Birth Control For The First Time?

Sep - 23 | By: AHT | one comment.

Filed under : Weight Loss

Background: I’m 19 and I’ve never taken birth control in my life. I avoided it mainly because I have a stereotypical asian mother (who happens to be a scientist) who said things like “natural is best,” and “have to get rid of your monthly impurities.” But I talked to my doctor and she said these are all myths basically.
I have low estrogen levels. No, tests have not been taken to prove this but I know I do because I have these symptoms: very dry, itchy rough skin that is resilient to moisturizer and skin care products, brittle nails (sort of), oral dryness (dry mouth), very coarse hair that is falling out, less alert, and futhermore I’m not even getting my period! What could’ve caused this is a not so ideal diet, having recently lost 15 lbs. etc. and I mention this because I see dieting/weight loss connected to low estrogen levels/period issues on net articles.
I have been prescribed orthotricyclen lo. Today is saturday the 11th…
1.) am I supposed to begin sunday though and cannot begin today???
2.) Am I supposed to begin the day I get my period again? It says that if it is your first time, wait until your period but I remember my doctor saying it can be taken immediately so someone shed some light on this. I’m confused.
3.) Do you open the bag and put the pill ring inside the little compact thing? What coloured pill do you start with first??????? why are green inactive pills without hormones taken?
somebody help! I need to save my skin and my hair and femininity in general!

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One Response to “Birth Control For The First Time?”

kathy_nu says:

September 24, 2009 at 5:38 am

You can start with the active pills on any day. BUT the pill won’t be active in your system to prevent pregnancy until you complete the FULL pack.
It would be easier to keep track if you start on sunday as that is how the pills are labeled. the green ones are reminders so you get into a habit of taking pills everyday.
You could also just wait for your period before you start but if that is in 2 or 3 weeks, don’t wait and start sunday.