Contraception for my teenage daughter

Oh, and if she has a problem, they’re so many different strength pills and you should be able to find one that works for her.

As soon as your daughter bc sexually active you put them on the pill unless you want grandchildren at an early age. It also regulates their period. Prevents acne and all other other good family stuff.

Yeah, it’s better she gets pregnant. WHAT? You’re a big help. Go back to sleep

I’m a massive fan of the Mirena coil. Would recommend she read up on it.

Once it’s inserted, her contraception will be sorted for the next five years. Afterwards, users won’t have any periods or associated pain. (Mine were agony and very heavy- they’ve stopped completely.)

And because the hormones are localised the dose is fraction of that in the pill or mini pill.

It really is amazing! But if for whatever reason she doesn’t get on with it, she can have it removed and the effect reversed.

Her daughter is 17.. she still has to give consent as she is under 18..
Op is simply asking what would be best why do you all have to jump on and judge..
She's helping her daughter..

sorry op. I am in the same situation so need the same advice. That's why I'm here.

I’m not sure why a 17 year old is asking their mum whether they can go on contraception. I went to the doctors on my own as a 15 year old and was prescribed the pill with no issues.

For what it’s worth, I KNOW she uses condoms.

My daughter went on the pill at 15. She kept forgetting to take it. She's 17 now, had the implant fitted a couple of months ago and its been the best thing ever.
Doesn't agree with everyone, but she's been fine. And no worries about the patter of tiny feet for 3 years....

She needs to speak to her doctor in private about her choices. You can really 'agree' to her having contraception. If she was 13,14 or 15 she could still get contraception without her parents knowing.

Some posters are so precious m.

What a wonderful relationship you have to be to have these conversations op.

I’d recommend the injection, she’ll be covered for three months I think. It’s a long time since I was on it.

The GP and health centre nurses at her boarding school will be used to dealing with sexually active teenagers. They are best placed to discuss contraceptive methods with her and enable her to make an informed choice.

It is good in my view that you can actually have a conversation about this with your daughter.

Whilst it is your daughter who can get pregnant, her boyfriend must recognise his responsibility, and I hope she is not being pressurised by him into not using condoms.

When I was at boarding school I made an appointment with the local sexual health centre for after school. I informed my house parent what I was doing and then went to the appointment. I was 17. I'm not sure it's even worth you getting involved.
I wouldn't advise her to go through the school doctor.

Your daughter and her boyfriend should go TOGETHER to a sexual health clinic and discuss their options with health care staff.

Many clinics have special sessions for teenagers.

Walk in sessions might be closed or appointment only during lockdown - they need to phone and check.

Presumably she comes home often enough that she could go to a sexual health clinic near your home to discuss and get repeat prescriptions 3-monthly. They probably know more about the specifics of each option since they are specialists in that area.

Risk of troll thread fishing for stories of sexually active teenage daughters.

Some of these responses are ridiculous.

It sounds like her DD asked advice about the pill and OP agreed it sounded like a good idea.

The pill is a great place to start as there are many to try and you know pretty quickly whether it suits or not.

The injection doesn't agree with a lot of women and takes longer to get out of your system. The implant isn't for everyone either, personally is creeps me out as you can feel it under the skin.

I certainly wouldn't go for the coil as method of contraception when she is so young.

Also, I've taken the pill since I was 14 and I've never forgotten to take it. Just because others on here are forgetful it doesn't mean your DD is.

As long as your daughter knows the risks of not using condoms and that if the pill she is given doesn't suit there are many options of pill and other contraception to try she will give fine. As pp said it is often trial and error until you find what suits you.

I would advise against the injection, it interfered with moods a lot and cannot be reversed, you're stuck for 6 months! I used different kinds of pills and settled for the coil in the end, but the implant could be just as good

Good grief she's 17, why are you making contraception decisions for her.

If there are sexual health clinics near her can she arrange an appointment to discuss? They can take her through all her options (which are vastly varied to the pill) which she may not be able to secure from her GP.

Long term contraception like implant or injection for me is preferable but she can discuss and decide.

She may need to try a few before she’s happy, everyone’s so different in how they react to each contraception.

This is an uncomfortable thread.

I think this is up to your DD and her GP. Her body, her choices.