Combined Pill

[Millieparker]

I'm 15 and my mum took me to the doctors and asked for the pill. How old do I have to be to decide not to continue the pill?

[Fccuvj]

Any age. It’s your body. Just because it’s been given to you doesn’t mean you have to take it.

[Millieparker in reply to Fccuvj]

But my mum makes me take it so yh what if she gets angry that I dont want to take it anymore she is really over protective

[Diamond12 in reply to Millieparker]

I think it would be best at your age to just take it as it is always best to have two methods.

[Diamond12 in reply to Diamond12]

She also probably thought if you have a boyfriend she is saving you from the awkward conversation if you do need to take it.

[Lemonboots]

I can understand that you don't want to cause a row with your mum, but forcing you to take medication that you don't want is not okay. There is definitely a conversation that needs to be had here. Don't forget that the pill only protects against pregnancy, not STIs, so you would still need condoms if you are sexually active.

[emcar]

you are old enough to make your own decisions. Don't take anything you don't wish to.