What does quitting birth control in the middle of a pack do?
Q. My sister started taking birth control and about 2 weeks in, she stopped because they were giving her headaches and causing her moodiness. As it is probably expected, she had a period within 2 days of quitting. Then she had another period in 2 weeks. Will her body naturally reset itself? Or did using birth control mess something up? She doesn't have health insurance so visiting a doctor is the last option for her.
Asked by Jenni - Tue Sep 15 15:31:13 2009 - Women's Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. There's nothing wrong with stopping birth control in the middle of the pack, but may take up to six months for her cycle to become regular again. For most women, it doesn't take that long though.
Answered by imagine - Tue Sep 15 15:37:18 2009

Should i start birth control even if im afraid of throwing up?
Q. im really scared of feeling sick and throwing up. i get the worst cramps and i have pretty bad acne and i get horrible pms before my period. my doctor told me i should take birth control and so im considering starting it. im planning on taking Zarah birth control which is a generic version of Yaz. i was wondering if there is a big chance of me feeling sick when i start taking this? does this happen to a lot of people or only a few? im just nervous.
Asked by uhh - Sun Jun 12 01:47:00 2011 - Pregnancy - 8 Answers - Comments

A. Maby ur getting morning sickness cause your pregnant
Answered by - Sun Jun 12 01:57:17 2011

What is the difference between a live birth certificate and a birth certificate?
Q. Is there a difference between a live birth certificate and a birth certificate? I received a copy of a live birth cerfiticate from the maryland state of vital records, I need my sons birth cerfiticate to register him for school. I am wondering if theres a difference and if his school will take his live birth certificate?
Asked by Laurie R - Mon Jul 28 14:42:56 2008 - Government - 2 Answers - Comments

A. I don't know. It may simply be a matter of what states choose to call it. I'd never heard the term "live birth certificate" until recently.
Answered by fdm215 - Mon Jul 28 14:51:44 2008

What birth control best makes your boobs grow?
Q. Im an A cup now and have been thinking about going on birth control for shorter periods and hopefully getting bigger breast, but no weight gain. Can you list me some good birth control?
Asked by - Tue Aug 10 05:48:43 2010 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. You should seriously AVOID drugs of ANY kind... the cumulative, long term damage is shown in the many ills of our modern society. Also... Big breasts are not as attractive as they once were. They are now being associated with fake breasted insecure/materialistic women, and also with the personalities that often go with larger breasted women: ego, manipulativeness, entitlement, etc. I myself am exclusively attracted to women with smaller breasts as they tend to be more the type of personality that I go for. I say you are super sexy just the way you are. Concentrate on being more HEALTHY, and FIT, and less the fake societal image of false perfection. good luck -Internal Shock
Answered by Internal Shock - Tue Aug 10 05:54:03 2010

What kind of birth control can a woman take who is also on antidepressants?
Q. I know antidepressents can cause birth defects themselves, but is there a form of birth control a woman can take that wouldn't cause more damange to a fetus?
Asked by - Tue Jul 5 19:05:57 2011 - Women's Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. the point of birth control is to prevent pregnancy. most BC pills however are safe as some women get pregnant without realizing it and continue to take the pill.
Answered by - Tue Jul 5 19:14:00 2011

How effective are condoms and birth control used together at preventing pregnancies?
Q. Doing a project on birth controls, their effectiveness and effects on the body and no where can seem to really give me a specific answer. How do birth control pills effect a woman's body? How long until the effects start to take place? What are the percentages of a condom and a birth control pill not working at preventing a pregnancy? What is the safest form of birth control (I know someone is going to say "not having sex, bwahaha" so please don't) and what is the most effective? Thanks so much!
Asked by beingkristine - Tue Dec 8 19:16:38 2009 - Women's Health - 4 Answers - Comments

A. There is a lot info on the web regarding your question and I have attached some links to have a look at. Good luck.
Answered by GG - Tue Dec 8 19:40:52 2009

How long after birth can I start taking birth control ?
Q. I want to get on birth control asap after giving birth. How long do I actually have to wait to do this? I was originally planning doing the Mirena procedure, but not covered thru my insurance, so I will be going back on birth control pills. Please advise. ty
Asked by shirl_lee2 - Wed Apr 11 15:16:24 2007 - Other - Pregnancy & Parenting - 6 Answers - Comments

A. Natural Family Planning is just as effective as birth control pills and completely safe if you are breast feeding. Also, you don't have to worry about other side effects of birth control pills like blood clots. Good luck!
Answered by CLICK 2 $AVE! - Wed Apr 11 15:35:37 2007

What birth control should I ask for that clears breakouts?
Q. Okay so I am going to the doctor to go on birth control because my periods are all messed up, plus I break out a lot during my period which I definitely want to do away with. Normally I have mild acne; a pimple here or there but before my period it's HORRIBLE. Anyway I was wondering what birth control I should ask for that definitely gets rid of acne? Please & Thanks!
Asked by Valary - Thu Jan 10 20:44:30 2008 - Women's Health - 3 Answers - Comments

A. I've struggled with terrible acne since I was 13 (now 19). I had tried every prescription drug there was, including Acutane. And finally got desperate enough to try Proactiv (huge waste of money) and Clean and Clear advanced. My OB/GYN put me on Yaz. I haven't had acne since. Completly cleared my complexion. I don't think this is the case for every person, but I know it definitely helped me.
Answered by Steph - Thu Jan 10 21:12:18 2008

Why is giving birth on your back considered the worst way for labor?
Q. In many documentries and TV shows the Doctor's state that many hospitals let women give birth on their backs and this is the 'worst' way of giving birth they say.. Why and which is the best position?
Asked by Mk8489 - Fri May 6 21:13:39 2011 - Pregnancy - 2 Answers - Comments

A. gravity can either work for you or against you. squatting is best.
Answered by Kimberly G - Fri May 6 21:17:12 2011

How does getting birth control pill at Planned Parenthood work?
Q. I'm 18 and I'd like to get birth control pills at planned parenthood. What is the cost without insurance? What are the necessary steps to get this birth control?
Asked by - Sun Nov 28 23:39:23 2010 - Women's Health - 1 Answers - Comments

A. Im 18 too. At my planned parenthood you fill out a paper that is in the waiting room and you give it to the lady at the desk. They do pricing based on your income. So if you make close to nothing it will cost nothing.(you need proof of income) You can sign up for insurance, they usually will ask you. Then they take you to a room and give you information about each type of birth control and then you choose.
Answered by pinkbubblegum - Mon Nov 29 00:42:45 2010

How would a Birth Defect be seen during the Salem witch trials?
Q. I am writing a fictional story set during or around 1692, I have not officially decided yet, and writing about a girl with a birth defect. I was thinking she could be born with a birth defect effecting her leg or arm and because of this she is ignored and shunned by her fellow neighbors. My question is how would people look upon a newborn with a birth defect? I wanted to add that I am not officially sure WHAT the Birth Defect is, but she is born with some type of defect or something to make her shunned by her neighbors.
Asked by Eleise - Tue Feb 16 18:26:37 2010 - History - 3 Answers - Comments

A. Not well, a birth defect was viewed in one of two ways - either as the punishment of God on the parents or the mother was frightened or in some other way was scarred during the pregnancy. A defective child would have been held up as evidence of the strength of God to affect and inflict punishment on humans. They weren't a very sympathetic people. Websites with further info: The results of an Amazon search on the subject: I'd avoid the children's books:
Answered by gaylene B - Tue Feb 16 18:36:31 2010

What do you do for birth control when breastfeeding?
Q. I am planning on breastfeeding and I am wondering what do you do for birth control. I am not willing to test out the breastfeeding for birth control and I don't feel like it is safe enough and it doesn't work for everyone but I have read that hormonal birth control can dry up your milk. What are your methods?
Asked by Missing Baby Ben , Enjoying Baby Grant - Sat Nov 7 21:32:02 2009 - Newborn & Baby - 14 Answers - Comments

A. Here are some of your options. *Depo Provera (progestin only shot) *IUD such as Paraguard or Mirena *Mini-Pill or Progestin only pill *Barrier Methods such as condoms *LAM (Lactational Amenorrhea Method) I personally used Depo after the birth of my children, and it worked well for us. It did not decrease my milk supply at all. I have heard mixed reviews on IUDs. Some friends have raved about how great they were but others absolutely hated them. The mini-pill must be taken daily at the same time, and I know quite a few mothers who forgot to take them in the first few months. Condoms are an obvious answer, and LAM is generally only effective if you are exclusively breastfeeding and usually only for the first 6 months. In the end, you… [cont.]
Answered by mcm_soc_girl - Sat Nov 7 21:55:57 2009

What type of birth control pill will not make you gain weight?
Q. I take Yasmin and it doesn't make me gain weight but it is expensive. I've tried several older birth control pills that were cheaper, but they made me hungry and I started eating like a cow. Does anyone know what the names of the birth control pills that will not make a person hungry or gain weight? Thanks BTW I'm not over weight and I take the pill to keep my cycle regular so there is no need for sarcastic remarks.
Asked by I might tell ya - Mon Jun 2 22:42:03 2008 - Women's Health - 9 Answers - Comments

A. Levlen is good, its cheap and the only side effect is that you need to pee a lot when you have your period
Answered by Dragon - Mon Jun 2 22:44:21 2008

What do you call giving birth when theres no hatching involved?
Q. So mammals give birth to their animals, the fetus grows inside them and is pushed out. But other animals lay eggs. Whats it called? Like isn't their names for egg laying birth and birth when no hatching is involved?
Asked by y - Fri Apr 23 16:47:51 2010 - Zoology - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Viviparity. Egg-laying is oviparity.
Answered by KTDykes - Fri Apr 23 16:55:40 2010

How long after starting birth control do i have to wait to have unprotected sex?
Q. I've never used birth control before, and I've just recently become sexually active. Me and my boyfriend always use a condom, but decided sex would be better without one. I'm going to start taking birth control soon, but would like to know how much time I have to wait for us to eventually be considered "safe" without a condom. I have an irregular period, which is another reason I want birth control (to make it regular).
Asked by edmeli <3 - Sun Mar 27 04:55:55 2011 - STDs - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Seven days after you start taking it.
Answered by Heidi - Sun Mar 27 05:27:28 2011

birth...?
Q. My first daughter Harley was easy to give birth to, but this baby is 2 weeks overdue. What can I do to speed up labor?!?!
Asked by Lowla S - Thu Apr 3 17:20:46 2008 - Pregnancy - 6 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Tell ur damn dr. to induce ur labor!!
Answered by treddick78 - Thu Apr 3 17:24:53 2008

What kind of birth control is good for me?
Q. I was on the birth control patch for 3 1/2 years. I loved it at first but in the last 6 months I have been felling really moody all the time. My periods have been strange. No energy...and worst of all a low sex drive. I need my yearly exam this week and i am considering taking another form of birth control any suggestions?
Asked by Kaes mommy - Wed Sep 24 19:36:11 2008 - Women's Health - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Abstinence
Answered by helpinggene - Sun Sep 28 07:52:04 2008

Do I start my new birth control in the middle of my old birth control?
Q. I was prescribed a new birth control (Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo) today but I'm still in the middle of my old birth control pack (Yaz). I want to know if I finish my old pack first before I start my new one or start my new one right away?
Asked by Brittany - Mon Nov 2 22:05:26 2009 - Women's Health - 2 Answers - Comments

A. Definitely finish out your pack before starting the new one. They are made with different hormones, and that's something you don't want to mess up.
Answered by lovelyrlg - Mon Nov 2 22:15:39 2009

What does birth control do to a pregnancy?
Q. I've always wondered what effects birth control has on an expecting mother and baby. If a woman didn't know she was pregnant and stayed on birth control, would it terminate her pregnancy or just give the baby birth defects? I'm wondering, because I learned that the germinal period (time where the baby is most vulnerable) is from 2-8 weeks. So will it harm the baby if she didn't know?
Asked by *Dixie* - Wed Dec 9 13:10:36 2009 - Pregnancy - 6 Answers - Comments

A. There is no evidence of harm to the developing embryo is a woman takes birth control pills during the first few weeks of pregnancy. It does not cause birth defects or miscarriages. (Obviously most women who get pregnant on the pill DON'T know it for the first few weeks, and so will continue to take the pill.) Of course once a woman does determine that she's pregnant, she should stop taking her pills.
Answered by Pippin - Wed Dec 9 13:14:36 2009

What is the most effective birth control with the least side effects?
Q. I've been given Tri-Sprintec because my first birth control I was given is slightly rare--What is the best birth control with fewest side effects? I've heard of birth control side effects being gain of water weight, increased or suppressed appetite, etc. Does anyone know if Tri Sprintec has these as side effects? And what birth control wouldn't have weight gain as a side effect?
Asked by wubback - Fri Jul 18 13:30:03 2008 - Women's Health - 4 Answers - Comments

A. Abstinence is the only birth control that offers what you are looking for.
Answered by A W - Fri Jul 18 13:37:03 2008