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Q: Help With Birth Control

asked by: XoXNoRmA on October 5th, 2007

New User

My doctor said that I should be on birth control. Not only because I'm sexually active but also because I get extremely painful periods. I'm just wondering if i have sex with my boyfriend while i'm on the birth control does that mean I have to use condoms also? or can he cum inside of me without getting me pregnant?
Any help and advice will be greatly appreciated thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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young Girl

replied on October 5th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

if you get on birth control then you are protected and he doesnt need to use condoms
however no matter what your still at risk of getting preg even if you are on BC and using condoms...

Mabel

replied on October 5th, 2007

Supporter

Birth control pills are more effective than condoms in preventing pregnancy. You can take birth control pills instead of using condoms and you can also use both. He can ejaculate inside you if you are taking the pills correctly because it stops your body from ovulating.

They are called birth control because they allow a woman to control when she will give birth. Smile

Georgia59

replied on October 6th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

That's why many girls use pills, so they don't have to use condoms. BUT- if you want, you can use both as extra protection. Some girls do if they're really concerned about pregnancy.

XoXNoRmA

replied on October 9th, 2007

New User

thanks you guys are great i just want to make sure i don't get pregnant

nightangel73

replied on October 9th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

XoXNoRmA wrote:

thanks you guys are great i just want to make sure i don't get pregnant

You also should make sure this guy doesn't have STD's as well if not planning to use condoms. Birth control pills protect against pregnancy but not against STD's. I got infected with HPV the first time I had sex..

XoXNoRmA

replied on October 10th, 2007

New User

I've been with this guy for 3 months now he said he doesn't have one and he also got tested thankfully he's all clear! but i'm also getting myself tested because if i have an STD i don't want to give it to him

JackJill

replied on October 11th, 2007

New User

Word of caution, Norma,
Even using birthcontrol, if you're not using it right down to the hour everyday, it's possible to get pregnant. And wait a minimum of 3 months before doing it with your boyfriend without a condom. Your body has to get used to the BirthControl. That's how Alesse works anyway.

Mabel

replied on October 11th, 2007

Supporter

JackJill wrote:

3 months? Who told you that? It only takes 1 week to become protected against pregnancy.

JackJill

replied on October 11th, 2007

New User

I read it in the alesse booklet when I was waiting for my doctor.
I think it may have been 3 months before your body stopped having the side affects.

XoXNoRmA

replied on October 11th, 2007

New User

Thanks a bunch i didn't now that you're body had to get used to the birth control i'll wait a few months before i start having sex without a condom!!!!!

Marfa2107

replied on October 11th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

my doctor also told me 3months...
and that was with Ortho Tricyclen

JackJill

replied on October 11th, 2007

New User

Ha!
Thank you very much Marfa.

tnmommy

replied on October 11th, 2007

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yes you'd still need to use a condom. birth control is not always perfect esp. with the painful periods. I personally only got pregnant when on birth control. BC does not protect against STD's and is not always 100% in preventing pregnancy. If you're not ready to have a kid then you're not ready to have sex. Things happen so just keep that in mind.

Tylanas

replied on October 11th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Marfa2107 wrote:

my doctor also told me 3months...
and that was with Ortho Tricyclen

I was told to read the packet, which told me 1 week. I was also on Orth-lo.

Tylanas

replied on October 11th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

tnmommy wrote:

If you're not ready to have a kid then you're not ready to have sex. Things happen so just keep that in mind.

More like, if you're not ready to deal with pregnancy and the three choices available if that happens, then don't have sex.

Tylanas

replied on October 11th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

JackJill wrote:

I read it in the alesse booklet when I was waiting for my doctor.
I think it may have been 3 months before your body stopped having the side affects.

Yes, THIS is correct.

A. If you start pills on the first few days of your period, you are safe IMMEDIATELY.
B. If you start pills at any other time, you need to wait a minimum of 1 week before having unprotected sex.
C. It can take up to three months for side effects to go away and for your body to fully adjust to the pills; HOWEVER you are still safe during this time!!

Tylanas

replied on October 11th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

XoXNoRmA wrote:

Thanks a bunch i didn't now that you're body had to get used to the birth control i'll wait a few months before i start having sex without a condom!!!!!

You don't have to. Read my above post. One month is the maximum you'd need to wait normally.

Georgia59

replied on October 12th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Listen to Eiri and read your packet if you're still confused. It's almost ALWAYS one week before you're protected, not months.

But of course birth control is only 99% or so effective, so if that's not enough for you, you can always use condoms or something else with it, lots of girls do that.

moonshinemix

replied on October 13th, 2007

New User

I'd worry more about sexually transmitted diseases than falling pregnant. You can get it so easily these days adn some without a cure. I made my parteners go for tests before I concidered having sex with them. I didn't want to risk my life. Call me crazy I don't care!

Be carefull! Be safe!

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