Why do some women need to be on a high level birth control pill? And does that have any effect on fertility?
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immediate effects include not being able to conceive despite availability of the sperm but once one quits the OCP then the hormonal cycles should return to normal in the next few months, good luck
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Birth control pills are fine, but in our experience they can lend to severe mood swings.\n\nBecause we believe we should not conceive any more children (but may adopt), I had a vasectomy (or male sterilization).  I was uncomfortable for about a week and then back to normal.  The urologist told us that it takes about 20 ejaculations to clear live sperm out of the man's system, so we still used protection until then.  To make sure, go to a urologist to have yourself tested before not using any form of birth control.\n\nCheck out the article below for more info.
838160
the pill is very unhealthy to woman...stop taking it...if you don't want to get pregnant because you are not married don't have sex...if you are married consider natural family planning...it will help you to discover when your body is able to conceive and when it can't..(your body gives you signs)....stop hurting your body because you don't want to give birth to a beautiful baby...its not right to the child that you could have and its not right to you
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I had PCOS before and my doctor told me to get on the pill to regulate hormones. I think it's ironic that I should be on the pill in order to have more children later on but I followed her advice, took the medication religiously, and a couple of years later when I had an ultrasound to check, the PCOS was gone.
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Yes, it can take several months for your body to regulate itself once discontinuing the use of birth control pills. See, when you are using birth control pills, those pills fool your body into thinking it ovulates, but the pills prevent that. So when you stop taking them your body has to adjust to having regular cycles again without the use of synthetic hormones helping to regulate your cycles.\n\nAnd I agree with NurseAnnie. If you believe that you could be pregnant, you should visit a doctor to have yourself tested.
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The Pill can affect your sex drive. Any time you alter your body's chemistry and hormone balance you can be pretty sure it will affect your sex drive. This is what the Pill does to prevent pregnancy. Maybe you should talk to your doctor about switching Pills or try another method of birth control. You can try charting your cycle for a natural method of birth control but natural methods are not as reliable for preventing pregnancy. What is worse - not having a sex drive or having a surprise pregnancy? I had a surprise pregnancy four years ago and would not go back and change a thing!
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It can be a side effect of the pill, they do simulate hormones and when you go messing with hormones you can kill you sex drive i was on the pill for 7 years (several different ones) and i had hardly any sex drive the whole time
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Sometimes. Every woman reacts to birth control differently. I didn't gain any weight when I started the pill, but my sisters did. If you're worried about this, tell your doctor so you two can discuss the different brands of birth control.
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Birth control pills, or your menstrual cycle.
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I definately recommend the pill. If you are worried about high hormone level pills, try the low hormone pills. One choice is ortho-tri cyclen lo. I use regular Ortho-tri cyclen and its fabulous. Also, if you take the pill every morning when you brush your teeth, you wont forget. Trust me!! :)
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Missing pills can significantly decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, making pregnancy among sexually active users a greater possibility. However, missing pills can also alter one's menstrual cycle. Periods may be heavier, lighter, early or late, depending on the number of pills missed. For the highest level of effectiveness, it is recommended you take your pill at the same time each day. Additionally, if you miss a pill, follow the instructions in your pill pack to see what action you should take.
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It would affect the baby. The pill gives you hormones which are harmful to a growing fetus. And probably to save a little money on birth control.
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Birth control pill use.\nThe effect of using birth control pills on a woman’s subsequent \nmenopausal period is in large measure an unstudied phenomenon, \nbut birth control pills – which work by suppressing your native \nhormones, can themselves lead to many health problems. Many of the \nproblems of estrogen dominance, including fluid retention, \ndepression, headaches, and urinary tract infections, are experienced \nby women using birth control pills. Everything we’ve said about the \nnegative effects for menopausal women of using progestins applies to \nthe progestins used in birth control pills. Having altered your \nnormal hormonal cycles when using the Pill, you are more prone to \nsymptoms at midlife as well as potentially more serious health problems. \nThis is because the synthetic estrogens and progestins used in the \nPill can interfere with the body’s own progesterone receptors. The \nprogestins are more potent and may inhibit the product of your body’s \nown sex hormones.\n\nNeed more info?\nE-mail me!\nBlessings~\nMichelle Jones
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Birth control pill use.\nThe effect of using birth control pills on a woman’s subsequent \nmenopausal period is in large measure an unstudied phenomenon, \nbut birth control pills – which work by suppressing your native \nhormones, can themselves lead to many health problems. Many of the \nproblems of estrogen dominance, including fluid retention, \ndepression, headaches, and urinary tract infections, are experienced \nby women using birth control pills. Everything we’ve said about the \nnegative effects for menopausal women of using progestins applies to \nthe progestins used in birth control pills. Having altered your \nnormal hormonal cycles when using the Pill, you are more prone to \nsymptoms at midlife as well as potentially more serious health problems. \nThis is because the synthetic estrogens and progestins used in the \nPill can interfere with the body’s own progesterone receptors. The \nprogestins are more potent and may inhibit the product of your body’s \nown sex hormones.\n\nNeed more info?\nE-mail me!\nblessings~\nMichelle Jones
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I thought the little blue pill was supposed to bring you out of the Matrix and back into reality... either that, or really good birth control!\n\nI think you actually need the chartreuse pill if you want to be weaned off of Yahoo! Answers... *wink*
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It has nothing to do with having sex. If you are taking birth control pills that is why you are gaining weight, because of the hormones. Other wise you just need to eat better and exercise.
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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.