YANAD or a pharmacist, etc., but maybe you give me some idea how long I need to take my birth control pill before it is effective as contraception.
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posted by Kriesa
on Dec 19, 2012 -
7 answers
Interested in ordering birth control pills from Canada to the US. Is this a good idea? If so, how do you do it?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 12, 2012 -
5 answers
Is the moodiness caused by birth control something I should power through, or is it time to call it quits on this brand?
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posted by macrowave
on Dec 12, 2011 -
9 answers
What are good birth control options for a 41-year-old woman who hasn't entirely given up the chance of having children?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 10, 2011 -
24 answers
The internet is freaking me out about Yaz and I am looking for more common sense answers to my concerns rather than 'This will medicine will give you blood clots and kill you.'. More specific details inside about me, and my health and my concerns.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Been on Mercilon contraceptive pill for years. Have come off and almost immediately gained 2 kg (in 3 weeks) and when I weigh on my fat measuring scales my fat content has shot up. a) has anyone else had this on this particular Pill, b) do I have to work on the weight gain like you normall would (limit calories in, maximise calories out) or will it balance on its own. I was on a blood pressure pill while on the pill, thought it was that that was taking advantage of increasing my weight (my usual side effect on bp meds) so came off that and bp is fine. But weight still going up.
Have seen this http://ask.metafilter.com/74594/How-long-does-it-take-for-the-hormones-to-leave-my-system but is not specific about this pill / how to get the weight off / the fat thing.
Anonymous as a bit personal for me!
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm taking amoxicillin for a UTI and I'm on birth control pills. I had unprotected sex. From what I understand, antibiotics could make birth control pills less effective. Will the amoxicillin affect the morning after pill also? I'm uninsured so I'm turning here for help.
posted by squirtle
on Apr 9, 2011 -
8 answers
I am in need of birth control but extremely intolerant to hormonal methods. I need something more reliable than just condoms. I've been on pretty much every brand of pill and any hormonal methods seem to give me unmanageable depression and yeast infections that never ever go away. I do not ever want kids and would get sterilized only I can't afford it.
I have heard about copper IUDs but I've heard a lot of things about women have stupidly heavy flows and awful unmanegable cramps with them. I'm concerned about a heavier flow because I"m prone to anemia.
Does anyone have any advice? Any expirience with the copper IUD's, or has had similar hormonal issues but found a brand of pill that works well with no side effects?
posted by RampantFerret
on Mar 2, 2011 -
51 answers
I'm dealing with some pretty typical just-starting-the-pill anxiety. I was prescribed Micronor today and instructed to start taking them right away (instead of waiting for a particular point in my cycle).
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posted by kella
on Apr 20, 2010 -
10 answers
Is missing one birth control pill by about 19 hours enough to warrant getting Plan B?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 16, 2010 -
5 answers
Is it OK to stop taking birth control pills without weaning off of them? What will stopping the pill do to my weight?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 28, 2009 -
17 answers
So, I'm trying the Depo Provera hormone shot birth control for the first time. It's been about 2 weeks since my first shot, and I'm experiencing some weird effects which may or may not be related to the hormones now coursing through my veins.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 27, 2009 -
12 answers
Can you help me not freak out about my suddenly spiking blood pressure? This is related to birth control and anxiety. Also looking for methods to calm myself down in anticipation of a reading.
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posted by rachaelfaith
on Oct 10, 2009 -
8 answers
I've recently started taking St. John's Wort and have had great results. Unfortunately, it seems to cause my pills to stop working. My cycle has been erratic at best since I started taking St. John's Wort. Are there types of birth control pills that have less interaction?
posted by TNOTGILL
on Feb 18, 2008 -
5 answers
I am in my foruth month of Microgestin pills. I started taking the pills to help control my blackheads but just this month I started breaking out with really bad cystic acne. I tend to get deprresed easily and have always had severe cramps. I was wondering if anyone with matching ailments has any advice on birth control. I have taken several and quit early on due to spotting or worsening cramps. I am thinking of switching to Yasmin because of its reputation with acne sufferers. Any suggestions?
posted by madmamasmith
on Nov 5, 2007 -
5 answers
Three women I know, two of whom are pregnant and one of whom who had a baby three months ago, SWEAR that they were on the pill and taking it as instructed (same time every day, no missed pills) when they got pregnant.
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posted by Wroksie
on Jul 30, 2007 -
39 answers
GynoFilter: Please help me find a good, compassionate, and knowledgable gynecologist in the Bay Area (preferably East Bay but will travel. Preferably female but am flexible).
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2007 -
11 answers
About six months ago, my girlfriend went on The Pill - first Yasmin, then Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. Both caused mood swings and significant intestinal distress, but her physicians (internist and OBGYN) thought that she'd be safe to stay on, if she could put up with the side effects. This month, as a test, she went off, and she feels hugely better. So, now, we're considering alternatives, and looking for anecdotal advice.
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posted by thomascrown
on Mar 19, 2007 -
37 answers
I had unprotected sex 5 days after starting birth control pills. (My birth control type advises to use an alternate method for 7 days after starting). Should I get emergency contraception? Even if it means getting my period again a week after it ended?
posted by anonymous
on Feb 10, 2007 -
16 answers
New York City filter:
Is there a pharmacy in New York that has started selling Plan B Birth Control over the counter yet?
posted by Edible Energy
on Sep 1, 2006 -
4 answers
Should I tell my doctor something about my medical history that might keep her from prescribing me the birth control I want?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 20, 2005 -
36 answers
It is a widely quoted statistic that, with "perfect use", condoms have a 3% failure rate. My question - these 3% of uses that result in pregnancy, is it because the condom breaks, or because of some invisible factory defect? Put another way - if you follow all of the "best practices," and, when you're done, the condom hasn't broken, is it safe to assume that it worked?
posted by afroblanca
on May 28, 2005 -
13 answers
