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Anonymous #1

..you go to the doctors and ask to go on the pill? Do they take blood pressure, blood etc?

Reply 1

clairey87

1

My Doctor discussed my and my family's health with me to help her decide which method of contraception would be best.

Reply 2

high priestess fnord

9

i rele should go to the drs this week about contaception but im *terrified*. ne1 got ne advice/words of encoragement? i allready know what i want. its just building up the courage to do it.

Reply 3

Segat1

16

well, they'll prolly do a pregnancy test and will take blood pressure. They'll prolly recommend you use a barrier method in conjunction with the pill. They may ask if you smoke.. have heavy periods... get cramps etc.

Reply 4

Piggsil

16

high priestess fnord

i rele should go to the drs this week about contaception but im *terrified*. ne1 got ne advice/words of encoragement? i allready know what i want. its just building up the courage to do it.

Why are you scared? Remember doctors get people coming in to talk about contraception every day! It's no big deal. You're probably bound to experience far more embarrassing health problems in the future. How are you going to talk to your dr about those if you're scared of talking about contraception?
It's not scary at all, honest! :smile:

Reply 5

Talon

18

Also remember that the doctor will probably be hearing about far more embarassing stuff from other people. Talking about contraception will probably the most pleasent health discussion of his day :smile:

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Reply 6

Laursy

10

i went to a family planning clinic for mine and they asked me if i was allergic to anything and also all my families health history, also advised and reasured me that if i had any kind reaction then i should go to the doctor,

but it just got really ill on it and stopped taking it!!

Reply 7

Piggsil

16

Also, at first they will only give you 3 months' worth and you go back and they check that it was ok for you. After that they will start giving you 6 months' worth. Everytime you go back to get your prescription again they will check your blood pressure and ask if you've experienced any probs. Nothing major.
They will give you a load of leaflets and stuff too. How the pill works can be a little confusing at first, so make sure you listen to the advice of your dr properly and read through the stuff several times before you start taking it.

Reply 8

La Trampa

18

i just talked with the gp,she was nice,asked me a few questions,took my bp,asked if i was allergic to anything and adviced me on how to use,when to start etc and i was off.when your pack finishes,you go back ask for some more,they check your bp,ask how you are,and they give you your next pack,just like that.simple :smile:

Reply 9

xXMessedUpXx

15

They're usually pretty friendly :smile:

It'll jusy be a little chat, could be cos of fmaily history or other cirumstances, the contraceptive you want might not be suitable, but generally they will discuss any options etc :smile:

Reply 10

Purple

18

I need to go but my doctors is miles away from me :frown:

Reply 11

Purple

18

Do you need to start taking it at a specific time of the month?

Reply 12

Piggsil

16

Well I remember when I started I had to take the first pill on the first day of my period, but I dunno if that's specific to that exact pill (microgynon 30). Your doctor will tell you what to do.

Reply 13

meeeee

kirstinx

Do you need to start taking it at a specific time of the month?

To be protected straight away you need to start taking it on the first day of your period. If you start it at any other time you'll need to use another method of contraception as well for 7 days.

Reply 14

pumpkin7

13

my doctor didn't do anything like that (take blood pressure).. he just, well, gave me the prescription and i toddled on home. :biggrin:

btw, why would they need to take a pregnancy test? incase you are pregnant? mm..then why would you be going on the pill...? noobs.

also, READ THE LEAFLET THAT COMES WITH THE PILLS - it will answer all your questions.

Reply 15

*~Emma~*

1

My doctor took my blood pressure, asked a few family health questions and basically discussed when to take it, possible side effects etc with me. Then i had to go back 3 months later for a check-up where she took my blood pressure again and just asked if i'd had any problems.

Don't worry about it. They'll be very willing to help and the whole procedure is pretty simple. :smile:

Reply 16

Eco warrior

Anonymous

..you go to the doctors and ask to go on the pill? Do they take blood pressure, blood etc?

no not really they will just give to you and you take it :p:

Reply 17

high priestess fnord

9

Becca

Why are you scared? Remember doctors get people coming in to talk about contraception every day! It's no big deal. You're probably bound to experience far more embarrassing health problems in the future. How are you going to talk to your dr about those if you're scared of talking about contraception?
It's not scary at all, honest! :smile:

not scared of all that stuff. i want to go on the injection/talk about getting th implant. am scared of drs tho. is irrational i know