BC for beginners
BC for beginners
I am not a medical doctor and I suggest you must talk all your concerns with your primary doctor / OB-GYN / parents.
Although
hormonal birth control options are great in nearly all cases, using them
correctly can require a bit of planning. Starting birth control can bring about
all sorts of bodily changes, and whatever method you choose needs to be used
regularly in order to work properly.
The
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends parents talk to their
adolescents about how not having sexual intercourse is the
best way to prevent STIs, HIV infection and pregnancy. However,
these discussions should also address reliable contraception
options.
Pediatricians
start talking about sexual
behaviors, birth control, and ways to prevent
sexually transmitted infections (STIs) at about the 11-year-old
checkup. They can provide or prescribe contraception in the office or give
referrals to other resources in the community.
The
only foolproof approach to sexual safety, of course, is to say “no” and defer
sexual activity until later in life. The good news is that as many as half of
all adolescents do just that. But that leaves the other half at risk — many of
them engaging in unprotected sex, exposing themselves to potentially grave
disease and unwanted pregnancy.
The
most important thing to teach your child is responsibility. Discuss how to make
decisions and understand what the consequences of decisions will be. You can
start by discussing decisions and consequences that don’t involve sex, and then
move the conversation toward sexuality. After all, there are consequences to
having sex or not having sex, and every child is going to get a lot of
misinformation along the way from their peers and the media.
Contraceptives
help protect people from getting pregnant and from catching infections during
sexual activity. It is important for all adolescents to learn about contraception,
so they have information they'll need to make safe and healthy decisions.
Prevention
of STIs
The
best way for teenagers to prevent STIs is to not have sexual intercourse. They
should understand that when they choose to have sex, it is a decision that
could affect them for the rest of their lives. Teenagers need to know that
having sex could lead to pregnancy or an STI. Be certain that your teenager
understands the risks. For example, make sure she knows that acquired
immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is caused by human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV), is a leading cause of death in people aged 15 to 24 years. The
presence of other STIs such as chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, and syphilis can
increase the chance of getting an HIV infection. According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention, people with STIs have at least 2 to 5 times the
risk of acquiring HIV through sexual contact.
Sexually
transmitted infections can also cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women (an
infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes) and epididymitis in men
(inflammation of the coiled tube beside the testes). Complications from STIs
can lead to infertility or an ectopic pregnancy (a fertilized egg that grows
outside the womb). If a woman is pregnant, an STI can infect her baby.
Teenagers
may face peer pressure to have sex. They need to understand that they can
resist that pressure, and it’s OK to wait to have sex. Remind your teenager
that saying “no” may not be easy at times but saying “no” today is better than
doing something she will regret tomorrow. Provide some guidance on what your
teenager can say without hurting the feelings of her date, such as
- “I like you
a lot, but I’m just not ready to have sex.”
- “You’re
really fun to be with, and I wouldn’t want to ruin our relationship with
sex.”
- “You’re a
great person, but sex isn’t how I prove I like someone.”
- “I want to
wait until I’m married to have sex.”
Also,
let your teenager know that using alcohol or drugs can affect her ability to
make a good decision. Drugs and alcohol make it more difficult to remain firm
about the choice to wait to have sex. Even sexually active teenagers might try
high-risk sexual behaviors while drinking alcohol or using drugs.
You
must consider frequency of your encounters and effectiveness to choose your
best option.
I’ve
seen how using the T (copper) with out ever been pregnant and it is extremely
painful and harming. Even though in this time and age the medical community
suggests its use in young women.
it’s a coin in the air.
My niece is using a more natural way which is https://www.annovera.com/about together with condoms.
Men
should be responsible and proactive too. Talking this over is part of being partners.
I truly suggest talk this over with your partner and do your research.
It’s a huge responsibility to be using birth control.
Most
teens, whether they are gay, lesbian, bisexual,
or straight, are not sexually active. In fact, not having sex is the only way
to be completely protected against sexually transmitted
infections (STIs). But if you choose to have sex, make sure you know
the risks and how to stay safe.
- Always use a
condom. HIV, AIDS, and many other diseases are spread during anal,
vaginal, or oral intercourse. Gay males and bisexuals must be particularly
careful and should always use latex condoms to protect against these
diseases. Lesbians should use latex dental dams to help avoid STIs.
- Avoid risky
sexual practices. Using alcohol and drugs before or during
sex, having unknown sexual partners, or having sex in unfamiliar or public
places can spread STIs and other serious health problems or lead to unwanted pregnancies.
- See your
doctor. Regular checkups are important to make sure you stay healthy.
They are also a great opportunity to talk with your pediatrician about any
questions or concerns you have about STIs or other health issues. If
you’re more comfortable talking by phone or a video call, ask if they
offer telehealth visits.
- Make sure all of your immunizations are up to date. Check that you have had 3 doses of the hepatitis B vaccine. Hepatitis B is a virus that can make you very sick. It can be spread through contact with body fluids.
These are other resources for you to look at:
https://www.nurx.com/birthcontrol/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/jul/18/women-dont-need-to-bleed-why-many-more-of-us-are-giving-up-periods
Birth Control Method
Comparison Chart
This chart was created by CedarRiverClinics.org. in the state
of Washington.
If you go to the website birth-control-comparison.info you can get more information on each method. On their
website, clicking on the name of the method gives extensive information about
use, pros/cons, side effects and more.
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