Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 33 Location: New York State
When Should I Start Birth Control? Posted: 10-30-03 01:23am
I have never been sexually active and
therefore have never used any type of
birth control. I am getting married in 7
months and my future husband and I don't
plan on having children for a few years,
though we would be thrilled to have a
child, even if unplanned. We will not be
sexually active until after our wedding,
so that is not my concern. My question is
this: how long before my wedding should I
plan on starting the pill (or a similar
method)? Of course I want the birth
control to have taken effect before my
wedding! But I also want to allow my body
enough time to get used to any unpleasant
side effects from it or to switch to
another type, as some have told me that a
woman may need to try a couple different
kinds to find the right one. Also, what
are some common side effects you ladies
have experienced on various methods? How
long did it take you to get used to them?
Were any bad enough that you switched to
another type? Any suggestions would be
helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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babybooz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 15 Oct 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Freddy NB, Canada
Hey! Posted: 10-30-03 12:50pm
Well, why not start now? I am currently
on ortho-tri cyclen, and its the leading
brand in north america. Or so they say...
Haha, but its awesome for your skin, and
its system is set up so you take different
amounts of hormones each week. Stronger
as you go... There is 3 colors for your
first 3 weeks of the month, and then you
have your placebo pills. (sugar no
hormones) hmmm, this is my first month,
and I only had side effects the first
week. Headaches. They didnt feel too
nice, and I slept a lot. Now I dont have
anything. I feel normal. Every woman is
different though, although most of my
friends told me that there side effects
only lasted a week too. This was so we
could get acustomed to the hormones. I
think that you should start now. 6 months
is a good amount of time to make your
decision. It kinda sucks always taking
the pill at the same time, but I mean...
Better than the shot. I hate them! Lol*
good luck! And congrats with your new
"husband to be!"
sarah
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sarahauntie
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Oct 2003 Posts: 54 Location: St. Louis, Mo
Posted: 10-30-03 14:29pm
With ortho-tri-cyclen a friend of mine
went up a whole cup size. Talk about
unexpected results. However, results are
different for every woman. I say go ahead
and start now. Otc is good for your skin,
some other brands could give you an
unsighlty rash on your face. Good luck on
your wedding!
P.S. I don't reccomend the patch!
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manda panda
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 33 Location: New York State
Thank You Posted: 11-02-03 15:48pm
Thanks for your help girls! Man
sarahauntie, you are really opposed to the
patch aren't you! I've read some of your
other postings and you seem consistently
against it. Thank you, though, for your
very honest opinion......That's what I
need.
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missbuttons
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 94 Location: USA
Posted: 11-02-03 20:09pm
Congrats on your upcoming wedding:)
i was in the same situation as you are
now. I started on bcp in august 2002 for
our october 2002 wedding. I am now on my
4th pill in that short amount of time, and
I am currently on ortho tricyclen as
well.
If you aren't up to starting it now, I
would definately give it 3 months minimum
so your body can get adjusted to the
hormones. It can take that long for
everything to get in sync. You can
experience many side effects on the pill,
and you wouldn't want to have them during
your wedding.
