Question 1

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 2

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 3

how safe is birth control?

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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 4

how much is birth control?

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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 5

is birth control dangerous?

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

Question 6

how good is my birth control?

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Discuss with doctor : Effectiveness of birth control varies depending on the method type and use by the patient.  Permanent sterilization, implants, iuds are among the most effective (99% with perfect use) while pills, patches, and injections are not as effective but still reliably prevent pregnancy (94-98%).  A woman's knowledge of proper timing and administration should be from extensive counseling by her doctor.

Question 7

is expired birth control safe ?

Accepted Answer

Define "safe": Taking it will likely not lead to any toxic reaction.It won't  kill you. The expiration date is the end of its useful life, or the date beyond which the hormones contained in the pills weaken to the point they cannot work.If you try to use this for birth control, I would be sure to use backup at the same time.

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

i have a birth control question?

Accepted Answer

YES--ask away: Using birth control to prevent unintended pregnancy and to plan carefully for when you want a pregnancy is a healthy choice.  Hormonal birth control is typically safer than pregnancy for most women.  The most effective contraceptive methods are call larc--long-acting reversible contraceptives, and include iuds and an implant beneath the skin.  Iuds are good for 5 or 10 years and the implant for 3.

Question 10

what birth control should i take?

Accepted Answer

The one you like: There are many birth control options available these days and a full discussion about choices should be made with your doctor. Everyone's situation is different, likes and dislikes, and interactions with other medications all play a role in deciding which method is best for an individual person. Pills, implants, rings, iud's, shots, patches are all reversible and available and highly effective.

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