Birth control questions?!
Question: please dont say anything mean. this is for school, and for me.
so my boyfriend and i are thinking about having sex sometime in the near future, and i really dont want to get pregnant. of course well use a condom, but what about birth control? i know theres the pill and injection and patch, but what works best? and i have to go to the doctor? also, i would need a pap smear wouldnt i. last thing, is there somewhere i can go without my parents knowing? i really dont want them to know, but ive heard i can go to a regular doctor? the only thing is that both of my parents and my brother work at a hospital
please dont say anything mean, but this is also for my health class too
Answers: please dont say anything mean. this is for school, and for me.
so my boyfriend and i are thinking about having sex sometime in the near future, and i really dont want to get pregnant. of course well use a condom, but what about birth control? i know theres the pill and injection and patch, but what works best? and i have to go to the doctor? also, i would need a pap smear wouldnt i. last thing, is there somewhere i can go without my parents knowing? i really dont want them to know, but ive heard i can go to a regular doctor? the only thing is that both of my parents and my brother work at a hospital
please dont say anything mean, but this is also for my health class too
Yes, you should definitely use birth control AND a condom. A condom is only 97-99% effective; are you really willing to bet your health and your future on that 3%?
Most forms of birth control are pretty effective; most women tend to prefer the pill or the patch, since injections can cause bad reactions. But none of these can protect against STDs - even if your boyfriend swears he's clean, unless he can show you proof that he's been tested for every STD, he may not know what he's carrying. So use both methods, every time.
Yes, if you are sexually active and/or requesting birth control, you will need a pap smear. It's not fun, but it's part of being responsible.
Yes, you will need to see a doctor; either your regular doctor, an ob/gyn, or the doctor at local confidential clinic such as Planned Parenthood. Depending on your age and your state's laws, your doctor may be required to keep the purpose of your visit confidential from your parents, or he may be required to tell them.
Planned Parenthood is always totally confidential, but the quality of service may not be as high. For example, studies have shown that the condoms from Planned Parenthood are not as effective and reliable as storebought brands (see Consumer Reports).
So if you do it, do it responsibly, and be mature enough to discuss everything with your partner. You will need to discuss it with your parents eventually, so you might want to try that now, while it's still hypothetical.
Ok first of all planned parenthood will not require nor will they tell your parents and its cheap/free in most cases...You can also look into your local health departent. Also Use condoms every single time no matter what other form of birth control you are on. Make sure he gets tested for std's before sex, and get your guardisil shots first ( they are intended for virgins ). Do get a pap smear ( baseline before you have sex ) by a doctor. Again Use condoms and lube, USE CONDOMS< USE CONDOMS USE CONDOMS
well, there is the three options, but all of them are going to be hard without your parents knowing being that they are going to cost you money...but you can go to planned parenthood for a prescription and check up. Good Luck to you.
Firstly - hopefully you are legal to be having sex (and old enough to make such a decision!)
Condoms a must, not just for pregnancy, but to also protect against STI's.
The injection would probably be the best secondary form of contraception (you can forget to take pills etc..) where as an injection goes in and stays in.
You can go to your regular doctor for the injection - not sure about the legal issues surrounding parental knowledge though, depends on your age?
Hope this helps.
Well - make sure your sure about this big step - if you don't have the right birth control you'll be changing your life forever so make sure you can not get prego....use a condom and try the sponge a womens birth control over the counter at the drug store....my vote is to obstain till your older......
Ok i kind of feel weird about telling you this, but Planned Parenthood, you can go there and the only way they will tell your parents is if you are under 18. The pill is ok, but it doesn't work for everyone. The shot is ok if you don't stay on it for 7 years. that patch is similar to the pill, you just have to remember to take it off so you can have your period. They even have counselors there to answer any questions about the types of birth control. Once you are sexually active you should have a pap smear. or at least before you turn 16. Hope i helped, and sweetie just make sure that you love him, before you give it up.:)
When we are young, our bodies scream "SEX NOW!!!" LOL...but seriously...you have a very special gift you are thinking of giving your b/f...your virginity. You can NEVER give that gift to any man EVER again...just think about that.
You can go to Planned Parenthood and get free birth control. Pills will give you lighter periods..."the shot" will eliminate your period. There are also foams and inserts (used with a condom) that you can buy over the counter.
If you are not close to your Mom, now might be the time. I'm sure your Mom would rather take you to the Dr than raise a grandchild :-)
You will have to get a pap test. They are embarassing the first time you get one.
If I were you, I would take 6 months to think about things. You may see things in a different way...Good Luck!!
I have a teenage daughter and since you state you are still in school I'm going to make the assumption you are near my daughter's age and I will talk to you like I would talk to her.
First, how well do you know this boy? Is he the one you want to have in your memory as your 'first'? You will remember this the rest of your life - you probably won't be with this boy 10 years from now or even 5 years from now - but this memory will. And so will some diseases you can contract from sexual activity. With that in mind - a condom is NECESSARY! And keep in mind that this is YOUR gift to open and you should choose very, very wisely who will be a part of this (preferably you will wait to share this gift with a man you choose to spend the rest of your life with in marriage). I would like you to find 5 adult men and ask them this question: what is a teenage boy willing to do to 'get' sex? I hope your parents have already talked to you about this but in case they haven't please ask this question...you will be surprised, shocked and maybe even disgusted.
Second, if you are so adamant that your parents not know about this very important aspect of your life then I suspect that you know you are doing something they will not approve of. You should really examine your conscience about this. I know ALL the kids are doing it. But your parents are not parents to ALL those kids - they are your parents and they care very much about your well being. And honestly this is too big of a decision for you to be making without some trusted adult advice. If you are not going to talk to your parents about this please find some other adult to talk to. A teacher, a school counselor, the school nurse, a minister (call a random church in the phone book) - but have a face to face talk with someone.
Third, as for what works best: ABSTINENCE. It's the only 100% method to keep from getting pregnant and to remain STD free. As for other methods you absolutely have to talk to a doctor about them because your medical history and health have to be taken into account.
As for your assignment for health class here are the correct answers:
Abstinence #1,
condom + pill, inj, or patch #2. Do NOT even consider using one of these solo.
And under NO circumstance trust the withdrawal method - that's a stupid joke !
Any form of birth control besides abstinence must involve a medical doctor for a prescription (yes you can get the condoms at the drug store or WalMart but remember that is only HALF of the control).
You should never go anywhere your parents don't know.
These are the things I would tell my daughter if she were to tell me that she was going to have sex.
I got the pill from Planned Parenthood. It cost me $9 a month (1 pack a month).
PP wont tell your parents..you'll just have to fill out about 3 pieces of paper. Don't forget to memorize your SSN if your going to go to PP.
They gave me the pills and you would have to go back in 3 months so they can take your blood pressure. Then I think you make another appointment for the pap smear.....(I'm not looking forward to that either..and hopefully it won't cost much!)
My primary doctor knows I've been having sex so he's making be get the HPV shot (even know I'm with one person) & my parents think that it's just routine for my age to get the shot. So far he did not mention anything to my parents about me being sexually active.
If you fall in the age of consent for your state, you can tell your primary doc pretty much almost anything about your health without him or her letting your parents know.
Personally, I feel better at PP because they claim to keep everything private, they do not know my parents at all & can't really get a hold of them.