My 15-yo daughter has been dating a guy for about a year, has recently become sexually active with him, and we're moving toward getting her on hormonal birth control. The fact that she even came to me to talk about this is a minor miracle. How can I encourage a sex-positive attitude? What boundaries and limits, if any, should I establish?
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posted by SomeTrickPony
on May 5, 2013 -
47 answers
A lot of people experience intense moods and emotions while their body transitions off the hormones. After that, some people notice that their personality has changed one way or the other for good.
I've real some studies that show hormonal birth control also has an effect on the kind of person you are attracted to when you are on it. Does this mean you might not be as attracted to the person you're already with?
What was your experience?
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night
on Feb 28, 2013 -
28 answers
I've been on a progestin-only pill to prevent pregnancy for three weeks, and I am unhappy. Wondering if anyone experienced similar symptoms, especially dizziness/hypotensive episodes and irregular bleeding) and how long they took to go away for you. (details within)
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posted by Fire
on Feb 14, 2013 -
14 answers
Looking for a gynecologist who will not give me--28, no kids, not in a relationship--a hard time about getting a tubal ligation. How I can ascertain this from the website, a phone call, or (if necessary) the first visit? Maryland/DC area.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 15, 2013 -
12 answers
I never ever ever want to have another period/breakthrough bleed. Which birth control should I be on?
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posted by chaiminda
on Dec 6, 2012 -
27 answers
I'm getting a copper IUD next week, yay! I did a little too much background reading about it and am now totally psyching myself out, boo! Can you talk me back into being excited, or at least calm, about this decision?
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posted by Be cool, sodapop
on Nov 29, 2012 -
35 answers
Are there things we can say about women who do not do well with hormonal birth control as a group?
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posted by atomicstone
on Nov 19, 2012 -
9 answers
Just Diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)... BC makes me crazy, but am going to have to take it... eep! Anyone else crazy on some BC but not others? Tell me there's hope!
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posted by jrobin276
on Oct 30, 2012 -
28 answers
Could there be a connection between a food (yeast) allergy and birth control pills?
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posted by Ms. Toad
on Oct 9, 2012 -
5 answers
I've been on Ocella (Yasmin) for about 4 years now. Like a great relationship, things started out wonderfully, but I think my baby-making hormone changes are coming between us.
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posted by Sayuri.
on Aug 3, 2012 -
6 answers
please advise on birth control options particularly if you have experience with low-medicine or no-medicine methods.
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posted by saraindc
on Jul 4, 2012 -
37 answers
I take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control pills and accidentally started a new pack the day I was supposed to start the sugar pills. I've only taken one so far. While I can keep going and just skip my period if necessary, I'd rather not for timing reasons. What would the effects be of: A) Taking one pill and then stopping B) Not taking the first pill of the new pack next week?
posted by Lady Gotohell
on Jun 12, 2012 -
6 answers
What was it like for you to quit hormonal birth control after using it for a long time - let's say 5 or more years?
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posted by town of cats
on May 22, 2012 -
40 answers
I've looked at every question here dealing with the Nuvaring, and read all the patient information, and yet still I don't know: What does it feel like during sex?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 27, 2012 -
23 answers
[BC filter] Will an IUD (Mirena) be a good option when I didn't like the Nuvaring? Particularly, it lowered my libido and gave me mood swings.
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posted by DoubleLune
on Mar 9, 2012 -
18 answers
This may be naive: is there any way to have my fertility tested while I have a Mirena inserted?
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posted by swingbraid
on Jan 30, 2012 -
11 answers
BirthControlFilter: New couple discussing our options to have better sex while avoiding babies. We're having trouble compromising and could use some advice.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 29, 2012 -
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Birth Control Filter: I am have been taking the pill and getting really bad mood swings. I have an appointment with my GP to discuss changing the type of pill that I take. I’m looking for advice on what to ask for.
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 4, 2012 -
13 answers
[BirthControlFilter: Xmas Edition] On vacation. Left birth control pills at home. D'oh!
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 25, 2011 -
9 answers
Last week, I abruptly stopped taking my birth control pill (Aviane) four days before I was supposed to start my placebo pack. When will my period start?
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posted by calcetina
on Dec 15, 2011 -
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My hormones were a mess and 6 months ago my doctor suggested birth control pills to regulate them. I was put on Yasmin, and that worked great, I felt much better overall, except for the debilitating headaches once a month. I tried skipping the stop/placebo week, but that didn't work at all (severe headache and long breakthrough bleeding), and so much headache every month is not an option.
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posted by blub
on Dec 6, 2011 -
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I have an international trip coming up in two weeks. I went off birth control about 6 months ago, and would like to get back on it, to avoid dealing with my period during the trip. I have no experience with starting BC mid-cycle, and when breakthrough bleeding generally happens (immediately? Towards the end of the 30-day pack?). When is the best time to start? Now? A few days before the trip?
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posted by Xere
on Oct 28, 2011 -
3 answers
I started Yasmin birth control 3 months ago because my doctor thought it would help regulate my hormones. The first month was rough but the last two months were great. This month I wanted to skip my withdrawal bleeding so I started another strip without the stop/placebo week. I am now on day 7 of this strip, and for the last three days I have been having a rather bad headache. I never have headaches three days in a row, and also see no other reason for them. Been outside all weekend, got enough sleep, no changes in food. I don't find much about this on the internet. Should/could I just take a stop-week now, have a withdrawal bleeding, and hope the headache goes away? (and start with a new strip next week?) Should I wait it out? Any experiences?
posted by blub
on Oct 18, 2011 -
7 answers
I'm sporting some pretty awesome, consensually-obtained bruises in some choice places this week, which I certainly wasn't planning on showing to my doctor. Now I just realized I'm almost out of birth control and need to go for my annual women's health checkup to get more. Am I going to run into any problems? (NSFW)
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2011 -
26 answers
Hormonal birth control question: Lo Loestrin Fe has no generic, and even with my crappy insurance is unaffordable for me. What are other ultra-low-dose birth control pills that DO have generics?
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posted by fiercecupcake
on Oct 11, 2011 -
21 answers
Is being borderline-weepy and extremely short-tempered a normal part of adjusting to hormonal birth control or should I call my doctor?
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posted by Blue Jello Elf
on Sep 9, 2011 -
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Birth Control Filter: I think the pill might be lowering my sex drive. How can I tell and what I can I do about it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 23, 2011 -
16 answers
My skin is exploding with hormonal rage... and I'm getting married in 3.5 weeks. Help?
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posted by Madamina
on Aug 17, 2011 -
37 answers
I don't want to have periods ever again. Over a decade I got used to not having to deal with it and now its rather cumbersome.
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posted by stormygrey
on Aug 17, 2011 -
31 answers
