can teens take birth control? like to control your period? (not for pregnancy reasons

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can teens take birth control? like to control your period? (not for pregnancy reasons b/c i dont have sex)?

gordios_thomas_icxc · 07-23-2010, 05:20 PM

Yes, but usually for medical reasons, like painful periods, or if they are heavy.

xlx_pinky_xlx · 07-27-2010, 05:20 PM

yes you can but its not a very healthy option, it depends what you've got, doctors aren't always rite k? so just let it go naturally, Cox the pill is quite a bad way to go unless its urgent.

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martinmagini · 07-31-2010, 05:20 PM

Yes some do for a very out of control period. I do know that it can start making your periods more regular. Just ask your doctor what is best for you she should know. Hope this helps

lillilou · 08-02-2010, 05:20 PM

Yes absolutely! You just need to see an OB/GYN or primary care doctor who will perform a pelvic exam and write you a prescription. You will need to see a doctor once a year to refill your prescription and to perform a pelvic exam and pap smear to make sure everything with your reproductive system is normal.

It takes 2-3months for your period to regulate after starting birth control pills and your doctor will let you know what symptoms to look for that would facilitate either changing to a different hormone level pill or stopping all together.

groverraj · 08-04-2010, 05:20 PM

Yes you can. A lot of times doctors put teens on birth control because they have super irregular periods. If you have a normal 28 day cycle then I rec commend you dint take birth control. But if you do have an irregular period then talk to your doctor about getting you on the pill and which pill is best for you. Hope this helps

ChemHelp · 08-05-2010, 05:20 PM

Yes, definitely! I'm 16 and started taking Listerine 24 last week. the doctor didn't even do an examination, she just gave me a prescription for several months after i told her about the really awful monthly periods.