The sections below will look at some common side effects of oral contraceptives.
Q. What birth control is best for teenage girl?
The Best Bet: IUDs and Implants You don’t have to think about them in the heat of the moment or remember to take a pill every day. And they work extremely well at preventing pregnancies. Less than 1 in every 100 females with an IUD or birth control implant will get pregnant during a year.
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Q. What happens if a girl takes I pill?
As a high dose of hormone is taken, it disrupts the normal menstrual cycle and the woman may bleed irregularly or have delayed menses in the next cycle. The pill can cause nausea, vomiting, breast discomfort and pain in some users.
- Spotting between periods. Breakthrough bleeding, or spotting, refers to when vaginal bleeding occurs between menstrual cycles.
- Nausea.
- Breast tenderness.
- Headaches and migraine.
- Weight gain.
- Mood changes.
- Missed periods.
- Decreased libido.
Q. At what age can a girl start taking birth control?
A: Age 16 tends to the most common age to start birth control as it allows a young woman to be established in her cycle before potentially disrupting it.
Q. Is the pill safe for a 13 year old?
As for any health risks, Dr. Appleson explains that while the decision to begin using a contraceptive is a personal or family choice, birth control pills can be a relatively safe option for women throughout reproductive years, with no increased risk due to young age.
Q. Does pill stop periods?
The pill won’t stop the period permanently. Risks associated with the continuous use of the pill are the same as those with regular use with a slightly increased risk of blood clots and stroke. You must consult with a doctor for an appropriate regimen.
Q. Can the pill make you infertile?
Contrary to a popular myth, the pill has no negative impact on fertility. However, it is easy to understand why there are myths about birth control pills causing infertility as some women experience a delay in resuming ovulation and menses following prolonged birth control use.
Q. Is lemon water good in periods?
Drink some lemon water – this does wonders for your skin and will help clear up the annoying acne that accompanies your period each month. Try and eat foods rich in Vitamin A and D (baby carrots, spinach, watermelon), and keep some tea tree oil on hand.
