Im 14 and want to go on birth control. im not at all interested in having s*x because im way to young ?

Question

the problem is i dont want to tell my parents because my mom HATES birth control all kinds. whenever a commercial comes on for it she says that its not natural and is bad so overall she would never approve. anyway i was planning on getting on the pill when i move out but ive had my period for a year now and it stops me from being active and makes me feel depressed and gives me bad cramps and really think its a good idea at this point. i was also wondering if there is any alternative to the pill? like a patch or something cuz i cant swallow pills

sorry for the length and thanks in advance :)

Answer 1

tell your mom that your periods are horriable and you wont help for it. or ask if you can go to the docs about it. and your doctor will probably perscribe a low dose of the pill

and honestly the birth control pill is very very tiny. look at the top of an eraser on the pencil. its about that size maybe a taddd bit smaller. take a big gulp of water and you wont even feel it go down your throat

Answer 2

First of all, I'll say that what you want the pill for, it doesn't always help for everyone. (Like cramp reduction...the hormones affect everyone differently and might not even help you.) Plus the hormones in BC aren't really good to be on for a looong time. (Like if you started now and wanted to stay on them until you were in your late 20's you'd be at risk for a lot of complications.)

But if you're determined...

The best thing is to talk to your doctor about it when you go next time, and make sure your mom isn't in the room. Your doc can't discuss these things with your mom if you prefer s/he doesn't.

There are tons of different options, patches, IUD's, the shot, and the v****a ring...but for the reasons you said want it (period regulation) they'll most likely advise the pill. The pills are super small, so it's not like swallowing Tylenol.

Answer 3

Your Dr can prescribe birth control to you and you can request that it be confidential.  As far as dealing with your mother that will be an issue for you o solve.  You can bring up all of the benefits and options that women have today as far as controlling their PMS symptoms in addition to helping to relieve bad cramps, helping acne and regulating your periods.  

There are patches available, however I have heard of people having problems with them as they can lose their adhesiveness and fall off, in turn causing them not to work.  There is also a cool option, the NuvaRing.  I've used it for years and love it. It's a soft ring that has been laced with birth control hormones that gradually release over the course of three weeks.  You insert it into your v****a and it stays for three weeks when you remove it for a week allowing you to get your period.  It's a great alternative with minimal side effects and you don't need to remember to take a pill every day.

Good luck!!

Answer 4

If BC is not an option, there are other things you can do. I take Aleve or Advil/Motrin the day before my period is due all the way till it's over. As much as I hate pills, taking Aleve for a couple days a month has less possible side effects than taking the pill for several years--if you're 14, you' might be on it for more than 10 years if you start now. If the Aleve doesn't work, then maybe you can try BC,  but it really should be a last resort if you're not taking it to prevent pregnancy.  

Answer 5

This is a decision that you, your mother, and your doctor need to make together.  Ask your mom to take you to the doctor and have him/her discuss your options with you.  Your doctor is the only one who can decide whether or not birth control pills are right for you.  

You should definitely try dealing with your menstrual pain on your own first though.  Only if it is severe is birth control usually prescribed for that reason.  Try exercising, taking a hot bath, Midol, a heating pad, etc.  Usually menstrual pain can be managed on your own.

Be aware that the pill has major side effects linked with it.  Of course, you may never get a single one, but I always think it's a good idea not to put anything into your body that you don't really need.  So if you can manage the pain yourself, I'd say that's the way to go.

If not, talk to your doctor.

Answer 6

How about instead of birth control you try using a medicine that helps treat period symptoms like cramps and bloating and fatigue.  They are many medicines out there designed to help with periods that are not birth control.

Answer 7

I am kind of with your mom on this one.  I would say that it is more harmful for younger women to take birth control, so stay off of it for now.  I was on the pill for a couple of years, and just a month ago I stopped because, like your mom, it concerns me how unnatural it is.  To help with your period cramps, try a warm bath, a heating pad, mild exercise (walking), pain killers, and lots of sleep!