My doctor suggested BCP's to take while on Lupron, however, I have not been taking them.  Can you get pregnant while on Lupron?
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It's far from impossible - make sure you use a barrier method of birth control during Lupron therapy, as all GnRH drugs are category X (meaning they hold high risks of causing permanent damage to the fetus).\n\nYour doctor probably prescribed the BCPs not for contraception, but as addback therapy.  Addback is very important to take with Lupron in order to minimize some of the more common side effects, including bone density loss.  You should talk to him about his reason and make sure you don't need the pills.\n\nIf this is your second time on Lupron (meaning you've already undergone a 6 mon. course of the 3.75 mg dosage or a 3 mon. course of 11.25 mg), then you *must* take the addback.  The FDA has only approved re-treatment with Lupron provided addback is given.  Any other administration is considered off-label and thereby not the accepted standard of care.\n\nPS:  regarding the above comment re: tubal ligations...evidence-based data shows that an average of 1 out of 100 women become pregnant each year after tubal ligations (having their "tubes tied").  About 1 out of 3 of those subsequent pregnancies are ectopic, which can be potentially life-threatening and require emergency surgery to treat. Tubal ligations are not 100% effective.  While the risks of pregnancy are low, if you're that one woman who gets pregnant, possibly with an ectopic, statistics don't matter.  But it should be known that even "sterilization" is not 100% effective against pregnancy (unless the surgery also involves removing the uterus).
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The smart thing to do is be on birthcontrol and use a condom cause even if ur on thepill u still dont weanna have sex with out a condom cause the risk of disease and you can still get pregnant... I know this for a fact!!!
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umm I dont think ur gonna get pregnant if ur on birth control whether u chew them or swallow them the horomones are still getting into your body..so if u really want to get pregnant u need to get off the pill
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hi Kathy,\n I called my Pharmacist for you. She said YOU ARE SAFE.\n She also had some interesting WARNINGS TOO.\n1. DO NOT GET ANY BIRTH CONTROL FROM MEXICO EVER!!!\nThey scratch out the expiration dates on the packaging inside on the pill boxes themselves! She had this happen to her.\n2. The pharmacy rarely sells expired BC pills. If it happens return them ASAP for new ones NO problem.\n3. Just for this month you should probably use extra protection if you are concerned about getting pregnant.\n Hope this helps you out,\n Carol
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YES NO NO YES Condoms should always be used, birth control or not. No if you are on birth control you do not have to use them, that is the reason they were invented. NO, it is not worth the risk. There is nothing to say the pill won't quit working. Yes, there is a perpetual risk of any kind of STD (more than 132 have been found). As far as I am concerned all the protection you can get is worth it.
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Actually - the answer is no. \nIf you have been on a pill for over a month and switch brands without stopping using a pill, you are not able to get pregnant as the hormones remain regulated.\n\nI've attached a link that goes into a small amount of detail pertaining switching birth control pills.
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Some birth control pills are less likely to decrease the sexual drive. Specifically those with more than one hormone in them. She should talk to her doctor, because he/she'd know more about what to suggest. This may be an easy fix from one birth control pill to another.\n\nHowever, there are lots of other contraception options, too. She might want to try a diaphram or do something else, like the pills that release slowly over time and are surgically placed in the arm. Female condoms are much less effective than male condoms (they don't "sit" as well), but they do exist.\n\nAnd then there are always male condoms and spermicides. They're still working on a hormone-based contraception for men, but they expect it to be out in the next couple of years. Last I read, if you use the condom right every time it's 80% effective. Add some spermicide to that and your likelihood of getting pregnant goes down even more.\n\nAlso, mixing birth control methods decreases your chance of getting pregnant. I've heard of people getting pregnant on the pill and I've heard of people getting pregnant when they're using condoms, but I've never heard of it happening to someone who did both.\n\n\n\nJust a side note (and you may have already taken this into account), women sometimes become less interested in sex for other than pill-related reasons. It might be worth noting whether or not she's more stressed out lately, if you two have been as intimate emotionally as you were a year ago, or if she's having a hard time acheiving orgasms via vaginal sex she might feel "broken," etc.
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I have taken provera many times, since I have PCOS as well.  I also went on clomid to get pregnant and was successful.  I now have a beautiful 10 month old baby boy.  When I wanted to get pregnant, my OB placed me on Provera to get my cycle and on the 3rd day of the cycle I started clomid.  After I finished clomid for five days, then I had to take estrogen pills (I guess to enhance ovulation).  I was told by a previous OB that I would never have children due to my PCOS and not getting my period.  It is okay to take Provera monthly if you are trying to conceive.  It will not due damage to your body.   Keep trying the regime that your OB prescribe.  Remember it can take several tries before you get pregnant, so I would hold off on seeing a specialist.  Give your self a chance.  Even women who get their cycles on a "normal" schedule can take then a year to conceive.
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Just use the pill, i have been using it for years, never got pregnant and had no side effects.  there are side effects, things like weight gain and slightly increased risk of breast cancer.  So many woman use it and have no problems.  the nurse will monitor you whilst you are on it, like checking your blood pressure and ask questions to check that it is right for you.
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ABSTINENCE IS THE ONLY 100% EFFECTIVE METHOD IN PREVENTING PREGNANCY. if you are on birth control you can STILL GET PREGNANT. if you read the label it says it is not 100% effective. you need to talk to your doctor and also read up on STD's because its not worth the risk.
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It can happen.  Read on:\n\n"When used in low doses, danazol may not prevent pregnancy. Use other methods of birth control while you are taking danazol.\n\nDanazol should not be taken during pregnancy because it can harm the developing fetus. Have a pregnancy test before starting danazol to make sure you are not pregnant."
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I'm so sad to read about this condition you're in.  And you are correct that it's unusual for someone your age to develop a DVT and one in the arm. I am, however, glad that you don't have a coag disorder.  Lupron Depot does have a number of adverse effects and bear in mind, it's not a contraceptive. And as you stated, the course of treatment is 6 months. You may not actually be on it for a full 2 years and there are other drugs for menstruation suppression besides Lupron. You can ask about this. The best you can hope for are fewer side effects.  If you aren't already being followed by a Hematologist & OB/Gyn, perhaps you should be.  Please avoid herbal preparations at all costs as these may interact with the Lupron, wayfarin (Coumadin) and Lovenox with potentially fatal results.  I wish I could be of more help to you and I will keep you in my thoughts.\n\nNote to im-just-colleen: Please look at this question more carefully.
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i have cramping and clear, sticky discharge during ovulation. it's been like this for many years for me so i know it's nothing else. if you've been on BC all this time and now stopped, it's likely you're just ovulating since BC stops ovulation, hence, preventing pregnancy. looking up your symptoms or calling your Dr. would be a start if you're really concerned
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You cannot just take one birth control pill and not get pregnant. You have to take them for a period of time. This will allow them to get into your system. If you are having thoughts of having sex anytime soon I would use a condom. This way you will definitely prevent anything unwanted. As for stopping the pill and damaging your system I do not think that is true, but you can go to the website I have provided and read up on it some more.
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You should call your doctor's office back and tell them the situation and ask if you can have the Plan B pill. \n\nAnd BTW-- pulling out is not a form of birth control. It is a way to get pregnant. There can be sperm in his pre-cum. Believe me, there are plenty of pull-out babies walking around. If you are engaging in sex and do not want to become pregnant you should be on the pill. Also -- pulling out does not protect you from STDs. Why wasn't that guy wearing a condom? \nShow some self-respect and wisdom in life choices. Use birth control and use condoms already!
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I think you're experiencing the side effects of coming off the pill.  Remember, bcps are hormones, now your body is having to adjust to your own level of hormones.\nIf the HPT's are coming back negative - I would quit wasting your money for right now, give yourself another week or so and if you still don't start, then try taking another HPT.
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talk to your gyno. you maybe able to take BC to regulate.