Questionhi, this is about my 14 teen year old. i wanted to know, when is the right time to put her on pills?so for she haven't showen any sings of been into sex, but i don't be with her everytime she makes a move.she donot go places much without me,her dad and our 5 year old.and i have to add that she is a very smart and sweet teen,but i just want her to be on the safe side. she have lot's of friend's, and most of them are boy's.i trust her very much and she donot go to the boy's houses and they don't come to her's. she can be trusted very much,but i just don't want to make the mistake of waiting to long or the wrong time.could you help me with this? thank's
AnswerWe do not start vaginal exams or PAP tests until 21 years of age, unless there is a problem. She should not start birth control pills until she is sexually active. If you have a good relationship with your daughter, sit down and ask directly if she is having sexual relations with any of her friends. If so, she should start birth conrol pills. This is a good time to also recommend that, if she does start having sexual intercourse, she should also AlWAYS use a condom to prevent sexually transmitted diseases. Also mention that the "withdrawal method", where the guy pull out of the vagina before ejaculation, does not work because there are around 300,000 sperm at the tip of the penis and when he pull out, these sperm can be milked into the vagina as he withdraws. If she has any questions, refer her to me. However, if she is not sexually active and if her period is regular, she does not have to start the pills yet.
