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Birth Control & Teens
Asked by M.R. from Boca Raton
on August 21, 2010
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I just recently took my 16 year old daughter to my OB/GYN to be put on birth control pills. This was after she came to me and had an open discussion with me that she f...
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- If the doctor did not take the time to instruct your daughter on the using of BC Pills, then sit down with her, also the young man who wants to engage in sexual activi...
- Things like that are suppossed to be private and confidential. When I was a teen I had to go to the local clinic cause my parents isurance didnt cover anything. My par...
- As for the OB thing, she's the patient, not you, so its up to her whether or not you go in (this is true even though she's a minor, and even though you're paying). Sh...
Birth Control for Teenager
Asked by C.N. from Phoenix
on April 7, 2011
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I have a 16 yr. old teenager and I believe she had sex at 15. The way I found out was she had bad abdomal pains and had to take her to the ER. The doctor asked her alo...
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- Well she will have sex. She already has. Does she know, about sexually transmitted diseases? Have the Doctor tell this as well. Show her, pictures online, about ST...
- Im so sorry you are going thru this! As mothers we do sometimes feel that putting them on BC is like giving permission. Maybe talk to the gyn in private and ask how to...
- Put her on birth contol. She is already sexually active and until she can prove she can act responsibly, you need to protect her. And the shot is a good idea, unless ...
Birth Control for My 16 Year Old Daughter.
Asked by V.M. from Jacksonville
on May 1, 2010
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My daughter just turned 16 years old on april 24th. Today she came to me asking while havent I talked to her about birth control. I told her that I figured it could wa...
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- I think if she wants to get on it you should put her on it. When I was young I had horrible horrible cramps...like so bad I would have to miss school. And I loved sch...
- I would emphasize to her that bc pills have risks such as possible STDs ( if used for sex purposes), certain types of cancers, & blood clots. I would back up from any ...
- I wouldnt, but only because it introduces extra hormones and I'm never sure that's a good thing. It can also cause weight gain and mood swings and many other things. Y...
Birth Control for a Teenager
Asked by A.B. from Washington DC
on December 10, 2008
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I would like to know if you think I should put my 14 year old on birth control. My concern is shes doing things that I think for a teenager is not right. She has been ...
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- I would make sure she understands that she can talk to you about sex and anything else she may be thinking of doing, doing or has friends doing. Talk to her about the...
- A B, I know you may be to tired to "go through" this..but if it were me I would not do the pills so not to say to her "its ok". I would mark out a time where you an...
- I would have to say yes. My friend had her daughter at 14 and when her daughter was 15, she seemed to be going down the same path. My friend's concern was only that ...
Birth Control Is a HOAX!!!!!!!!
Asked by W.D. from Charlotte
on February 22, 2009
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Wow.....I just want to know if anyone out there has ever gotten pregnant on birth control?!?!? My beautiful baby girl was born on October 3, 2008. She was 7lbs 5oz and...
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- I'm on that boat with you! Both of mine were conceived while on birth control. We joked that we were going to name our first born "Patch" since I was on Ortho-Evra a...
- I've never taken Yaz, but I recommend the Mirena IUD for birth control. I'm on my second one and never even think about it. Good luck dealing with all you've got goi...
- I have three children, two are the product of failed birth control - my third, the only girl, i was usuing birth control, and spermicide......oh, and the baby was only...
Birth Control!
Asked by P.P. from Houston
on October 14, 2009
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I am 34yrs old. I have 3 children. My husband and I together have 2, a 4yr old and an almost 2 month old. He does not want anymore children. I would have at least one ...
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- It is a major operation for you to have your tubes tied. Why are you bearing the brunt of the responsibility? If he knows for sure he doesn't want any more children,...
- Hi P., I feel the exact same way and my husband feels like yours does. I am still young (at least I think I am ;)), have three children and want one more in the futur...
- Tell your husband to have a vasectomy!! It is much easier for him to do this than you having your tubes tied!! Good luck!
Birth Control..
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on September 17, 2010
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What do you think is the safest thing to use? Am scared in using artificial contraceptives because of some negative side effects, on the natural method I doubt its ef...
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- The easiest for me was the cervical cap, second easiest was the diaphragm. Both worked well for me, but I preferred the cervical cap because you can put it in way ah...
- I've been married for 14 years and we have been using the natural method - Natural Family Planning (NFP) from day 1. We have 3 kids, all 3 years apart and all of the...
- Scehdule a consultation with your OB/Gyn and discuss the pros and cons of each type of contraception. Then you will be able to make an informed decision based on fact...
Anyone That Has Used an IUD for Birth Control
Asked by K.S. from Kansas City
on July 11, 2009
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I am considering using the 5 yr IUD for birth control with the recommendation of my doctor. We have 3 children and don't want anymore but I didn't want to do anything ...
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- I've had Mirena for about 3-4 years. My periods are about non-existent now. I have no side effects and I don't even know it's there. I go to the OB/GYN once a year ...
- Hi. As far as the IUD coming out on it's own. I have living proof of that. I was on the 5 year IUD and last year found out i was pregnant. The IUD fell out! I now h...
- I have had mirena for a little over a month and love it so far. I have pretty bad endometriosis so my dr recommends the iud because of that. I have not had a period, n...
Need Advice - Birth Control for Daughter or Not????
Asked by T. from San Antonio
on February 20, 2007
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This is a bit embarrassing, but I'm stuck on what to do about my 15 year old daughter. I recently found out that she has been sexually active. I had no clue, but lea...
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- I think she should be on birth control. I got on the shot when I was her age, and I know it works great for some people, but I wouldn't stop bleeding after I got it. I...
- Put her on Birth Control, it is better to be safe than sorry and no matter how much you punish her for doing what she is doing if they want to have sex they can always...
- I think you should put her on the pill not the shot. The shot has some bad side effect. When i turn 16 i put my self on the pill. It regulated my people but i was also...
Pregnancy & Antibiotics & Birth Control Question--- Please Advise.....
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on January 6, 2011
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Hi Mamas,
I know that antibiotics will lower the effectiveness of birth control pills, but do you know by how much???? I just realized that I have been on antibioti...
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- No matter how many individual stories you might hear, there have been no scientific studies that prove that antibiotics lower the effectiveness of birth control pills,...
- I would ask the pharmacist. Some antibiotics are lower on the "affect bc" pole than others. But I had a pharmacist tell me that you should always use back protection...
- My best friend had gotten sick on her honeymoon. She was on the pill and was given antibiotics. She got pregnant as a result. I don't know the "percentage" but I DO...
