Birth Control Questions?
I’m 17 & I’m starting to get more into learning about birth control & how it works. Well I know the basics, but I don’t know the little things. For example: can it really risk your chance of having breast cancer, getting ovarian cysts, gain more weight and increase breast size.
My main use for this would be to help clear my skin a little (it’s not terrible, but I’d like it to be a little better) & to control my irregular periods & lately my past 2 periods, i’ve had the worst cramps. I never use to get cramps. Aside from that, I do want to be safe if I when & if I have sex.
Also could you recommended some good birth control brands.
I’m 5’1, 95 pounds, slim & an active athlete (gymnastics, soccer, track) if that information makes any difference
Well I’m not an expert but the weight gain could be if you get the shot also.This is because when you dont have periods the excess blood stays in the lining of the uterus instead of coming out.
I used the depo shot for 11 years off and on, I never gained any weight. I just got the mirena iud and I have noticed a small increase in bust size, but I also started doing push ups at the same time.
If you want to control you period and help fight acne the pill is your best bet. A lot of people do not have a period with depo or iud’s. If you are concerned about birth control you need to keep in mind that the pill needs to be taken every day at about the same time to be most effective. Really though you are the only one that is going to know what works best for you.