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writes:Hii just a quick one really. Not really sure if this has been answered before so any help would be greatly appreciated.Basically, the contraceptive pill..i know that there are about 20 different kinds, but exactly how do they work? I mean of course i know that you take one a day (what time?) and this gives you around a 97/98% protection from pregnancy although people still fall pregnant but anyway, i want to know things such as;do you still have periods?do you gain weight?things like this, as much information as possible please.Any answers are greatly appreciated, thanks.
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reader, Emilysanswers +, writes (8 October 2008):
Every pill is different and works in different ways.
There are 2 types of pill:
The combined pill, and the progesterone pill.
They both contain hormones that trick your body into doing things like stopping ovulating, thinking it is pregnant so the womb won't let any eggs implant, thickening mucus so sperm cant get through etc etc.
Because they use hormones they can all have side effects but they are different for everyone in the same way that some women get period pains and some get headaches. You may gain weight, you may not.
Some stop your periods and some don't. There are various studies which show the long term effects of being on the pill. Some show you have increased chances of cancer, and some show that it actually decreases the risk.
Unfortunately the only way to figure out which is your ideal pill is to try them for 4 months and see what happens.
It takes that long for your body to get used to them and settle into a cycle again.
If you find you are getting terrible PMT and pains and putting on weight, then try another one.
Go down to the family planning clinic and they can go through all the types of pills and see which one could be best for you.
Good Luck!! xx
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reader, MuffinGirl  +, writes (8 October 2008):
Yes you still have periods, but they are short and not so strong. I was taking 21 days and then 7 days not. During this week or 7 days you supposed to have period. And then again, 21 days taking and 7 days not. Every month, around the same time a day. I should suggest you taking pills in the morning, as soon as you wake up. This is good way to not forget to take it. My weight gain about 3 or 4 kilograms up, but it's depends of person!
You can find more information on this link:
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/sex_relationships/facts/contraceptivepills.htm
But I'd suggest you talk with your gynecologist, she/he will explain you everything you need and want to know.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 October 2008): I think the best place to go for advice you can trust is the family planning service. They can tell you all the answers whereas on the Internet people could tell you anything.
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