I had my first ob/gyn appointment today and discussed birth control and am going on a combination pill which the doctor recommended to help regulate my periods and I told my mom after that I was going on birth control and she got so mad at me because she’s against it for the regulation of periods and is telling me that all these bad things are going to for sure happen to my body which in reality may or may not happen. Everyone is different and their bodies react differently to medications. She thinks that 17 is “too young” to go on bc but it’s really not. I’m going to college next year and I’m close to turning 18. Not to mention, I also have a boyfriend who I am sexually active with and although we use condoms every time, it doesn’t hurt to keep yourself safe. She doesn’t know that we’ve had sex but when I told her about the bc she said “I bet your period isn’t the only reason you’re going on it”. She always accuses me of doing certain things for other reasons but it’s not really like that. I personally felt the need to make sure I get my period on time since it scares me when I don’t get it as well as prevent pregnancy for myself at a young age. I just don’t understand why she has to be like that and think she’s right about everything. Just because she had health problems when she was on birth control 30 years ago doesn’t mean I’ll have the same problems. Not to mention I’m also adopted so I’m not even related by blood to her.