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NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

MrsBrad Posted: Jul 04, 2004 02:12 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 02:12 AM

NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

If the wedding is in November, and I want to make sure that I will not have my period then. I dont know if you need to be on it for a few months to prevent complications/negative reactions...

Also, pill or patch? And preferences girls? I am new at all of this

ETA: Just found out the my insurance doesnt start til 8/1 ... grrr. that is annoying

Mishu Posted: Jul 04, 2004 08:26 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 08:26 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

ypu need to be on the pill for a few months.....in order for you to be able to take advantage of no period for a specific month....probably should call your GYN now to schedule an appt.

JimmysBride Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:01 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:01 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

You should be looking into it now. It will take a few months to regulate your body and give the ability to skip your period for a month. I do the pill only because I prefer the Orthotricyclen for my skin but I'm seriously considering the patch because I forget that damn pill all the time.

Monkeybride Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:03 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:03 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

Nuvaring has been AWESOME!! and I have been on all kinds of pills.

You should definitely start now though to regulate and see what works for you.

groovypeg Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:06 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:06 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

you should start now!!

fallinlove04 Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:32 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:32 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

my wedding is in october and i started two months ago...it will take time for your body to regulate definitely...my gyn also wanted to see me three months later....i'd go asap

sharon188 Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:46 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:46 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

I agree with everyone, the time is NOW!!! I work at an OB/GYN office and the doc's recommend that you be on BCP's for three months before you 'skip' the off week and continue with a new pack.

There is a new BCP on the market called Seasonal and when you are on this one you get your period four times a year. The OrthoEvra patch is okay too if you can't remember to take a pill everyday-but some people are very sensitive can have some nausea and tenderness as the patch emits an amount of estrogen in one specific area (your torso or your back hip) and it must distribute to the rest of your body from there.

Call your doctor on Tuesday and get in there as soon as you can!! Good luck!!!

LADYLUV69 Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:46 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:46 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

If you have never been on the pill before, I would suggest you go now. Your body will have to adjust to the medication. You may have reactions to it like nausea or gaining of weight for the first couple of months. You do not want to wait too late. The earlier the better.

RedHead Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:49 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 09:49 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

i agree you should got to the doctor VERY soon!
I like the pill, never had any problems with it

MrsBrad Posted: Jul 04, 2004 11:21 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 11:21 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

Ahhhh!! Ok, I will make an appt. this week.

Thanks girls!!

keohime Posted: Jul 04, 2004 11:56 AM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 11:56 AM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

In order to not have to use an additional form of protection, let us say on your honeymoon, you need to have been on BC for at least two months prior (to be safe).

But, in order to be sure you won't get your period during that time, all you need to do is keep on taking the pills. That is, skip the part where you get your period and start the new cycle immediately upon finishing the course of pills containing the hormone. This will not harm you, provided you only do it for that one month.

Best of Luck!

chris605 Posted: Jul 04, 2004 02:52 PM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 02:52 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

IMO you should start now...

HLG430 Posted: Jul 04, 2004 05:33 PM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 05:33 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

My personal experience - I will never go on the pill again. I did not adjust well - I gained weight (10 pounds - 1 month) and felt like I had PMS every day.

lorsin Posted: Jul 04, 2004 05:40 PM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 05:40 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

Posted by keohime

But, in order to be sure you won't get your period during that time, all you need to do is keep on taking the pills. That is, skip the part where you get your period and start the new cycle immediately upon finishing the course of pills containing the hormone. This will not harm you, provided you only do it for that one month.

Best of Luck!

Gotta be carfeul with that too, I just skipped one now so that I won't have it on the HM in October and had what they call 'breakthrough bleeding' for about 10 days and then had my period. Miserable!!

Also, IMO, the patch does not allow you to 'control the crazy' I have a psychological reaction to the pill and it makes me really depressed, so I take it at night right before bed so the heaviest hormonal hit happens when I am sleeping - the patch doesn't allow you to control when the hormones hit.

Good Luck!! Men will never know what we go through!!

Janine24 Posted: Jul 04, 2004 05:42 PM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 05:42 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

I am on Ortho and think its great... helps your skin, less cramps, shorter periods... I would def get started ASAP...

MrsBrad Posted: Jul 04, 2004 08:34 PM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 08:34 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

Posted by Mishu

ypu need to be on the pill for a few months.....in order for you to be able to take advantage of no period for a specific month....probably should call your GYN now to schedule an appt.

love your avatar!

Aga Posted: Jul 04, 2004 08:39 PM+

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Posted: Jul 04, 2004 08:39 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

I went to my gyno last week and he gave me the patch so once I get my period and start using it I will let you know how it works out...

MrsBrad Posted: Jul 06, 2004 01:05 PM+

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Posted: Jul 06, 2004 01:05 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

My health insurance doesnt start until August 1!

BCTM33 Posted: Jul 06, 2004 01:41 PM+

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Posted: Jul 06, 2004 01:41 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

I am on microgestrin and I love taking the pill. I've been on it for several years now and have never had a major problem. I used to take orthonovum, but I started to get headaches on my off week, so I switched to a lower dose pill (micogestrin or brand name - loestrin FE). I skip my period all the time and never have a problem. I tried the patch for a month and hated it! My skin was itchy and my boobs were super swollen and sore. Anyway, I think you should see your dr. asap to find the pill that is right for you!

FrescaBride Posted: Jul 06, 2004 03:41 PM+

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Posted: Jul 06, 2004 03:41 PM

Re: NWR ... When do I need to go on birth control?

Posted by HLG430

My personal experience - I will never go on the pill again. I did not adjust well - I gained weight (10 pounds - 1 month) and felt like I had PMS every day.

You should probably have to go back to your doctor and had your pills changed. Not everyone take the pills and find the right one for their body right away.