Birth Control Pills Questions (Page 4)

Dry swallowing birth control pill?

This is my 1st week of my 2nd pack. I was driving and I took my pill 2 minutes later. Unfortunately I didn't have water at the moment so I dry swallowed the pill. I had enough saliva to swallow, but it partially dissolved in the back of my mouth. I was able to obtain water a couple minutes later... read more

Lo Loestrin Fe - Anxiety/Depression on Lo Loestrin Fe?

Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing extreme anxiety/depression from this birth control pill. I have been on it now since last fall, so I would say 8-9 months now. Beginning the poll I emotionally felt great because I switched from Sprintec which literally made me an emotional... read more

Can I be pregnant if I had sex the day before and the day after I got my NEXPLANON removed?

I had sex and the day before and after after I got my implant removed and haven't had my period since the day I got my implant removed. Could I be pregnant? I was put on the pill the same day I got my NEXPLANON removed.

No period on lo loestrin fe?

I've been on the pill for over a year now, my last one didn't work well for me (anxiety and? depression) so i switched to lo loestrin fe and i took it the first day of my period (may 17) and i haven't gotten my period yet and im starting my second pack today. i didn't spot, i didnt have any kind of... read more

Is my birth control effective even after diarrhea?

Hello, I am on Lolo birth control pills. I started my new package on Monday as I always have (haven't missed any pills) and then I had unprotected sex on Wednesday and took my pill at my normal time at 10pm. Then on Thursday night I also took my pill at the normal time 10pm, however, at around... read more

Period came two days before placebo pills!?

I’ve skipped around on birth control pills and now I started my period two active pills before the placebos. I’m cramping and bleeding heavy. I just had a period sept 31- Oct 6... is it because I wasn’t taken my bc regularly? Crazy part is, I had the worst headache a day before it started. Should I... read more

Pregnant on the pill and condoms?

I am on the pill. I take it religiously every day at the same time. My boyfriend and I also use condoms, so I’m aware that my chances are extremely low but I have been peeing more than normal which makes me paranoid! I’m sure I’m just paranoid and it’s nothing to worry about but I’m supposed to star... read more

Making Sense of PMS

I am currently on birth control pills Apri and never missed a pill. Yesterday I was on my 7th pill.

I been on this pill for 2 years. Never missed a pill. I got worried and took an emergency pill yesterday for protection. My bf did not used a condom. Did I do okay, taking the emergency pill or was I protected with my birth control pills? I take my pills every morning same time. Thank you,

Laxative Tea and Birth Control Pills??

How does one take laxatives properly with birth control pills? Hi. I have this weight loss laxative tea containing senna and i took it 7pm 3 hours after i took my birth control pills. The website where i got the tea warned "Yes, the teatox can potentially reduce the effectiveness of birth control... read more

Am I protected during placebo week of birth control directly after taking antibiotics?

Hi, I am taking amoxicillin for 10 days for a strep throat I had. I know that I am supposed to wait a week after taking antibiotics to regain protection from my birth control, but what if the week after my antibiotic course is finished, I am taking my placebo week of pills? Will I still be... read more

Does plan b one step and birth control pills give you pregnancy symptoms? And for how long if yes?

My girlfriend has taken the birth control pill perfectly for a month and a half. We had sex on January 1st with no condom and me ejaculating in her. We decided to get plan b as well right afterwards. We had sex way more times throughout the week everytime ending with me ejaculating inside. She... read more

Worried/paranoid about pregnancy, how can I trust my birth control?

Hi there, I'm extremely anxious about falling pregnant. However, I've been on the combined 21-day birth control pill for nearly 4 months, so I know my chances are very slim, but I cannot seem to shake the anxiety. It's really getting me down. I was wondering if you have any advice on how to stop... read more

Is it safe to have sex with no condom on the pill?

Me and my boyfriend had sex with no condom but I am on the pill. Am I safe ? Or should I be worried?

Will Keppra deactivate or cause Plan B to not work?

My neurologist told me I couldn’t take the birth control pill. Also what birth control can I take?