Search Results: effects of birth control

Should I go to the ER? Help?

I’ve been bleeding for the past 3 weeks now off this birth control (depo) shot. I’m also anemic with low iron and I’m steady loosing more and more blood every day. I know no one here is a dr, but do u think this is normal...

BriaToWet

Xper 6 Age: 32

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Movisse Birth control?

Has any of you ever used Movisse Birth control? If so, how did it work for you? Did you gain weight or grow hair? Are there any long term effects? Is there a heightened risk of anything serious? TIA.

Anonymous

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Dear pro-lifers: Unwanted pregnancies aren't just the woman's fault

Listen, I have my opinions on abortion and I don't care if you're pro-life. Good for you. Don't care. What does irritate me though is how every pro-life post about abortion is geared towards ripping the woman apart...

ChronicThinker

Editor Age: 32

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Why do I miss my period with the birth control shot?

I got the shot a month ago or 2 and last Time I got period was in November the last week as it continued for a another whole week of December. I went to doctor and by that time my period finally ended and went to the...

Ashley100

Xper 6 Age: 28

Girls, Have you tried Nexplanon implant for birth control?

If yes please share your experience, side effects, etc. with it

daviakitty143

Xper 6 Age: 31

Should I switch pills?

I got on the birth control 4 days go for acne. The first night was fine (I take my pill at night), but every night since has been hell. I’ve woken up after a few hours with extreme nausea that prevents me from sleeping....

Anonymous

(25-29)

Mommy Track Versus Career Track And The Record Low US Fertility Rate

The fertility rate in the United States – measuring births per woman – fell sharply from 1960 through the 1970s and never recovered. According to World Bank statistics, in 1960 there were 3.65 births per woman in the...

MementoMori_

Yoda Age: 31

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Growing Up Ginger

I was born into this world with a full head of bright red hair, the first ginger in 3 generations on either side of my family The rare genetic mutation of the recessive gene for red hair affects an estimated 2-4 % of the...

Idonthaveausername

Yoda Age: 31

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Why do women insult me for not taking birth control pills?

Or any of the hormonal options, for that matter? Every pill and implant/ring I’ve tried, I’ve literally had all of the side effects listed on the pamphlets. My body just can’t tolerate the estrogen, and the progestin...

Anonymous

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Side effects of birth control? Advice? Tips on remembering to take your meds? Do they make you sick?

So yeah I’m going to start birth control in next two weeks. I’m so nervous honestly! This is like major adulting. Definitely a big step for me. Yes I’m 23. I don’t know what brand or anything yet but I’m mostly taking it...

Jesslin412

Yoda Age: 31

What You Need to Know About Alcohol and Pregnancy

Yesterday I witnessed how a pregnant woman drank a glass of wine while I was passing by. I wanted to say something against it but I thought never mind she would probably think I am overreacting. I let it be and prayed for...

9teen

Yoda Age: 27

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Woman having exes equal damaged goods? are those science theories real?

i've read in a site that we : A woman produces oxytocin and dopamine during sex. She produces the same amount during child birth. Two peak times. However, it decreases with more sexual partners. She gets desensitised to...

Anonymous

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Religion & Spirituality

The Book of Steve has Been Revealed to the World! Join us!

Welcome to Penguinism! *It should be noted that this denomination of Penguinism is not associated with any previously existing version with the same name. For all intents and purposes, this should be considered New...

Cammy137

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When do birth control side effects start to kick in?

Today i took my 8th birth control pill and knock on wood i have had no side effects so far. I was wondering if i’m in the clear with the side effects or do i still have time to maybe experience some?

Anonymous

(25-29)

Guy's Behavior

Would my new boyfriend possibly be upset?

Hello. I have recently started dating someone new. I got out of a relationship last year with my ex where I was on birth control. However, a year later, I have been experiencing side effects with the pill and my doctor...

sarahgrahams

Xper 4 Age: 31

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Is there a birth control out there that doesn’t cause boobs to be sore?

I started taking birth control two months ago. And... I’ve had the most annoying side effects😒 one includes sore breast. The other crap I can deal with, but my boobs? They are so fucking sensitive 24/7 now. I can’t even...

Ellie-V

Guru Age: 31

Why do women take birth control?

1. Birth control is made of chemicals and hormones that were artificially synthesized. These hormones simulate pregnancy, often making women feel differently, and changing body metabolism, like gaining weight. All of this...

Anonymous

(36-45)

Is this just birth controls doing?

I'm on sprintec birth control and I know some of the side effects is that you can spot, but when I first started spotting I was unsure so I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative , that was a week before my period...

Anonymous

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