This may sound like a dumb question but do women still get their periods when they are on birth control pills?

I have never used birth control pills before and am thinking about it.

What's a good brand for birth control pills?

A Cool Mom (Female, Dallas, 29-35) asked:

Can you stop taking birth control pills cold turkey?

This the first week of my second month on birth control pills and I lost them. What will happen to me if I can't find them soon (missing for one day). I definitly will not be having sex b/c I am not ready for another child, that's not my question. I am wondering if there are any health risks involved in an abrupt stop in birth control.

I looked on the internet and couldn't find anything I can't refill my prescription b/c I have to go back to my doctor for a check up to see how well I've taken to the pills and she can't see me until next week. Any thing you know would be helpful. Thanks.

hey this question is for the ladies? when your in a relationship and have decided to become exclusive with one another what type of birth control have you chosen to use when you stopped using condoms. (I.U.D., birth control pills, sponges, film, etc.) I really want to know if anyone has tried anything other than birth control and how well it has worked for you.

A Father Figure (Male, 46-55, Retired) asked:

The truth about forms of birth-control?
A. Use condoms
B. Use Birth-control pills
C. Use hormonal devices like the ring and the patch.
D. Use the rhythm method
E. Use no birth control at all.

Funny question...what would you say to a 40 year old man who asked you if you take birth control pills because you have an STD? (Most of us hopefully know that birth control pills have nothing to do with preventing or controlling STD's.) This was by far the most ignorant and hilarious thing that has ever happened to me in a sexual relationship. How would you have responded? And also would you consider this person (who is PhD educated) a totally uninformed idiot or what? I was speechless!

Would you say that birth control pills are more effective than condoms?

i usually use condoms and keep a close check on my menstral cycle to try and estimate when im going through ovulation. But recently my partner has asked me if i ever considered using birth control pills.

My husband and I went out of town for a 3 day weekend. I thought I had packed my birth control, but couldn't find it when we reached our hotel. We didn't have sex while we were away, but I took the missed birth control plus my one for the day when we got back home. We also waited an aditional week to have sex, just to be safe. I have not gotten my period, and am not pregnant. Could too much of the birth control at once have been bad for my body? I was always told to take the pills if you miss them on their designated day.

A Trendsetter (Female, 22-25, Administrative) asked:

I was at the drug store and they highly recommended YASMIN birth control pills. Yasmin has a lower level of estrogen which reduces side effects however maintains effectiveness.

Has anyone used Yasmin birth control pills. What are your comments?

Update: October 17, 2006.
ok maybe my question was phrased wrong thats why im getting all these unhelpful answers. I am considering going on the pill...been doing a lot of research online about different brands, ect. It was recommended that i go visit the doc and after a check up he will prescribe something. i do however have fears for weight gain, excessive hair growth, future fertility etc. However yesterday i visited a local pharmacy and the pharmacist told me visting the doc wasnt so necessary but she recommended YASMIN birth control pills. i did come home and looked it up further on the site. So basically i just wanted to know about other peoples experiences / comments etc. (Why is every1 so harsh this morning)!!!

A Thinker (Female, Denver, 22-25, Administrative) asked:

One online source said that taking birth control pills can cause or worsen acid reflux. I am trying to find some scientific articles to see if it's true. I haven't found any yet.

Does anyone know for sure, do birth control pills cause/worsen acid reflux or not? OR, in your experience, have you developed or experienced worsening of your acid reflux after taking birth control pills?

An Alternative Girl (Female, Who Cares?, Student) asked:

This one is for the girls(guys too if you have answers)
Okay,I am taking birth control pills(yasmine)and I know one of the side effects is that you gain weight.
But lately I have been feeling near faint,I have loss of appetite,or when I do feel like eating,I eat alot.Also im starting to break out,and I threw up twice today?
Are these symptons of birth control pills that I never knew about?
Or should I stop taking them and go and see a doctor ASAP?