Birth control and teens?

Question

ok i have teen girls going into high school in the fall one of them i do think has had s*x but i dont put it pass nither one of them do you think i should put them on birth control and if so what kind

Answer 1

I suggest you talk to your daughters about it. Tell them that you're there for them and if there's anything you can do to help them, like providing birth control, that you will do it because you love them.

The pill is the safest bet. Also condoms. I made the mistake once thinking that since I was on birth control, I won't get pregnant, so I have nothing to worry about. Then I got something, but luckily I went to the doctor and everything's okay.

In most young people's minds, s*x = pregnancy possibility. AIDS, hpv, gonorrhea, ect., sometimes doesn't come to mind.

Good luck and I'm happy to know that there are mothers out there that will help provide their daughters with birth control.

Answer 2

Birth control has benefits other than just "birth control". It can help them with their cramps, and even help them get regular. Kids are going to have s*x no matter what us as parents say. If you try to keep them away from boys, they will still find ways around it. Trust me. It would be best to sit down with them, have the "s*x talk", and let them know you want them to be honest with you. Since they're going to most likely have s*x anyway, wouldn't you rather them be safe about it? If they don't want to go on birth control b/c they're not having s*x or don't have bad cramps or anything, then don't worry about it. But tell them if they are thinking about it, to come to you so you can take them to the Dr. As for what kind...let the Dr. help decide. There are many different kinds. Personally, I'm on Yasmin. It's an everyday pill and doesn't have many side effects. However, being that they are so young, they will probably forget to take a pill everyday and it might be better if they got the shot or something.

Answer 3

no. don't put them on b/c before you have an open and honest discussion with them about s*x, the conseqences, and what you expect of them. they need information before they can make a decision. but also let them no that when and if they ever want to become sexually active, PLEASE come to you first to talk about it. open lines of communication with teenagers prevents major problems down the line.

**adding that yes, IF your teens are sexually active already, birth control is a terrific option, as long as they also understand that sexual responsibility involves many factors, and that being on a pill/patch/whatever is only ONE of those factors. The pill might prevent pregnancy but it doesn't prevent STDs, so they definitely need to be as educated as possible. and KUDOS to you, for being an involved and responsible mom! better safe than sorry**

Answer 4

yes, its always better to be safe then sorry.

just take them to the obgyn & the doctor will tell you guys what kind is best for you.

i am 15 and i take Loestrin 24 Fe....works great & i only get my period every other month!

Answer 5

allright first birth control and girls are always good especally if you think they have had s*x befor second you need to go back too school becouse you have very little spelling and grammer skils and yes i have seen worse but d**n

Answer 6

YES YES YES....and I would suggest the depo shot....she would get it every 3 months, no pills, therefore no chance of forgetting them.....when I was a teen....I had s*x without my mothers knowledge and let me tell you I was so RELIEVED when she approached the subject with me.....

Answer 7

you should talk to your teen about it and let her know what could be the consequences and of ways to protect herself... she will never admit she is having s*x to you until you can prove it but if you try and stop her she is more likely to do it... i think you should take her to a clinic and im sure they would give you suggestions there

Answer 8

When I was in high school. I took myself to a clinic and got on the pill without my mom even knowing. That was over 10 years ago. Teens are smarter than you give them credit. If they dont know where the free teen health clinic is (as I didnt), their friends know.

I wouldnt be promoting s*x but taking them to the clinic. If it were my children, Id sit down and have a conversation about s*x. Let them know you dont condon them having s*x at such a young age (if thats how you feel) but that you expect them to be smart enough and raised well enough to practice safe s*x if they are ever tempted to have intercourse.

The worst thing my mom did when she found out I was having s*x was tell me not to make the same mistakes she did and do it. It made me think since she did, I could too and she couldnt say any thing because she did it herself.

Answer 9

there is a shot or something they put inside you  that lasts 5 years!! get that one! anything but a pill its easy to forget and if they secretly want to get pregnant thay can pretend they are taking it but not!