14 Yr Old Daughter "Thinking" about Birth Control Pills - Page 3

[vancouverlori]

Well, that may have been the theory about why early intercourse increases the risk of cervical cancer. But now the experts are saying that earlier intercourse increases the risk of getting a virus, HPV, which damages DNA in the cervix and therefore increases the risk of cancer. Epidemiologically, becoming sexually active earlier usually means more sexual partners, and therefore increased risk. Basically it's a sexually transmitted infection issue.

[sapphire_chan]

If you have a family history of thyroid issues, don't let your dd go on the pill. She doesn't need the fatigue or weight gain.

[keyley1090]

I began taking birth control when I was 16 because I had painful/unpredictable periods.

While I also think 14 is too young for birth control, just keep watch for any warning signs that she is thinking about sex. That would be the time to put her on birth control because children aren't waiting even though we would like them to.

I just hope my 13 DD will come talk to me openly when/if she wants to take birth control.

I'd rather sit down to listen to that than to sit down for her to show me her pregnancy test.

I am not saying your daughter wants sex, it probably really is for her period. Just keep watch and listen.

[phathui5]

It concerns me that at 14 years old, her pediatrician told her that she was too young for the pill. At 15, I was pregnant with my now nine year old. Fourteen isn't too young for birth control if someone wants it.