Is there a Once a week/month birth control pill?
814155
There is no injection every 6 months.  There is a birth control injection for every 3 months which is called Depo-Provera.  I absolutely loved it - but it's not for everyone.  You get an injection once every 12 weeks AND BONUS you stop your menstrual cycles usually within a year's time (you save on buying pads, tampons, no pms).  I was on it for 8 years - I had to go off though because it is linked with decreasing bone density and osteoporosis runs in my family.  Some people gain weight (my sister did) and some people who are prone to migraines or depression are also advised to steer clear of Depo-Provera.  Talk to your doctor about your options.  I found that Depo was also relatively cheap (about $40 an injection which is for 3 months) compared to other forms (Patch $20/month, birth control pills ($17.50/month).\n\nGood luck.
893367
Depends on the type of birth control they have you on. Some of the placebos have iron in them as a supplement. Otherwise, the placebo pills are just that: a placebo, which is a big word for sugar pill. The reason they are there is to help you stay on a schedule so you don't forget to start the next pack when you need to. \nBirth control should actually HELP with acne, not cause more. Some may cause you to gain weight, but there are so many different types of birth control now that if you don't like the side effects of one, talk to your doctor. He/she can help you get one that works great for your body chemistry.
863207
It depends on the type of pill, is it progesterone only or combined?  Some have to be taken at exactly the same time every day - check the leaflet that came with them.  If you're still not sure, use a condom until after your next period just to be on the safe side.
746532
I am assuming that you have not had sex yet and that you are breastfeeding.  wait one more week and start the pills on sunday.  sounds like you do not know much about birth control.  micronor is the minipill, it only has one hormone in it-it is not the same as the regular birth control pill.  the only women who use it are breastfeeding moms.  if you are not breastfeeding, you should not be on micronor unless there is some other reason for you not to take hormones.  morning, evening doesnt matter. whatever is easier for you to remember it every single day sex certainly doesnt matter-you do know you have to take it everyday right, not just when you have sex.  it is VERY VERY important that micronor be taken every single day at approxiametely the same time of the day.  micronor is not like the regular pill, you cannot be late or miss pills and then take 2 later.  taking micronor late will greatly increase your chances of becoming pregnant.  use condoms for the first month, but you really should not be having sex for another 3 wk or so anyway.  when you see your doctor at your next visit, be sure to discuss your birth control with them.  if you are not breastfeeding, ask your doctor for a different method
1018653
I don't believe you can. Your pill needs to be a monophasic pill. I believe your particular brand is a tri-phasic. Also if you plan on a trip in a few weeks you would most likely will not have enough time to get your body used to the new dosage. You should talk to your doctor as to the best pill for you but there are now so many  choices that if you would like to determine your cycle I strongly advise talking to your doctor about switching to a  monophasic pill. This will alow you to have your period about every 3rd or 4th month. That's only about 4 a year!
506349
Yes, it's totally true because contraceptive pills do affect the timing of the menstrual cycle "period." So nothing to worry about but don't stick to the six months period because it might become better in 1 month or in a year. Not particularly 6 months.
298561
Those pills have a very high level of hormones, it's not recommendable to take it every time after you have sex. You should consider the serious side effects.
419285
Yes, it's normal to take a while to adjust to it. My first month on the pill I started bleeding immediately when I stopped taking the active pills, then the second pack took a little longer, and now I take my last pill on a Friday morning and start my period on the following Tuesday morning. They say you shouldn't worry if you totally skip one period on the pill, but if you miss two you should contact your doctor. If you've taken the pills every day, not been late in taking them, and haven't been violently sick or had really bad diarrhoea within a few hours of taking a pill, then the likelihood of being pregnant is practically zero. Don't worry about it, just give it another few days.
705655
1 a month\n2 no, always use a condom with birth control\n3 idk\n4 sometimes
881888
I've heard that you should really use a alternative method of birth control until you start your next birth control cycle.  The effectiveness of the pills is a trickle-down cycle.  You get the most drugs out of the pill in the beginning and less and less as your cycle goes on.\nAntibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill and you won't build up your "protection" again until you start your next pill cycle.\nUse a condom just to be safe.
28335
Once your period has started, I don't think there is a way of stopping it. If you are already on the pill, depending on the pill, and you don't wish to have your period, you just continue taking the pill, instead of stopping for a week or taking the placebos during that pauze. Your period will only appear after stopping or taking the placebos. It is not recommendable to continue taking the pill for a large amount of time.
352796
I was just put on seasonal. The great thing about this pill is that you only have your period 4 times a year. There are little side affects like the others. Its a great form of birth control without the hormonal side affects. Its a new pill put out less than a year ago i think. Check with your doctor.
974219
You may not get them to be "exactly" on the 3rd, but if you take birth control pills and time it right (calculate a start time that you will take sugar pills  give or take a week before) you can get pretty close.  I wouldn't recommend too much tampering with your body's time of the month, but this is a way to help you have more control.  Talk to your doctor.
954999
If you are on the birth control pill, it typically comes in a packet with 28 doses.  Of these, the first 21 "active pills" contain medicine, while the last seven are placebos (containing no drugs).  If you skip the placebo pills you will skip your period.\n\nThe big deal about pills like Seasonale is that they do this without making you buy multiple packs... each pack has 3 months worth of "active" pills and only a week of placebos.  \n\nIt's been done by tons of women the world over.  You should probably chat with your doctor before trying this, but generally a period every 3 months is enough for women.
474328
You can start on birth control pills whenever you want. However, here's how the intial protection works. If you start the pill on the first day of your period, you will have protection from day one. However, if you start at any other time in your cycle, you should use another form of contraception for the first seven days. This simply has to do with the way the pill works, in conjunction with how your cycle works.
375769
A lot of women use birth control for just that reason. You're going to have to talk to your doctor about this, since you're taking those medications.
1042515
Yes they do. I stopped having my period for about 8 months one time and when the dr. put me on the pill, my period returned to normal. The flow was lighter and I could always know when to expect my period to start.