AboutDiana Archer Expertise I love questions on condoms, the pill, what to do if contraception fails, if you could be pregnant, obtaining contraception (Even without parental permission).
I have a lot of experience with teenagers. One thing I don't know too much about is the IUD, but I'm working on it.
I really do care about the people that ask me questions! I don't mind lots of follow up, and I like to know if things turned out okay. I'll be with you every step of the way!
Experience I'm a sexual health nurse at a Family Planning clinic.
Have many qualifications and much experience.
Am currrently studying to upgrade to a gynocologist.
Organizations Family planning clinic, Youth Help, Teenage Pregnancy Association.
Education/Credentials Studied at University of Auckland. Have also trained in counselling.
Awards and Honors Nurse of The Year from the National Health Organisation.
Question I have been using Yasmine for a year now and when I went to my check up they changed my brand to tri-cyclen lo, explaining that they did not carry the other brand any longer. When I started using the pill I was advised to wait for my body to get used to the hormone before having unprotected sex. Now that I am switching should I be waiting again? Also, is there any chance for me to become pregant now that i am on a pill with less hormone?
Answer Hi Natalie,
I think that for the first week of your new pill, you should use condoms just to be safe. On a lower dose pill, your chances of pregnancy may be slightly higher, but the side effects you experience on higher dose pills such as headaches and nausea should be a lot less. However, the chances of pregnancy are not effected so much that you should be worried.
