Archive for the 'Birth Control Pills' Category

Can birth control pills cause back pain?

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Ko asked: I recently started taking Lybrel and kind of have an achy lower back. It’s more of a pressure sensation - my lower back feels like it’s full of air or something - but it’s very uncomfortable.
Could the birth control pills be causing this?

What are birth control pills for other than for prevention of pregnancy?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

IWIU asked: Is there any medical reasons why someone would have to take birth control pills other than for prevention of pregnancy?

How long after starting birth control pills should I wait before having unprotected sex with my husband?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

T-Bone asked: I have a four month old. I nursed her for the first three months of her life. I have not had a period since two weeks after having her. I started birth control pills one week ago. How long should I wait before I have sex without a backup [...]

Can I carry on my birth control pills and Tylenol PM on my international flight?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

justlivinglife asked: I am flying Untied Airlines from the US to Australia and was wondering what I need to show (if anything) in order to carry on my birth control pills and some Tylenol PM. Any suggestions, personal experiences, or ideas? Thanks!

How long after you began birth control pills did the side effects begin?

Monday, February 23rd, 2009

say what? asked: I started birth control pills Sunday. I’m on Junel FE 1.5/30, which is a generic for Loestrin. Anyway, so far all I’ve had is a minor headache. Does it take longer than this for the side effects to fully effect me or am I actually tolerating this pretty well?

How can I prevent weight gain from birth control pills?

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

SayWhat? asked: I just started taking birth control pills. I haven’t changed my diet or exercised any less, but I still feel a noticeable bloating. How can I prevent weight gain from the pills. I already eat healthily and exercise, which are the obvious suggestions to prevent weight gain. Is there a certain [...]

what are the possibilities of someone using birth control pills?

Wednesday, February 18th, 2009

zedzo asked: 1) does that have to do something with irregular period problems?
2) are there any side effects using them?
3) If someone uses birth control pills for sometime, would it be a problem before getting pregnant?

How long after stopping birth control pills before getting pregnant?

Tuesday, February 17th, 2009

Shey asked: I’ve been using birth control pills for about 3-4 years and now I’m ready to start having children. How soon can I expect to get pregnant?

Does keeping birth control pills in the refrigerator really preserve their effectiveness?

Sunday, February 15th, 2009

*1234* asked: I was reading an article about how you shouldn’t store any kind of birth control in extreme heat, which I already knew. But it also said that if you take a birth control pill like seasonle or lybrel where you buy a three or more months supply of pills each time, you should [...]

Can stopping birth control pills make me cramp?

Friday, February 13th, 2009

tonyagc23 asked: I had to stop taking my birth control pills because I lost my health insurance and cant afford them ( they were almost $50 a month). I am planning on using condoms. But every since I stopped taking them my stomach is cramping and I feel bloated. Is this normal.

How long after taking antibiotics does it take for birth control pills to be completely effective again?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

Katherine asked: I take yaz, which is an oral controceptive. Not to long ago I got sick and had to take a round of antibiotics. I know that antibiotics can effect the effectivness of birth control pills. So my question is how long after I stop taking the antibiotics is it safe to stop using [...]

What birth control pills will help with acne but not make me gain weight?

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

C.G. asked: I want to start taking birth control pills but i’ve heard that they make you gain weight and i really don’t want to but i’ve also heard some birth control can help with acne so i was just wondering what one would be the best bet. Thanks!

I stopped my birth control pills 2 months ago? When can i start to trying for a baby?

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Nohe B asked: Ok me and my husband decided to start trying for a baby! So i stopped my birth control pills about 2 months ago. When are the pills usually out of your system? And what are some good methods for trying to conceive!
Thanks for all you help!

Can you drink birth control pills if you are on any medication?

Monday, February 9th, 2009

pfumero627 asked: 411 on birth control
can I drink birth control pills if I am in any medication such as, Strateria and Aderal?

What effect can birth control pills have on a fetus?

Saturday, February 7th, 2009

mollynif asked: I missed my period but had some spotting. Two @ home pregnancy tests came back negative but I still didn’t feel right. Over a week into my active birth control pills I have started spotting and cramping again. I have been taking these pills for almost 2 years and have never had a [...]

How many girls take birth control pills?

Thursday, February 5th, 2009

*Nick* asked: I recently discovered that nearly half of the girls I know are on birth control pills to help them cope with their emotions and hormones. They are not in danger of becoming pregnant. They simply take the pills for their emotional problems and self-proclaimed “depression”. I guess a whole bunch [...]

do birth control pills make you moody when you first start taking them?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

David M asked: i just started birth control pills a few days ago and i have been moody and sensitive about everything lately. is it the pills and will this stop after a while? or does it have nothing to do with them? i was also wondering does anyone find it [...]

Are birth control pills bad for you after 5 years of use?

Sunday, February 1st, 2009

ShannonFlorida asked: I have been on birth control pills for almost 5 years now. After years of bloating, moodiness, headaches, nights sweats, etc. I am really thinking about getting off them. I will use a different form of birth control, no more pills or even injections. Is it bad to be on them so long [...]

Is it safe to take birth control pills and diet pills at the same time?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Domestic Godess asked: I am married and plan on not having children until 8 more years. I am currently taking hydroxycut and will be starting birth control for the first time ever in about 3 weeks. Should I stop taking the diet pills?

How soon after birth control pills can you start having sex?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

ikleyman0606 asked: how do you also take birth control pills and when is it safe to have sex