worried about going on the pill

LegacyUser

my boyfriend and i are in a serious relationship and we want to start sleeping together (we're both virgins).I'm planning on going to my doctor tomorrow to get a prescription for the pill but i'm really worried and I don't really know why. I guess I just need some advice or tales of previous experience. my periods aren't exactly regular (anywhere between 28-45 days), will this affect my prescription? i've heard that some women actually start taking the pill to regulate their cycle, would this work for me too? I don't smoke. will that be pretty much all the doctor will ask me, about my cycle and if i smoke? sorry to ramble on, any advice would be great thanks!

kim_eire

the doc will probably take your blood pressure and explain how they work, then ya go back in three months to check how its going. the pill will regelate your periods.

dudara

The pill follows a regular pattern, therefore most women's periods beome very regular whilst taking it.

Your GP will check your weight and blood pressure and will ask about family histories of breast cancer and blood clotting. They should also suggest that you start getting smear tests once you become sexually active.

Don't be nervous about it. If you've any questions, write them down and ask your GP.

Just remember that the pill doesn't protect against STIs.

barbiegirl

You're being responsible. Don't worry you'll be fine. The doctor will take care of everything, he'll take your blood pressure and when you go back for renewals do it again and probably a breast exam. Your periods will regulate. You might need to try a couple of different ones to get the right one for you so if you get mood swings or are unusually down it's wrong, if you gain weight it's wrong. Just keep a note but in general you'll be fine. I was on it more or less for 14 years with the odd break and was fine.

lizzyvera

One brand I tried made me depressed but the one I've been on for 4 years now is fine.
I used to get cramps, spotty skin and tearful mood on my period and I don't when I'm on the pill. It also makes you periods lighter and more regular.

It generally safe but do look out for depression and other side effects. Read the booklet front to back and make sure you know the rules for missing pills. Try setting an alarm on your phone to go off every day at whatever time you have to take it...

My main problem with the pill is that I'm so forgetful that I can't rely on it half the time because I've forgotten one that week. (I'm mainly on it for my skin and cramps and it still helps them so all is not lost) Ask about injections, implant too if you might have my forgetting-stuff-problem.

Also, if you're nervous about getting it because it's messing with your hormones or you're just not comfortable, talk that through.

Shellie13

Like any medication there ARE health risks which any responsible doctor will talk you through.
However for most individuals the prevention of pregnancy far outweighs any risks which only happen to a minority of people.
There are lots of different types so get info on all and the doctor will help you chose which suits you