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 Are you supposed to have a period while taking sprintec. It is my first month taking it after switching from yaz. I didn't very many while taking the yaz. I'm on the white pills, that's when I should have a period right. Just concered about pregnancy
Answer Hey Christy,
Sprintec is a type of birth control pill (you know all this but I need to say it anyway), when you first start it, it is important to use condoms while having sex while your body is getting used to the new medication.
Your period should begin while taking the white reminder pills. It might takes a few days to come. If the whole of the reminder pills are taken, and your period doesn't come, then it is no reason to panic (this can often happen when adjusting to new medication) but you should see your doctor just to make sure things are okay.
I was just reading about Yaz. Why did you change from it? It sounds very good, and my patients have done well on it.
