Birth control

I've been having issues with my periods for several years now. Sometimes I don't have one at all. Or else they get so bad to the point I throw up for feel to dizzy or sick to do anything. I get really shaky too and cold the whole time I'm on one. A lot of times they are heavy. Or else so light I barely have a period. I'm 17. I've told my mom about this issue and she doesn't ever really say much. What should I do? Should I consider birth control? I've never been on it before. My mom seems like she would be VERY against it too. That's why I am to scared to ask to be put on it. :(
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Li

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Birth control helped me immensely with regulating my periods and calming down the acne I had. I started at 16, my dermatologist recommended it after plenty of other treatments failed. My mom was against it at first but the results were undeniable. And I didn't run out and have sex because of it, either-- I have some respect for myself and was sad she must have doubted that. Definitely talk to her about it. Or you can talk to your doctor about it, or go to planned parenthood where they will keep confidentiality.

Ti

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I had this. Every period I had was so heavy I would get out if a shower totally clean and before I got to my towel I'd be dripping blood. I would puke, sweat, and cry for 6 days straight every time. I'll be 18 in 10 days, and I've been on birth control for 5 or 6 years. It helps A LOT. I barely get cramps anymore and have the lightest periods ever. It is considered an "emergency" for me to have birth control because of those reasons. My periods were always regular and still are. However I can't wait to get off birth control just to see if my body has figured anything out in the past half a decade and can handle a period, but I'm scared it'll go right back.

Ti

Tilley • Jan 31, 2015
I suggest getting on birth control if at all possible. tell your mom it's your body and until she's inside it dealing with what you do, you get to make the decisions on it instead of her