How do I ask my father?!
Question: I really feel like I should be on birth control. There are more than one reason for it, yes there is sex, that subject comes up so much when you are a teenager and I just want to be safe. I also am very irragular and get bad cramps and my period lasts a really long time and I get very moody, my friends have said the pill can help for that too. But there is one problem.... How do I ask my dad?
Answers: I really feel like I should be on birth control. There are more than one reason for it, yes there is sex, that subject comes up so much when you are a teenager and I just want to be safe. I also am very irragular and get bad cramps and my period lasts a really long time and I get very moody, my friends have said the pill can help for that too. But there is one problem.... How do I ask my dad?
I went through the same thing. I have always been very irregular and use to be on it when i would get it for a very long time. Instead of going to my parents I went to a Planned Parenthood. They will help you out. But if you want to talk to your father explain to him how bad your periods are and how much of a help the pill will be. Being irregular sucks and it just doesn't get any better. The pill helps control your pain and bleeding. The Pill also minimizes the time you are on your period. If you do decide to talk to your father don't get defensive. Try to understand that they are from a different generation so his point of view about the pill is completely different than yours. Listen to him and hopefully he will listen to you. I was on the pill for 6 years before I started having sex. Just because you get on the pill does not necessarily mean that you are having sex. Also, if you are older than 14 by law your doctor does not have to disclose that information to your father. The Pill is over $40. Through insurance it's $10. Good Luck and hope your father understands.
If you're a teenager, birth control is NOT the best option.
You could end up with a number of health problems.
just tell him that you have really bad cramps (yes it will be akward) and you would like to talk to a doctor about possible solutions. dont mention the pill until you are in the drs office. then just tell your dad that the dr recommended the pill to even you out.
Don't you have a mom to go to? If not, just try to ask your dad and reason it out with him. Tell him you learned about it in class and that it'll be very helpful to you in many ways. Write down the information you need as to why it's a positive thing and then recite it back to him with a seriousness to you.
Maybe you should go talk to the doctor instead, it may be more comfortable.
You could just tell him that you need to see the dr.. then talk to the dr about it and tell your dad your dr suggested it. Because she will if you have an irregular period. =]
Tell him you are at the age that you need to go the GYN and talk to your doctor about it. There are other reasons you should go other than just birth control.
Why don't you just explain that you have difficult periods and you would like to consult a gyn? While you are there, you could get info on the meds, side effects, etc... and you and Dad can sit down with that info and have a serious discussion. Good luck!
just tell him you've got really bad periods and that you think its best if you make an appointment with ur gynecologist. you can discuss with your doctors the pros and cons of going on the pill and if he or she thinks its a good idea, then you can talk to your dad and maybe the doctor will help you.
good luck, always use condoms regardless, u dont want an STD ;)
Tell your father about your irregular periods and that you would like to talk to the doctor about them. Since one of the options for treatment is the birth control pill, talk about it to your Dad with the Doctor. Your Dad can wait in the waiting room during the exam, so you can talk to the doctor first.
Or, you can just ask your Dad. Do your research on the internet first (start here or someplace similar www.mayoclinic.com) and let him know how you feel and suggest a joint trip to the doctor to see if she agrees.
Given the different symptoms that you have, I suggest that you make an appointment to see your doctor, and ask him if he thinks that taking pills would help you. If he does, and he writes the prescription for you, then all you need to do is to tell your Dad what the doctor told you. If your doctor thinks it is in the best interest of your health, your Dad is bound to agree.
just tell him about your problem with ur period and that u would like to see a doctor to treat u. u might get the birth control to regulate ur period and u will be "protected" for the sex issue.
Try a condom
well, first thing i would do would be to have a chat with the family doctor and emphasize the cramps etc. the pill does help to regulate them and may ease them. then i would go to your dad with the info from the doctor and say, i talked to the doctor. I want to go on such and such. and tell him the reasons why. and mention how responsible you are :)
i'm sure he'd rather you on pills, than to watch you get pregant when your not ready.
Talk to an older female friend and get them to explain these situations to your father in a way that might leave him feeling concerned about your health and life...and not like I wanna be sexually active.
If you have an adult female that you trust, and that your Dad respects, you might ask her to go to your Dad with the problem. I wouldn't mention the sex aspect though...just that your periods are irregular and you have pms symptoms, and that the pill can help with that.
If you don't have a female you can ask, then perhaps you could direct your Dad to some websites like the one below. Again, I wouldn't mention the sex aspect of it all...that's a sure fire way to get your Dad up in arms!
When I was 13, I was put on the bc pill for about 7 years to regulate my cycles. It really did help!!
use condoms
tell him just what you wrote up there.....all though you may wanna leave out the part about sex...trust me on that one...i was in you exact same situation...and if you have health insurance it should be inexpensive...but to start off if the budget is that tight some ob-gyn offer free samples
I feel for you. I would tell your Dad that it's time for a girly check up and you need to see a gynecologist. Once you talk with your Gyno about the problems your having they will figure out what the best option is for your well being. With your consent of course. If you and your doctor decide that birth control is a good option then your doctor can talk with your father if you want them to and it will help your Dad understand whats going on. Just tell the doctor about your situation. You never know, your Dad may open up and be easier to talk to after he's better informed.
Tell him you're concerned about irregular periods and that you think you should see a doctor. If you're really shy, tell him it's a "girl thing" and you need a women's doctor.
Maybe it will be embarassing for you, but he's had a lot of time to get used to how women function, and lots of the things that can go wrong. He's heard it all, even if you haven't said it all - at least, not to him. Maybe he won't be comfortable talking about your sexuality either, but he'll want you to get the best care he can afford.
just walk up to yah dad and say dad i like sex and i wanna be on birth control then turn around a run
That's about the toughest question i have had to answer all day. I really can't help :(