key to the pill being effective.  If you're looking for long acting, reversible forms then an iud is an excellent choice as is implanon.  There is also a Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) shot that lasts 3 months.

Question 9

where can i go to get free birth control?

Accepted Answer

Options vary : Many states have health department clinics where you can get free or low cost birth control, or planned parenthood has many clinics across the country (see planned parenthood.Org to find a clinic).  Many medical centers also have birth control clinics.  Birth control is always less expensive than an unplanned pregnancy.

Question 10

need some birth control help where do i go?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Schedule an appointment with your doctor (primary care doctor, family doctor, internist, or obgyn).  He or she can counsel you about the risks, benefits, and different types of birth control available to you depending on your medical history or symptoms that you might be experiencing.  Good luck!

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