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New to Birth Control Pills
If the pill set that you have has 28 pills, then you start a new set at the ... instructed to use a back-up method of birth control if she has sex in the ...
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- E., Some quick answers followed by some links that hopefully will help out. If the pill set that you have has 28 pills, then you start a new set at the completion ...
- I used to those several yrs ago and as I recall you take all of them and then start on the new pack just like any other pills. If in doubt call your GYN. As far as ...
Cramping with Birth Control Pills?
After 8 years of not having to be on birth control, I am now back on the pill. ... to start your first period since giving birth? some women don't start ...
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- My youngest is now 3 months old also, and I am on my 3rd month of Loestrin (mini pill). I have break thru bleeding, random cramping, and other pms-like symptoms. Wit...
- Everyone is different because I am also on the mini pill and have had some cramping. I've been on it since my daughter was 6 wks and she's now 8 months. It hasn't be...
- oh my gosh... please do not believe that breastfeeding is complete birth control! almost every doctor/nurse will tell you that is not the case... that's why there are ...
No Period After Stopping Birth Control Pills for a Year
i had irregular periods when i was in school. i never new when they were going to start. i started birthcontrol when i was 18 and then i had regular periods ...
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- I think I would talk to your doctor cause I took birth control it has been years but when I quit I had periods but I had periods when I took birth control but that fac...
- I can't help you with any advise as to why your birth control pill might be causing this, but I can tell you that doctors want you to have periods four times a year - ...
- I had stop taking the pill when my husband and i wanted to try to have a baby. I had taken the pilll for 8 years and when i stop taking them i did not have a period...
Taking Anibiotics and Birth Control Pills at Same Time
Is it during those 10 days only that you must use a back up method of birth control, or is the entire cycle until you get your period, and then start a new ...
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- The current practice recommendation is that most antibiotics do not affect birth control pills. The exceptions are isonizid (used for TB) and one other that I can't r...
- I believe most antibiotics stay in your body for several days after you stop taking them, so the decreased effectiveness of the pill could last longer than you think. ...
- Okay so you got your period while on the antibiotics right? But finished them before your period ended. I would say you are safe. I always understood it as while on...
What to Do Before Trying to Conceive
Unless you've been using birth control, or have other medical concerns, why not start now? If you have been using bc, most doctors recommend stopping and ...
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- Keep eating healthy & working out. Yes take a good prenatal vitamin, make sure it has folic acid in it and also find a good, safe Omega 3 (DHA, EPA, Fish oil) supple...
- Hi Sarah - It's great that you want to do everything right even before you conceive! I've been lucky enough to be home with my kids since they were born. They are...
- Unless you've been using birth control, or have other medical concerns, why not start now? If you have been using bc, most doctors recommend stopping and giving yours...
Birth Control Causing Weight Gain
Read all 17 responses: "I was put on Progesterone only birth control pills ... I start loosing weight and my apetitte gone. then web site from the rpoduct ...
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- I always gained weight when I was on the pill. I know plenty of others who have said the same thing. I asked my doctor why they say you don't gain weight from the pi...
- Hi A., I am a little confused about your message. Did your dr. put you on b.c .pills because you requested them, or did he put you on them because he didn't want you ...
- If you feel this is causing you to gain weight, you might want to see your doctor sooner. If nothing else, at least you'll know. In the meantime, you might want to try...
Headache Question...
However, the only difference is that I was on the birth control pill for many years. The symptoms for me did not start that soon. ...
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- if they are the placebos - dont take them.....i never took them just popped the pill out and threw it away so i would remember when to start my new pack...see if NOT t...
- I didn't have a reaction to the placebo pills, but I too never took them. I have went back to my doctor and switched pills before due to bad cramps. So switching you...
- I was on the pill for many years and then came up with a generic version. For some reason the generic version caused headaches. Once I went off it they stopped. You...
Birth Control
My sister is thinking about going back on birth control. ... for you to come in on your cycle b/c its easier but I always start and stop on the weekend. ...
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- I have an IUD and I love it. The first 3 months your body has to adjust so you may bleed alot but if you can get past that it is worth it. I have lots of female proble...
- If your sister has many sensitivities, I suggest she proceed with caution. I would never use it, but a good friend of mine did and she gained a tremendous amount of w...
- she can go on the depo shot
When Did You Get Your Period After STOPPING Birth Control Pills?
I've not taken Seasonique, but when I used regular birth control pills, ... four cycles I had to have Provera to jump start the cycle and clomid to ovulate. ...
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- If you weren't having periods with the pills, I am wondering if it is just taking your body a little extra time to get back into it's natural routines. I would take an...
- I've not taken Seasonique, but when I used regular birth control pills, I didn't get a period for months after stopping them. In fact a year later, for four cycles I h...
- I was on seasonique for a year and got my period as soon as I stopped. Then again 28 days later. But, everyone reacts differently to the hormones in the pills. If y...
Please Help!! Birth Control or Pregnant??
Read all 29 responses: "So i been on birth control for a year. Today is tuesday. ... Morning sickness is not going to start with in a few days of pregnancy. ...
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- Unprotected sex and no birth control. Take a test and stop taking birth control until you are 100% sure you are not pregnant.
- There is really no way to no for sure this early. My bet would be "not pregnant." You are right to think doubling-up on the pill can cause nausea and vomiting. So t...
- More then likely it was from taking 2 pills. However, wait a week and take a pregnancy test to be sure.
