Where can i find birth control if i've never used them? and how do they work?
536143
I think it's prescription. Ask your doctor, hon =)
613133
use other methods of birth control DUH
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. =)
905524
Planned Parenthood is one of the best places to go. They are right up there with the bigitme gynecologist and keep informed about all the perscription medications that may intefere with birth control. Usually all the Planned Parenthood locations have at least one day of the week that you can go in for a full exam for free. If I remember right they also have a deal of asking how much income you have and if you have nothing they will provide all services for free in order to keep as many women as healthy as possible. Check out the web site I have given you it should inform about this sort of stuff.
383314
OMG ... those things are still in use? I thought this birth control method was obsolete! 3 months is average if my memory serves correctly. Listen to your body; if you start feeling overly tired or are experiencing unusual cramping, go back to whoever inserted it and get it removed.\n\nIUDS have been attributed to infertility problems and uterine hemorrhage. Please consider another birth control method for your health and safety.
989272
Yes, call Metforin or something simular. Its used by couples trying to get pregnant. If you are not trying to get pregnant, birth control pills are a good treatment.
1105188
In general, birth control is meant to prevent ovulation.  It tells your body that you are pregnant, thus you don't ovulate (makes sense you can't get pregnant when you are already pregnant).  \n\nBut, there is something called emergency contraception or "Plan B" it is called.  These are taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex.  In this case there is some controversy over whether the hormones prevent fertilization of the egg by the sperm or not.  The generally accepted notion is that the emergency contraception helps prevent implantation of any fertilized eggs.
118892
you dont need a parents permission to get birth control at a local free health clinic even if you are under-age..usually if you look in your phone book under county there will be a number for your local health dept. you can get BC there for free
241485
Check the instructions and side effects for missing pills in your birth control packet. You should also consult your doctor, or if he is unavailable by night, go to the nearest drug store and ask a pharpacist. Bleeding is sometimes normal but if you are insecure about it, visit your doctor first thing in the morning. For online info, do some google searches. But visit your doctor. After getting things back to normal, never ever forget to take your pill at the scheduled time. If possible set an alarm clock in your watch or cel phone at an hour that is best for you to take the pill. The best way these pills work is by following a strict discipline. \nHope everything turns out well
706059
Most pills have a number or a name on them. Just call your local pharmacy and they can tell you what it is and what it does.
261804
Go to Planned Parenthood or a local clinic, they are confidential, you don't even have to put an address. You can put your cell phone number down so that they can contact you. If you have a doctor, he can refer you to a gynocologist too, it is all confidential. Planned Parenthood and the clinics are free though.\n\nThese places can provide you with free birth control and condoms too.\n\nGood Luck!
914635
I would go see a gynecologist. In the beginning, periods can be irregular while your body gets used to ovulating. There is something that your GYN will probably test for called PCOS. Polycystic ovary syndrome. Basically this means that your body isn't ovulating at all, or at very irregular intervals. If you aren't ovulating at all, your uterus prepares for an egg, and keeps waiting until it is "full" and then you'll appear to have a period when it is tired of waiting for an egg to show up. Birth control pills will regulate and lighten your cycle. If you're not interested in birth control, your GYN will probably recommend that you have at least 4 periods a year and will prescribe hormones to induce a period every now and then. If you don't shed the endometrial lining every now and then, you'll increase your risk for things like cancer. If it is PCOS, you'll need to talk to fertility specialists to induce ovulation if you're interested in making babies. Of course . . . . this is just one thing that your problem could be caused by. I'm not a physician, and don't know your health status, so go to the GYN to get it checked out.
709651
You have to have a prescription to get birth control pills.  Go to a clinic to discuss it with a doctor.  They'll be better able to determine your situation.\n\nHowever, be aware that almost half the states have some restrictions on prescribing birth control for minors.  Here's a PDF file that lists the states and their restrictions:\nhttp://www.guttmacher.org/statecenter/spibs/spib_MACS.pdf
242562
YES NO NO YES Condoms should always be used, birth control or not. No if you are on birth control you do not have to use them, that is the reason they were invented. NO, it is not worth the risk. There is nothing to say the pill won't quit working. Yes, there is a perpetual risk of any kind of STD (more than 132 have been found). As far as I am concerned all the protection you can get is worth it.
881888
I've heard that you should really use a alternative method of birth control until you start your next birth control cycle.  The effectiveness of the pills is a trickle-down cycle.  You get the most drugs out of the pill in the beginning and less and less as your cycle goes on.\nAntibiotics reduce the effectiveness of the pill and you won't build up your "protection" again until you start your next pill cycle.\nUse a condom just to be safe.
511530
I would defiantly go to the gynecologist! They will probably put you birth control pills to regulate your menstrual cycle. Hope this helps!
534598
I've often missed a pill or even two.  Didn't worry about it.  Never got pregnant 'til I went off them for 3 months.  If you're worried then have him use a condom.