86 Teens Pregnant at One Memphis High School

[Twoller]

Originally Posted by Patriotic Army Mom

Last time my two teenagers were at the doctor, I mentioned that one had a cycle that was irregular. In front of her, he told me that she should be put on birth control! What!? I was lived and got angry. This happens to many girls and birth control shouldn't be the option! He might as well have told her to go and have sex, she will be protected. He also should have told me in private.

That's really weird. Why would an irregular menstrual cycle suggest using birth control? Maybe he thought that bringing up an "irregual" menstrual cycle was code for asking about birth control. When a woman sees a delay in her menstrual cycle, she might wonder if she is pregnant, but only if she had been having sex. She might not even notice if her cycle was irregular otherwise.

[Jeanfromfillmore]

Originally Posted by Twoller

That's really weird. Why would an irregular menstrual cycle suggest using birth control? Maybe he thought that bringing up an "irregual" menstrual cycle was code for asking about birth control. When a woman sees a delay in her menstrual cycle, she might wonder if she is pregnant, but only if she had been having sex. She might not even notice if her cycle was irregular otherwise.

The pills are given to any woman/female/girl who is experiencing a problem with her cycle not being what she normally experiences. This is to her benefit to know when to where a white dress or pants and not be embarrassed with something most woman have experienced at least once in their lives. You men have your problems too. This suggestion by the doctor was what any doctor would ask. If it was explained to them correctly, no one should have had a problem with it. All it was, was to get the girl on her regular cycle, then she could quit taking them. That's all.