Questions

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-25-2003
Questions
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Thu, 10-09-2003 - 7:10pm
Perhaps this is a silly question, but...

If I am looking to go on the pill, but have never been to a gynecologist before, what do I say when I call them to make an appointment? Do I say (on the phone) that I am calling in regards to birth control? Or do I just make an appointment to see them? Do I even need an exam to get pills?

As an aside; I also heard about new pills they had that prevented woman from getting their periods, or they could reduce their periods to only four or so a year. This sounds like a great idea to me! Does anyone know anything about these?

Thanks ahead for answers!

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-20-2000
In reply to: iv_skyblue
Fri, 10-10-2003 - 9:35am

You will need to have a pelvic exam and pap smear to get a prescription for birth control. You just need to call a gynecologist and tell them you would like to make an appointment for a gynecological exam. While at the appointment, tell the doctor you would like to be put on birth control.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 10-10-2003
In reply to: iv_skyblue
Fri, 10-10-2003 - 10:44am
Call and say you would like to make an appointment to get on BC pills. They will tell you if they want you to have an exam, or ask when your last one was. Make sure you tell them when you call what you want to see them for so they can allocate enough time for you.

I haven't heard of a pill that "prevents" the period, but I have taken the shot, which I would NOT reccomend. You are so much better off on the pill.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-14-2003
In reply to: iv_skyblue
Fri, 10-10-2003 - 11:35am

Yes, there is a pill called Seasonale that gives you only 4 periods a year.

 


 


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