how safe it is to use oral contraceptives for birth control?
81185
There are some very serious side effects from birth control pills that your doctor will not tell you.\n\nThese side effects range from things as big as your libido to as small as your contact lenses.\n\nYou need to research very carefully before taking them so that you can make a truly informed decision.\n\nhttp://www.unm.edu/~shc1/pill-side-effects.html\nhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/40786-1.asp\nhttp://www.drugs.com/Triphasil/\n\nand many others
471487
The pill in only 99 percent effective so there is always a very slim chance, don't take antibiotics ant he same time, that's how I fell pregnant with my first, as the counteract the effects of the pill.\n\nHowever, if you are taking the pill the way the doctor or nurse told you to and haven't missed and then you should be fine, the pill is the best contraceptive in my opinion.
489248
not to have any is the safety, but if you are going to have sex condoms, birth control pills,
832088
Absolutely NOT! All the pill protects you from is pregnancy. It doesn't do squat to prevent STD's. It's quite likely that you have something that may not have even shown up yet, so before you get to your next partner be sure to get tested. Unless you're in a completely monogomous and trusted relationship, you have to use condoms. You'll be more than sorry if you don't. Believe me.
1044139
PLEASE do not use this form of birth control!  It is very dangerous and being taken off the market.  Everyone I know who has used it has gained between 30 and 60 pounds.\n\nThe pros are that it's easy - you only have to get it done once every 3 months.  The cons are too numerous to list.  There are so many options out there.  Please look at the others!
441950
If you have sex, always have protected sex. You can still get pregnant on the pill and you never know where your partner has been.
748962
Birth control pills affect every woman differently, and they can be tricky at first to  take. In order for them to be the MOST effective, you need to take them at the same time everyday, and don't miss any days. You usually have to try 3 or more to find the right dosage and hormone match for you. \n\nHowever, there are more options to birth control than just the pill. I'm sure you've heard of most of these, but here is a short list to refresh your memory so you can ask your gyno about them:\n* the patch (I love it)\n* the Nuva-Ring\n*diaphragm\n*depo-provera injection (once every 12 weeks)       \n*IUD \n*condoms\n*female condoms\n*spermacide\n*and a few other things that are not so popular \n\nThe best thing to do really is to chat with a gyno that you are comfortable with and let her give you her top choices for options. \n\nKudos to you for being responsible for your sexual health!!
1037504
It's not dangerous at all. You might want to check with your dr. just to be sure, though. But I know they've got those new pills out that let you have only 4 periods a year or something and that's probably because there aren't any placebo pills in the packs. Good luck and have fun! :D
166817
Birth control pills are usually used to regulate your cycles.  Vitex/Chasteberry is a good herb that also does this, but a capsule that is 80 mg, rather than the ones you see that are 500 mg.  Natural Factors makes this particular potency.
851677
Sure. Without any problems but if you want to be double sure not to get pregnant then use condoms and the pills.
546222
Yes when you were on the pill you were pretty much regulated by a synthetic hormone now your body has to get use to it's on internal clock it is normal and within time it will regulate its self, still use some form of birth control if you don't want to get pregnant but one of the the benefits of the pill or the shot is regulated or missed periods.
301086
There's no such thing as 100 percent effective birth control, so it is possible to become pregnant while on the pill.  Many times, however, women get pregnant while using the pill when they accidentally forget to take a pill, or if they're taking certain antibiotics.  Antibiotics decrease the effectiveness of the pill, so if you ever take antibiotics, you should use another form of birth control.
323288
even on the pill and using condoms you can still get pregnant and std's (herpes, warts)\n\n(the pill does not start working for at least a month)
32457
Birth control includes abstinence, withdrawal(though it is not that safe),birth control pills, injectables, condom (for him), diapraghm. You can also try the rhythm method or simply knowing your wet and dry periods yet you can still have sex without worry. All you have to do is count 10 (ten) days since you had your period for this month. On the first day of your period up to the tenth day (incuding your last day of your menstruation) IT IS SAFE. After that ten days until your next menstruation, it is your fertile or your wet period. =)
350424
Birth control pills, or your menstrual cycle.
549166
Look at this website, it'll give you lots of information:\n\nhttp://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/oral-contraceptives
120262
I don't think it would hurt.  (Obviously, your doctor is the only person qualified to answer this, though.)  A number of women use these products for reasons that have nothing to do with birth control.