Hi baby lemons,
These are some questions I have gotten from friends and family who are curious about different types of contraception, what they do, how they work, and what's right for them. Take a look! Feel free to email me or comment with your questions if they aren't addressed here.
"What are my options, even? Isn't it just a pill? My doctor/mom/friend told me it was a pill."
FALSE. There's hundreds of different types of pill, a vaginal ring, contraceptive sponges and jellies, condoms (duh), and four different types of IUD (intrauterine device) - both hormonal and non-hormonal ones!
"Oh shit, that's a lot of options. How do I know what's right for me?"
Talk to your doctor! They'll know what's right for you. If you have heavy, painful periods, they'll probably give you a higher dose of hormone, versus lighter periods that barely bother you (if that's your case I hate you) will probably get you a lighter dose of hormones. Plus, it gets even more complex if you have PCOS or endometriosis.
"Are there any side effects? My friend gained weight / it made my mom depressed / it made my sister break out."
Yes, every medicine has side effects. But just because it made your friend gain weight doesn't mean you will. However, it's important to take hereditary effects into account. My mom's IUD made her really crabby and sensitive, and I got the same one she did and I ALSO got really crabby and sensitive. Again, talk to your doctor.
"Will it help my bad periods or make them worse?"
Again, it depends. Your doctor knows best.
"Ok I've decided on a contraceptive. Can I stop using condoms?"
Ehhhhhhh. In my opinion, it's always good to have a backup. Also, it depends on your situation. If you're single and sleeping with a lot of different partners, good for you! But you should definitely be using a condom. If you're dating and in a monogamous relationship with someone who isn't sleeping with anyone else, great! Have the condom conversation with them then.
"What if I miss a day of my pill?"
Every pill is different, but with most of them, you just take two the next day. Just check the pill pack's instructions.
"I have such horrible periods. Is there any birth control that'll make them go away completely?"
There are some IUDs that have been known to do that, but it's different for everyone. Plus, you never know. IUDs definitely aren't right for everyone, so talk to your doc.
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