October 15, 2019
Medically reviewed by Sophia Yen, MD, MPH – Written by Pandia Health Editorial Team. Updated on January 4th, 2021 You just stopped taking birth control, and you noticed some blood, either in your underwear or when you wipe after urinating. If this blood is not accompanied by additional symptoms, it is likely just a harmless […]
Read MoreYes, you still need a pap smear every 3 years for birth control pill and if you’re using any other type of birth control (ring, patch, hormonal IUD, IUD copper, condoms). If you are not monogamous, then also STD testing every year.
Read MoreYes, you can get an HPV vaccine as long as you are under 26 years old. If you are 26 or older, then you have to pay and it is expensive. And it is likely that you are already infected with HPV (Human Papillomavirus) by 26 years old and there is some cross-immunity, so they […]
Read MoreYou don’t need a pap smear to see what birth control you need. Actually, the pap smear has nothing to do with birth control pills. The Pap smear is to check for cervical cancer. In fact, most doctors have 1 pill they prescribe to most patients, if that has bad side effects, then that’s where […]
Read MoreHow long are your periods? on the birth control pill, they should only be like 3–5 days. If your periods are extra long, you should get a blood test for von willebrand’s disease (a bleeding disorder). If Reclipsen is not good for your acne, you can try a birth control pill with norgestimate. However, the […]
Read MoreYes. you still need a pap smear every 3 years and if you are not monogamous, then STD testing every year.
Read MoreAs a minor (if you are under 18 years old) in Massachusetts, you can get confidential birth control. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has Family Planning Programs which can help to get birth control for free or a low cost. Check out more information here about what these programs offer and where to find […]
Read MoreIn CA, if you want to keep birth control prescriptions and care confidential from your parents and you are on your parent’s insurance, you can have the right to do it! You will need to read and fill up this form , call your parents insurance and tell them you want to submit Confidential Communications […]
Read MoreYes, your birth control should be covered under your insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act, all FDA approved birth control must be covered by insurance. If you have any problems getting it covered, contact the National Women’s Law Center 1-866-745-5487 or email [email protected] or go to coverher.org Unfortunately, with pharmacist prescribed birth control, they still require […]
Read MoreYes, in the state of California, you can get birth control without your parents knowing. Minors have the right to get treatment for the prevention of pregnancy without requiring their parent’s permission. However, you will have to pay for the treatment or have to sign up for special insurance to cover it or they have […]
Read MoreNo, skipping your period won’t cause imbalances or lead to diseases. Skipping your period is safe, and science proves it. Regarding PCOS, birth control is actually a treatment for it and it does not give way for PCOS to develop. Read our article on what PCOS is and how it is treated. When on birth […]
Read MoreSkipping your period will not cause you medical problems but you will need to consult your doctor if you have blood clots in your family history or you had them at all. Regarding the weight gain, actually the research shows that women on birth control pills lose weight, about 1 pound on average. Women NOT […]
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