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Q: Going off the pill
asked by: penpen on March 5th, 2008
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Hey, my boyfriend and I just broke up because he cheated on me. I feel upset and hurt. I feel so stupid because I lost my virginity to him. I started the pill a little over a month ago because we were sexually active. Since we broke up, I decided to go off the pill because I have no desire to date right now. I want to get my life in order, and when I do start dating, I will not have sex until I know that he is the right person for me. I made a mistake, and I don't want to make another mistake by having sex with someone who is not right for me. I'm sure it will be at least a couple years before I will have sex again. I am going off the pill. Are there any side effects? How long does a full pack of pills last?
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Georgia59
replied on March 5th, 2008
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Well, a full pack of pills should be a month's worth (28 days). If you're wanting to know if you can keep them and use them later, refer to the expiration date on the package. If I were you I would finish that pack you're on, but just not start another. You might have some abnormal bleeding, especially since you've only been on it for a month, but don't worry about that. Other than regular pms type symptoms if you get your period, you shouldn't experience any side effects.
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Carifairy
replied on March 5th, 2008
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Once you stop taking pills, that is IT!

It is OUT of your system QUICKLY!

You may have some abnormal bleeding and spotting though as your body adjusts back to your natural hormone levels.

PLEASE try and not be so hard on yourself!! HE was the loser that lost you from his cheating ways.

SEX is a wonderful thing, and I am sure you will find someone who is worthy of YOUR LOVE.

You are smart to be careful about your sexual partners, having lost your virginity and wanting to be careful next time...

BUT..Your virginity does not define the beautiful quality of your womanhood, or your love.

The next lucky man that has your heart will have your LOVE, and that is the MOST precious gift you can give someone.
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penpen
replied on March 5th, 2008
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Thank you so much. That really helped boost my self-esteem. I thought I could trust him, and I thought I loved him. I feel like I can't trust anyone anymore. I didn't take my pill this morning. How long does sperm live in the vagina?

I posted in the "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" forum, but I haven't gotten any replies yet. Does anyone know anything about STD's? He told me before we started having sex that he was with 2 other girls before me, and he told me that he got a blood test and it was negative. I hope he told the truth, but I want to get tested just in case, since I don't trust him. How long does it take for STD's to show a positive on a test? If I got tested now, would it be accurate?
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Georgia59
replied on March 5th, 2008
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Up to five days- if you've had sex recently, I'd keep taking it for a while just to make sure.
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penpen
replied on March 5th, 2008
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I last had sex last Wednesday morning, so it's been a week.
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Georgia59
replied on March 5th, 2008
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I'm sure you'll be fine if you stop taking it now Smile
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penpen
replied on March 5th, 2008
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Thank you.
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penpen
replied on March 5th, 2008
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Does anyone have information on STD's? I want to get tested, and I need to know if my results would be accurate.
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