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The PILLS

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The Birth Control Pill ( BCP) is a small pill us girls takes everyday to keep from getting pregnant. The pill has two kinds of hormones like the ones made in a woman's body. These hormones keep the woman's eggs from leaving her ovaries.

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There are many kinds of BCP with different amounts of these hormones in them.

 

How does the pill work?

Everyday at about the same time, you takes one pill. That way, the hormones stay at the level needed to keep you from getting pregnant.

 

 

 

 

How well does it work? How do I get the Pill?
When used consistently and properly, the pill is approx. 99% effective. Only about 1 out of 100 women who use the pill for a year get pregnant.

You must go to a health care provider for a prescription. You should tell your doc about any health probs you may have and/or any meds you may be taking.

There's a lot of different pills available and they can help you decide which is a good fit.

What do girls like about using the Pill? What are some teens dislike?
•   No interruption of sex
•   Regular periods
•   Relieves headaches and other probs
•   Lessen cramps and heavy bleeding

DID YOU KNOW? Since the 1st birth control pill in early 1960s, 56 brands and 33 diff. formulas have been sold in the US.

 

 

 

 

You have to remember to take the pill every day and some girls experienced problems with side effects.

Side effects of the pill are:

•   changes in your period, or spotting and bleeding b/w periods
•   nausea
•   breast tenderness
•   mood changes
•   changes in sex drive

 

 

How do I use the pill? What if I miss the Pill?

Two important rules:

•   take one pill every day until pack is gone.
•   take your pills at the same time every day.

Find a way to remember to take your pill every day. For ex: you could take your pill right after you brush your teeth every morning.

During the first 2 wks you start taking the pill, use another method, like condoms, every time you have sex.

If you miss taking any of your pills, there's a chance you

could get pregnant.

If you miss taking 1 pill:

•   Take it ASAP when you remember
•   Take the next pill at the regular time

If you miss taking 2+ pills

•   Take 2 pills right away; Take 2 pills the next day.
•   Call your provider for advice
•   Ask about EC pills
•   Use condoms and keep using them until you start your new pack

The Yucky Details

The Pill may not be safe for some girls with underlying health conditions

For ex: if you are 35+ years old and smoke

If you have had blood clots, heart disease, or a stroke

If you have high blood pressure or diabetes

If ou have breast cancer or liver disease

Watch for warning signs! Tell your provider ASAP if you have sudden headaches, eye probs (blurry visions), or sharp, sudden pain in the leg, chest, or abdomen.

 

THE BCP DOES NOT PROTECT YOU FROM HIV AND STDs AND OTHER DISEASES PEOPLE GET FROM HAVING SEX.

use condoms along w/ the Pill to protect yourself.

 

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