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

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

how should i begin my birth control?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

what happens if i stop birth control?

Accepted Answer

You would markedly ^: Your chances of becoming pregnant if you are sexually active.

Question 9

explain the concept of birth control.?

Accepted Answer

Preventing pregnancy: Birth control is simply using various means to prevent pregnancy. This includes things like abstinence from sex, using barriers like condoms to prevent the sperm entering the female and medications that prevent ovulation.

Question 10

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.

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