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JustJess · 01-28-2008, 03:59 AM

Since you're 18, not very likely at all, frankly. There's a lot of old-fashioned thinking out there about this. However, do talk to your gyno - they can surprise you. And your recent condom concerns would definitely be an argument in your favor. However, I am betting the dr will focus on trying hormonal BC first. Tell them your concerns about emotional effects - but there are lots of people for whom hormonal BC actually HELPS the roller coaster become more like a nice train ride. I was on the Pill quite happily for many years before I had to change my methods, and I did start taking it at your age. In my *personal* experience, the plain ol' vanilla monophasic (no change in levels of hormones day-to-day) 28-day pill pack was the best. Depo provera gave me constant bleeding, and the Patch is scary with blood clot side effects. The Ring is other option I'd consider if you don't envision being good at a daily pill thing.

Good luck!

01-28-2008, 03:59 AM	#162 (permalink)
JustJess Unencapsulated Location: Kittyville	Since you're 18, not very likely at all, frankly. There's a lot of old-fashioned thinking out there about this. However, do talk to your gyno - they can surprise you. And your recent condom concerns would definitely be an argument in your favor. However, I am betting the dr will focus on trying hormonal BC first. Tell them your concerns about emotional effects - but there are lots of people for whom hormonal BC actually HELPS the roller coaster become more like a nice train ride. I was on the Pill quite happily for many years before I had to change my methods, and I did start taking it at your age. In my personal experience, the plain ol' vanilla monophasic (no change in levels of hormones day-to-day) 28-day pill pack was the best. Depo provera gave me constant bleeding, and the Patch is scary with blood clot side effects. The Ring is other option I'd consider if you don't envision being good at a daily pill thing. Good luck! __________________ My heart knows me better than I know myself, so I'm gonna let it do all the talkin'.