Is it bad to use birth control pills through the years?
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Hi,\n\nIn general, it is not "bad" to use birth control pills "through the years."  However, there are risks (especially if you smoke, etc.)\n\nI put links to a couple of websites that should be able to answer any question you would have about the pill or other methods of birth control.\n\nTake care of yourself :)
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Waiting until after your period is important so that the birth control pills can match up to your body's natural hormonal process.  If you take the pill in any other manner its effectiveness is reduced and you should use a back-up method.  Remember, you need to be on the pills for about a month before you stop using your other form of birth control.
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The pill is commonly recommended for girls with acne because it regulates the hormonal surges that can provoke breakouts.  When I first went on it, I was in my late teens, and had similar skin to yours... a few pimples here and there, but nothing to complain about.  The frequency of zits has definitely gone down since I've been on it (These days?  My skin?  Like fine silk, baby.) but I really think it was just getting older rather than the pill, since it was a gradual transition.
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Here's the scoop about birth control pills...\n\nYou have to take them EVERY DAY AT THE SAME TIME for them to be MOST effective (99% effective). If you take them everyday but at different times of day, it doesn't keep a constant level of hormone in your system. So long as you follow that cardinal rule your pill will be effective. The brand name of your pill isn't going to effect that either....so whether you're on a full dose or low dose hormone pill, it doesn't matter. If you're still unsure about it, there is no shame in using condoms. They are a great back-up method to BC pills.
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A lot of women use the pill for different physical ailments in the reproductive system.  The doctor prescribed it for me for regulation.  It isn't just for contraception.
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Birth Control Pills can do alot to your body and make you have symptoms like your pregnant... The perpose of the Pill or birth control in generial is to fake out you body in to thinking that you are pregnant so that way you dont get pregnant... So all the symptoms should be fine but if they do cause a problem or get very uncomfortable then talk to your Obgyn!!
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Not possible. Unless you're on the pill and you mess around with when you stop and start taking them you can't. And even on the pill you'd have to be really careful and speak to your doctor to make sure you didn't become at risk of getting pregnant from taking pills the wrong times.
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I am personally very wary of those birth control methods that make you have no periods for long stretches of time.  The hormones released during your monthly cycle are extremely important to keep your bones healthy and strong.  I mean just look what happens to women after menopause!  Their biggest worry is osteoporsis from not having estrogen and the other hormones associated with periods any longer.  That is why those estrogen replacement drugs are/were so popular.  I would reccommend thinking twice before using those no cycle birth control systems.  They could be causing more harm than they are worth.  I would rather deal with a monthly period now than have to worry about a hip fracture when I am 50.
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Birth control pills are fine, but in our experience they can lend to severe mood swings.\n\nBecause we believe we should not conceive any more children (but may adopt), I had a vasectomy (or male sterilization).  I was uncomfortable for about a week and then back to normal.  The urologist told us that it takes about 20 ejaculations to clear live sperm out of the man's system, so we still used protection until then.  To make sure, go to a urologist to have yourself tested before not using any form of birth control.\n\nCheck out the article below for more info.
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Never.  \n\nIt would all depend on your morals, if you morals say birth control is bad, then I suppose it is.  However, I think having a child that you don't want is far more immoral personally.
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Contraceptive pills are nothing but the hormonal pills, they alter the hormonal level in your body and altering the ovulation cycle. Balanced level of hormones are very essential for optimum body functioning. Pills can cause nausea, vomiting, altered mood, dry mouth, constipation, lethargy, dry vaginaitis, altered heart rate and blood pressure. But these side effects does not occur in all females, and become more prominent in in long term uses. consult your gynec before using.\n\nother methods like inserting a copper T  or some other device can cause infections or abnormal bleeding, if not used properly. \n\nLatex condoms can cause allergic reactions and there are always chances of tearing or slipping of the condom. But 90 % it is safe to use. The only thing is that you have to use it properly and it should be a good one.\n\nVasectomy and tubectomy are the most safest way to prevent pregnancy, if in future you does not have any plans to have babies. Now a days reversal types of surgeries are also available.
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See an OB/GYN but make sure you know your own/family medical history. The pill is often prescribed for 'regulating' periods, but its not always safe - you could be a stroke risk if there is any history of strokes or high blood pressure. I know it is not something you always want to talk to your parents about - they may freak at the words 'birth control' - but they are more likely to know this than you.
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It can be a side effect of the pill, they do simulate hormones and when you go messing with hormones you can kill you sex drive i was on the pill for 7 years (several different ones) and i had hardly any sex drive the whole time
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Actually, it is far MORE dangerous than the pill in terms of hormone exposure.  In fact, "women who use the ORTHO EVRA birth control patch are exposed to about 60 percent more estrogen than if they were taking a typical birth control pill"
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use other methods of birth control DUH
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not that i should advise on this matter i have 5 kids, 22-15 i found i.u.d. caused more problems than they are worth Son no 3 is the result of an i.u.d the implants are good but again they have their own problems, my friend gets an injection every 3 mths and she thinks its great, 6 yrs now, the pill is ok for a lot of people, and most people can take it with no problems, i would talk to my doctor or nurse at the family planning clinic, they can take you through all the pros and cons, with an i.u.d. you can get a lot of bleeding and bad cramps and are more prone to a pevlic infection, if all else fails do what i do now, keep your knees together, (only joking,) good luck with whatever you decide to go with
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ok 1 - dont listen to the boys, they dont know wat the hell they are talking bout.\n2 - u need to go to the doctor so he/she can precribe the right pill for you. ( ask about diane 35, it reduces the hormone that produce body hair and clears pimples!)\n3- taking the pill is generally not harmful although some people experience side effects. Myself along with most of my friends went on the pill at age 15/16 and now 10years later are all fine (all my friend have had healthy babys too!) the pill is actually proven to reduce the chances of cervical cancer!\n\nHope this has helped!!