My stepdaughter wants to take contraceptive pills get rid of acne

Hi guest,

If she doesn't have acne then maybe she wants to become sexually active.

Have you talked to her about this, in depth?  I know it can be hard to broach the subject of sexuality but it can/should be done.

Let her know that the doctor won't prescribe a drug for acne if she doesn't have a problem and that there are side effects from ANY drugs. 

If she does want contraceptives I see no reason to say "no."  Odds are that she'll be having sex at some point soon, if she hasn't already.  It sounds like she wants to use protection.  Don't be to "hard" on her.

Good luck.

You can avoid her from using them by suggesting some natural remedies. Because it is safe and it won't make any side effects let her mind changed by this

 

lock her in the closet till she raise a baby by herself.lol..no give them to her our she could end up with a baby of her own see a doctor first.and make sure some older guys not messing with her if they are get them thrown i jail..

I'm not sure if you will find this reply appropriate as I'm not sure of the age limits where you are, here in the UK and the legal age for sex here is 16, so I am using that age in mind when I reply.

If she does have acne the pill is helpful in clearing this up, it may not be visible to you perhaps she has it on her back or if she has a few pimples she may feel this is enough to make her feel uncomfortable and want to treat them,  The pill is also helpful for regulating periods this could be another reason she wants to go on it and may not feel so comfortable talking about that with you.   There is always the other reason and that could be she is or wants to be sexually active.  If this is the case although it may not be something you want for her at this time, how far is saying she can't take tis medication going to go?  Would it not be better to support her decision and gain more trust with her.  This may allow you to discuss what is going on in that area of her life, and advise on additional contraception to prevent STI's IF this is the reason she wants to start taking it.  You can discuss your concerns about being sexually active at her age and she may be more open knowing you are on her side.

I would also advise on supporting her decision to go on the pill if she is/wants to be sexually active she may go and get it prescribed behind your back and you will have less input on what she is doing, or she may proceed to be sexually active without any birth control and you may end up with a grandchild years before you expected one.  Or your daughter may get an STI and have the embarrassment of getting that treated.  We may not like what our kids get up to but for me I would prefer to be able to know somewhat what they are getting upto to some extent and be able to talk openly and try to guide them to make the right choices themselves, as apposed to putting my foot down and having it all go on behind my back possible ending up in a big muddle.