Contraceptive pill

[Leapers]

As there are many types of contraceptive pills available how does the doctor assess which one they should give you?

[sara3]

it would be based on your age, medical conditions, and which you would prefer. what's suitable for one isn't suitable for all.

[cazzz1975]

your medical notes, then its trial and error until you find the right one

[Eve]

Some medical conditions and factors like weight and blood pressure can exclude some types.

Some people go for added extras such as Dianette which can help with acne.

[4getmenot]

family history

[chokkie]

your GP might also take your age into consideration.

[sophie_1003]

They usually put you on the cheapest one then wait til you have problems with it!

[sophie_1003]

That is really what has happened to most girls I know (but maybe the age they mostly are when they start on it rather than cost?) but everyone I speak to has been put on Microgynon30 to start with then a couple of years down the line have had problems of one kind or another then been swapped to one that suits people who expereince certain side effects!

[sophie_1003]

lol, glad it got a chuckle, bet I come across as rather cynical but can just imagine that being the reason!

[sophie_1003]

Well thank you, generations of women (and men no doubt!) will be thankful for the pill and the right to have it!

[sophie_1003]

Ah yes, the implant, they keep asking me if I want that but grosses me out a bit so am staying away! Enjoy the wine, yummy!