My 18 yr old daughter just got a prescription for Junel. Her boyfriend just moved to school across the country and they ll on;y get to see eachother every other month for the next 5 yrs. i think oral contraceptive use for a low rate of intercourse may be overkill and they should switch to condom use. Wanted to know your thoughts on this before approaching her
Hello, Combined Oral Contraceptive (COC) like June is a good choice for birth control in a young woman who is 18 years of age because at this age fertility chances of falling pregnant from a single act of intercourse are high. If she is likely to see her boyfriend every month or more then, it might be best to continue with this method for the reasons described below. COC is >99% effective and June acts by preventing pregnancy in more than way. It stops egg release, thickens secretions from the cervix to prevent sperm from reaching the egg for fertilization and also makes the lining of the womb unfavorable for pregnancy to establish. It provides reliable birth control along with added desirable benefits for a young person such as less bleeding and pain during period, prevents the formation of cysts or fluid-filled swellings on ovaries. Furthermore, it might help with improving skin by reducing acne. Condom by itself will be a less reliable method for a young couple. However, if they are motivated enough to use it alongside pills, it may be protective against infections that can be passed between partners through sex. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.