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[b3auty-is-b0nes.livejournal.com]

So... My mom finally made me an appointment to go to the doctor and get on birth control. It's for next Thursday.
I'm a little nervous... Like... I don't know how to explain it. I'm happy that I'm being put on the pill. After what happened last time my period was late, I'm more than relieved that there will be a lesser chance of that happening again. PLUS... The sooner I'm on the pill, the sooner I can start having sex again.... I've been trying to make thing easier on my mom (when she found out I started having sex, she took it REALLY bad... She even grounded me so I couldn't leave the house and go have sex... Talk about psycho) and she's asked me not to have sex until I'm on the pill... So I've been trying to turn myself around a bit and avoid any and all trouble (i'm somewhat of a trouble maker, and I was grounded for most of the summer for a bunch of different things... And it's hard enough trying to stay outta trouble when it seems to stick to you like a leech, but you know.. I'm trying *shrug*)
I just don't really know what to expect when I get to the doctor? I'm not really too comfortable with people looking at my body, especially my crotch. The only ones allowed down there are myself and the one and only guy I have sex with. Maybe some one can give me some tips on how to relax and not be so nervous about this??

Oh and. About birth control... I know you shouldn't really smoke while you're on BC. But I've tried and I just can't seem to kick the habit... My mom smokes and she's on BC, and I know that doesn't make it RIGHT but.. Is it a MAJOR health risk? And I also smoke weed and drink on occasion;(Please no lectures, I get them enough from my mom..) what effects would that have on BC??

Any help would be just lovely

<3Brandy

Comments

[angelwifey.livejournal.com]

yes it is a major health risk. please be careful.

[angelwifey.livejournal.com]

oh and tips for the first time at a gyno. relax. bring someone with you that you feel comfortable with. relax and realize that he/she is a doctor and is trained to deal with you. tell them its your first time and to be considerate of that and theyll treat you very nice. Just try to breathe.

[jenafreaka.livejournal.com]

Don't take this as a lecture, but it seems like too many girls these days are in such a hurry to "act" older than what they really are. Doing drugs, having careless sex, and disappointing ur mom are not things to proud of. Right now you might be having fun, but you'll only regret it later, I mean damn ur only 15!

Smoking in general is a MAJOR health risk, nevertheless add on taking birth control pills on top of that. But really, every person in this community could tell you the risks involved, would it change ur mind? I'm sure it wouldn't.

Once upon a time I swore I would never go to the gyno b/c I was so uncomfortable at the thought of some stranger looking at my crotch. 7 months ago was my first visit, and it really wasn't bad at all. It lasts like a total of 2 mins tops, if that. To be put on birth control you don't even have to get an examination done, to my knowledge. I know that I didn't, but I specifically asked for one.

[garillama.livejournal.com]

Maybe it depends on what state you live in? I went to a PP in Washington state, and they required and exam.

And to the OP, seconded! And if you're really serious about the health risks (which I can't tell if you are or not), keep trying to quit! I read somewhere that it takes most smokers an average of 5 tries to quit. That means that some people can just stop, and some people have to try and try and try again before they can finally be rid of that addiction.

Best of luck :)

[jenafreaka.livejournal.com]

Weird. I go to the PP in VA, and I specifically had to ask. I guess I just figured it was PP policy.

[whormonalisa.livejournal.com]

I don't think that smoking MJ and drinking alcohol are too risky when you're on BC. However, smoking while on BC is a huge risk and while you may not see the effects within the next decade or two, it could eventually lead to heart failure, stroke, etc. When I was 15 (and a smoker) I started on BC as well. I quit two years ago and I won't lie and say it was easy and that I never have cravings but I feel a lot healthier and over all *better*. \

The gyno isn't that bad at all. Keep in mind that they see dozens of women a day so there's nothing to be embaressed about. Gyno's have seen it all!

[morning-stand.livejournal.com]

My doctor told me I shouldn't even smoke hookah when i'm on the pill because it's a health risk. So i'm guessing that marijuana and cigarettes are an even higher risk.

[xviragox.livejournal.com]

Your first gyno visit will likely be a thousand times easier than you expect. The doctor will probably sit with you in his/her office first and get your history and talk to you about any concerns you have. Make sure you answer the questions honestly. This is a good time to ask any questions you have, because the rest of the appointment will go quickly (write down your questions ahead of time because you may forget if you get nervous).

Just breathe and try to relax during the exam. You'll be surprised at how quickly it's over.

[jaipur.livejournal.com]

Smoking while on hormonal BC definitely increases the risk of blood clots, strokes, yadda yadda. As another poster pointed out, you may think you're "getting away with it" because you don't keel over next month or even next year--but you've definitely just shortened your life expectancy.

Besides, smoking also reduces the grey matter in your brain. And leads to all sorts of other cardiovascular (i.e., blood circulation) issues which can lead to loss of limbs, etc. (don't laugh, I used to work with amputees and a bunch of them were very bitter that no one had told them at a young age that smoking can lead to limb loss!).

Yes, kicking nicotine is really difficult (was it Eric Clapton who pointed out he'd kicked both heroin and nicotine, and heroin was easier?). So that's all the more reason to start now, rather than later. ;)

Good luck!

[aphoenixrain.livejournal.com]

My Mom smoked most of her life. Smoking while on BC is a major risk, when I was 16 (more than 10 years ago) my mom had a major stroke and her personality totally changed as a result. It was due to a thrown clot in her brain due to the combination of horomones from the BC and smoking.

Please do be careful but try and listen to all the sage wisdom here.

[hexeengel.livejournal.com]

I understand being nervous about the gyno, but it's really not that bad. If they're a good doc, they'll talk to you about other things, asked you questions that require longer answers than "yes" or "no." And even if they don't just babble at them, it'll help, trust me :)

Good luck and MFL ;)

[careless-lovex.livejournal.com]

honestly, i'm a smoker and i'm on the pill so i'm not gonna lecture you.
but its not a good idea and i've been trying really hard to kick it because i know that it isnt good for me AT ALL.
but youre 15 so youve been smoking for what? less than a year?
you can do it, trust me.

And she is going to ask about whether you smoke and everything else, and honestly its scary. And admitting it at youre age will probably suck a lot more because youre so young and whatever, but legally she isnt allowed to tell your mom or anything.
But lying to your OB will get you up shits creek without a paddle.
so you NEEEEEEED to be straight up with her about it.

andddd really my OB was asking me about college while she was doing her little speculum thing and honestly, its just funnier than anything.
If youre fucking, you can handle an OB.

[skeptictank.livejournal.com]

A good doctor will chat with you while she's doing her thing and like getting a shot, it'll be over and you'll be like, "wait... that was it?"

[zendeni.livejournal.com]

I always ask them to please explain everything they're doing because I get nervous and usually they are good about doing that.

The best advice I ever got for relaxing at the gyno was to "lie back and think of England". I just think it's hilarious and I really do it every time!!

Having a conversation during the exam is the weirdest thing. Like, I'm supposed to act normal and polite when there are instruments down there??