Multitude of Questions: Answers Needed Asap Posted: 10-29-03 19:27pm
Hello,
i am 18 years old, and I have a few
questions that I need answers for, but
don't know who else to get them from (my
doctor is currently unavailable for
questioning due to a family vacation). I
started taking tri-cyclen birth control
pills on september 13 (the company is
janssen-ortho inc.), and I have some
simple questions that I forgot to ask.
First of all, I have the 28-pill pack.
There are 4 weeks of pills, and they go
from light blue, medium blue, dark blue,
then green (sugar pill). What I would
like to know, is on what days/weeks can I
have sex without getting pregnant? Is it
anytime, as long as im not on my period?
I really don't know the answer to that!
(how embarassing haha). Also, the pill
contains ethinyl estradiol and
norgestimate. Is this the combination
pill or the "mini pill"? I have more
vaginal discharge then I did before the
pill. Is this normal, or do I more than
likely have a yeast infection? When am I
supposed to have my first check up? If
you could answer all my questions or
forward my concerns to someone who could,
I would greatly greatly appreciate it!
Thank you very much for your time.
Thanx,
betty boop
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babybooz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Freddy NB, Canada
Some Answers... Posted: 10-29-03 21:22pm
Betty,
i am on the same pills as you. As far as
the discharge, women have different side
effects. I have less now! I have never
had yeast infection so I don't know the
symptoms.
There are numbers by each pill... Most
women ovulate around the 14th day
remember, but everyone is different! The
pill is 99% effective. Chances are the
least if you have sex on your period
remember.
as for the check-up question, within the
first 3 months you start the pill. After
that, every year. Hope I helped you out,
sarah
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Jennavex
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Oct 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Ontario Canada
My Best Attempt At Answers, Hehe Posted: 10-30-03 20:07pm
Hey there,
with any version of the birth control pill
it's safe to have sex any time during the
month as long as you are consistant with
taking the pills. If you take them every
day at almost the same time, then you
should have no concern about getting
pregnant.
But if this is your first month on the
pill, they say you should still use
another form of birth control (such as a
condom) beause your body needs time to
adjust. But after the first month,
you're clear to have sex any time without
any worry at all.
As for wehther it's the combination or the
mini pill...I have no idea. I don't know
what the mini pills is. But I would
assume it's the combination because it's
not one hormone that you listed was in the
pill. But please don't take my word on
that, I have no idea. I'm in canada so
we have different brands and different
terms for them.
But anyway....As for the discharge, i'm
not sure it's yeast infection. From what
I understand with a yeast infection you'll
usually have more irritation. Like
itching and stuff. So if you aren't
experiencing that, it could just be an
initial reaction to the pill. Usually it
takes about 3 months for the body to fully
adjust to the pill. After that things
should normalize more.
I hope this helps to answer your
questions.
Take care,
~jenna
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babybooz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Freddy NB, Canada
99% Posted: 11-02-03 22:03pm
Although the pill is very effective, it
isnt for every woman. That was all I was
trying to say. Most girls dont give a
damn even when they are on the pill. It
is still a good idea to think about the
chances... If you arent ready for the
consequences of having sex... A baby.
Sarah good luck!
