I am going of birth control pills, what should I expect?
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losing weight and a baby
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Your body is adjusting to the pill.  It may take a few months for your body to adjust to the pill.  It's normal.  You may also experience spotting or abnormal periods during the next few months too.
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If you are still bleeding(not breakthrough bleeding) and your on the birth control. Call your dr or ob/gyn right away that is not right. \n\nDo you mean yasmin 28 birth control? Its better if you take it the same time of day i've taken it our the next day because I forgot. \n\nNausea, vomiting, headache, stomach cramping/bloating, dizziness, vaginal discomfort/irritation, increased vaginal fluids, or breast tenderness/enlargement may occur. Acne may improve or get worse. Vaginal bleeding between periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. If you miss 2 periods in a row (or 1 period if the pill has not been used properly), contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.
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I am sorry about the death in your family. You should always let your doc know about any changes that could affect your health. I pretty sure he will tell u to wait until the Sunday after your next period. Don't start now unless he tells you to, they might mess up your cycle. your pills will be fine for next month, there should be an expiration date on the packaging somewhere.
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u can take the pill upto 72 hours but sooner you take its better. There are a few side effects but nothing serious
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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.
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Get on birth control.
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Birth Control Pills can do alot to your body and make you have symptoms like your pregnant... The perpose of the Pill or birth control in generial is to fake out you body in to thinking that you are pregnant so that way you dont get pregnant... So all the symptoms should be fine but if they do cause a problem or get very uncomfortable then talk to your Obgyn!!
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Switching birth control is always a guessing game because the hormone level in each is so different and you could turn into a pms nazi if you get too much and break out and all sorts of bad things. My advice is to stay on the one you find that is not making you break out and doesn't mess with your moods. Just remember that after 5 years you need to give your body a break and not take anything for 1 year. Diaphragms work great for that time off.
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Okay, here's the scoop. (Unless you are over 35, at which point go put your feet in the stirrups)\n\nAlmost anything can have an affect on the pill dosage. Antibiotics, too much alcohol, stress, dieting, etc... It sounds to me as if your body may have acclimated to the level of hormones and is on the verge of being confused as to if it's enough or not enough.. The Gyn will likely tell you to go through the cycle, and if you continue spotting give you 2-3 months of the next higher dose, ( after doing a prenancy test) to see if that will regulate the system.\n\nDon't panic. Give your gyn a call, see if he/she can call you back ( you just want to ask a question after all ) see what he/she says. Have your pharmacy phone number with you, so she can call in a different type of pill right away, if she decides to.
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Definitely the pill...Orthocycline. Its also great for regulating your periods.\nIf its a new relationship I suggest starting w/a condom + the pill.
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You should WAIT until you period comes BEFORE you take your birth control. Because birth control pills contains high levels of the female hormones estrogen and progestin, taking them before your period will cause you to not have a period - until you get to the placebo pills.\n\nThe placebo pills are those pills will little or no hormones. When the hormone level decreases, that allows for the women to have her period.\n\nIf you do not have a period within the next five (5) days, however, you should consult with your doctor or healthcare provider for a pregnancy test. You may also perform an over-the-counter pregnancy tests, but confirm the result with your doctor.\n\nHope this answers your question!
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Waiting until after your period is important so that the birth control pills can match up to your body's natural hormonal process.  If you take the pill in any other manner its effectiveness is reduced and you should use a back-up method.  Remember, you need to be on the pills for about a month before you stop using your other form of birth control.
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WELL...do I have a lot to say about this!\nWhen I got to college, I decided to get on birth control because I was sexually active.  I originally started on Depo Provera.  I went through three shots, then stopped them because I was concerned about the severe cramping and spotting I was having.  When I stopped taking them, I had a period for a straight month and then very irregular menstruation for a year thereafter.  :(  \n\nThen, a year later, when I was on serious boyfriend #2, I decided to go on the pill.  I kept forgetting them at inconvenient times - rushed trips across the state because of a relative in the hospital, etc.  This was not effective at all.  Plus, I had the worst loss of libido ever.  I was pretty moody.  My boyfriend said that it was how the BC worked...he couldn't get any!!   And I was rather disappointed about how the Pill *didn't* clear up my monthly acne breakouts.\n\nThen, I decided to go on the Ortho Evra patch.  I loved it...until I had a blood clot.  I had throbbing pain in my right arm one night for hours, then my whole right side went numb for a couple of days.  It passed, but I was advised not to go on hormonal BC for another year. \n\nI was recently cleared to take the progesterone-only pills (like Depo, but no shot), but my now-husband and I decided it wasn't worth the risk to my health.  Now, we always use condoms and we're very careful close to my fertile time...\n\nI think that only your doctor and you can really go through the pros and cons of hormonal BC.  Sometimes a woman's body chemistry handles the hormones differently.  Monitor your symptoms after going on the BC and then keep in touch with your MD.
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Some negatives that can occur while taking the birth control pill would be Nausea(feeling sick to your stomach), headaches, bloating, spotting, mood swings. Risky for some women, especially smokers. Smokers have more chance of getting cancer if they take birth control pills. \nThe Pill doesn’t prevent sexually transmitted disease. \nThe Pill doesn’t always prevent pregnancy. \nIf you are too young you may be setting yourself up for acne yeast infections, which are difficult to completely cure. \nYou may gain weight - about 12 pounds. \nIt may cause cysts in the breasts and they may become tender and painful. \nBlood clots are possible. \nOther side effects include headache, irregular periods, fatigue and abdominal pain. \n and finally when you stop taking the pill it can take a few months before your period becomes regular again which makes it tough if you are trying to conceive.\nYour best bet would be to talk to your doctor to discuss the best option for you.
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you have to double up on the next dose....\n\nA back-up birth-control method is necessary for at least two days if you miss a dose (even if it is delayed by only three hours\n\nWhat if I forget to take a pill? \nIf you forget to take some of the pills, you will have menstrual bleeding at unpredictable times and you may get pregnant.\n\nIf you forget to take one pill, take it as soon as you remember and take your next pill at the usual time. If you miss two consecutive pills, take two pills each day for 2 days and then go back to your regular schedule.\n\nIf you miss three or more pills, stop taking the pills and use a different birth control method until your next menstrual cycle starts. If your menstrual cycle doesn't start on schedule, check with your health care provider.\n\nIf you have forgotten to take two or more pills and you have missed a period, you might be pregnant. You should stop taking the pills and use other forms of birth control until you are sure you are not pregnant.\n\nDo not stop taking the pills if you have taken them correctly.
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This is not a typical side effect of birth control. A couple of good questions for ya. Are you having the problem all day long?  How long have you been taking the pill? If this lasts longer than a 3- 5 days i would see some one. At lease call your Dr. let them know about your problem ask them what they want you to do.