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BC that can i can buy through the counter without prescription????

any one can give me any possible bc that i can buy through the counter?hope to hear anything soon and also can u add up the dosage on how to use it thanks
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Over the counter means you do NOT get them from your doctor. If you get them from your doctor, they are prescribed.
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Actually I live in Canada and here you can get over the counter birth control pills i get them all the time from my dr. Alesse 28
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No one was trying to offend you with the assumption that you are a teenager, but given not only this question but a previous question about aspirin being used to prevent pregnancy and your obvious desire to NOT see a medical doctor, what else were we to think? One would think that if you are a sexually active adult, you would know the basics.
You say taht so far you haven't gotten any good answers, but the fact of the mater is that we have no control over what you can purchase over the counter. I explained WHY you can't purchase BC pills over the counter in a previous post. You also can't purchase antibiotics, narcotic pain meds, etc. over the counter because it is the law. A consult with a Physician is mandatory to obtain BC pills, IUD's, etc. There is no magic home remedy that we can offer you to prevent a pregnancy and like the others have stated, your options are limited to condoms, spermacide, etc. found in the pharmacy section of most stores.
You are now, for the first time, stating that you have irregular menses. Well in that case, just like the other, you HAVE to see a doctor. We cannot tell you why your cycle is irregular. It could be pregnancy, stress, diet, hormonal, and the list goes on. Only a doctor can tell you what is going on and only a doctor can prescribe the necessary medications.
I'm sorry you are not happy with the replies, but we are not holding out on you. It is what it is.
See a doctor.
--J
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Why are you only interested in OTC birth control? Is there something about going to the doctor that concerns you? I must stress that you should be getting annual pap smears once you turn 18 or are sexually active... *especially* if you're sexually active :-) That's the time to ask your gyn about your birth control options.
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I know that all of the posts haven't been exactly about the posters question, but then again they have...
This is what I am talking about!!! You ladies have renewed my love for this forum with this most informative discussion about underage minors rights vs. parental control of underage minors.
I LOVE it when I agree with both sides.. I have also been in Maryheathers shoes and know EXACTLY what she is talking about as far as having wished my parents hadn't given me so much freedom, freedom to make serious mistakes due to bad judgement.
Now I am a mother. I have experienced first hand, my 16 years olds right to privacy when she had to sign a sonsent for me to be informed of her medical treatment simply because it involved her Reproductive health. I took her to the doctor for a medical problem, not seeking BC, and ALL procedures such as ultrasounds and surgeries have to have MY consent. But if I call to have a refill of BC pills that were prescribed for hormone therapy, and NOT for the intention of preventing pregnancy, I am told that she herself must call for the refill! It has just gotten out of hand. When I took her to have her toe x-rayed they didn't ask her if it was okay that mom stayed in the room, but they did when she was having a gynocological exam! Like I said, it is just crazy!
But I also can see the other side of the coin. A teenager with parents that are not "there" for her. Taking on the responsibility for her own personal health and safety.
You all have made great points and I really appreciated the manner in which everyone made them. This is what this forum is all about in my opinion.
As for the poster.. It doesn't seem like you are in the US given the way you word things.. So I have no idea what is available to you. If I am wirng and you are indeed in the US, then you can go to your county Health Dept. and will have complete privacy. But as far as over the counter, you can go to the pharmacy and ask the Pharmacist about the different types of OTC ways to protect yourself. A doctor is required to issue BC pills because not everyone can use them. Some women are at risk for blood clots and seizures f they take them and a doctor has to determine if they are safe for you or not.  Not to mention the MANY different types that may be right for some but not for others. Bottom line is you need to see a doctor and I hope you can turn to a friend or family member to help you.
All the best to you and Ladies, thanks!
-J

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well thnx for advices but i ahvent got any good answer from anyone of you i am not a teenager but i just want to know how far thus all the sources i could get from this site....i have been sexually active just late last year...and everything is well except that i have been experiencing and irregukar menstration thats all...
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You make an excellent point and I am sorry but teens do not need to make their own choices til they are 18.  My children are my responsiblilty until they are of adult age and I will be in their business at ALL times or as much as possible anyway.  I am not saying the original poster is a teen and to answer that ??? everyone is right there is NO pill for controlling birth over the counter.  If you are NOT wanting to get pg do NOT have sex please.   Good Luck to you.
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both of you are right!..Kids now a days start having sex way to early, although getting them informed is very important and hopefully they can at least be safe if they are going to engagae in sexual relations
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You make some very good points, but there are also good reasons to give teenagers freedom to make their own decisions. One important thing to realize is that kids are going to do what they want regardless of what anyone tells them to do. This question on an anonymous web board is a perfect example of that. This girl does not want her parents to find out what she's up to, so she is turning to the general public for sex and birth control advice. Do you think she would go to medical professionals if she knew they would inform her parents of the visit? Doubtful. It's a good thing girls CAN get confidential health exams and advice, so they're better taken care of. You're thinking about good parents who are wishing they could provide their children with alternatives to rebellious behavior. Please remember, many teens have unreasonable, uneducated, immature, and even abusive parents, and the kids are scared of the consequences they may face if their choices come to light.
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You're right, I am thinking of the kids with great homes, understanding parents, etc.  Thank you for bringing another side to the story.  I can't imagine what it might be like for a child who either doesn't have parental support, or is scared of the parents...in a tangible way.
I still don't believe that birth control should be available to youth, but I appreciate your opinion, and just wish that there were a better way for us to reach all of the kids....
Have a great day--
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...which is a whole new topic...parents not being notified.  Depending on the age of the person, don't you think the parents have the right to know?  I was very promiscuous as a teen, and looking back, I was desperate for someone to "save me from myself".  I think there's far too much leniency regarding keeping a CHILDS privacy.  There is a reason that you're not considered an adult until 18, or in some states, 21.
I called my child's school and asked them to give her a benadryl b/c she had been experiencing a rash due to an allergic reaction to a new detergent.  They told me that they couldn't without a doctor's signature.  However, at the same school, the counselor is allowed to give out birth control options, and recommend the names of abortion agencies without my consent!!!!  How crazy are those laws?  I'm just saying--I agree completely that this poster needs to find someone with whom she can have a candid conversation about sex.  However, if she doesn't know her body, and know what can happen in one instant, she doesn't need birth control, and the "freedom" that comes with it.  I'm a perfect example that too much freedom, too soon, is a very, very bad thing.
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You can go to your local health department and get a free exam and free birth control.  They will not notify your parents.
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I just realized who you were.  You were the one asking about aspirin preventing pregnancy.  You seriously need to speak to an adult about birth control.  I'm guessing you do not want to go to the pharmacy because you are afraid your parents will find out.  Please try to find an adult you trust to discuss not only birth control options but also about sex in general.  That comment was not meant as a cut down but you as well as your friends are a bit misguided and could really use the help.
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First, good for you on trying to be safe and using some type of birth control.  Obviously abstinance is free, but that is not what you were asking about.  Is there a particular reason you do not want to go on the pill?  If you are in the US and do not have insurance, Planned Parenthood is a great help.  I believe you can get a pack of pills for $5/month.  

There are other forms of birth control you can buy over the counter but not birth control pills as previously stated.

There is a gel called Contraceptol (spelling could be off).  It comes in a tube and is inserted the same way as yeast infection cream.  I really like it and it works well if you follow the directions.  It's not sticky, smelly, drippy or gross.   I'm thinking there is 10 in a box and it runs about $10.  

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you are sooooo right...
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Abstinence is free and you don't need an RX.
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can't you also get sponges and spermicide without a rx
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There are no birth control pills over the counter.All require a prescription from a doctor. The only type of protection you can get over the counter is condoms, and vaginal film.If you are planning on being sexually active, I would talk to your dr. about getting on pill.
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