14 year old on the pill?
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It's nice that you are worried about your friend - and you do have reason to be as well, the Pill isn't entirely without consequences.
The Pill is in general "safe", so the chances are slim that she is going to suffer illness from it - it can increase your chance of a stroke or blood clots, and some argue breast cancer, but these are all fairly minimal.(depends what you argue as minimal though!), so in theory, yes, she would be fine on it.
BUT, more importantly though is that she should find out now WHY she has bad period pains. In general, although it takes a while for periods to settle in as a teenager, the period pains should not be extreme. There could be a cause for them - such as fibroids, endometriosis, or polycystic ovarian syndrome. Your friend should really have those 3 things at least checked out before just masking the problem with the Pill.
All that the Pill does is take over your whole hormone system so any problem she may have wouldn't get better, it would just be hiding away until she comes off the Pill and it would be better that she got treatment at a younger age rather than find out at 30 that she has something wrong.
Of course, the periods pains might just be fine, and normal, but she should really eliminate all possibilities before taking the Pill? Some women do just get bad periods for no good reason but it's quite rare really.I would get her to a good Dr just in case, chances are she's fine but a few tests now won't be too much bother at all to put her mind at rest.
PS - As you say she is overweight, and diabetes runs in her family, she should definitely have a test for PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.one of the symptoms is inability to lose weight and rapid weight gain, and blood sugar issues. The website below has quite a helpful description of it. She would just need an ultrasound scan and possibly a blood test to diagnose it, so quick and easy and better she knows now.
You can take the pill either when you begin to be sexually active, or when your ovaries are fully developed and spouting ova.
no!! IT IS FINE LOT'S OF PEOPLE TAKE THE PILL JUST SO THAT THEE CRAMPS ARE NOT THAT BAD AND THEY HAVE SHORTER PERIODS!! SHEIS FINE DON'T WORRY!!
it could be just a side affect from the pill. your friend should just go to the doctor and see if something is wrong.
It is fine.
You can't just 'get' the pill, it has to be prescribed by a doctor, so I wouldn't worry.
It should be ok as long as she isnt overweight or has a family history of blood clots, just tell her not to take the pill for years without a break.
I started taking it when I was about 15/16 for my periods and i'm 19 and still take it. Its safe and there is nothing to worry about.x
Well, if she's seriously in pain and her mother and doctor knows, I think it's okay.
wel if she has got the pill then sh must have it from a doctor.
let the professionals deal with your freind if they think it is safe then it is.
to be honest if it is for painful periods so that is less worrying at her age than someone on the pill for contraception at 14!
but the pill is usually safe they wouldnt have given it to her if it wasnt.
Take care
xx
Your friend needs to go see her OB/GYN! Sounds like her young body isn't getting along with the hormones in the pill and yes, she may be doing some serious damage to her body. One won't even ask why a 14 year old needs to be on the pill. That's more of a social question than a medical one.
Dont worry they regulate periods and help period symtons, Its also nice to hear that young girls are understanding and using contraction, 1 less young mom for us all to pay :0) , and stop worrying its helping not hurting x
Actually, your friend taking the pill is normal. Her doctor prescribed the pill because she's been diagnosed with an extreme menstrual condition called dysmenorrhea (I have it also). It can cause mind-numbing cramps, dizziness/nausea, severe bleeding, and fainting, although the most common symptom is the intense pain alone. The pill is very effective at solving this problem, and your friend will be just fine, the side effects are rare and not at all serious. For more information, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/dysmenorrhe... however, keep in mind that this isn't a full description of many of the physical symptoms. What your friend needs now is support, it's a very difficult disease.
Hope this helps, good luck!
Nope it is completley ine if hse is old enough to get her menstration period then she is old enough to be on the pill. the pill will ease her pain during her menstration greatly, theres no need ot be worried unless she is engagin in intercourse. it is not healty for a 14yr old to have ntercourse the mental effects could scar her for life.
Birth control pills actually subside menstrual cramping.
If I go off my pills, my pain is a hundred times worse so it actually helps me and probably helps your friend.
The simple answer is she ought not to be on the pill at such a young age, this is the consequence of preventing pregnancy by the means of a pill. Her young body is not mature enough for adult activity. don't take my word for it, look on the inter-net to see what can happen to girls who have sex too young.
She should see a doctor if she has bad cramps while on the pill.
For those lecturing about a 14 year old on the pill, there are many many reasons to be on it other than contraception.
Regulating periods, easing cramps, acne are only a few of the other reasons.
So don't be so quick to judge!!
The pill is recomended for young girls if their periods are too heavy or painful, it is a form of controlling the problems.
No it's fine don't worry, i had to take them because i suffered from really really bad period pains and i was a very heavy bleeder. The pill helps to slow down the bleeding and control the pain.
She is not making herself ill and it isn't abnormal at all. A lot of people with heavy periods, and particularly when overweight are given the pill as a means of making them more regular and lighter. Not for a contraceptive use, but a medicinal one. It just so happens that the ingredients in the pill are the same ones used to regulate and alleviate periods and sometimes even the pain associated.
Nah! As long as the pil she is on is right for her! I was on the pill at 14!
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