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Q: About to Get the Pill

asked by: ashes on September 8th, 2004

Experienced User

Hi, i'm 15 years old and I want to get the pill. I've talked to my parents and everything so now I just need to go and get it. I'm posting because I would really like some suggestions, like your opinions on the pill vs. The patch or what I should expect at the gyno's office. I want to be prepared so any suggestions on the subject of birth control would be great. Thanks in advance. Smile

Replies(3)

bellax0x

replied on September 8th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

Hey im 15 and went on the pill when I was 14 so I know how you feel

you will go and shell ask you if youve ever had sex and then just an internal exam and a pap smear. Then shell right you a perscription for whatever you want

im on yasmin and I love it!

<3
gaby

laura_girl

replied on September 9th, 2004

Experienced User

No one can really tell you whether you'll fare better on the pill or patch, your doctor will do a family history after which she'll perscribe a pill for you. If you really want to go on the patch tell her, and she'll tell you if you're eligible. The patch has the same hormones as combination pills (though in different amounts), it's really just personal perference combined with trail and error. If you're worried about forgetting another option is nuvaring, which you wear internally for 3 weeks then take it yout for a week to get your period.
Many doctors will write you a 3 or 6 month perscription for you birth control method after which you'll go back and discuss how it's working for you.
Best of luck!
~.Laura

ashes

replied on September 10th, 2004

Experienced User

Thanks to the both of you for the help! And as for the pill vs. Patch thing, my mom wants me to get the patch. I've read they work just as good and all but hearing it from someone who uses it would be much more reassuring. So is anyone here using the patch to confirm that for me?

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