Birth control pill

[Kate0095]

I need to get on a birth control pill to help with period symptoms. If I go to the doctor will they make me get an exam? Even if they give it to me will I have to go back 3 months later? I'm not sexually active and don't plan on being.

[thatquietgirl]

Pelvic examinations will not be done, no.  There's no reason to.  You're just having rough periods, which are common and a common reason to get on birth control pills.

Now, if you are 21 or older, it is a highly recommended procedure to get pap smears and pelvic examinations every three years for your own health's sake, but even then, you have the right to say you don't want it, but the doctor will have to let you know associated risks.

You can be on the pill however long you want to be on them for period symptoms.  My prescription for them just automatically renews because there's no required blood tests, etc.  Yes, as Ever said, they can have side effects, but the benefits outweigh the risks.  If we went by side effects, we wouldn't take any medications whatsoever.  So long as you're living a healthy lifestyle and don't smoke, the risks are very slim though they can happen and it's important to be aware of warning signs so you can get treatment.  I don't believe there are other options for controlling period symptoms besides birth control pills.

[evewisewoman]

Hi Kate0095,

I just finished reading your comments. You say you " have to " go on birth control pills to help with period symptoms. You also say you're not sexually active and don't plan to be. So why do you need birth control pills if
you're not planning to be sexually active . Before you decide to go on birth control pills, you might consider googling possible side effects of birth
control pills. You will find that birth control pills are associated with some
pretty dangerous conditions. I used to take birth control pills myself when
I was younger. Then my dad had a stroke. This actually opened up my
eyes. This is when I decided to read the information pamphlet that comes
with each pack of birth control pills very carefully. I discovered that one
of the possible side effects of birth control pills in a stroke. At that moment,
I went to my doctor at that time and told her I no longer wished to renew
my birth control prescription. I told her I read on the pamphlet that bc
pills could cause a stroke and was that true. She replied that yes , that
could be a possible side effect. Anyway, that day I quit taking them. I think you'll be shocked at what you find with regards to possible side effects of birth control pills. I used bc pills in my early twenties even though I wasn't sexually active either. My doctor put me on bc pills to deal with period issues too. I had very bad cramps and extremely painful periods back then.
Do whatever you think is best, just know there are other options available to you other than bc pills. Take care, Evewisewoman (Eve)

[Kate0095]

A pelvic exam. How long would I be allowed to be on the pills for that reason? because you always need a doctors prescription.

[thatquietgirl]

What sort of exam?  Doubt it.  I didn't have to have any sort of examination.  I just told them how debilitating my periods were, and I got it.  You only should have to go back if it's causing problems for you.