I was so scared to use the birth control I was prescribed when i went to the doctors like a year ago because I was afraid it would make me gain weight and be moody. Finally a year later Im taking the plunge: after a horrible, painful period along with me being really depressed during it i decided it was the last straw. im on pill no. 2 now. my doctor said this pill would make my period only come once every 12 weeks and would least likely make my depression worse. im eating good and trying to stay active to counteract any weight gain.

finally just saying f it and overcoming my fears! i wont know until i try!

heres the question: if i only get my period every 12 weeks how will i know if im not pregnant, its just the pill or possibly i am pregnant and i missed a period? should i take pregnancy tests every time my period is scheduled?