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writes:i have asked my mum to book me an appointment and she has...the appointment was for me to get the contraception impact done. I am having in up in my arm on thursday, but my mum asked why i wanted it :\ i said to her that i cant handle having periods every month because i am always in ALOT of pain for a week before after and during. Also i am having sex with my boyfriend of seven months but my mum doesnt know i am sexually actitive. I am willing to go through the pain to protect myself from catching any STI etc.Well my question is does it hurt as much as girls make out ? Also should i tell my mum that me and my boyfriend are having sex ?
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reader, moon river +, writes (23 November 2011):
 no it does not protect you from STIs, yes getting jabs hurts
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reader, So_Very_Confused  +, writes (23 November 2011):
 contraceptive does not protect against STIs (STDs here in the states)... only condoms will help protect against them.
if you are in a monogamous relationship then have STI testing with your boyfriend... and if you are sure he won't cheat on you then you could CONSIDER not using condoms.
truth is I'm betting mom knows you are sexually active. don't lie to her....
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reader, bluecow +, writes (23 November 2011):
 The implant (and any other form of hormonal contraception) will ONLY protect you from PREGNANCY.You will still be able to catch STI's!The only forms of contraception which can prevent STI's are condoms. Howver even these wont protect you against everything and are never 100%.On another note?Are you sure you and your partner plan to be faithful? If not then why are you sleeping with him?Either way, I would suggest that you get both of you down to the clinic and get tested. Get a clean bill of health, and CONTINUE to use condoms regardless. At your age relationships tend to be transient (e.g. not lifelong), so having extra protection is essential in my book.
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reader, adamantine  +, writes (23 November 2011):
 Well this isn't going to protect you from getting an STI, sorry to break it to you. The only way to prevent, like person12345 says, are condoms and abstinence.
Your mom also probably knows you're having sex if you want to go on birth control. Moms know. They were once young like you. But it doesn't hurt to tell her, at least she'll be happy you came to her and are trying to be responsible.
Maybe you should do some research on birth control first though. You should educate yourself before you jump into anything. Birth control will not always reduce period pain. It can affect your libido, it can make you gain weight, it can cause your skin to break out, and a whole number of things.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (22 November 2011):
 No hormonal contraceptive offers any protection from STIs. The ONLY contraceptives that help prevent STIs are condoms and abstinence (which isn't really a contraceptive, but it's the only surefire way to avoid STIs). The implant does not protect against any STIs, it only helps prevent pregnancy.
And it shouldn't hurt much, they numb you well. If you feel comfortable talking to your mom, you should. I told my mom when I lost my virginity and she was surprisingly cool about it. Your mom might surprise you and I bet she'd be really happy that you're being responsible. But I want to reiterate, the implant DOES NOT protect against STIs. Only condoms. If you're concerned he has an STI you should have him get tested.
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