Any ideas on Contraceptives, specifically the Pill?
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It is my understanding that there are a couple different types of pills.  Monophasic, and triphasic.  Monphasic pills deliver the exact same level of hormone in each pill.  Tri phasic pills change the levels, to more mimic your natural hormonal fluctiations weekly.\n\nEach person is different.  What works well for one person won't for another.  Good luck in finding the pill for you.
321361
Talk to your doctor about the pill. They'll tell you everything you need to know, and they'll have advice you can trust (don't trust everything you read on the internet).\n\nThe pill can cause some weight gain, but that's mostly water retention.
1168697
Spermicide is fairly cheap and over the counter but not as effective.  If you have insurance, birth control pills are cheap and one of the most effective.  If you don't have insurance go to planned parenthood and they are pretty cheap.  Although condoms are your only protection against STD's.
902813
what pills? Try swallowing them in a piece of banana or bread..
978264
I would recommend that you look at the side effects of your particular type of pill the next time you fill your prescription. The pill can definitely cause weight gain for some people. There are quite a few low dose birth control pills that are still effective but may not cause as much weight gain. I would ask your doctor to recommend a new one.
1178738
All I can say and for surety.. there is no REAL safe thing to do. That is.. you take a risk whether it is a pill for contraception.. using a condom, or the morning after pill, etc.The chances that the above methods WILL work are about 95% in your favor but there is always that 5%..
1005592
Here's the scoop about birth control pills...\n\nYou have to take them EVERY DAY AT THE SAME TIME for them to be MOST effective (99% effective). If you take them everyday but at different times of day, it doesn't keep a constant level of hormone in your system. So long as you follow that cardinal rule your pill will be effective. The brand name of your pill isn't going to effect that either....so whether you're on a full dose or low dose hormone pill, it doesn't matter. If you're still unsure about it, there is no shame in using condoms. They are a great back-up method to BC pills.
84505
Do use backup contraception till you start your second pack of pills.  AND remember birth control pills do NOT protect against sexually transmitted diseases or HIV/AIDS.  Please be safe!
242562
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.
664538
I suggest you stop being silly and get some condoms. The shining black 'Tuxedo' model is attractive, but there are a variety of colors and styles. Condoms are 99% effective IF USED CORRECTLY. And unlike birth contrtol pills, there are no side effects. \n\nThis 'counting days' stuff is called 'The Rhythm method'. People who rely on this method of birth control are called 'parents'. \n\nHave you considered getting a vasectomy? Whatever you do, it's way past time to stop expecting your wife to take all the responsibiility for contraception dude!\n\nBTW, here are links to info on condoms and birth control. There's even a video of how to apply a condom correctly.\nhttp://www.teenwire.com/\nhttp://www.plannedparenthood.org/
613133
use other methods of birth control DUH
1184528
Not all contraceptives are 100% accurate but they help and it's always a good idea to use a condom as well. Talk to your doctor or gynecologist and they can help you to determine whats best for you. Good luck.
161896
Eat Noni Fruit or drink the juice. Do not usethe pills, it doesn't work as well.
136776
Definitely the pill...Orthocycline. Its also great for regulating your periods.\nIf its a new relationship I suggest starting w/a condom + the pill.
166817
Birth control pills are usually used to regulate your cycles.  Vitex/Chasteberry is a good herb that also does this, but a capsule that is 80 mg, rather than the ones you see that are 500 mg.  Natural Factors makes this particular potency.
530689
Wow lots of questions....Well lets see.. \n1.  The pill is a medicine that needs to be monitored per each individual.  Some women have different reactions to them depending on the brand and its strength.\n\n2. I guess some people could consider and IUD  a form of abortion because they aren't clear on how it works.  It is inserted usually when a woman begins her monthly cycle.  The IUD helps prevent the egg from being fertilized.  Usually the IUD remains inside the cervex for 3-5 years.\n\n3. The diaphram need the spericidal cream to help prevent the fertilization of an egg.  And may I add not a very wise choice for contraception.\n\n4.  A womans body tempature, careful attention to your own monthly cycles and keep records, an over the counter test.\n\n5.  Early withdrawl can still allow sperm to reach the eggs allowing for fertilization.  Don't be convinced that early withdrawl will prevent pregnancy because it WON'T.  It kind of like the drip from a faucet even though you turn the handles all the way off sometimes it continues to drip.
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MAYBE IT'S THE TYPE OF BIRTH CONTROL YOU ARE USING.  TELL YOUR DOCTOR TO SWITCH IT FOR SOMETHING ELSE.