Help With Effects of the Pill Posted: 02-06-06 07:07am
I have been on the pill for just over a
week and started on the first day of my
period.However,i have noticed brown
discharge and was wondering if this is
normal as it's really getting me
down.Also,me and my boyfriend had sex
without using a condom for the first
time,although I was on the pill,and
afterwards I had a burning sort of
sensation for quite a while and was
wondering what it could be. Would be very
grateful if anyone has experienced similar
things and had some advice or help,thanks.
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mariana
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 79
Posted: 02-06-06 22:14pm
Your discharge is normal, as the pill has
hormones that your body is adjusting to.
Your period may become lighter and shorter
as well.
You said you've been on the pill for just
over a week: when did you and your
boyfriend have sex without the condom? I
believe bc becomes effective (generally)
after one week on the pill.
As for your burning sensation...Were the
condoms you used lubricated? One reason
for foreplay is to ensure that the woman's
vagina creates lubrication (and it's fun
too!). If you were not "wet" enough, you
might have caused some irritation or
slight tearing. It's nothing to worry
about right now. The burning should go
away on its own, but just take it easy for
a few days (i had this problem for a while
when I first starting having sex). You
might want to try buying a lubricant. I
recommend astroglide (i do not recommend
the "warming" lubricants).
But if the sensation doesn't go away, go
see your doctor.
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Rock_Chick101
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 2
Pill Problems Posted: 02-07-06 07:11am
Hi,yeah it was lubricated,the same ones we
are used to using and that was the first
time it happened.According to the
instructions that came with the pill,and
my doctor,if taken on the first day of
your period you are protected straight
away,it was 5 days after I started.Do you
think the burning has anything to do with
the fact that I haven't been on the pill
long?The burning went away after about
half an hour.If my problems persist me and
my boyfriend plan to see my doctor.
Thanks
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mariana
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Posts: 79
Posted: 02-07-06 14:24pm
I thought for every kind of birth control
pill it took at least one week for it to
become effective - however, you might be
on one I have never heard of.
I don't think the burning is associated
with the pill. I suggest you try using a
little bit of lubricant to see how that
works, especially since the condoms you
had been using were lubricated. Sometimes
a little bit of bacteria gets inside you
during sex as well, so it's recommended
you urinate before and after sex.
