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I'm 18; am I too young to be taking the Pill?
Are there any side effects to taking the Pill at this age, or at any age, for that matter?
Your help is much appreciated.
14 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Nope, 18 means you're physically an adult. Unless you're unusually underdeveloped for your age (eg you haven't had your period yet) you can definitely take the pill. Side effects vary from person to person, and most people won't have side effects at any age. Being 18 shouldn't increase your chance of side effects at all.
- S PLv 71 decade ago
I was 12 when I started taking birth control pills...so no. Side effects are different for everyone.
- 1 decade ago
I wouldn't think so, the pill is formulated for people around this age. I think there are more side effects when you are older, like over 30.
- PowertoolLv 51 decade ago
No, some girls start at 12 to 13, as long as you have your period it is not too early. Of course it is nice to not be on it for too long cause the longer you are on it, the harder it is to get pregnant when you are ready and there can be an increased risk of breast cancer, but 18 is not too young at all.
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- 1 decade ago
No not to young at all. Side affects really depends on the person. Some people get some side affects then also some people don't get side affects at all.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
well... you're 18... that's the age when you can make your own decisions. not the age that you go on yahoo answers and ask people to decide them for you. and what blasted pill are you talking about?! is there a pill called: "THE PILL" or something... because i dont know about it... what pill are you talking about?! more details!
Source(s): WTF are you talking about?! - adobeprincessLv 61 decade ago
18 is not too young. 16 yr olds take the bill. It can cause problems with growth, but you are already grown.
- SarahLv 41 decade ago
you are not young to take BC. if you do have any side effects, just tell your doctor and he will let you try a different kind/brand. just give it a couple months to let your body adjust
- 1 decade ago
i dont think ur too young but i think the side effects are gunna be stronger. my friend was on the pill and she had MAJOR mood swings. its was psycho.
- 1 decade ago
no not at all! i'm fifteen and i take the pill! [not for sex though, heavy bleeder] but your fine! i don't have side affects except for spotting in between periods sometimes! you'll be fine girl!
