HOW WOMEN BECOME PREGNANT ON BIRTH CONTROL PILLS

Lately I have seen quite a few women who became pregnant while taking birth control pills. Statistically, 51% of "surprise" pregnancies occur while a form of birth control was used - or misused!

I can soooo relate to this, as I was personally the biggest ditzy pill taker ever. So let's talk -----

FACTS FROM 1 - 7

1. Take your pill in the morning! Women are less likely to forget to take the pill if they take it in the morning. They are more likely to forget it if they plan to take it at bedtime and they - um - like - fall asleep or something.

2. Missing pills and being late taking pills increases your chances for pregnancy. - duh - The hormone level starts to decrease rapidly if not renewed every 24 hours. Then the ovary activates, you ovulate, and the rest is history! Usually there is up to a 3 hour leeway, but don't count on it!

>>>>Almost half of all women forget a pill EACH CYCLE! - because they never establish a routine.

3. Missing pills also increases breakthrough bleeding or spotting between periods.

4. New studies show that heavier women may need a higher dose pill. Women over 190 lbs should not use the Patch.

5. If you remain on the pill the endometrial lining of the uterus thins out and period bleeding becomes less or none at all in some cycles -- that's OK (this is temporary and it thickens again within a cycle or 2 when you go off). So, if you miss a period, do not stop the pill. Get an at home pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant, but continue the pill.

6. Progestins can cause depression and stimulate the appetite!!!! Good Grief! Depo-provera (the shot) or certain birth control pills are more prone to do this, and if this is a concern you may need to change pills or your birth control method. But don't suddenly stop because you are experiencing this. Call the office and we'll talk. Pregnancy tends to cause more weight gain and anxiety (and depression when not planned) than any form of birth control I can think of!

7. Some women experience a drop in "libido" - sex drive - on some pills. (others feel an increase!)Changing to a triphasic pill could help this. Also, changing to a non-oral method of birth control like the ring or patch could be beneficial. Now, if you are working, going to school, taking care of a Him, and kids, cooking, cleaning, researching on the Internet why all your houseplants are turning yellow, planning dinner parties, making your own pasta from scratch and basically feeling responsible for the universe this week, fatigue is the reason for lack of sex drive and has little or nothing to do with the pill!

My goal is to help you feel more energetic, healthy, and fulfilled. Those qualities make for a happy and productive life with goals dreamed of, worked toward, and attained. What more could you want!

Lynne Fiore, NP

 

 

 
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