Common Birth Control Questions Answered!

When you watch birth control ads on television or get some advice on it from elders or doctors, you often have some questions in mind. These are some questions which you cannot ask easily as they are too personal.

Often women have some questions on birth control for which they want answers. For example, a lot of women throw up within hours of taking a birth control pill. The first question that pops up in mind is, will the pill have the effect as it has come out of the system?

So, here are some common birth control questions and answers for them. Take a look...

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Birth Control Questions Answered:

Can I take antibiotics with pills?

Some Rx medicines can reduce the effectiveness of the pills. However, Rifampin or Rifabutin do not affect the antibiotics. Ask your doctor if you are already on pills.

What when IUD falls out?

If your IUD (intrauterine device) or ring falls out, you can insert it again immediately. Wash it with warm water and then insert it inside the vagina again.

I threw up within hours. Will the pill work?

If you have vomited within 3 hours of taking the pill, then you have missed it. Take another pill immediately.

Should I use condom when I am on pills?

You must use condoms even when you are on pills.

Will I suffer from irregular bleeding?

Also known as breakthrough bleeding, this condition can happen among women for the first 3-4 months after you start taking the pill. However, if the irregular periods continue even after 4 months of taking birth control pills, consult your doctor.

All birth control pills are the same?

There are two types of pills namely, the combination pill and the mini-pill. The combination pill contains both estrogen and progesterone hormones, whereas the mini-pill only contains progesterone.

These are the most common questions asked on birth control.