"The Pill" : effective uses?

[OralSexBlows]

Ya so my girlfriend is going to be using "the pill" soon, and theres a couple things i was wondering:

When: does it take effect? So if she takes it on time starting tomorrow, for example, when can it be put to use? That day, the day after, 30 days from then, etc?

Also how effective is it as a sole form of birthcontrol? meaning no condom. assuming taken regularly...100%?

and I'm drawing a blank on what its called. "the pill" makes it sound like something from a movie.. reminds me of the matrix. Whats the real name for it?
ie: headache pill = Tylonol
pill that gives old guys wood = Viagra
pill that prevents kids from happening = ?
Theres different brand names for it right? If it helps I remember its the one that also helps prevent acne. And do the different brands provide a different level of protection?

 

[exhibitionist4m]

The Pill

depends on which kind she gets... there are many different kinds... so the name will vary..... it normally takes about 7-10 days... the doctor will probably say 2-3 weeks...... it is not 100% nothing is.... except no sex!! you should already know that.... anything else you want to know?

 

[exhibitionist4m]

Pill

they donot have a different level of protection... for example my friend has a type that is considered mild because of the way her body works and her type of "period" me I have what they call the 2nd strongest( I cant remember the name and I am too damn lazy to go and check) but I get pregnant very easily so I need to have one that will coinside with my period..... take the pill the 1st sunday after her period ends... dont miss any days.... but if so DO NOT miss more than 2 days..... if you do you have to wait till she gets her period and start a new pack! that will be risk that you and her need to consider it takes about 2-3 weeks for the pill to completely leave the system... but you can get a higher risk factor of getting pregnant after you miss more than 1 day of the stupid little.. DAMN I COMPLETELY FORGOT TO TAKE IT... crappy pill... trust me I have forgotten to take it many times... but it was only one day I missed... anyway... anything else you wanna know?

 

[Willing and Unsure]

the real name for it is birth control pill. there are tons of different kinds within that though. As far as effectiveness, as long as she takes it regularly, expect about 3 months. At least that's what I've always been told. and another thing to tell her too, is within that first 3 months, if she starts to experience a lot of the side effects or is unhappy with it, go talk to the doctor and consider getting the prescription changed. Each one will do different things to different people.

oh and a tip for you, be patient wtih her. Her emotions will quite possibly be all over the place at first.

 

[OralSexBlows]

So don't miss more than one day, wait 2-3 weeks after beginning pill to make effective use of it, and I know watcha mean about the laziness. Happens to the best of us.
And ya, ok, I know its not guarenteed 100% ... but is the "pill" and equivlient in protection to a condom? [pregnancy wise, im not worried about stds and such in this case]

 

[Willing and Unsure]

So don't miss more than one day, wait 2-3 weeks after beginning pill to make effective use of it, and I know watcha mean about the laziness. Happens to the best of us.
And ya, ok, I know its not guarenteed 100% ... but is the "pill" and equivlient in protection to a condom? [pregnancy wise, im not worried about stds and such in this case]

I'm guessing you completely did not read what I posted here already. Wait 2 to 3 months. It's not at it's full effectiveness until then. You can have sex anytime before that, just use something else just in case.

As far as amount of protection, you really cant compare. There are certain percentages given with both, but it all changes dependent on how accurately it is used.

 

[SweetErika]

I agree with Willing & Unsure...waiting longer is better. I've always been told to wait to have unprotected sex for two full packages of pills. It's very effective for birth control when taken correctly, but it's not smart to take chances with this kind of thing (it's always possible the pill won't work or she'll miss one or one of you has an STD).

If you haven't both had comprehensive testing for STDs and you're not willing or able to raise a child right now, don't take chances... use BOTH the pill and condoms. That pretty much eliminates all possibility of pregnancy.

It's great that you have questions about this since it's a joint decision. If you have a lot of questions, it would be a good idea to go to the doctor or a family planning clinic with her so you're both getting an education on this.
The Planned Parenthood Website also has a ton of information on birthcontrol and sexual health.

 

[Missingmeds]

I agree with everything that the ladies have already posted and then I found this on Yahoo yesterday.

The Pill

 

[dollface007]

You and your gf should really consider taking a birth control class at Planned Parenthood. They are surprisingly informative! And i'm pretty sure they're free and probably no more than an hour long. When i first went on birth control, i was at a university and we were required to take a class before we started taking it. I learned stuff about my body, and about contraceptives that i probably would have never learned otherwise. And yes, there were boyfriends sitting in on the class too. It wasn't the least bit awkward or embarrassing...it was actually kind of fun!

As a woman, I can tell you that it's very very helpful when the guy is involved in the pill-taking regimen. I used to take my pill at 10:00 sharp every night (the best way to minimize pregnancy risk is to take the pill at the same time every day). If my bf and I were out, he would remind me to take my pill, or he'd carry it with him if i was wearing one of my cute little no-pocket outfits. He would also help with the costs of the prescription. You might not be the one ingesting the pill, but you can definitely still help prevent pregnancy.

...and yes, if you really cannot handle having a child with this woman, keep using condoms!!

 

[vargas111]

Some people say it reduces the libido, at least compared to the fertile period. Is that true?

 

[Poussin]

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[SweetErika]

No it's not one 100% effective. But if taken correctly the chances of getting pregnant are very low, it's still the most effective method on it's own (although combining is always recommended). However pregnancy can happen and if it does while you're on the pill, most doctors (at least here in Canada) will recommend abortion due to the effects the pill can have on the foetus. That also explains why doctors recommend that you wait a while before trying to get pregnant when you stop taking the pill.

Now what I don't know is whether different brand of pills might have less negative effects on a foetus??? Might be a good question to ask her doctor.

Oh, and some people can't take it at all, my sister and I are of that kind. No matter how "light" they are, we throw up. But there are other options available out there if that turns out to be the case for your girlfriend as well.

I'm not trying to be argumentative here, but if you're concerned enough about the effects on a fetus to ask a doctor which pill is safest for pregnancy and you're bound and determined to NOT have an abortion if you get pregnant on the pill, then you're stupid not to use at least two methods of birth control (like the pill and condoms). That seems like asking a doctor which types of narcotics will hurt the fetus the least when you shouldn't get pregnant when you're taking drugs or take drugs when you're pregnant in the first place. Asking a doctor either question is likely to get you prescriptions for several more methods of birth control.

In most cases, taking the pill with a cracker or a meal eliminates problems with nausea, but you're right, it's not for everyone.

 

[Poussin]

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[dollface007]

Some people say it reduces the libido, at least compared to the fertile period. Is that true?

That is true for some people. It's a trade-off that one has to consider.

 

[Willing and Unsure]

Some people say it reduces the libido, at least compared to the fertile period. Is that true?

it depends on the person. mine increased throughout the whole month when under normal situations (i.e. no excess stress, sleeping properly, etc).

 

[calantha]

use BOTH the pill and condoms.

Totally!! Trust me!! My fiance and I are using both methods the pill and condoms.. a few weeks ago we had a condom break on us for the first time.. and scared the shit out of us.. but luckily on the pill for almost a year nothing happened besides it breaking.

Not only that we aren't sure how fertile I am due to the leukemia, the chemotherapy and radiation I went through, we aren't even sure if I can bear children.. we're just using birth control as a precaution. Until after we get married then they both go out the window and we get to have fun and hope for the best. And that's way off topic.. I'm sorry.. I'm going now

 

[SweetErika]

Some people say it reduces the libido, at least compared to the fertile period. Is that true?

My libido goes up and down when I'm not on the pill. Pill or not, I'm always super horny the week after my period ends.

 

[calantha]

Some people say it reduces the libido, at least compared to the fertile period. Is that true?

Since I've been on the pill my libido has gone up... I'm super horny before and during my period.. which really frustrates my fiance, cause it limits him.