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how does birth control work?
I understand that this is a strange question, but I legitimately need advice.
I am getting married in less than 4 months and I have never had sex before/never needed birth control. we are waiting until our wedding night and I want to use the Pill.
how long do I have to take it before it's effective?
does my doctor need to prescribe it? I guess if she does then ill just ask her the rest of my questions 
Again, I know this is a weird thing to ask but I cant ask my mom about it because she doesn't think I should be taking the Pill in the first place... shes weird.
anyway, any help would be appreciated
Re: how does birth control work?
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
You need a prescription for the pill (or any hormonal birth control: the patch, the ring, the shot...). To be safe, you should start taking it at least a month before you have sex - the guidelines a
"You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. SeussAnother thing to consider is your time plan to have kids together (if at all). The implant lasts for three years and *they say* fertiity returns to normal right after its taken out.
The pill and the depo shot have mixed results with that. I was o
Have you ever been to the OBGYN? If not make an appointment and get your first pap now with a gynecologist. It is good to have a base level, tell them you also need a birth control consult. They will take a bit of history and help you figure out the be
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I was in the same boat as you about a year ago, but with only 2 months to go until the wedding. I went to my primary doctor (because I didn't have a gyno and I'm actually going to a gyno for the first time next week!) but the primary doctor can still p
EDIT- Just wanted to add that the pill, patch, ring, etc are DR prescribed, but that you can get condoms, the foam, the film, and a few others over the counter. Just go browse
it's probably time for your annual gyn checkup anyway; you can get a script for the pill at the same time.
It'll take a bit for the pill to kick in --- follow your doc's orders on that; you'll need to use a
Ditto the PP's recommendation of Planned Parenthood's website for birth control information. Here it is again, in case you missed it:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/health-topics/birth-control-4211.htm
This site will give you clear