Birth Control, What do you use it for? Options

[flc]

I started using it for my acne. It started to help at first, but now it's not working as well.

Also, it helps a hell of a lot with my periods. I noticed that they've been shortened, and I NEVER cramp. It's flipping awesome.

Plus I'm thinking about becoming more sexually active, so..

What about you guys?

[voguelove]

well, i dont have bc but i plan on getting it after im 18 so i can get it myself without explaining why i need it in front of my dad.

my periods are extrememly heavy. if i leave in a superplus tampon for 6 hours during my heaviest day, ill leak. (usually, you change it every 4-8 hrs.) and on my good, regular days, a super for me may feel like a regular for someone else. i really need it to help regulate my periods as well. ive had it for almost 3 years and there still has never been 2 months where my period came at the same day on the month. i usually skip one month and go the next month, or sometimes, im late a few days.

[priyas]

i dont use bc. but my friend does cuz her periods last for 10 days. If I start to get heavy periods, ill use it.

[anniepiee]

I dont take it, but i had a friend who did for a while, for her acne. She stopped when she noticed it was making her gain weight.

[*AngelicEyz00*]

Birth control for the sex of course. I noticed that while I was on it, my face cleared up... that was good. The bad thing was that sex became painful at times ;x I'll take my chances now and have him pull out. Haha

[*reflection*]

i didn't know it helps with acne, but i heard that you shouldn't use birthcontrol if you aren't sexually active but i could be wrong.

[Rachel]

Birth control for the sex of course. I noticed that while I was on it, my face cleared up... that was good. The bad thing was that sex became painful at times ;x I'll take my chances now and have him pull out. Haha

Hahahha I use the pull out method toooo, sometimes condoms just don't allow for a lot of pleasure

I went on mostly for sexual activity and a little for periods. Now, my periods are regular and I don't worry about sex, most of the time.

[flc]

but i heard that you shouldn't use birthcontrol if you aren't sexually active but i could be wrong.

How come?

[Gigi]

I used birth control to avoid my period on my Spring Break trip to Cuba. Who wants to go to the beach worrying about leakage?

[myPESTICIDE]

Birth control is murder. I think it should be illegal.

[xprobablecausex]

Hahahha I use the pull out method toooo, sometimes condoms just don't allow for a lot of pleasure

I went on mostly for sexual activity and a little for periods. Now, my periods are regular and I don't worry about sex, most of the time.

That's nice & whoreish.

[Annie5332]

Birth control is murder. I think it should be illegal.

Birth control isnt murder, no matter how you use it. Its to prevent pregnancy. If its not an unborn baby, its not murder. Its just preventing, thats all. And many religions such as Catholics believe that birth control is a sin along with condoms, because its preventing a human life. But a lot of people use birth control other than for sex. People can use it for periods, acne, cramps etc.

As for me, I dont use it.. not yet anyways. I'll start using it for my periods sooner or later..then go on from there

[Jayembe]

i dont have it yet but i am sorta sexually active so i should have it and i never knew it enhances body features what do you mean by that and i wish i could take them but my periods are short over all right now so im pretty good

[priyas]

pull out method t

^^its called withdrawal.

[tanichick]

I dont use it!!!! at all =)

[akjsd]

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[x3hynalocax3]

I use to take Birth Control because I am sexually active. I always had normal periods until i was on it. Then they started getting weird. I stopped taking it for a few days and had sex with my boy, and now I am pregnant. I gained a lot of weight on the pill also. About 15 pounds. I never had a bad acne problem, but I think it helped take care of the little ones.

[flc]

Birth control is murder. I think it should be illegal.

Do you understand what birth control does?

Murder is the malicious ending of a life by one human being to another. Birth control prevents that life from even happening in the first place.

And there are many other uses for birth control. Some girls have cramps so bad during their periods that they can't even focus during school. I was one of them.

Also, it helps acne.

You can't ban something just because of one aspect you don't like when there are so many other good ones.

[fathomlessdame]

i dont use it nor do i plan too. my moms told me that sometimes birth control keeps you from having a baby your entire life....which i dont want. so i live with my periods as is and am not gonna get sexually active til im married. my mom got pregnant with all three of us while she was on birth control so i doubt it would work for me either

[boricua69]

Birth control is murder. I think it should be illegal.

biothcontrol isnt murder if it wa they wouldnt tell you " dont use if you are pregnate or believe you might be " its jus prevention

[Im So Vain]

Birth control for the sex of course. I noticed that while I was on it, my face cleared up... that was good. The bad thing was that sex became painful at times ;x I'll take my chances now and have him pull out. Haha

From what I've learned the pull out method is not effective, and it does not protect from STD's.

[livia208]

sorry to ask but wuts birth control,

[*I Shot JFK*]

hmmm.

what would happen if a guy started taking birth control?

[so_jentran]

i don't use birth control.

[flc]

sorry to ask but wuts birth control,

Birth control is usually used when people have sex and the woman does not want to get pregnant. It's a more secure way than using a condom, since they say it's 99.9% effective. But there are also other plusses to it. Like the ones I listed in the poll.

And I Shot JFK..heh..maybe it could clear up a guy's acne too? Iono.

[*I Shot JFK*]

Birth control is usually used when people have sex and the woman does not want to get pregnant. It's a more secure way than using a condom, since they say it's 99.9% effective. But there are also other plusses to it. Like the ones I listed in the poll.

And I Shot JFK..heh..maybe it could clear up a guy's acne too? Iono.

interesting. i'll get some from my friend and spike my brother.

[alcohol_bandages]

Do you understand what birth control does?

Murder is the malicious ending of a life by one human being to another. Birth control prevents that life from even happening in the first place.

And there are many other uses for birth control. Some girls have cramps so bad during their periods that they can't even focus during school. I was one of them.

Also, it helps acne.

You can't ban something just because of one aspect you don't like when there are so many other good ones.

I'm really irregular. Sometimes I won't get it every month, I'll get it every two months. && when I get my period, it's soo heavy and painful I can't even stand up straight and I can't even walk normal. It sucks

[iheartsimba]

Sort of the same reasons as you..I started a few days ago. I'm using is for acne..I'm using Yazmin and the doctor said that kind wouldn't make my boobs grow or cause weight gain or anything..which is good. My friends boobs grew when she was on it..then she got off..aka stretch marks. yeah..don't want that. But it's so sore there right now =[ Anyway..I don't have sex or anything but I guess my mom also wanted me on it..just incase.?

oh and plus...it makes my periods easy and preeedicatble =]

[coconutter]

Well there is one birth control pill that allows you to only have 4 periods a year. I would just take it for that soul purpose

[flc]

interesting. i'll get some from my friend and spike my brother.

Do it.

I'm really irregular. Sometimes I won't get it every month, I'll get it every two months. && when I get my period, it's soo heavy and painful I can't even stand up straight and I can't even walk normal. It sucks

Aww that sucks. Birth control might be REALLY good for you, to regulate it and get rid of those icky cramps. =/

Well there is one birth control pill that allows you to only have 4 periods a year. I would just take it for that soul purpose

I heard that that's not healthy though..

[Rachel]

That's nice & whoreish.

Actually, it's not. I only have/had sex with my now ex boyfriend. So kindly shut the f**k up .

[AnnahhbeL]

I don't use birth control..and plus, I'm planning to get it after I'm 18..

[mariosluv6]

Birth control is murder. I think it should be illegal.

Abortion is murder. But either way I'm pro-choice.
I don't use it, but I should. Not for sex though. I get cramps so bad, I look like a drug addict with the way I pop advil into me.

[*SuzieRawkSoxx*]

Im sexually active & It makes my boobs bigger!!!

[tinababy143]

i started using it so i wouldnt get pregnant
then i was using it to make my periods regular
now i dont use it at all

[xannurrs]

I use Nordette
I'm sexually active but also
my periods are irregular and very long and painful.

[EmoEyelinerx]

I dont use birth control. The only way i would use it if i needed BIRTH CONTROL not to help with my acne i mean geeze its called birth control not i help you with your periods or acne.

Abortion is murder. But either way I'm pro-choice.
I don't use it, but I should. Not for sex though. I get cramps so bad, I look like a drug addict with the way I pop advil into me.

Try using Midol its helps cramps. For me anyways.

[*Frénésie*]

I'm sexually active.

[*Mercy*]

Birth control for the sex of course. I noticed that while I was on it, my face cleared up... that was good. The bad thing was that sex became painful at times ;x I'll take my chances now and have him pull out. Haha

I agree it made sex really painful.But now theres this stuff i use called "Yazmin" or something that its nice and really dosnt really interfere with anything.

[*stephinika*]

Well I'm not on it yet, but I plan on getting on it soon for both period control and in the future for the reason its named after.

[*AngelicEyz00*]

From what I've learned the pull out method is not effective, and it does not protect from STD's.

It was effective for me until he didn't pull out. I don't have to worry about getting an STD from my boyfriend.

Birth control for the sex of course. I noticed that while I was on it, my face cleared up... that was good. The bad thing was that sex became painful at times ;x I'll take my chances now and have him pull out. Haha

Stupid girl. I regret not being on birth control for that short time :\

Ah well, I learned from it.

[tokyo-rose]

I don't use it yet, but if anything I'd use it to control my periods.

[xodonniedarko]

Birth control is a nasty nasty NASTY thing.

Yes it will help with acne, and yes it will help you with your period.
In fact, it will completely stop your period, which is the point, right?

But BC is not good for you at all.

We have periods because we are meant to have periods.
What comes out is meant to come out.

BC actually has a lot of estrogen which, in fact, is a hormone we already have too much of. Estrogen gives boys breasts, and it makes girls start puberty too early. Estrogen is in meats and milks because it's what farmers give animals to get them beefy. But most women have such bad period problems BECAUSE of estrogen, and giving yourself more doesn't help. And being on BC for more than 5 years will cause miscarriages and it will put your fertility rate down by 50%.

[nishikigoi]

It was effective for me until he didn't pull out. I don't have to worry about getting an STD from my boyfriend.

aren't some STDs transmitted through touch-contact.?

[NgocQuyen]

i use it because of the sexually active thing, and the monthly thing. i've never heard that it helped with acne? ><

[brokenxwingsx]

Was sexually active, have very heavy periods & PMDD, and to control acne.

Birth control is a nasty nasty NASTY thing.

Yes it will help with acne, and yes it will help you with your period.
In fact, it will completely stop your period, which is the point, right?

But BC is not good for you at all.

We have periods because we are meant to have periods.
What comes out is meant to come out.

BC actually has a lot of estrogen which, in fact, is a hormone we already have too much of. Estrogen gives boys breasts, and it makes girls start puberty too early. Estrogen is in meats and milks because it's what farmers give animals to get them beefy. But most women have such bad period problems BECAUSE of estrogen, and giving yourself more doesn't help. And being on BC for more than 5 years will cause miscarriages and it will put your fertility rate down by 50%.

Sorry, but all of that is complete bull. Birth control doesn't lower your fertility rate after you're off of it. And we don't have 'too much' estrogen. Estrogen is the primary female hormone which gives women the characteristics of their gender. Yes, hormonal birth control does supress natural ovulation and natural menstruation, but it's not bad for you. There's proof that it can actually be beneficial, such as helping with iron deficiency (anemia). You're saying women have period problems because of estrogen? Well, no way! If women didn't have estrogen, they wouldn't menstruate at all. In fact, they wouldn't be females at all.

Get your facts straight before you scare teenage girls who don't know better.

[Rachel]

aren't some STDs transmitted through touch-contact.?

It's her boyfriend. She knows if he has an STD or not.

[LUVMELUVUNOT17]

i need it

[ashxx69xbaby]

i have birth control for 2 reasons. the 1st one is cuz im sexually active and the other is bc i have scar tissue on the left side of my uterus. so my doc is tryen to see if she can clear it up w/b.c

[illriginal]

I started using it for my acne. It started to help at first, but now it's not working as well.

That's because your body has built a tolerance to it.

I've never heard of a doctor or even FDA prescribing hormone adjusters (birth control) to combat acne... basically, it's making your brain believe that your hormones belong to the body of a 70+ year old (or one of which cannot produce a child)... which isn't good.

[Rachel]

^Doctors prescribe birth control for treating acne all the time. You are not a female, ergo, are not very experienced in the realm of birth control.

[*Mercy*]

I've never heard of a doctor or even FDA prescribing hormone adjusters (birth control) to combat acne... basically, it's making your brain believe that your hormones belong to the body of a 70+ year old (or one of which cannot produce a child)... which isn't good.

Who told you that?
Basicly a doctor will prescribe a low dose BC to try and "Combat acne" or will prescribe it to reduce the effects of certain period related issues [Heavy flow,regulate periods,PMDD,PMS].However more than likely will they wont be strong enough to use as a actual Birth control.

[PINKLollyPOP]

About 2 years ago I got on birth control. It made me sick sick sick and every morning for about a month I would throw up. It was like I was pregnant (but wasn't)...

Odd, eh? I know.

So needless to say, I quit and haven't went back.

Although now I don't need to be on in, seeing that I'm not sexually active. :)

[sweetest-emotion]

i was really irregular and my parents just thought after i turn 18 that i would go on the pill, sexually active or not. plus when i did get active i didn't want to say "hey mom, dad, i'm sexually active now, can i go on the pill?". yeah...awkward much?

[popoberry]

isn`t birth control for preventing birth from sex ? yeah .

[coconutter]

Get out of period free cards!

[BrokenDream]

I use it for various reasons.
Acne.
Periods.

and to maintain my hormones because my doctor said I had mild depression, so instead of me taking anti-depressants, she suggested I took the pill, because it calms down your hormones.
Or something like that.

Which I'm okay with because I think I'm a taaaad bit too young and not REALLY depressed for anti-depressants...

[membrthetimewthe...]

i dont use birth control, however.

my sister wanted to use it for her acne.
but when she started, her period never stopped and she got cramps most of the time (and im not talking about normal cramps, she has insanely abnormally painful ones)

so she stopped. and no more birth control. :)

[surenarr]

I chose other.
i have to use it cause every few months about a week before my period i get cysts on my ovaries, and they bleed into my stomach and stuff.
the bc has stopped it so far, ive only been on it for about 6 months though so its still kind of a test.
but yeah they were horrible
the ultrasound i had said one was the size of an orange.
worst pain. ever.

[surenarr]

I've never heard of a doctor or even FDA prescribing hormone adjusters (birth control) to combat acne... basically, it's making your brain believe that your hormones belong to the body of a 70+ year old (or one of which cannot produce a child)... which isn't good.

Actually, it makes your body think you are pregnant,
thats why it makes some people get morning sickness.

[tailoredtrouble]

i never heard about it being used for depression.. they just put me on antidepressants. would have been great to fix crappy periods too.. if it really works. stupid doctor.

[*CowerPointyObjects*]

I got on it for acne. Once it stopped helping, I got on acutane, and to take acutane you have to be on the pill (basically). I'm done with that now too, but I have no interest in going off the pill because I wasn't regular before I got on and I like knowing when my periods are, my cramps are much less strong, and I know that I like knowing that I have a certain measure of protection already if something were to happen to me sexually.

[MissCuppyCake]

I use it for various reasons.
Acne.
Periods.

and to maintain my hormones because my doctor said I had mild depression, so instead of me taking anti-depressants, she suggested I took the pill, because it calms down your hormones.
Or something like that.

Which I'm okay with because I think I'm a taaaad bit too young and not REALLY depressed for anti-depressants...

oooh...
i know someone who was on the pill for being depressed and it ended up making her even more depressed...
=/

[tailoredtrouble]

well if it makes you more depressed no thank you.. lol. i guess i wasnt really depressed, it was like a chemical imbalance that caused symptoms of depression.. except you arent sad or whatever.. lol.. i dunno. but i have zoloft! so thats good..

[BrokenDream]

oooh...
i know someone who was on the pill for being depressed and it ended up making her even more depressed...
=/

It helps me actually.

[haylerbird]

I have major PMDD. (Not PMS.)
I have Acne.
I have debilitating period cramps to the point I vomit and pass out.
I have sex.

Women need Estrogen.
If your mother is not a doctor and she tells you birth control is bad, don't believe her.
Don't always believe what you read on "christian" websites.
Birth control has nothing to do with a fertilized egg (nor does the morning after pill).

[S-Majere]

I wouldn't go on the pill, regardless of whether I used it because I were sexually active or if I were to use it for health reasons. There's still too much uncertainly about pumping random hormones into your body - and even though it reduces the risk of ovarian cancer, it can increase the risk of breast and skin cancer. It's unnatural and I simply wouldn't do it.

[jackizzle]

bad cramps.









and to have lots and LOTS of madhotsex.
mmhmm [=

[tokyo-rose]

I've never used birth control.

[michelina0kudelk...]

aren't some STDs transmitted through touch-contact.?

They all are. But by saying she doesn't have to worry about getting them from her boyfriend... she means her boyfriend doesn't have STD's to transmit! -_-'

[Just_Dream]

Birth control did not make my acne go away. But I think my chest got a tiny bit bigger. D: Barely noticeable though. Of course I'm not using the pill though. >=]

[stephinika]

I started a few months ago for a few reasons. I wanted to regulate my period and yeah I'm sexually active so I figured why not. I did my research and yeah there's some uncertain stuff but it's not going to kill me.
And since I've started, I've had none of the bad side effects, so its all good.

[crazi_in_love_08]

i use it for a lot of different thing.. one. so i dont have a baby with my boyfriend.. 2. my cramps are really bad.. and 3 .. we live in a bad part of town so my mother put me on it like 4 years ago incase any men attatcked me. which makes sense... hasnt happened but it helps with no babies and cramps!

[Glamourouz]

I got on birth control simply because I didn't want to be a statistic like a lot of other people I know & have all of my hard work gone down the drain & it happened to keep me from worrying about my periods, it made my flow lighter & regulated my cycles because I used to go 2-4 months without one every now & then...I want to have a career & be married before I deal with having kids & I have to get over my selfish spoiled ways

[fathomlessdame]

i dont use it nor do i plan too. my moms told me that sometimes birth control keeps you from having a baby your entire life....which i dont want. so i live with my periods as is and am not gonna get sexually active til im married. my mom got pregnant with all three of us while she was on birth control so i doubt it would work for me either

Wow, I've changed alot in the last couple years. I'm taking the pill now cuz I'm sexually active.

[weed]

From what I've learned the pull out method is not effective.

Not effective...sometimes.

thats my method of contraception it has been for the past 3 years, and yet here i am baby lessss.
I think it has to do alot with the person.

[fathomlessdame]

I've heard its not effective too. The precum still has a little sperm in it so there's still a possibility.

[Sprague]

I've been thinking about getting birth control pills, I just have to tell my mom about it first so she can pay for it. The shorter, lighter periods sounds like heaven. Does it really help with acne and enhancing other parts of your body? What are the pro's and con's of birth control?

[fathomlessdame]

Pros-
99% chance it prevents pregnancy
makes periods really predictable. it also makes them lighter supposedly but mine arent much lighter
little or no pms :)

cons-
there are some ewwy side effects. if you find the right kind you should be fine. but some can really mess with you. since i started taking desogen, i've been more emotional sometimes.


for me its 25 dollars a month. so i suppose that isnt bad.

[Teesa]

i personally do not use it, but a few of my friends use it because they are sexually active but there are also a few people i know that use it just to stop acne.

[shoryuken]

EY!! mee useee burrthh conntraall..

gooodd stuufff

[Vyrrei]

I'm sexually active and it helps with my periods.

Both. :P

[Tomates]

If i could i would just want birth control just to shorten my periods
also i didnt know it could clear up acne

but i mean if i told my mom that she would have a cow and probably think im sexually active
(which im not)

for me my period is a bit of a hassle i guess. Escpecially during school season because i absolutly hate using my school bathrooms and i usually try to avoid them when i have to.

[f00LisH_h3aRt63]

If i could i would just want birth control just to shorten my periods
also i didnt know it could clear up acne

but i mean if i told my mom that she would have a cow and probably think im sexually active
(which im not)

for me my period is a bit of a hassle i guess. Escpecially during school season because i absolutly hate using my school bathrooms and i usually try to avoid them when i have to.

how old are you? because you can go see your gyno and ask for the birth control and tell them to make it confidential. it will never show up on the insurance bill nor are they allowed to tell your parents. you're just going to have to pay for the prescription and so on.

a lot of my friends used birth control to regulate their periods in the beginning.
but, if you're on birth control and you always take it everyday at the same time, you should always always use a condom. or at least try to most of the time.

[AimeeLynn]

I'm sexually active...
But not anymore ='[

[tengopescador]

I'm about to go get birth control.

But my boyfriend and i were wondering if you dont need a condom when im on it?
is it still safe without a condom?

[Tomates]

how old are you? because you can go see your gyno and ask for the birth control and tell them to make it confidential. it will never show up on the insurance bill nor are they allowed to tell your parents. you're just going to have to pay for the prescription and so on.

a lot of my friends used birth control to regulate their periods in the beginning.
but, if you're on birth control and you always take it everyday at the same time, you should always always use a condom. or at least try to most of the time.

Im sixteen.
Im not sexually active. I would probably use it to regulate my periods since mine are usually always unpredictable and i guess i have a bit of an acne problem and if it could clear that up id be a happy camper.

My sister has awesome skin ; A ;
and were twins. Makes me so jealous.

Also if it doesnt come on the insurance bill how much would i have to pay then? and when?

[Butterflyphoenix]

to regulate my period.

[xhidethedetails]

I'm starting birth control in a week or so. I got it because I have horriable cramps, I'm sexually active, and It'll clear up my skin, and have lighter periods.

I'm just scared I'm going to end up gaining 20 pounds and I can't afford to gain all that weight.

[Rogue_Ewok]

i love the pill. i've been on it for three years now. I never gained weight... My period became lighter and more predictable, my acne went away, and my boobs went from a c cup to a double d.

The only bad thing about the pill for me is that it slightly decreased my sexual desire... but I recently switched pills to take care of that.

Thats been a trip though, adjusting to the new pill... my last period was virtually non existent and my breasts were sore every single day last month. The tenderness has gone away, and I hope my period will be back to normal this month.

So girls, when you start the pill you may have some side effects for the first month or two, but stick with the pill and they will eventually go away.

[ElmoKnowsU]

I'm not sexually active but I'm on bc. & The only reason why I'm not active is because my boyfriend left for the Marines. I got on the ring though cuz I know we're gonna get down on the days he comes home! Lol

*edit* I forgot to mention, i had a baby girl 3 months ago, so I don't wanna get pregnant again so soon.

[ElmoKnowsU]

I'm about to go get birth control.

But my boyfriend and i were wondering if you dont need a condom when im on it?
is it still safe without a condom?

Yes its safe. You don't have to use a condom or pull out, just remember that bc doesn't protect against HIV and STD's.

[me1issaaaa]

I had really bad PMS. I was such a grump, and I'd cry for like a week before I started. It was sooo heavy, I hated changing so often. And I hated condoms, especially after one tore.

SOOOO...

I've been on it for 6 months. Shorter period, never have to wear anything more than a liner and maybe a tampon if it's the first or second day. I am still more prone to get upset the day before I start, though. But YAY for baby blockers [:

[only-tuesdays]

Yes its safe. You don't have to use a condom or pull out, just remember that bc doesn't protect against HIV and STD's.

But you have to be on the birth control for a month before it is completely effective.

[DeviantShadows]

I use it mainly because I have no desire to get knocked up at 20, and it will help regulate my periods. I've been irregular for almost 5 years and it was starting to drive me crazy.

So girls, when you start the pill you may have some side effects for the first month or two, but stick with the pill and they will eventually go away.

I'm getting a couple side effects. I just started taking it about a week and a half ago at the beginning of my cycle; I got very nauseous during the first week. After my period ended, I started bleeding a little bit again about two days later; my doctor said it might happen as my body is getting used to it. Can't wait until that goes away..

Also if it doesnt come on the insurance bill how much would i have to pay then? and when?

Mine is $27 a month for generic, around $50 for name brand.