The Contraceptive Thread - information and questions

Ahhh thanks so much! I know I'm being paranoid but it's my first relationship and am just a little paranoid about everything! Did you experience any bloating at the start? I've always been really slim so even though it isn't much you can really notice it on me and am going on holiday with the boyf...so it's less than ideal

Thanks for putting my mind at ease! X

Where can I get the pill?

The contraceptive pill has to given on prescription in the UK. There are two main places that you can go and get the contraceptive pill your GP or a family planning clinic. You can find a family planning clinic near you here.

Quick question. I was on the combined pill for the past 12 months. I've recently come off it, just temporarily for a few months. I am a very light smoker (Less than 10 a day). I know the pills risky for girls who smoke, but my doctor asked me about smoking and i told him honestly how many i smoke per day and he was happy to prescribe the pill to me, Question is, am i safe? Or should i be concerned?

I stopped taking the Pill recently as it was affecting my mood how long will it take ffor my hormones to go back to normal? I have had my period but still feel bad

Combined or mini?

If combined, did you finish the pack before stopping?

Basically one full cycle and it should be feeling more normal, so by the end of your next period I would imagine.

If it remains a concern after a few periods visit your doctor.

I'm not planning on having sex at the moment but i'm starting university in september. Should I start birth control now, to be prepared? Or when I plan on having sex?