For teens and moms of teens... (womanly issues)

[Friendy2004]

I don't post much, but I relate to this really well.

I was in the same situation as your daughter for a long time, and it took a while for my parents to realize that I did not see the pill as a free pass for sex, but as something that I needed so that my life was not interupted for several days, every month.

If your daughter is really level-headed and has common sense, and as long as you can talk to her about your concerns openly, please get her a prescription as soon as you can. She will thank you 10 fold, and one way she will do that is by not disappointing you

[new mom to a veiled]

When I was a teenager I had similar problems. There is a script for Annaprox (sp?) They are huge blue pills, and they take the edge off. Speak with her Dr. about your concerns with the pill. I took the Annaprox for about a year and it stopped working, so I was switched to the pill anyway. As far as the "license for sex" I don't think the pill will make any diff. She sounds pretty responsible and will make her decisions with or with out the pill.

[king2005]

The poor girl. Mine were so bad I couldn't walk & cried in pain. Pain meds, hot shower, hot pad, laying on or off my belly, did nothing.

I delt with it for a few years, until I turned 16. I met Rob & saw that the pill was a wise idea. I started on it & in a couple months there was no pain. I still felt blah duing my weekly, but no knee dropping.

If your husband doesn't want her on the pill, put her on the patch (Evera). Get her to put it where he cannot see it & if he finds the box tell him its a new pain killer or something.

I was lucky, my dad was a big suporter & bought me everything so I wouldn't feel embarassed.


I've been on the patch for over a year now & its much better then the pill. I started to get sick all the time & had horrible head pains & belly pains (not cramps). The Dr. told me many girls get it & asked if I wanted to try a new product, called Evera.

At first Evera was a pain in the butt & I lost some skin (ouch). I've learned that putting it on your upper arm was the best spot. I cannot feel it there & its easy to remove. Its best to remove it during a hot shower & slowly removing it. Its NOT like a bandaid, it can &/or will remove skin if ripped off. Its also a myth that the hair on your arm if shaved off will get dark & thick. My hair hasn't changed at all. its still blond & thin. Also removing & putting on the new patch is best done on a sunday, because if your working, you'll be done by 6ish, & since there is school the next day, you'll be home to be able to take a shower.

I don't get any head pains or belly pains anymore. The worst thing I get is dry skin near the patch & bed fuzz stuck aound it. but its easy to deal with, I just put a moisturizer on it & the dry skin goes away, & I pick off the fuzz with my finger nails (its super easy to remove).

Best of Luck

[catnapper]

Thanks guys. I KNOW the pill isn't a license to have sex. Thats hubby's and a lot of other parent's concern. I've spoken with her about it, telling her even if she was on the pill that its not something to fall back on for sex because teens and the pill aren't good combos because they often miss a daily dose -- this girl forgets to take her daily vitamins! I told her that if she misses a day, or is even 12 hours late in taking it, that pregnancy CAN happen. She KNOWS that. She also knows she'll forget to take it at least once a week.

Yes, she is incredibly level headed. I say if the doctor recommends it, then we need to get it for her. I've been trying to talk him into this one for a year now... as has hubby's sister. If I go behind his back to get her the pill and hide it.... not good. One thing about us, we NEVER lie, about ANYTHING. and I tell the kids that -- no matter what happened, no matter how much trouble you think you'll get into, tell the truth. To go behind his back in this one... I couldn't do it and wouldn't do it.