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| Subject | Date Asked |
| I don't want my period ever, and i don't want to ever be pregnant | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: I am 18 and quiet a sporty person and a period for me is just a waste of time, and a pain that I ... A: The only way to never get your period is to have a hysterectomy. I doubt that anyone will do a ... | |
| Effects on birth control pills on appetite/cravings | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Solberg, I am 22 years old and about two weeks ago I started taking birth control pills, more ... A: Unusual cravings would be a very unusual effect of birth control pills. If there is any chance that ... | |
| When to start birth control | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I just recently received my first birth control prescription for Lutera. The doctor told me to ... A: One of the reasons for starting the pill during or just after a period is that you'll be less likely ... | |
| implanon | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I got my implanon inserted 1/04/2012. so, it's only been almost 2 weeks. well, it had been 29 days ... A: Yes, you could be pregnant. Normally Implanon is inserted during a period. Part of the reason for ... | |
| Hello | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: My doctor told me to start talking Birth Control pills starting the fifth day of my period,which ... A: As long as you started by the fifth day of a normal period, you're protected by the pill ... | |
| birth control pills protection | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: My wife and I are just beginning to have intercourse and she has been on the birth control pill for ... A: If she only misses one pill, she should take it as soon as she remembers. As long as she doesn't ... | |
| Condom and withdrawal effectiveness? | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I recently started having sex (we were both virgins.) I bought brand new condoms ... A: For the average couple using condoms, they are about 85% effective, meaning that in 1 year, about 15 ... | |
| Contradictions | 1/5/2012 |
| Q: There is a BIG contradiction in this world!!!! Me and my bf usually do dry humping, rather than sex. ... A: A woman can't get pregnant from dry humping. For pregnancy to occur, it almost always requires the ... | |
| very light period? | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I've been on Yaz birth control now for about 6-7 months, and I just wanted to know if what I am ... A: It is normal to have such light periods. Most women get lighter periods when they take the pill, ... | |
| Confused | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I am Carol, a very much confused woman trying to fogure out what has emergency contraception pills ... A: The thing is, emergency contraception can screw up your period, make it early or late, and affect ... | |
| Birthcontrol | 12/24/2011 |
| Q: Ok. I have been on the pill Gynera from the 29th Nov. my first packet stop on the 19th December. ... A: It's unusual that your period wouldn't come 4 days after stopping the active pills. If it doesn't ... | |
| newly wedds | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: I am Jihan Yehya, a newly married woman, who knows very little concerning pregnancy, and methods to ... A: You're not pregnant from sex on November 14, as a pregnancy test will be positive 2-3 weeks after ... | |
| Unprotected sex with birth control | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for about three months. I've never missed a pill and I always take it ... A: Birth control pills are excellent birth control, and don't require that the male withdraw before ... | |
| Birth control | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I have been on lo loestrin fe birth control for a month and a half now. The first month, I had two ... A: It's not unusual to miss a period on loestrin fe. As long as your pregnancy test is negative, that ... | |
| Birth Control | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I got my period in the middle of my bc pack (azurette) so I stopped after I was finished with that ... A: When there is bleeding during the month, there may be no bleeding at the end, when it's due. I ... | |
| Hi I have some questions to ask you | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old girl my first question is I was reading on Internet that girls can get yeast ... A: Dial is probably as good as any soap. I don't think the type of soap will predispose to yeast ... | |
| Hi I have some questions to ask you | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old girl my first question is I was reading on Internet that girls can get yeast ... A: The wet bathing suit just increases the conditions for a yeast infection. Some women could sit in ... | |
| Hi I have some questions to ask you | 12/10/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old girl my first question is I was reading on Internet that girls can get yeast ... A: Yeast like warm, moist conditions. It's normal for us to have yeast on and inside our bodies. They ... | |
| Ovarian Cyst Post-Menopausal | 12/5/2011 |
| Q: I'm 52, went through menopause last year and am currently taking HRT (Enjuvia daily w/Prometrium 12 ... A: The only real test to make sure it's not cancer is to take it out surgically and look at it with a ... | |
| Hello | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: Norman, I have my period on the 6th of November and had unprotected sex on the 14th. Althought my ... A: A pregnancy test will usually be positive by 2 weeks after conception, and will always be positive ... | |
| confused | 11/22/2011 |
| Q: I have been trying to concieve for four months now. Im in my mid twenties and I have never been ... A: It sounds to me like you didn't ovulate this month. Normally after ovulation the cervical mucous ... | |
| Pregnancy/Birth Control/Hormones | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: My name is Mary, I am 25 years old and I gave birth to my 19 month old daughter via c-section on ... A: The hair loss that comes from pregnancy or the pill is a temporary one, and the hair comes back. ... | |
| nauseous from bc | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I've been on microgestin fe for about six months now, and this is the one brand I've tried that ... A: You could give up on this pack and start next month. It won't cause any problem with your ... | |
| Birth Control Start | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I was anticipating my period to start today, and thought I had a slight amount of spotting. I went ... A: When starting the pill on the first day of a period, the pill is effective immediately. Since this ... | |
| Mirena problems | 11/10/2011 |
| Q: I am 18 years old and had the Mirena IUS inserted 6 months ago. Before that I was on birth control ... A: It's not normal to experience the heavy bleeding while on the Mirena, and it's hard to know what ... | |
| Missed pill/skipped perio | 11/9/2011 |
| Q: Norman, I've been taking Nordette for 2 months now, I just finished my 2nd pack (of active pills) ... A: Your English is very good. If you start the new pack right now (and take 2 pills), it may keep your ... | |
| stopping birth control to conceive | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: I have been on birth control (trinessa) for the past 14 months following the birth of my 3rd baby. ... A: It's unusual that you would start bleeding just a few days after finishing your withdrawal period ... | |
| prevent pregnency | 11/1/2011 |
| Q: My wife is 17 yrs. old. We usually have intercourse once/twice in a month. Till now, we had 10 times ... A: For most women, the birth control pill is the easiest and most effective way to prevent pregnancy. ... | |
| conception dates? | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm confused about conception timing. I went in for an ultrasound at 7 weeks and they gave me an EDD ... A: If your conception date was 5/6 to 5/20, that is compatible with sex on 5/7. Ultrasound dates are ... | |
| conception dates? | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I'm confused about conception timing. I went in for an ultrasound at 7 weeks and they gave me an EDD ... A: An early ultrasound is accurate within 7 days. With a due date of 2/2/12, your conception date was ... | |
| could i be pregnant | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: My last period was September 1. I missed a lot of pills since then I had unprotected sex on ... A: As long as your pregnancy test is negative, you're probably not pregnant. Some women miss periods ... | |
| Yasmin | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I was taking logynon then switched to Yasmin. I started Yasmin on the day I should have taken my new ... A: As long as you haven't missed any pills, I wouldn't be concerned. Some women stop having periods on ... | |
| How long does Ocella take to be effective? | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I started taking Ocella the day my period started, and was told by the doctor at Student Health ... A: As long as you start the day your period starts, you're protected by the pill right away. Even ... | |
| Single Act Pregnancy and Intercourse | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: : Thank you for your prompt reply. I ended up coming across the following article: ... A: It's my understanding that the authors take the percent of women getting pregnant on each day as ... | |
| Timing of Intercourse and Pregnancy | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm reviewing medical articles and for some reason there's inconsistencies between experts on the ... A: It's an interesting question. I think the answer as to why the inconsistencies is that some studies ... | |
| depo provera | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Ive been using depo provera for about 5 years now, im 18.. I began using it when i was 13 because i ... A: I don't believe it's possible that depo provera can stop you from conceiving for the rest of your ... | |
| missed birth control 3 days. | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: i missed my pill for 3 days & took the 4th day late. i've been taking it for about 4-5 months, but ... A: When a woman misses pills, pregnancy is possible. Normally, ovulation doesn't occur while taking ... | |
| Depo Provera | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, Dr. Solberg, I am a 28 year old woman who has never had intercourse nor been on birth ... A: You can get the next Depo shot up to 2 weeks early, so that shouldn't be a problem. As far as your ... | |
| Depo Birth Control side effect | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I was on the depo shot for two years. I was taking a three month dose once a month. My doctor felt ... A: You don't say how long it's been since your last depo shot, but it's common that women don't have a ... | |
| Spotting | 9/9/2011 |
| Q: I've been on Cryselle for over two years and I've never had a problem with it. I decided earlier ... A: Some women are able to go 3 months without a period, and some aren't, at least not on a regular ... | |
| Missed Period on Pill | 9/8/2011 |
| Q: If I missed a period (not pregnant) do I treat it as though I did have one and continue taking the ... A: Yes. Some women stop having periods on the pill, or have them only occasionally. As long as you ... | |
| stopped the pill, wheres my period?? | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: I was on the pill for about 4 months and 2 weeks. I stopped in the middle of a cycle because I could ... A: It's common when stopping the pill that the following period will be late. Usually it's just a week ... | |
| Depo Provera | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: I am 9 weeks into the Depo shot. I started spotting, but now it keeps getting heavier and heavier. ... A: Both spotting, bleeding and weight gain are very common with the Depo shot. 14 pounds is a lot for ... | |
| Nuva Ring | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: I am looking into a new birth control method, and have been curious about the Nuva Ring. However, ... A: Nuva Ring has what is called a third generation progestin, which seems to be associated with a ... | |
| Can I be pregnant but bled midcycle? | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Solberg, I have been off contraceptives for over a year. I started taking Seasonique on August ... A: You bled because you stopped taking the pill, and this is a withdrawal bleed, just like when you ... | |
| Mirena replacement | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I am a 41 y/o married woman, without children, due to get my second Mirena IUD removed in Oct, when ... A: I would suggest that you ask your doctor to give you a para cervical block before replacing the IUD. ... | |
| Why is my period late? | 8/25/2011 |
| Q: Solberg, I was wondering if you could help me out on an issue regarding my menstrual cycle? My ... A: Regular periods are caused by regular ovulation. When a period doesn't come, it means either ... | |
| birth control | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: I started taking birth control for the first time this month but I only took it for 11 days. My ... A: When a woman stops taking the pill, her next ovulation is sometimes delayed, and it's very hard to ... | |
| Birth control, period, protection | 8/17/2011 |
| Q: I am 17, and I have been taking birth control (the pill) since about late May. About 10 days ago, I ... A: As long as you don't miss any pills, the chance of pregnancy is very slight. Normally a woman will ... | |
| Femhrt | 8/16/2011 |
| Q: I am 59 and my GYN doctor put me on Femhrt for all different problems. Well my question is will ... A: If the facial hair only came after menopause, then the Femhrt may help. Testosterone stimulates ... | |
| Continuously Taking the Pill | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm 17yrs old and have been on the pill for about 6 months. After doing an ultrasound and blood ... A: It's fine to keep taking the active pills and trying to avoid periods. Usually it only works for so ... | |
| Birth Control | 8/12/2011 |
| Q: I’m a 22 year old female and about a year and a half ago I went to my gynecologist because my ... A: The birth control pill will make your periods normal, and will have no effect on your thyroid. ... | |
| Inducing Period 1 Week Early on Birth Control | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I've been on Alesse 28 for 2 years. Last month, I was going on vacation and skipped my 7 day ... A: You could stop the pill a week early, but then you'd risk pregnancy. The other way to get your ... | |
| Birth control after an abortion | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: Ok, I had an abortion close to the end of May of this year. I started taking my birth control that ... A: Irregular bleeding can sometimes occur in the first 2-3 months of taking the pill. However, the ... | |
| BREAKTHROUGH BLEEDING | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: When does breakthrough bleeding stop A: Breakthrough bleeding is common during the first couple months on the birth control pill. If it ... | |
| birth control and pregnancy | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: I'm currently on birth control pills (ortho cept) but my boyfriend and I want to try to get ... A: When a woman stops the pill (whether at the end of a pack or in the middle), it often takes 3-4 ... | |
| Issues with conceiving | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: Hey there, My husband & I tried for 2 years to get pregnant after our son was born. I was able to ... A: The birth control pill will regulate your periods, but doesn't affect your fertility. You can stop ... | |
| Pairing birth control with libido increasing supplements? | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking Tri-Sprintec birth control for about three years now, and it has worked great. ... A: Many things like DHEA are claimed to increase libido, but in general there are no good studies that ... | |
| Periods | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm 16 and my period is due on the day that I go on holiday, and I was wondering if it was safe to ... A: Yes, it's safe to use Norethisterone to delay your period. It's usually started 3 days before your ... | |
| 13 year old daughter | 7/20/2011 |
| Q: Just a couple questions: Is it normal for them to be irregular some are like a couple weeks long and ... A: It's common for periods to be irregular for the first few years after a girl starts her period. ... | |
| stop period permanently | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: first off, i'm not sure if i can actually ask you this. i hope my questions fit your expertise since ... A: We can freeze sperm, and we can freeze embryos, but we can't freeze eggs. And periods are necessary ... | |
| extensive bleeding with IUD | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: I've had the copper IUD for 5 months now. Aside from somewhat heavier periods, I have had no ... A: Since you've been bleeding for 10 days, I would recommend that you see your doctor for evaluation. ... | |
| Stopping Loestrin | 7/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been off of Loestrin for 4 months (5 months at the end of July). I got my period as normal ... A: It may be that you're not ovulating every month now, since ovulation is what causes regular periods. ... | |
| The depo Shot | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: My name is Erica and my husband and I are finally ready to have a baby! BUT... 2 years ago in Nov ... A: Sometimes it takes a while to establish regular ovulation after going off the depo shot. Irregular ... | |
| Birth control pills and pregnancy | 6/27/2011 |
| Q: I took the microgynon pills for One complete month(October 2010) without having intercourse and ... A: When a woman goes off the pill, her next ovulation is often delayed, so it's hard to calculate a due ... | |
| postpartum bleeding, period, or implantation | 6/26/2011 |
| Q: I had normal bleeding a little over two weeks pp then it got lighter and was the light brown ... A: Most bleeding in the first 5-6 weeks after childbirth is still related to the pregnancy and is from ... | |
| birthcontrol pills | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I will behaving my period in 2 days.the problem is i might be having my period on my honeymoon which ... A: You're correct that if you take the pill for less than 21 days, you're at risk of ovulating and ... | |
| Birth Control | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: my 19 year old daughter has been losing her hair for three years. I had her on Loestrin at the age ... A: Ortho cylcen is considered a high estrogen, low androgen pill, and is usually good for women with ... | |
| Seasonique Birth Control | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I've been taking Seasonique for about a year now, and I've never done the week of yellow pills for ... A: For many women that try to take the pill continuously to avoid periods, it usually only works to a ... | |
| Stopped pill 3 weeks... Risk of pregnancy | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: I stopped taking the pill and got my period may 21.. I didn't restartthe pill until June 9. I had ... A: Since you were unprotected for 2-3 weeks, you probably ovulated during that time, assuming that you ... | |
| chance that i could be pregnant | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: hi i just got off the shot was only on it for 3 months then got on the pill well i missed 2 in the ... A: Having missed 2 pills and now being late for your period, I would say your chance of being pregnant ... | |
| Conception Question | 6/14/2011 |
| Q: Solberg, I want to apologize in advance for all the questions but I am really desperate and I ... A: The pill and a condom are extremely effective in preventing pregnancy, including during the pill ... | |
| Depo Provera and Mertonidazole | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I am 21 years old, and started taking Depo-Provera shots in January. Since my first shot, I have had ... A: The most common side effect of Depo-Provera is irregular bleeding. It's especially common the first ... | |
| pill | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I take Azurette birth control pills and I always take them at 10pm at night, I have never been late ... A: It's a little hard to be sure. Most likely your pill was already through the stomach and into the ... | |
| Polyp Removal | 6/8/2011 |
| Q: I have been seeing a Ob/Gyn specialist (a reproductive endocrinologist) regarding infertility (18 ... A: I suppose the main benefit of the lupron shot is so there will be less bleeding at the time of the ... | |
| Pregnancy after stopping the pill | 6/7/2011 |
| Q: I stopped taking the pill on May 7th 2011 (due to financial reasons unable to go for my yearly). My ... A: It's very common for the next period after stopping the pill to be 1-2 weeks late. That's most ... | |
| pregnant? | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: i am on birth control pills and may 11th was the last sugar pill of my birth control pack. i had ... A: I think you're doing a lot of worrying for nothing. As long as you don't miss any pills, pregnancy ... | |
| can you | 6/4/2011 |
| Q: and why do females get so tired when they are on their periods? A: I'm not sure what you mean by a needle. There is the depo provera shot for birth control which will ... | |
| On Lutera missing period | 5/31/2011 |
| Q: I have been on birth control pills for years. I was using Ortho Cyclen for a while and 4 years ago ... A: Just as the pill usually causes periods to be light, sometimes they get so light that they don't ... | |
| please help..!!! | 5/29/2011 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend, were in his room messing around, and this was 2 days after my period.. (may ... A: As long as you keep your underwear between you and the sperm, you won't get pregnant. Pre-cum ... | |
| effects of stopping contraceptive pill | 5/25/2011 |
| Q: I was on the Yasmin pill due to excessive bleeding not contraception. I am now 50, not yet ... A: I suspect your bloating is due to high levels of estrogen, due to coming off the pill. Your ovaries ... | |
| Pregnant? | 5/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a couple questions concerning my birth control pills. All of this happened in a matter of 7 ... A: Either way. When a woman has been taking the pill for at least a couple weeks, when she stops ... | |
| Pregnant? | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: I have a couple questions concerning my birth control pills. All of this happened in a matter of 7 ... A: The sugar pills are only reminder pills. It makes no difference whether you take them or throw them ... | |
| is pregnancy possible? | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: i have some questions i'd like to ask. i last had sex about 2 weeks ago, and i got my period a few ... A: You're highly unlikely to get pregnant from pre-ejaculate on your underwear. It doesn't sound like ... | |
| stressed | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: i would really appreciate it if you would help me out with a certain question. i am pregnant and i ... A: With a due date of July 3, my calculations give a conception date of Oct. 10. That should be ... | |
| birthcontrol pills | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I will behaving my period in 2 days.the problem is i might be having my period on my honeymoon which ... A: It's fairly easy to time your periods with the birth control pill. I would start the pill when this ... | |
| sex after depo? | 5/10/2011 |
| Q: I have been on Depo-Provera for about three years. My last shot was supposed to be March 17th, but I ... A: It's very hard to say. For some women, it may take 12-18 months for their fertility to return after ... | |
| Starting BC a week AFTER my period? | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I am really hoping you can help me. I am very inexperienced with birth control and I think I goofed. ... A: Since you started later in the month, you'll be more likely to have some breakthrough bleeding ... | |
| Implanon | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I am the goalie on my lacrosse team in my high school, and tomorrow i am getting the Implanon ... A: I'm not very familiar with lacrosse. The Implanon is inserted on the inner upper arm about 3-4 ... | |
| birth control, menstrual cycle | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I am on the pill(Gynera)I missed three days of the pill and then I had a bleeding.It was as if I had ... A: It's not unusual to bleed after missing 3 days of the pill. That's what is supposed to happen when ... | |
| Birth control | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: I just started a new birth control after being on yaz for a few months. im now on alesse and i got ... A: Bleeding while on the pill is called breakthrough bleeding. It's not unusual when first starting on ... | |
| Post-Mirena question | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I had a Mirena IUD inserted 6 weeks after my daughter was born. I believe it was January of 09. ... A: Your periods stopped while the Mirena was in place due to the local progesterone effect of the ... | |
| birth control? | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I have been on birth control (Aviane) for the past 3 weeks. I have just recently started my 3rd ... A: With combined type birth control pills like Aviane, if you start taking it during the first few ... | |
| desire for pregnancy | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: I am single never married. and most of the time, I hate kids. but sometimes, like around my period ... A: Most women have mixed feelings about having babies, and it sounds like yours are a little stronger ... | |
| birth control | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I am almost 38 and i had my tubes tide several years ago, since then I have head extremly heavy ... A: Nora-Be is a progesterone only birth control pill, and I wouldn't say it's the best thing for heavy ... | |
| Diarreah while on Ocella | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: I first would like to apologize for the embarrassing/disgusting detail in my question, but I feel it ... A: In general, your pill will still get absorbed unless you have frequent watery stools that indicate ... | |
| Menopause Advice Needed | 4/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 52 year old female smoker (trying my best to quit). My periods were very regular up until last ... A: Since you haven't had a period since January, that usually means that your estrogen level is quite ... | |
| Symptomatic Retroverted Uterus | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: After presenting to my OBGYN with ongoing pelvic pressure and discomfort, rectal pressure and ... A: A retroverted (tipped backwards) uterus isn't causing your symptoms. Many women have a retroverted ... | |
| Period spotting | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: Hey there, I had taken a certain kind of birth control (Avian)for about a year, then I stopped for ... A: What you're having is called breakthrough bleeding, and it's common in the first month or 2 of birth ... | |
| stopping birth control pills | 4/1/2011 |
| Q: I'm 46 and stopped taking birth control pills approx. 3-4 weeks ago. Since then I've had an increase ... A: An increase in appetite would be an unusual symptom from stopping the pill. Once a woman goes off ... | |
| Pregnant? | 3/31/2011 |
| Q: After I masturbate i take a shower to wash up. I sometimes use the bar of soap to clean up . My mom ... A: Your sperm are mostly all getting washed down the drain when you shower. Any sperm that get on the ... | |
| Trying for baby | 3/30/2011 |
| Q: Good Morning My husband and I have just start to try to have a baby and i was wondering if you could ... A: Clearblue makes a good ovulation predictor. A woman usually ovulates 14 days before her next ... | |
| Slightly irritated cervix | 3/27/2011 |
| Q: Over the last few months, not each time, but occasionally when my husband and I had sex I noticed ... A: A reddened, sort of irritated looking cervix that bleeds easy from intercourse is very common. ... | |
| Choice of IUD | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: and thanks in advance for your time and help! My husband and I are expecting our first child in ... A: I think either IUD might work well for you. You may get some bleeding with either one. With the ... | |
| birth control, doctors | 3/19/2011 |
| Q: do i have to get a referral from my family doctor to go to a women's clinic? im 17 and live in NC. ... A: North Carolina law states that minors (under 18) can consent to birth control without parental ... | |
| Birth control | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm 20 female and I had a few questions about birth control pills and pregnancy...I'm currently on ... A: 1. Since you're in your third week of the pill, you're unlikely to become pregnant from missing a ... | |
| Birth Control | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I take my Loestrin pill between 7 am and 12 pm every day, depending on the day of the week. Will ... A: A 5 hour time difference could make a slight difference. Women occasionally get pregnant on the ... | |
| Birth Control | 3/12/2011 |
| Q: I am currently on birth control and skipped my period this month and have already taken a test and I ... A: Sometimes periods don't come when you're on the pill. As long as your pregnancy test is negative, ... | |
| No good with hormonal contraceptives!!! | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I just had our first child in February 2010. We originally planned on having 3 ... A: I doubt that the hormonal contraceptives have much to do with your symptoms, but perhaps they do. ... | |
| Birthcontrol Start | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I had been on birth control for over 10 years and went off because I wasn't sexually active. I ... A: I think your bleeding is breakthrough bleeding, and is common the first month of taking the pill. ... | |
| hyperplasia, mirena, switch | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: i have hyperplasia and was given a mirena five years ago in the course of the d&c i had for it - ... A: Your new Mirena is effective immediately, since it's just replacing the one that was there. It's ... | |
| birth control | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend started taking her ortho tri-cyclen lo on the tenth of february. this is exactly a ... A: You're OK. As long as she had been on the pill for 2 weeks, she was protected. I suspect her ... | |
| Birth Control, Missed Period, and Negative at home pregnancy tests. | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about 2 years now. I have missed pills before, but I have ... A: You're not pregnant. Some women on some pills will stop having their periods or miss some periods ... | |
| mirena | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem with my skin. I am 27 this year and gave birth to my Daughter in 2009. Feb 2010 I ... A: You could use a low dose birth control pill, or you could just take a low dose estrogen pill daily. ... | |
| Becoming pregnant after an iud is removed | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: I had my paragard IUD removed on on the 4th of this month. The day before it was removed(the 3rd) my ... A: If you ovulate on the 6th or 7th, pregnancy is highly unlikely. Sperm in general don't live more ... | |
| serious problems with mirena | 2/5/2011 |
| Q: I had my first baby in March 2010, and in April, I had Mirena put in place. At first, everything was ... A: It sounds to me like a serious problem, whether it's pelvic inflammatory disease, embedded IUD, or ... | |
| Cant take hormones | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: ia m 29, dont have or want kids and am in a monogamis relationship. My body cannot handle the extra ... A: You could try one of the progestin only methods, either the mini pill or the implant. It's still ... | |
| ovarian cyst? | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: i think i have an ovarian cyst. have't been to a dr. yet. it feels like ovulation pain (not ... A: Ovarian cysts are very common, and most go away on their own. They usually don't cause pain unless ... | |
| Switching Birth Control Pills | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: I was recently using Ortho-tricyclen 28 and switched to Yasmin 24/4 birth control pills. I finished ... A: Switching pills won't cause you to become pregnant. Some women stop having periods on some pills. ... | |
| Loestrin24fe...help? | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: i started taking this bc pill on the first day of my period (mon Jan 17th) my periods usually last ... A: It's unlikely that starting the pill would prolong your period, so I suspect this was going to be a ... | |
| IUD pain | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: I got an IUD 2 years ago and ever since I have been experiencing shooting pains in my vagina. Is ... A: I don't think it's normal. It may be that you have a sensitive uterus, and the IUD is pressing on a ... | |
| Birth Control | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: But my question is: is bright red bleeding normal when just starting the pill. A: It's not unusual to have some breakthrough bleeding when starting the pill, especially if you didn't ... | |
| Periodless for 13 months and Im only 26! | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: 13 months ago I went off the Pill (which i had been on for 9 years). I was tired of taking it and my ... A: Having no period for 13 months probably means that you haven't ovulated for 13 months, so that's ... | |
| Pregnancy | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: (I have a clarification question re: this answer I found on the website. The expert indicates that ... A: I'm having a hard time understanding the question, but I can see a discrepancy in the previous ... | |
| No birth control | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: Im not sure if your even the right person to ask. But I figured its worth a shot.So,Im 27 years old. ... A: Since you're 18 weeks 1 day today by ultrasound, that means you got pregnant about Sept. 14 plus or ... | |
| What are the chances??? | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I'm a little worried that it might be possible I'm pregnant.Im not sure if your even the right ... A: Assuming that you are ovulating, if he had fully ejaculated inside, you'd have about 25% chance of ... | |
| What can I expect? | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: I started using Nuva Ring on the 19th December 2010. During the first week, I had sharp pains in my ... A: You can usually expect your period to start about 2 days after taking the ring out. Since you only ... | |
| Birth control worries | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I started taking Loestrin 24 in the beginning of September because I was getting married in ... A: It's not unusual with some pills like Loestrin that periods don't come. As long as your pregnancy ... | |
| Pills | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been on birth control pills for about five months now. For the month of December I had ... A: Sometimes when breakthrough bleeding occurs during the month, the period won't come when expected. ... | |
| mirena, could I be preg? | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I had my daughter Nov 2009, and got my mirena inserted Jan 2010. Lately I have been feeling weird, ... A: Since you got your period last month, pregnancy is unlikely, although not impossible. However, ... | |
| conception | 12/10/2010 |
| Q: I want to thank you in advance i hope you can bring me some peace of mind. First of my lmp was ... A: The earliest is about 10 days after conception. With a 28 day cycle you would normally ovulate day ... | |
| conception | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I want to thank you in advance i hope you can bring me some peace of mind. First of my lmp was ... A: You can be confident that you didn't conceive on 7/5, so if the only other choices are 6/26 and ... | |
| Birth control and conception | 12/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a question for you. I stopped taking birth control in April. Being on birth control, I had ... A: It's common for ovulation to be somewhat delayed after stopping the pill. So you stopped in late ... | |
| Afraid to take the test... | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: I have taken my birth control pills on time the entire month. I have recently swithed BC pills and ... A: Since you've taken the pills on time, pregnancy is highly unlikely. Periods tend to get lighter on ... | |
| Missed Birth Control. | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: Okay I have horrible memory and forget to take my birth control. So i missed two days so i took two ... A: I would again take 2 and continue to the end of the pack. Since you've missed that many pills, I ... | |
| Am I Pregnant ?? | 12/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been on LoSeasonique (birth control) for almost ten weeks now due to irregular periods. I ... A: I don't see any reason to think that you're pregnant. Since you had irregular periods before ... | |
| no subject | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: i have been off oral contraceptive since Sept 27th 2010, I had my period Oct 25th, but i havent had ... A: When a period is late, it usually either means that you're pregnant or that you didn't ovulate, ... | |
| Could I be pregnant | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Hya what it is I have been on Microgynon 30 for 5/6 years I have missed several pills in the last ... A: Sometimes when a woman on the pill has spotting during the month, her period will be lighter or not ... | |
| Quick Start | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: Will starting the pill for the first time using the Quick Start method - specifically, starting it ... A: It may or may not delay your next period an extra week. It's more likely that it will result in ... | |
| Long period on birth control | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: I started taking birth control pills about 3 months ago and I am almost halfway through my current ... A: Breakthrough bleeding is fairly common the first few months when starting the pill, but it should be ... | |
| Took my pill late, should I be worried? | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to take my pill this past friday. I usually take my pill at 7pm each day. I didn't notice I ... A: Since you missed only one pill and took it 1 day later, chance of pregnancy is quite low. You could ... | |
| levlen ED | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: my partner and are trying to have a baby so its a little frustrating not knowing whats going on A: It's very common that when a woman stops the pill, her following period will be a week or 2 late. ... | |
| switching from depo-provera to birth control pills | 11/10/2010 |
| Q: I was due for my injection on 10/25/10 and i started the pill im down to my last week with the pills ... A: Some women don't get periods on the pill. Since you had been on depo provera, which thins the ... | |
| Continuous bleeding even on Birth Control | 11/9/2010 |
| Q: After the birth of my first child, 3 years ago, I have not been able to get my cycle regulated. It ... A: Birth control pills are the best thing we know for controlling periods and bleeding. If they didn't ... | |
| please help me... I don't know what to do! | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: and I haven't been doing very well period wise for the last 12 months. it started of last year ... A: I assume "gastro" means diarrhea, and I assume you think it's hormonally related, since it starts ... | |
| Specific Hormonal Effects on Cycle... | 11/2/2010 |
| Q: I am getting married in just less than four weeks. I have been doing a good job charting my ... A: The best way to delay your period would be to start taking the pill now, so as to prevent ovulation, ... | |
| Stopping period with birth control | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: i just started first pack of Mononessa birth control, I have an anniversary celebration at a hotel ... A: The pill will likely help your period to stop sooner, but whether it will stop by this weekend, only ... | |
| on OCP but two weeks period, last day of pill pack tomorrow. | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old female, I am taking yasmin OCP now for over a year and have never had any ... A: When trying to avoid periods with the pill, there is an increased chance of breakthrough bleeding, ... | |
| Birth Control | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: I want to get on the pill. There's no way in hell my parents can find out. NONE. I need to know if ... A: I would suggest going to Planned Parenthood if there's one in your area. They usually charge ... | |
| could I be pregnant | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible I am pregnant, even though my urine home tests show negative? I am on the birth ... A: As long as the urine test was done on a first morning urine, I don't think you're pregnant. A ... | |
| Question | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: so i am on ortho-tricyclen and didnt take it for like 5 days cause i ran out, and then started it ... A: It's not in your system once you stop taking it. The basic rule about taking the pill is that for ... | |
| contraceptive implant | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: i am now also continuingly bleeding and havent been able to be with my boyfriend sexually for almost ... A: Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of Implanon. It usually gets better over time. ... | |
| hair loss: mirena vs. orthocept | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 32 year old female who has been experiencing progressively worsening hair loss for the last 5 ... A: 1. Lots of women experience hair loss a while after having a baby, but this is generally related to ... | |
| Stopped taking birth control | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I stopped taking my birth control w/ 2 active pills left in the pack. Was for personal reasons. My ... A: A pregnancy test (first morning urine) will usually be positive by 2 weeks after conception, and ... | |
| heavy periods on the pill | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 and recently started taking a low-dose birth control pill to treat perimenopausal symptoms. ... A: You may well have either a fibroid tumor of the uterus or some extra buildup of the uterine lining ... | |
| Women's period | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I'm 22. When I was 16 I was diagnosed with PCOS, polycistic ovaries. I have NOT had a period since I ... A: The reason women with PCOS may have no periods is because they don't ovulate. Ovulation causes the ... | |
| Birth Control | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: I just recieved (september-20-2010) my first BC pact which is Lutera-28. My period ended September ... A: You did right. As long as you start the pill within 5 days of the start of your period, you're ... | |
| Birth Control efficiency | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I had sex with my significant other on saturday the 9/18. I started birth control on that tuesday ... A: If you started the pill in the first 5 days of your period, you're protected immediately, and ... | |
| possible pregnancy issue | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: I am currently taking Femcon FE as a birth control method, and have been for about 4 months or so ... A: Some women stop getting their period after they've been on the pill for a while, and that's probably ... | |
| Birth Control | 9/14/2010 |
| Q: I ended my period August the 29th and started a new pack of birth control pills August 30th. I have ... A: Pregnancy is unlikely when only missing 1 pill, but it's possible. You won't really know until your ... | |
| Re: hormonal imbalance | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 and I was on birth control pills for a long time to correct irregular periods. I stopped ... A: It sounds like you may have polycystic ovary syndrome, which results in not ovulating regularly and ... | |
| Monthly "period" | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if you ever read the reason 'why' women have a menstral (not sure how to spell it, ... A: I think it's normal because the body is getting ready each month to make a baby. When it doesn't ... | |
| Thinking about getting off Birth Control | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I am 25 years old and have been taking birth control almost constantly since i was 18. I haven't ... A: The only issue from getting off the pill is that your cycles will be under the control of your ... | |
| question about morning after pill | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: around the end of July I had been having issues with my bf and we took a little break, I had gone ... A: Assuming you took the morning after pill the day after you slept with the other man, it's much more ... | |
| Brown blood. | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: The last two days I have found myself bleeding brown blood. My period was two weeks ago, and so I ... A: I think you're having breakthrough bleeding, which is common the first few months on the pill. Most ... | |
| Breastfeeding and fertility | 8/29/2010 |
| Q: I am 30 years old, with 4 pregnancies and 4 vaginal births. I recently had my Mirena IUD removed and ... A: It's fairly common that it will take longer than 3 months to get pregnant, even though it hasn't for ... | |
| Pill & Menstrual Cycle | 8/26/2010 |
| Q: Firstly, I want to say I am a US citizen currently working in Kathmandu, Nepal. I am a patient w/ ... A: Sometimes women who have been on the pill for some time will develop bleeding due to the very thin ... | |
| Women's body issues | 8/25/2010 |
| Q: On July 30th I had unprotected sex. Three or four days later I decided to try using the patch. I ... A: It probably means that you hadn't had a real period for a while, and the lining of your uterus was ... | |
| Birth Control | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: Norman- I was taking birth control for just over a year and a half. I took it consistently ... A: It could be a health risk in 2 ways. First, your uterine lining could build up over time, and you ... | |
| Avoiding Pregnancy | 8/21/2010 |
| Q: I am currently using the FAM method for birth control and I would like to know if pregnancy is ... A: The egg only lives about 1 day, so avoiding intercourse until 3 days after ovulation should be ... | |
| Are there other options? | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Solberg, I have a question about my daughter. We started her on OCs at 15 to control horrible ... A: Today there are many different birth control pills, each a little different. Each one tends to have ... | |
| Infertile? | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Ok, so here goes, I'm a seventeen year old girl and I think I may not be able to have children, It ... A: Since you say that your boyfriend didn't pull out on time a couple of times, I infer that he did ... | |
| possible pregnancy | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: my last menstruation started on july 10, 2010. it is now august 18 and i have not gotten my period ... A: I don't think you're pregnant. It's more likely that you didn't ovulate, since ovulation brings on ... | |
| irreregular bleeding | 8/12/2010 |
| Q: This has never happened to me. It is not the time i should be on my period but i am bleeding. I am ... A: It's called breakthrough bleeding, and it's pretty common. It might be due to stress or often we ... | |
| Implanon removal/pregnancy | 8/9/2010 |
| Q: I had my implanon contraceptive implant removed on the 22nd of last month, I had a period just the ... A: Most women ovulate within the first month after Implanon removal, so pregnancy is a possibility. On ... | |
| birth control. | 8/7/2010 |
| Q: i started birth control july the 4th. my doctor put me on a 28 day birth control named Sprintec.. ... A: I don't know enough about you to know whether birth control pills are bad for you. Most likely ... | |
| Sore nipples | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and I have been on birth control for about 4 years. The past few (4 or so) days ... A: A number of things can contribute to sore nipples, hormones being one of them. Others are stress, ... | |
| Question | 8/5/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 and on ortho-tri-sprintx which is a generic brand of ortho tri-cyclen. However I am ... A: For most women, the pill has no effect on weight, but for some women it can make weight loss more ... | |
| Birth Control | 8/4/2010 |
| Q: "I went to see the GYN today for irregular bleeding, I have been on many different BC for years, the ... A: Yes, the mini pill is progesterone, at least synthetic progesterone, which is in all the birth ... | |
| withdrawal bleeding and pregnancy | 8/3/2010 |
| Q: 2 days ago i stopped taking my pill and now am having withdrawal bleeding.2 weeks ago i had ... A: Pregnancy is possible even though you have withdrawal bleeding, but it's highly unlikely. It's also ... | |
| trying to concieve after birth control | 8/2/2010 |
| Q: Norman. To start off my name is Courtney. My boyfriend and I are trying to have a baby. I just got ... A: I think your hormones are a little out of whack, assuming you've been on the loestrin for a while. ... | |
| Can I pause or stop my period? | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: Solberg, I'm 16 years old and have oral surgery under general anesthesia scheduled for this Monday ... A: It may be possible to delay your period using progesterone pills, but you may need to get a ... | |
| Dryness | 7/30/2010 |
| Q: I'm seventeen years old and have been sexually active for 2 years. Lately I've been having severe ... A: Vaginal dryness is a common problem. Usually no specific reason can be found, and usually it can be ... | |
| Insanely long period since started mini-pill | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I have already been to my doctor and am going again next week. This is just getting ridiculous ... A: One of the side effects of the mini-pill is spotting and bleeding. Usually it gets better with ... | |
| Could I get pregnant again? | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I don't really think this is the correct category, but i couldn't find one that it fitted into. ... A: Usually ovulation is delayed for a while after delivery, and you can't get pregnant until you ... | |
| birth control periods | 7/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the pill loestrin 24 for about 2 years. But recently, I have had alot of spotting and ... A: Usually spotting on the pill is a nuisance side effect and doesn't indicate anything serious, ... | |
| Should I take my pills now? | 7/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm on birth control pills and did two cycles back to back without taking the sugar pills so that I ... A: I would start the new pack tomorrow. Most likely the spotting will stop after you've been on the ... | |
| Pregnant? | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I went off my birth control pills June 19. I started my period June 23. I had sex on the 28th and ... A: Often it takes 3-4 weeks to ovulate after stopping the pill, and it's usually hard to predict. For ... | |
| spotting | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: I started taking birth control in jan. And recently stopped this month on the 12. I stopped because ... A: It's hard to know. I assume you didn't do a pregnancy test. Usually after stopping the pill, it's ... | |
| Loestrin 24 and missed period | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: I am on my third pack of loestrin 24fe. My first pack I started my period a week earlier than ... A: It's common on some pills (including Loestrin) that sometimes periods don't come. As long as you ... | |
| Birth control pill and antibiotics | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: She is taking birth control but the following morning she took antibiotics as a pre-optic thing for ... A: Theoretically antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of the pill a little bit. It's probably ... | |
| Coming Off Birth Comtrol | 7/14/2010 |
| Q: Good Day, I'm a 27 year old female and have been using Gynera/Yasmin birth control pills for 2 ... A: When a woman goes off the pill, her own hormones take over. Most likely the weight gain is due to ... | |
| Skipping Period with Birth Control | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I finished the 3 first weeks of birth control pills. I was going out of town with my boyfriend and ... A: Sometimes women don't get a period when they're on birth control pills. It has to do with the ... | |
| Starting birth control pills one day early | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a Sunday starter for birth control pills. Usually, I still have a light period the Sunday that ... A: It's safe. The important thing is to not go longer than 7 days without taking active pills, but you ... | |
| Pregnancy and precum | 7/6/2010 |
| Q: I've been doing some research and want to know the likelihood of getting pregnant from precum. It's ... A: I think your understanding is generally thought to be true, although I don't think anyone can say ... | |
| vaginal dryness | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a seventeen year old sexually active female who has had three partners total and is currently ... A: Vaginal dryness is not usually due to hormonal birth control, although it's possible. Vaginal ... | |
| Plan B Pill Failure By User | 7/3/2010 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on 7/2/10 (around 2am). I am on birth control but didnt take ... A: Assuming you started your pills 2 or more days late, you're not protected by the pill until you've ... | |
| period. | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: i was on the birth control shot for two and a half years i was bleeding nearly the entire time not ... A: Ovulation is what causes normal periods. Sometimes it takes a number of months for ovulation to ... | |
| birth control help | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I'm seventeen years old and have been dating my boyfriend for 2 years now. He and I want to have sex ... A: In my state of Minnesota and in many states, it's lawful for a minor to get birth control without ... | |
| Metapause and birth control | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I am 53 years old and just recently missed 3 periods in a row, however this month I had a normal ... A: Although pregnancy is unlikely, it's generally considered possible to get pregnant until you've gone ... | |
| Stopping Birth Control Side Effects | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I was on birth control for heavy periods and when my period came back while on the pill, my doctor ... A: While you're on the pill, it takes over from your ovaries and supplies your hormones. When you stop ... | |
| Hormone issues | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have an expansive history of problems that I believe are all due to hormonal imbalance. I was on ... A: I think the best way to guide your new doc is simply to state your history as accurately as ... | |
| Late period on birth control | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for 3 months, I was supposed to get my period on Monday (today is ... A: The birth control pill is very effective as long as you don't miss any pills. It should be fine for ... | |
| BCP visit | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I am soon to be married and am a virgin. I have decided to get a prescription for the pill. I have ... A: I find it incredible that you would go to see your doctor with such an antagonistic attitude. In my ... | |
| "subatrophic mucosa" | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: On my last Papanicolau test, I have got the following result: "Subatrophic mucosa". I would like to ... A: I don't think it means very much. I've never seen the term on a Pap smear. Atrophic means lack of ... | |
| Future pregnancies | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: I had horrible morning sickness with my first and only pregnancy with my son. I have heard of women ... A: I don't think there's enough scientific research to answer your questions very well. We don't know ... | |
| menstrual period | 6/11/2010 |
| Q: is there anything that i can do to make my menstrual period start sooner then scheduled? A: It depends on whether you've ovulated or not. If you have ovulated, your body is making ... | |
| possible pregnancy? | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Last month I had my period a week early, and it was rather heavy, with clotting in it. this was on ... A: The first sign of pregnancy is usually missing a period, not bleeding. The bleeding is more likely ... | |
| Going off birth control pill | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the pill probably 15years. I am now off of it for approx. 1 month. Do your nipples ... A: Now that you're off the pill, your own hormones have taken over, which will be different from the ... | |
| birth control | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: so ive been taking birth control for a couple months and i recently switched to a heavier ... A: Most women get lighter periods on the pill, and sometimes they're so light that they don't come at ... | |
| Extra Long Menstrual Period | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I am 26 years old and just started using the Nuva Ring. Prior to using the ring, I was on no birth ... A: I'm afraid I don't agree with your doctor about putting your first ring in a week before your ... | |
| Hpv really worried | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: . few weeks ago i went to get a pap smear. doctor call me to tell me my pap smear was abnormal and ... A: A Pap smear looks at cells and tries to figure out what they mean. A biopsy looks at tissue and ... | |
| the pill | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I forgot to bring my pill with me on a day out so I took one of my friend's instead. They are a ... A: You did the right thing. I assume you take a combination pill, which means a combination of ... | |
| Switched pills | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for almost 4 years, 9 months ago I had a baby and i switched birth control. ... A: I don't think you need to be concerned. The break through bleeding is likely due to missing a pill, ... | |
| Skipping Birth Control | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I lost my whole packet as soon as i got it and so i couldnt find it ANYWHERE so i skipped a whole ... A: It's not unusual that when a woman stops the pill, her next period comes late. You have 2 choices: ... | |
| Birth Control Pill | 5/26/2010 |
| Q: I started taking the pill (Levelen ED) 13 days ago (after having a break for 1 month) but I starting ... A: I don't think you have reason to be concerned. It does depend somewhat on how long your period ... | |
| still worried | 5/25/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday, I missed one of my Sprintec birth control pills and then the next day at about 1:45am i ... A: When you miss a pill, take it as soon as you remember, even if that means taking 2 pills in one day. ... | |
| Starting the pill mid pill pack | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I started taking birth control pills a few weeks ago but then stopped after taking 6 pills. Now I ... A: You should get a new pack of pills and start with the first pill. You could start now (if you're ... | |
| birth control | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: What is the best method of birth control? A: There are so many methods of birth control that it's difficult to answer your question. The best ... | |
| Mirena | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I had my Mirena IUD removed on April 22nd...my questions is it normal for me not to have had a cycle ... A: Usually a woman will have a period within a month after having a Mirena removed, assuming she was ... | |
| My girlfriends period is late | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: Me and my girlfriend are both 19 years old and she has been on the birthcontrol pill for about 3 ... A: Most likely your girlfriend's period is late because of the Plan B. It tends to cause early and ... | |
| i have concerns | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: i am having my second child in 4 weeks and i am thinking about getting maraina but i have heard alot ... A: I think the Mirena would be a very good choice for you and wouldn't affect your blood pressure. ... | |
| No Period over a year now. | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: Hey. I'm 18 years old. I started my pill for almost two years now. I knew i would be getting ... A: Some women stop having periods while on the pill. It's just like most women get lighter periods on ... | |
| Birth control | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I had sex two days ago and I made sure that the guy had a condom but when things started heating up ... A: Pre cum can have sperm, although usually not enough to make pregnancy likely. However, it's true ... | |
| Birth Control | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for about 2 years. I started on Yaz and I had NO problems...for the ... A: Sounds frustrating. It's unusual that you haven't found a pill that doesn't cause breakthrough ... | |
| Skipping bcp | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: OK, I'm taking Ocella. The month before last i had skipped my period, last month i had my period ... A: Skipping a period sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. I don't think you need to see a doctor. ... | |
| When will I start my period? | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: I'm taking Mononessa. I take my pills around 9:00 each night. I took my first sugar pill last night ... A: Usually the egg doesn't drop as long as you're taking the pill. That's why the pill is effective ... | |
| Missed Last Active Pill? | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: Recently I missed the last active pill in my pack (day 21 of 28) without realizing it. It was the ... A: I think your chances of pregnancy are very low. The worst pill to miss is the first pill in the ... | |
| Gardasil Shots | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: my name's Adara. I'm 14 years old and just got my second gardasil shot on 4-26-10. I started my ... A: Since your period started 27 days after the last one started, that sounds pretty normal to me. Most ... | |
| tri cyclen lo and skipping placebo pills | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I have been on tri cyclen lo for almost 3 years. i was wondering if it was safe to skip the placebo ... A: Yes, you are still protected from getting pregnant. The important things are to take the active ... | |
| Alcohol before positive pregnancy tests | 4/25/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have been trying for a couple months to get pregnant. We rarely drink any alcohol ... A: I wouldn't worry about a glass of champagne when you might be pregnant. I've been around a while ... | |
| Missed Period | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the birth control pill for five years, in July of 2009 I stopped taking it. I am ... A: Lots of things can throw off periods, stress being one of the main ones. When your period doesn't ... | |
| Hello | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: so I have a question. What do I do if I forget to take my birht control pill for like one day or ... A: If you forget to take a pill, take it as soon as you remember. If you don't remember until the next ... | |
| Pregnancy pill | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: This month I had sex with my husband and took the emergency pill 3 times. I want to start to take ... A: The emergency pill can affect both when your period starts and what it is like. Since your period ... | |
| About taking emergency contraceptive pill | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: , My question is that if me and my partner have sex 3-4 times a day and he ejaculates in me 3-4 ... A: You'd have to take emergency contraception just once for a day when you had sex many times. I ... | |
| Scanty periods after consuming ipill | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: On 7th mar I penetrated my gf for a few seconds but had a condom on. I withdrew and ejaculated ... A: Since you had a condom on, and ejaculated outside her, there is no real chance that she's pregnant. ... | |
| could i be pregnant | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm taking tri-previfem, and in February I had sex with my man and in the same day I spotted just a ... A: It's possible to have bleeding during pregnancy, but in your case it seems much more likely that ... | |
| vaginal bumps | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a 28 years old female, so since 2 days ago I woke up and I noticed a couple of bumps in my ... A: Vulvar cancer is rare at age 28, so I don't think I would worry about that. I suspect that your ... | |
| Birth Control Pill | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I am 10 days into a new pill package. I accidently took two pills yesterday. For today should I take ... A: You could do it either way, but you'll be a little more safe taking another one today, so you don't ... | |
| sores | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: and thank you in advance for read my question, I am recurring to you as my last resource, first of ... A: Your English is very good. Painful ulcers in the genital area are almost always genital herpes. If ... | |
| birth control & nursing | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old mother to a nine month old whom I am still nursing. Due to the fact that the baby ... A: The pill is considered safe as far as your baby is concerned. A tiny amount of hormone may get to ... | |
| Discharge | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Solberg, My name is Nadia and I am seventeen years old. I have been sexually active since July ... A: I'm afraid I don't have a good answer for you. I doubt that the Nuvaring would be chafing your ... | |
| Loestrin 24 Fe | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I started taking Loestrin 24 Fe at the start of march. I have taken it for 19 days so far, but in ... A: You're protected by the pill, so I don't think you need plan B. Most antibiotics, including ... | |
| Subsequent Period after abortion | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I had a non-surgical abortion last month. I have taken the main pill on 28th Feb and the subsequent ... A: This isn't really a normal period, since it's only been 22 days since you took the last abortion ... | |
| no periods after stopping BP | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I was on birthcontrol for 1 and half year because i had a PCOS. but i did ultrasound last December ... A: The cysts on ovaries aren't very important in women with PCOS. The important thing is lack of ... | |
| Breakthrough bleeding while on pill | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for 11 years, coming off it for 3 months last year for a break. Since i went ... A: Assuming you weren't having problems before stopping the pill, I suspect that your uterine lining ... | |
| Light period | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Hi I had rough sex but it was protected but the next day I had light spotting and it turned into my ... A: If you had the spotting and then period the day after sex, it's unlikely that you're pregnant. A ... | |
| hello | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: Im 21 and i started taking ortho-tricylin for acne, because I keep breaking out around my chin and ... A: The pill often helps for acne, and Ortho Tricyclen is usually one of the best for this. Usually ... | |
| Very Late Period, No HCG levels :( | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: We are trying to conceive, and I stopped taking birth control in December. My regular 28 day cycle ... A: If you're doing the test correctly (first morning urine), I don't think it's possible for you to be ... | |
| starting pill before period is due | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I was recently prescribed birth control(Tri-Previfem). 3 weeks ago, I took two Plan B's (emergency ... A: Plan B can throw off your period. However, since it's been 41 days, I would do a pregnancy test to ... | |
| birth control/menstrual cycle | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Is there a way to ensure that my menstrual cycle happensat a certain time? I am taking a vacation ... A: Birth control pills are the best way to have your period when you want to. It's more reliable when ... | |
| Birth Control- hormonal changes | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: I was on depro provera from january 2009 till september 2009. I then switched to the ortho evra ... A: After stopping depo provera it sometimes takes a while (3-10 months) for regular cycles to resume. ... | |
| please help me | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and have 3 children. After having my son in January 2009 I have been getting these ... A: Birth control pills tend to prevent ovarian cysts better than anything else I know of. A ... | |
| Diane 35 and ovulation | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: I suffer from polycentric ovarian disorder and am currently undergoing treatment with Diane 35.It is ... A: I assume you mean polycystic ovarian disease, but the answer is the same. Most women on birth ... | |
| Pap smear and birth control | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and I'm a virgin. I want to go on birth control, but according to what I have ... A: I don't think you'll need a Pap smear, but you may need to have a pelvic exam and breast exam. When ... | |
| birth control pills | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: this is my 3rd month on birth control im taking solia you can take the pill on the first sunday ... A: It's normal that your period starts when you're on your 3rd or 4th sugar pill. As long as you've ... | |
| birth control & pregnancy | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I had been on yasmin/ocella for about 3 years but two months ago I switched to Lostrin 24 Fe. Am i ... A: You're not more likely to become pregnant, but it sounds like the Loestrin isn't agreeing with you ... | |
| PCOS | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have PCOS. i have had irregular periods since menarche. USG showed polycystic ovaries. i have a ... A: Regarding metformin, it may be helpful for you by reducing insulin resistance, but very likely won't ... | |
| irregular period? | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm 17 and have been having generally regular periods since I was 12. They haven't always been ... A: The change in your periods probably means that you haven't ovulated for a few months, since ... | |
| Missed birthcontrol | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: Im an on tri-nessa and have been for 2 years now. I missed 2 pills the first week n 1 or 2 the ... A: The pills are still working, so it's never too late to keep taking them. However, each pill missed ... | |
| irregular periods | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old who has had a history of irregular periods about 4 years. I have been to a doctor ... A: I would keep taking the birth control pills. They will keep your periods normal and prevent too ... | |
| birth control | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I am still trying to figure out all this birth control stuff and was wondering what you do if you ... A: One thing that's important is taking the active (white) pills at least 21 days a month, to prevent ... | |
| yaz | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: my daughter has a prescription for yaz to help with irregular periods and cramping. She is 17 - not ... A: If she starts the Yaz now, it may or may not keep her period from coming in the next week. Since ... | |
| Sudden IUD symptom | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I got a Mirena IUD inserted 1 year and 2 months ago. I had a period for the first 3 months, then ... A: Some women have no periods for a while with the Mirena and then start bleeding or spotting. ... | |
| Vomiting the Pill | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: Mr. Solberg My wife is on the pill (Yaz, btw) and takes her doze everynight at the same time for ... A: I think your risk of pregnancy is very slight (almost none). Since it was 2 1/2 hours after taking ... | |
| Safe products for acne when pregnant? | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I have recently started trying to get pregnant. I know the big things such as no ... A: There is no simple answer to your question, because we don't really know anything that's completely ... | |
| Birth control/spotting? | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I've been on Ortho TriCyclen for about the past year, and I'm supposed to start taking my sugar (?) ... A: Don't skip the sugar pills. Sometimes your period just wants to come on, and it's best to let it do ... | |
| Birth Control, Spotting, and Missing a Period | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for about a year now, and had a normal period starting on about the ... A: I think the two are equally likely. The spotting could be causing you to miss your period, or it ... | |
| Missed BC pill on potential ovulation day | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I am concerned that I might be pregnant and I'd like to find out if this is all in my head or if I ... A: Most women don't ovulate when taking the pill. There's some chance of ovulating if you miss a pill, ... | |
| Coming off birth control | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: hey norman, thanks for taking time to advise me..well basically i was on microgyn 30 for about 8days ... A: I think your period may be late because of taking the pill for 8 days. However, since you've been ... | |
| SIDE AFFECTS AFTER BIRTH CONTROL PILLS | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I STOP TAKING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS IN JULY OF 09 I DIDNT HAVE A PERIOD UNTIL NOW AND ITS JANUARY 2010 ... A: It's not normal, but you don't need to be worried. You need to see your doctor for some hormone ... | |
| Conception/Pre-Ejaculate | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a question regarding possible conception. How high are the chances of conceiving when direct ... A: Pre-ejaculate that gets on the outside (no penetration) probably never causes pregnancy. Even with ... | |
| birth control | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for 12yrs now. I have only had one partner, my husband of 10yrs. We always ... A: The pill is very effective as long as you take it every day. Out of 100 couples using the pill for ... | |
| Birth Control and Possible Pregnancy | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: WHAT IS THE TIME LINE OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PILL? IF I HAD SEX TWO HOURS AFTER MY DAILY DOSE, WHAT ... A: The pill works on a long term basis by stopping ovulation and affecting cervical mucous. As long as ... | |
| Amennorhea and unprotected sex | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am nearly 35 years old. I was on depoprovera. No periods. Then stopped in 1999. Had eating ... A: I think you need to get the bleeding checked out. Since you haven't had a period for years, your ... | |
| period irregularity and pregnancy | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: i had irregular periods from the beginning,and i consulted a doctor after some years.she made me do ... A: PCOD can be a confusing diagnosis. You can have it whether or not a scan shows the multiple cysts. ... | |
| Using the ring | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I recently have taken a break from using Nuva Ring(about 3 months.) On Dec 23rd i stopped my period ... A: Assuming you have regular periods, it's very unlikely for you to get pregnant the day after your ... | |
| started pill pack 3 days late, no sign of ovulation, could I be pregnant? | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I PLANNED to try for a baby. I began my period on the 10th, finished on the 14th, and ... A: Most women don't ovulate while taking the pill. Perhaps you're different and do, but even if you ... | |
| birth control pill use | 12/27/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Solberg: I am using birth control pills for endometriosis. It has worked fairly well for about 5 ... A: It sounds to me like you're doing pretty well, at least not having a lot of pain. When your period ... | |
| Help plz | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 yrs old height 5'9 and weight 78kg. I have been having irregular periods since 6-7 years ... A: Diane is safe to use for many years, and is probably safer than what your ovaries are doing without ... | |
| Yasmin in early pregnancy | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I`m on Yasmin for birth control and was told that if you take Yamin in early pregnancy it can have ... A: Actually it would be 2 weeks before you missed a period, since a period will occur 2 weeks after ... | |
| Help plz | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 yrs old height 5'9 and weight 78kg. I have been having irregular periods since 6-7 years ... A: I think you do have PCOS. It's really a diagnosis made by symptoms, not by lab studies. I would ... | |
| Due Date Accuracy/ paternity | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I broke up with my long term boyfriend in April. I dated another man in May and we had intercourse ... A: An early unltrasound (first 12 weeks) is accurate within 1 week. So with a due date of March 9, you ... | |
| Starting BC again | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: I had a miscarriage in the end of October and the DR told me to not start taking birth control until ... A: I suspect you may be pregnant. I'd do a pregnancy test, since it will usually be positive by the ... | |
| Just started birth control pills;weird complications. | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I thought my period had started. It was around that time of the month; my boyfriend and I had sex ... A: Since your periods are usually regular and you haven't had a real one, I would do a pregnancy test. ... | |
| my period | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I just up and started taking oral contraceptives in order to delay my period and it was working ... A: Skipping the inactive pills works better after you've been on the pill for a while. Sometimes a ... | |
| safe sex | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: good day! i just want to ask when is the safe sex of a woman? as far as i know 7days before and ... A: It depends on the woman. If a woman has a very regular cycle which starts every 28 days, then she ... | |
| Long bleeding on yaz | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: my girlfriend had her period about four weeks ago and after it stopped like normal about 4 days ... A: Assuming she's been on the same pill for sometime, then something about your girlfriend must have ... | |
| long periods | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: i am 27 years old and have two kids. i use a hormonal IUD for birth control and am married. i have ... A: My advice is to have the Mirena removed. Sometimes they work well for a long time, and then there ... | |
| marvelon/desogen | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I've been on Marvelon 21 for more than a year now and would like to know if I can end my withdrawal ... A: Yes, you can usually end your withdrawal bleed earlier by starting the new pack early. Your chances ... | |
| Melodene | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Melodene for a month now, will be starting the 2nd pack soon. I have read so much ... A: I assume that the 7 day rule refers to waiting 7 days after starting the pill to be protected. That ... | |
| Missed birth control pills | 11/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm on microgestin Fe 1/20 and I have been on this pill for almost a year. For the past month or so, ... A: When taken every day at about the same time, less than 1 woman out of 100 will get pregnant in one ... | |
| b/c pill suggestions | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have severe endometriosis and have been on the Lupron Depot injection for the past 12 months. I ... A: There are many pills, and almost all of the combined (estrogen plus progestin) pills will work well. ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I am switching birth controls and had heard that the first month on the new pill you are more ... A: In general it's not true. If you were switching from a very high dose pill to a very low dose ... | |
| Cut on labia | 11/27/2009 |
| Q: I had sex with my boyfriend last night and discovered a cut on the inside of my labia. It is around ... A: It's not very common, but can happen. As long as there was no cut there before you had sex, I think ... | |
| Ovulating while on the pill? | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 35 years old and I have a 4 month old (as well as a 5,8, and 10 yr old. I seem to be ... A: It sounds like you are very fertile. I would say that for the average woman the chance of being ... | |
| bleeding | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I had an IUD removed on November 3, 2009 and i started bleeding on November 7 it stopped on November ... A: It's a little unusual to have abnormal bleeding after having an IUD removed. I can't tell you how ... | |
| My girlfriend is Underweight | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: This is regarding my girlfriend. We know each other from past 16years and I really love her a lot, ... A: Your girlfriend is very thin, and that's probably why her periods are light and short. Some very ... | |
| Birth control pill and antibiotics. | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I hope I don't have to worry. I was on antibiotics (flagyl) for a week. Being on the pill I was ... A: I wouldn't be worried. Most antibiotics, including flagyl, have a negligible effect on the ... | |
| Birth Control Pill Question | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm 34 and getting married next weekend (Nov. 21) and have just finished 14 pills in my first birth ... A: Yes, I would stop the pill today, wait 4 days without the pill, then restart a new pack. Once ... | |
| ablation | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Do you know anything about the Novasure procedure? I am 37 with two children. I have very irregular ... A: There are many methods of endometrial ablation, and Novasure is one. In general endometrial ... | |
| Birth contol change | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I just got off my Yaz birth control 2 weeks ago and I am now 6 days late for my period. I have ... A: I'm a little confused, since if you got off Yaz 2 weeks ago, you would normally have a withdrawal ... | |
| Birth control | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: What does it mean if you have a period twice in one month and you are on birth control and you have ... A: It probably means you missed some pills. Missing pills makes it more likely that you'll have some ... | |
| Microgynon 30 - period problems | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Microgynon 30 for about 6 months. In last months pill pack I missed 3 pills, I ... A: Sometimes women on the pill for a while don't get their period, but in your situation I wonder if ... | |
| implantation bleeding??? | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: i just had a baby 2 months ago and i had my 6 week FOLLOW up 3 weeks ago and i was not pregnant! ... A: Lots of women have some irregular bleeding in the first 2 months after having a baby. And lots of ... | |
| no period two months into pill | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: First off, thanks very much for taking the time to read this, I really appreciate it! I'm expecting ... A: First, a couple points. In the future when you're starting the pill, it's best to do so during a ... | |
| At a loss on birth control | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: A bit about me: I am a 19 year old female with type 1 diabetes. I am fairly active and have a BMI of ... A: All the IUD's until the Mirena have caused heavier and sometimes more painful periods, especially in ... | |
| Did my birth control fail? | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I just recently switched from Microgestin to Tri-Sprintec for insurance reasons. I was on ... A: If you were at least 2 weeks pregnant, a test should be positive if done on a first morning urine. ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: My doctor put me on Ortho-Cyclen 28, and told me to start the day of my period. She also told me to ... A: The PCOS is sort of put on hold as long as you're taking the pill. It's fine to have a period every ... | |
| missed pill | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm on the Estelle 35ED pill and I'm in my second week of the active pills and i hadn't missed one ... A: As long as you just missed one pill and took it the next day, I don't think it's necessary to take ... | |
| GYNERA | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I started taking Gynera on the 2nd day of my period instead of the first and also had sex on the ... A: If you're just starting out taking Gynera, it's recommended that you use a backup method for the ... | |
| At a loss on birth control | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: A bit about me: I am a 19 year old female with type 1 diabetes. I am fairly active and have a BMI of ... A: As far as I can tell, it's not certain at this time whether NuvaRing causes more blood clotting ... | |
| Sex with the pill, but no condom | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been on Yaz for about a year now, and I take it at the same time every night, without missing ... A: The birth control pill is one of the most effective methods of birth control that we have, ... | |
| Hormonal Imbalance? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been very worried lately. This year has been very strange for me, My periods are very ... A: I suspect that you have polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This is a fairly common condition of ... | |
| depo? | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: Im 27 yrs old my husband and I are trying to get pregnant again. I was on the depo shot for about 3 ... A: A pregnancy test will usually be positive by the time you have symptoms, and usually positive 2 ... | |
| Pregnancy | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: So I recently switched from Alesse to Yasmin. I was on Alesse for 6 months then switched due to ... A: As long as you weren't off the pill for more than 7 days, you're protected. In other words, if you ... | |
| Can I be pregnant | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: Last to last night me and my man were having foreplay and he ejaculated in his shorts. I was waering ... A: Chance of you getting pregnant from the activity you've described is very close to zero. Sperm ... | |
| took placebo (orange pills) and still havent goten period | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: im 17yrs old and i started my placebo pills on sunday and now its thursday and i still havent gotten ... A: I suspect that pregnancy is the likely cause, but the question is confusing. If you started back on ... | |
| lost my virginity...lots of blood! | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I recently lost my virginity on Saturday and there was ample amounts of blood. Some blood got on the ... A: It sounds like you bled a lot more than most women with first intercourse. I suspect you must have ... | |
| No Rhythm | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I am 22 and married. I was on birth control for three years, but I stopped last December. Before the ... A: I wonder if you misunderstood your doctor, because it doesn't sound normal to me to bleed for 3 ... | |
| storage | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I had misplaced my birth control pills and just found them in the freezer. Are they still effective ... A: I don't know the answer and am having a hard time finding the answer. I suspect that maybe nobody ... | |
| Starting birth control | 10/14/2009 |
| Q: I got birth control pills for the first time from a local planned parenthood. They never asked if my ... A: As long as you're sure you're not pregnant, I would just take 1 pill daily for 5 days to bring on a ... | |
| stopping birth control | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I was on Trinessa and I had my normal period and started the pill again on the Sunday after like ... A: It's normal to bleed after stopping the pill. Usually it would be quite light after just 4 days, ... | |
| Worried about getting pregnant on my period | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control for years, but sometimes I have trouble taking it everyday or at ... A: You don't have to worry. As long as you've been taking the active pills for at least 21 days, you ... | |
| HRT versus low dose birthcontrol pill during menopause/perimenopause | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: ) and taking low dose birth control pills which my GYN doctor just prescribed for me to help with ... A: Your periods resumed and your hot flashes went away because your ovaries are still working and ... | |
| irregular periods and birth control | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: I'm eighteen and have been getting my period for quite awhile, I've alwas have had an irregular ... A: Your irregular periods mean that you don't ovulate regularly. The hormones from ovulation are what ... | |
| switching birth control more than once | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I ran out of orthotriclyin lo and started taking some YAZ pills. I finished the pack of YAZ and ... A: Although I don't think it's been studied a lot, I think changing from one pill to another doesn't ... | |
| Plan B | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: I took Plan B. My 1st period after is lasting for 14 days. Had an u/s done & there's nothing ... A: I suspect there is something else going on. Plan B often results in some abnormal bleeding, but 14 ... | |
| genital herpes | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with genital herpes around 2 weeks ago, this is the day #14 of my first outbreak. ... A: I think you're having a typical first episode of genital herpes. If it recurs, it will be shorter ... | |
| discharge. | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: this is long. I'm 17, i have a 7mo baby. I have been on the depo provera shot for six months now. ... A: You're probably not pregnant, as long as you got the second shot on time. Depo provera is very ... | |
| Marvalon 21 & taking continuously | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: 5 months ago my doctor put me on continuous so I wouldn't get my period as she said there is no ... A: Some women can take the pill continuously and get no bleeding, but most women will start bleeding at ... | |
| Menstral cycle changing month to month | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: I am 27 and have been on the pill almost 2 years. For the past 4 months i have noticed my period ... A: I'm sorry that I don't have a good answer to your question. If you take the pill at different times ... | |
| Spotting on ortho tri-cyclen | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I've been taking ortho tri-cyclen for the passed few months and have been experencing a light amount ... A: It's not too unusual to have some bleeding or spotting while on the pill. Sometimes this will be ... | |
| help | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: please help me. i came off the pill mid august, i had a peiod on 25th but it only lasted 2 days. ... A: It's very common that when a woman stops the pill, she has a period, and then her next period is ... | |
| herpes | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: itchiness, burning (horrible when urinating), sores in vaginal area, and vaginal inflamation, you ... A: The first time a person gets genital herpes, it is the most severe and can last 10 days or more. ... | |
| inflamated vulva, burn, itching | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am female 28 years old, i first want to say that I have only had 2 sexual partners in my whole ... A: Most of the time the gynecologist will be able to make a diagnosis based on your exam plus a ... | |
| stopped birth control | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years old,I stopped my pills in July 09. My last period was in July 09.It is now the end of ... A: I would wait 2 weeks, be sure you don't get pregnant, and then start the pill. It takes 2 weeks ... | |
| Nuvo ring | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: I put a new nuvo ring in 3 weeks ago immediately after taking the old one out. I didn't want to ... A: I don't think it was dumb. It's like taking the pill longer than 3 weeks and avoiding a period, ... | |
| My Period | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Ok well I started my perido a few days ago when I first started it was pretty heavy that night I ... A: There's no way to be sure, but I suspect you were not pregnant at all. If the bleeding was from a ... | |
| Is this okay??? | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I started my birth control, Lutera 28 day, about two weeks after I had my period. I've been taking ... A: It's usually recommended to start the pill during a period. In that case, you're protected after ... | |
| My Period | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Ok well I started my perido a few days ago when I first started it was pretty heavy that night I ... A: It's possible to be early pregnant and get heavy bleeding and have a miscarriage. However, the ... | |
| Seasonique | 9/12/2009 |
| Q: I started Seasonique 6 weeks ago, and aprox. 3 weeks ago had unprotected sex. Normally I would not ... A: Since you had been on the pill for 3 weeks, you were protected. Antibiotics, other than Rifampin, ... | |
| hormones | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: i was recently on promethium and lowestral to decrease post menopausal bleeding. i stopped them due ... A: The hormones are out of your body within a few days. It's difficult to know exactly how long after ... | |
| Birth Control Pills | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been using birth control pills for 6 years without a problem. I ran out of refills on my ... A: Assuming you're normally fertile, your chances of getting pregnant are the same as any other female, ... | |
| Spotting and Malarone | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Malarone to prevent Malaria while travelling for the past 40 days and have had ... A: As far as I can tell, spotting on the pill is not a known side effect of Malarone. However, I think ... | |
| Pregancy after IUD removal | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: I took my Mirena IUD out on the 23 July/09, after 4 years on it. I had regular spotting during my 4 ... A: The Mirena IUD doesn't usually stop ovulation, but it can, similar to the birth control pill. If ... | |
| Plan B Pill | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex on august 26 and my boyfriend came in me. I took the first dose of the plan b ... A: It could still work, but the chances are much less with taking only half the dose. If you use plan ... | |
| being off birth control | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: so my girlfriend has been off birth control since april 09 and is now not having her period in ... A: Sorry, I can only answer questions through this site. If your girl friend had regular periods May, ... | |
| St. John;s Wort and Birthcontrol | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I've been down lately and someone suggested taking St. John's Wort would help. I was doing my ... A: I think it may be true, but I'm not sure anyone knows exactly how much effect it can have. There ... | |
| Coil and miscarriage | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: I think I am pregnant. I don't want to be. I am due to have my coil fitted on Friday. If I go ahead ... A: The copper IUD works as emergency contraception, but must be inserted up to the time of ... | |
| Tubal Ligation or Essure? | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: I am comparing tubal ligation and Essure for sterilization. So, I have a couple of questions for ... A: The people that market Essure claim that it's more effective, but it hasn't been around as long. ... | |
| bloody discharge | 8/14/2009 |
| Q: Recently i messed up on taking my birth control and started my period early then when i finished my ... A: You did mess up the pills and caused your body to react weird. Most likely you're not pregnant, and ... | |
| Please help. 3 months late, negative pregnancy tests. | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: My period is nearly 3 months late. I had a slight spotting last week, I thought my period was ... A: When your period doesn't come for 3 months and you're not pregnant, it means you haven't ovulated in ... | |
| birth control pills | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I came off the birth control pill micronor on the 19th of July I then had my period lasting 5 days ... A: Micronor is a progestin only birth control pill. As such, it may or may not prevent ovulation. If ... | |
| no period, or late period? | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I started taking my birth control pills mid june, and should have gotten my period mid july. ... A: I would keep on taking them as regular. Although you may get another period when you take the ... | |
| Birth Control | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 and recently married and i just started to take birth control i took it correctly as i was ... A: It depends on what you mean by the opposite side of the pills. Most pill packs have 21 active pills ... | |
| Yasmin and Hair loss | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: When we switched her to desogen, she began with thinning hair. I moved her to yasmin 11 months ago ... A: I think the pill may or may not have anything to do with your daughter's hair loss. Birth control ... | |
| the pill the right answer? | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I first started my period when I was 12. I am now 18. For the past year it has been super irregular ... A: Yes, I think the pill is your best bet. It will usually get rid of cramps or make them much milder. ... | |
| bleeding | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm 42, very fit and active. Healthy. Never had kids. I have been taking Orthonovum 1/35 ... A: It sounds like you're getting the kind of bleeding many women get when they take the pill ... | |
| I stopped taking my birthcontrol.. still havent started my period. | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: I was recently told by a neurologist that i have migraines and that my birthcontrol could be making ... A: Usually when you stop taking the pill, you get a period, and then the following period tends to come ... | |
| provera use in abnormally heavy periods | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a 35 yr old woman with a history of menstrual and fertility issues. Ob/Gyn recently ... A: I agree with you that taking the provera for 30 days is unusual, and I have no idea why it was ... | |
| Birth control and the viville dot | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: Recently, I had gotten really sick from they think the gardisal shot, so to counter act with the ... A: Vivelle dot will not lessen the effectiveness of the depo. It is estrogen hormone, so it may ... | |
| spotting | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a question. The month of June I was on the Nuva Ring; but I stopped it after I had to take it ... A: It's not unusual to spot on the pill, especially low dose pills like Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. It's much ... | |
| Loestrim and clots | 7/25/2009 |
| Q: I appollogize in advance because the english is not my first language,I am female 27 years old, I ... A: You're doing very well with your English. I'm afraid I don't know how long one must be on the pill ... | |
| birth control one day early | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been on birth control pills for five years and always take it on time. I took my Ortho ... A: Birth control pills make periods lighter, and sometimes they get so light they don't come at all. ... | |
| birth control or pregnant | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: June 27 saturday and, 28 sunday(2009) I had unprotected sex and my bf ejaculated inside me.It was at ... A: You're right that symptoms of birth control pills can be similar to pregnancy, but they're usually ... | |
| pill | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: Which birth control pills sustain appetite ? A: For most women, I don't think birth control pills have any effect on appetite. For some women it ... | |
| birth control and pregnancy | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: At the beginning of March 2009 I started using the depo shot. I was due to take my second shot at ... A: Since you missed your shot and had sex, pregnancy is possible. How likely it is depends on how long ... | |
| Skipped placebo pills, Pregnancy? | 7/17/2009 |
| Q: I've been on the pill continuously for over 5 years. Last month, I skipped my placebo pills and ... A: If you haven't done a pregnancy test, I would do one. Assuming it's negative, I'm not sure how to ... | |
| Skipped placebo pills, Pregnancy? | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I've been on the pill continuously for over 5 years. Last month, I skipped my placebo pills and ... A: If you didn't miss any pills, pregnancy is very unlikely, but possible. Sometimes a period doesn't ... | |
| Confusion possible pregnacy symptoms but have the copper coil | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: Iv had the copper coil in for about 6 months and up to now had no problems with it before then I ... A: Assuming that your period 9 days ago was a normal one, pregnancy is very unlikely. It's more likely ... | |
| Pregnancy Symptoms while on Depo | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I'm 26 been on the Depo birth control shot for just over 2 years and haven't had a period since I ... A: The Depo shot is highly effective (3 pregnancies per 1000 women using it for one year. So it's ... | |
| birth control pill and diarrhea | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: I take my pill everyday at 10PM. Last night at around 11:45PM I had diarrhea. I heard that if you ... A: If you just had diarrhea one time, I don't think there is a problem. It's stated that diarrhea can ... | |
| Bleeding & off | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I was recently switched to the ortho evra patch about 2 weeks ago. I had been feeling very sluggish ... A: If you took the patch off Sunday and didn't put another one one, that's the reason for your cramping ... | |
| birth control pills | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I am a late bloomer, I am 15 and I just started my period and I am flat chested and I was ... A: It's not too early, as long as you've had a period. Birth control pills sometimes increase breast ... | |
| birth control | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: im 17 and want to get married in a year i dont want kids til im done with school and i will need ... A: I assume you're referring to birth control pills. In the U.S. you need to get a prescription from a ... | |
| Yasmin and Hair loss | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: My daughter (17 yrs. old) has been dealing with hair loss for over a year. The temple area and ... A: You've asked a lot of good questions. I wish I had more good answers. In general, hair loss in ... | |
| Birth control pills | 6/21/2009 |
| Q: I take bc pills strictly to regulate my period ( I had a tubal so dont need pregnancy protection) I ... A: There are 2 reasons to start a pack during a period. The first is that you know you're not ... | |
| need gyanaecological help | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: my GirlFriend had her period on 27th may 2009. we had unprotected intercourse on 2nd june 2009 & i ... A: I think it's more likely that the bleeding was from the morning after pill than from pregnancy. A ... | |
| triphase bcp and hair loss, traveling | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm 39 years old and have been on tri-phasic bcp for many years. At one point I was told that ... A: Hair loss tends to be associated with big changes in hormones, such as after delivery. I doubt that ... | |
| bleeding | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a question that I have checked with my OB/GYN but wanted to ask for another opinion. I'm a ... A: I would listen to your doctors. Most women taking the pill continuously will bleed occasionally. ... | |
| spotting on depo | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: i am a woman about to be 30. i have 3 children and decided i am going through the sterilization ... A: Spotting is a common side effect of the depo shot. Usually you just have to wait it out, as it ... | |
| am i taking my birth control properly? | 6/5/2009 |
| Q: So I started my birth control on a monday. I totally forgot what the doctor told me. Anyway I've ... A: As long as you got a period after you finished a pack, you don't need to be worried. For future ... | |
| Oral contraceptives and St. John's Wort | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking Tri-Sprintec. I take my pill around the same time each evening, shortly ... A: I agree with you that there is conflicting information out there. As far as I know, no one has all ... | |
| altering period with OCP | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: In hopes of changing my period week, I skipped the placebo pills but ending up with what seems like ... A: Yes, sometimes your period just wants to come even when you're on the pill. I would recommend ... | |
| gyne issues | 5/30/2009 |
| Q: I woke up and showered this morning like always, and shaved 'down there'. I noticed that my clitoris ... A: I doubt that it's related to your period, because even though it's somewhat abnormal, the same basic ... | |
| monthly cycle (periods) | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: What does it mean when you have your period for awhile but its not heavy at all ,&& its regular , ... A: I don't think it's anything to be scared about. If your periods are regular and light, that's ... | |
| Natural method for Birth control! | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I need your advice, After one week I am going to get marriage. Me & mine life partner don't want ... A: There is something called Natural Family Planning, which may be of help to you. It is not easy to ... | |
| Problem with the Depo Shot | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about the whole depo shot thing, because I'm on the depo shot since about 11 ... A: Irregular bleeding can be a problem with depo. However, it doesn't reduce the effectiveness of depo ... | |
| birthcontrol hault, so what about my period? | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: ive been on birthcontrol for the past year, and me & my boyfriend are finally ready to start a ... A: When you stop the pills you'll get your period. The next period frequently comes late, often in 4-6 ... | |
| On the Depo but pregrant | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: On the depo but have just done a pregnancy test and it is positive. What will happen to the ... A: It's hard to know for sure, but most likely the pregnancy will be normal. Some studies have found ... | |
| No period after stopping taking birth control pills just after a month | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: i took my first control pills in early April on the first day of my period, and then i didnt stop ... A: You're probably not pregnant. The more breakthrough bleeding you have while taking the pill, the ... | |
| Long bleeding | 5/16/2009 |
| Q: I started the pill for the first time, 16 days ago. I took the first pill on the first day I came on ... A: I think you keep bleeding because you've had some extra buildup of the uterine lining over time ... | |
| Late Pills | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Solberg, I normally take my birth control pills (Levora) at 12 noon. Tuesday I started a new ... A: The pill is extremely effective when taken every day at the same time. It is much less effective in ... | |
| EC | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I just recently started taking birth control. Within the first seven days it takes to work, i had ... A: It's been hard for me to find the answer to your question. Most all the studies on Plan B have to ... | |
| discontinued birth control | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old female in good health. I was on the birth control ortho evra for about 1 year and ... A: I think it's normal, but it's definitely unusual. Most women have heavier periods when not on the ... | |
| Sex and Birth Control | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: This is my first time of ever taking birth control, I barely started last sunday on May 3rd and my ... A: You jumped the gun a little, in that it's recommended to use a backup method until you've been on ... | |
| Blood Clots and Birth Control. | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: About a year ago I was hospitalized for blood clots in my lungs and leg. I have Factor V Leiden and ... A: It's a difficult question, and there's not good agreement on the answer. I think the progesterone ... | |
| taking it for the first time and ive already messed it up! | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I recently got prescribed birth control pills and my doctors told me to take them on the first day ... A: I would keep taking the pills. For some women on some pills, periods don't come, or sometimes will ... | |
| Pain Relief During IUD Insertion | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: Doctor, My girlfriend is considering having a Paragard IUD inserted, due to very severe emotional ... A: I would not recommend general or epidural anesthesia. If she desires, a local anesthetic can be ... | |
| Dryness | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I haven't always had this problem, but lately I have been having problems with maintaining ... A: I'm afraid I don't have a good answer. I think it's a very common occurrence. Fortunately, there ... | |
| concerned about my cycle | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: i was on cilest for about 10 yrs, got off about a mth ago now i am having my period, i know ... A: Usually when you go off the pill, your periods go back to the way they were before you started the ... | |
| Irregular Periods; Could it be the Nuva Ring's fault? | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: I was on the NuvaRing for about a year and a half. Last July I went off of it because my husband and ... A: Anything you read about the pill generally applies to the ring, since it's the same hormones over ... | |
| Irregular periods | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: Solberg, I am 18 years old and have been having very irregular periods for the last 4 months. ... A: Most likely your periods have changed because you stopped ovulating about 4 months ago. Ovulation ... | |
| quitting the birth control pill | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: i recently stopped taking the orthro pill, ive been off it for a cople of days now and i have ... A: It probably does have something to do with stopping the pill, since it happened just after you ... | |
| Vaginal cuts | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: This isn’t really a contraceptive question, but there isn’t a general gynaecological category. ... A: I've been in practice for years and seen many of these cuts. It's interesting that I never heard ... | |
| Contraceptive pills | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to know which are the contraceptive tablets that they adapt better to my needs, I am 17 years ... A: Most likely any of the low dose combined birth control pills would work well for you. I think the ... | |
| scanty periods after consuming EC Pill | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I had an abortion on the 15th of Jan this year. Got my next regular periods on the 16th of Feb and ... A: Yes, EC can affect the flow of your next period, as well as delay it. I think once you get your ... | |
| New to Birth Control | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I began yasmin/ocella birth control pill six days ago. I began it on the first day of my period like ... A: No, starting the pill isn't supposed to stop your flow. It might make it lighter. As far as having ... | |
| scanty periods after consuming EC Pill | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I had an abortion on the 15th of Jan this year. Got my next regular periods on the 16th of Feb and ... A: Irregular bleeding plus a change in the next period is not unusual after the EC pill. I don't think ... | |
| What is going on with me? | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I was on birth control pills on and off for a few years, I've had different experiences each time. I ... A: Usually when a woman stops birth control pills or the ring, she gets a period, and then the next ... | |
| Very confused | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I've had the copper IUD for almost a year and have had no problems with it. Lately I've had all the ... A: If you've missed a period, I would definitely go see your doctor soon. Usually you won't have ... | |
| Yaz birth control | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been on Yaz birth control for 2 months, 1 week, and 3 days. I take it everyday within a 1-15 ... A: I don't think you did anything wrong. You probably did not ovulate. Bleeding that comes out after ... | |
| missed period | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I just switched birth control from ortho tricyclen lo to nortrel 1/35 and started February 1st and i ... A: It's not too unusual to miss periods when taking the pill, especially with certain pills. Periods ... | |
| insulin and side effects of birth control | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking the pill for 14 yrs and on insulin for 9 yrs. Since being on insulin I noticed my ... A: As far as I can tell, insulin has no effect on the pill or the effects of the pill. I wonder if it ... | |
| Ovulation predictor kits while using Clomid | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I started using Clomid for the first time on days 5-9 of my period this month. My regular cycle is ... A: Yes, your LH surge will change due to Clomid. Usually you will ovulate 5-9 days after your last ... | |
| watery discharge after taking emergency contraceptive pills | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex with my Man on the 5th days of my Periods(17th of March). I took an I-pill ... A: The watery slightly brownish discharge is unusual. Since it was accompanied by pelvic pain, I would ... | |
| Pregnancy - birth control | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: I'm taking the yasmin pill. After finishing my pack in mid january I stopped taking the pill because ... A: It's unusual to have cervical mucous changes on the pill. If you were to ovulate on the pill (It ... | |
| Pregnancy - birth control | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm taking the yasmin pill. After finishing my pack in mid january I stopped taking the pill because ... A: I wouldn't worry. The chance of pregnancy is very small. With perfect use the chance of pregnancy ... | |
| I dont know what this is? | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I had an overian cyst and i was consstantly getting them so my doctor put me on bith control. And ... A: If you're pregnant, there is a possibility that the baby would survive. However with passing blood ... | |
| pregnancy.. | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: i had unprotected sex on the 23rd jan this year and then i started taking microgynon about 2 -3 ... A: Why not? You'd be a little over 10 weeks pregnant now (We measure from 2 weeks before you got ... | |
| Bleeding | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 and have been on birth control from about 15 mainly for medical reasons. Does un normal ... A: What you're experiencing is unusual. Birth control pills usually cause periods to be very regular ... | |
| marana birth control | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have had the IUD since October of 2008, it is now March of 2009. I am really crampy and moody, I ... A: It's frequently hard to know if symptoms are due to the IUD. If you've been feeling crampy and ... | |
| SCARED IM PREGNANT | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I GOT THE ESSURE BIRTH CONTROL PUT IN AT THE END OF JANUARY. MY DOCTOR SAID NOT TO HAVE UNPROTECTED ... A: As you are aware, it takes up to 3 months for the scar tissue to form after the Essure procedure, so ... | |
| birthcontroll | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: can you get a yeast infection from going off the pill.. A: Not usually. However, yeast are commonly present in women's vaginas. Infections occur when they ... | |
| I need help | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: -----Original Message----- From: AllExperts <> To: Subject: AllExperts Reply to your question Date: ... A: I think the stress you've been under is probably responsible for your unusual bleeding. Stress will ... | |
| Implanon and Pregnancy | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I've been on the Implanon Implant for 2 weeks and 3 days, (i got it fitted at 9.30am on a thursday), ... A: I don't think you need to worry. Imlanon is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy. This ... | |
| confused!!! | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: how accurate do you think my ultrasounds could be i have had 3 ultra sounds now i had 1 at 7 weeks ... A: An ultrasound can't be exact with the due date. The date they give will have an error of 1 week or ... | |
| Birth Control Confusion! | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: ) My question for you is basically, how high are the chances that I could get/be pregnant? Here ... A: I think it was wise to use the Plan B, since you hadn't been on the pill for about 12 days I think. ... | |
| Birth Control | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 22 years old and was taking Desogen for about six months and had no problems. I had to switch ... A: It's very difficult to know which pill will be right for which woman, because each woman may respond ... | |
| Late start | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: ) I have been on a Monday start with the pill (combination) for about 8 months. Last month, I ... A: I think your chances of protection were still decent. In general, as long as you don't wait more ... | |
| birth control pills causing acne | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: i have been on yazmine birth control for 6 days now for the first time in my life. i am 41 years old ... A: I would try to give the pills a little longer. Yasmin is marketed especially for acne as well as ... | |
| Mirena IUD unexplained pain | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I had the Mirena IUD administered Sept 2006. I have had little to no problems until the last month ... A: I believe the Mirena is a good choice, especially for someone who is sure they will be STD free. I ... | |
| If I were to get pregnant on the pill.. | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I know that the pill is not 100 percent effective and so does my boyfriend, but we still have ... A: There is no way I am aware of that a doctor could know if you took your pills or not. As far as we ... | |
| Condom Broke | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking ortho trycylinLo for the past 2 years. As planned, I was to go off my pills on a ... A: As long as you got a period after the time the condom broke, I don't think you're pregnant. It's ... | |
| Confused about these Birth Control Pills | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: I am currently on Ocella (generic for Yasmin), I have been on it for almost a month, I start the ... A: I'm confused. If you start the inactive pills tomorrow, I would expect that your period would start ... | |
| I think I could be pregnant | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I've been taken my birth control(not everyday)but I have had unprotected sex a couple of times and ... A: Usually a pregnancy test (first morning urine) will be positive around the time you miss a period, ... | |
| IUD | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: I had a KUB just recently (022409) for location of my IUD The KUB results state the IUD is in my ... A: If it shows up on ultrasound they'll be able to see where in your pelvis it is, whether it might be ... | |
| Plan B | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I have an appointment next week to get back on birth control, but my boyfriend and I were less than ... A: As you say, it's not an exact science. Plan B works better the earlier you take it. Sperm need to ... | |
| 5 days late and on birth control daily | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I was 5 days late this month for my cycle. I am normally very regular and have not missed any pills. ... A: It sounds like you were 5 days late but your period did come. That's unusual, and I don't know why ... | |
| Breast soreness | 2/22/2009 |
| Q: I am experiencing soreness in my nipples and breasts about one week after my period and it continues ... A: I think the soreness is related to extra hormones or your body's response to normal hormones. Extra ... | |
| No Birth Control | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Iv been off birthcontrol for 3 to 4 months now...i dont have a period....so when will i know if im ... A: The depo shot takes about 6 months to get cleared out of your system. Your periods and your ... | |
| marina | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: I have had the marina contraceptive put in 5 years ago and have found that over the past five years ... A: I think it's unusual for the Mirena to cause weight gain, but I think it can happen in some women ... | |
| One week late and on birth control | 2/14/2009 |
| Q: I recently started birth control last Sunday. I was due for my period on February 7th but it is a ... A: It's always a good idea to start birth control pills during a period. That way you know you're not ... | |
| Menstrual Cycle | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I was put on provera (10mg for 10days). I finished those pills 2 weeks ago and still no period!!! I ... A: Is it possible you're pregnant? As long as you've got good estrogen levels, you should get a period ... | |
| Nuva Ring | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: ! I'm totally stressed out, I am a senior year nursing student in my very last semester and ... A: The ring is like the pill, and over the years there have been many, many women who have gotten ... | |
| Marvelon 21 question | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm a healthy, 23 yr old woman, who has been on Marvelon 21 for about 5 yrs now. With the pack i'm ... A: I would wait the 7 days and keep taking them in the usual way. You may get your period again, but ... | |
| weird spotting | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: 30 yr.old female. I have recently lost 33 lbs. and due to this my husband and I have became very ... A: It may be either from the irregular bleeding that can come from your Mirena or from the cervical ... | |
| letting boys borrow my used panties | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: i'm 17 years old and i'm a girl and i'm in grade 12. since about a month ago, i've been letting boys ... A: It is pretty weird isn't it. I'm sure you could never get pregnant or an STD from wearing your ... | |
| Questions about sudden weirdness | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: Something quite odd has been going on with me. For the past three days, I have had terrible gas, ... A: It sounds to me like your symptoms are intestinal and probably don't have anything to do with the ... | |
| yaz birth contro/pregnancy | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: i`ve been on yaz birth control pills for about 2 weeks and some days. There was already many times ... A: Assuming you started the Yasmin during a period, pregnancy is very unlikely. If you didn't start ... | |
| About Depo-Provera | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: ok, i've been on Depo for about a year, since april of last year, im still on it. i dont normally ... A: This can be a difficult problem. I wonder where you live, since Primolut is not available in the US ... | |
| Weight gain after stopping birth control pills | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I am 27, and I stopped taking birth control pills two months ago after having used them for the past ... A: It's unusual to gain weight after stopping the pill. Is it possible that there is some other factor ... | |
| Microgynon 30 | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Microgynon 30 for 2 months and I havent ever missed a pill. However, I was just ... A: Generally you know if your period doesn't come when due. Your period is brought on by the pill, but ... | |
| Switching BC... Can I be pregnant | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: My last period was Jan 6 and I had my IUD removed on Jan 16. I started taking BC pills on the 18 and ... A: Chances of being pregnant are very small. The pill wasn't protecting you on the 18th, but you have ... | |
| IUD Embedded & Under skin | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I had an IUD inserted in July of 2005 at my 6wk postpartum visit. I've not had periods while using ... A: If your doctor could feel the IUD inside the uterus I think she will be able to remove it at ... | |
| Myrena IUD | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: I have had the Myrena IUD in place for 10 months now. I have done wonderful with it but wish to try ... A: If you have ever felt your cervix, that's where you'd look for the string. At the top of your ... | |
| Birth Control/Ovulation | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho-Tri Cyclen birth control for almost 2 years now. About every month I will ... A: I don't believe it means you're ovulating. Your pill is quite low dosage, and I think it's ... | |
| birth control | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control for a couple of years now and never have skipped a period. This ... A: It's not too unusual to skip a period on the pill even if it's never happened before. Antibiotics ... | |
| Taking pills few hrs late, spotting/pregnancy? | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I've made the mistake of taking the pill (normally take Levora around 6pm) a few hours late, at 10 ... A: (I have a granddaughter named Emma) Taking the pill 4 hours late isn't too risky, especially ... | |
| Late Period on Birth Control | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend hasn't missed any pills this month but now she is on her second dark green pill in her ... A: I assume the dark green pills are the inactive ones. Lots of women don't get their period until the ... | |
| Partial Hysterectomy | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I am embarrassed to ask this. If a woman has a partial hysterectomy (specifically, removing the ... A: She'll have her same hormones but won't have periods. If she still has some monthly bleeding, that ... | |
| Accidently took first birth control pill on a saturday | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: So I recently just began taking birth control pills and I was suppose to start today (sunday), but I ... A: Yes, I would continue on taking the rest of the pills. It won't affect you in any way. When you ... | |
| birthcontrol and cysts | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I was started on birthcontrol pills (loestrin)on cd3 to help shrink a residual follicular cyst that ... A: No, I think it's pretty good that it shrunk from 34 mm to 14 mm in 21 days. The pill stops the ... | |
| Period is late, I'm not pregnant. | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm hoping you can answer a question for me, even though I'm not a teenager. Last month (12/08) I ... A: You don't say how old you are, and that could be a factor. As you get older your periods will tend ... | |
| Lutera Birth Control | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I began taking Lutera about 10 days ago and have just started my period...this is my regular cycle. ... A: It sounds like you didn't start the Lutera during a period. If that's true, it's hard to know how ... | |
| provera | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: Hey Norman, got another question for ya. I was put on Provera last month to bring on a period since ... A: Hey Cat, I wouldn't call it a period. I think your body is taking a while to get back to normal ... | |
| Abnormal spotting... | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I've been off and on different birth controls for about 4 years. I had began the nuva ring and took ... A: It's probably just after effects from the ring. Since your period came after you took out the ring ... | |
| IUD | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I've heard so many mixed things about the Copper 7 IUD that I'm not sure if I should get it or not. ... A: I think you are referring to the Paragard IUD, which is T shaped with copper. As far as I know the ... | |
| getting off b/c pills | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I am 41 years old & originally went on the pill to control excessive menstrual bleeding at 16 years ... A: One alternative is the progesterone IUD, which causes periods to be lighter. There are other ... | |
| Irregular EVERYTHING!! | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Please help any information will be helpful as I do not have insurance! I am currently 24, with one ... A: You may have something called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). It's a condition associated with ... | |
| Drug interactions with orthotricyclen lo | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm currently taking 100 mg minocycline for acne as well as synthroid 112mcg for congenital ... A: No one knows the exact answer to your question. Here is a quote from the Mayo Clinic web page: ... | |
| Headaches | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I have taken Necon birth control over a year now. I have noticed for the last 5 months, I get a ... A: I think you are experiencing estrogen withdrawal headaches, such that when your estrogen level drops ... | |
| Irregular Period & on the Pill | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: i have been on the pill for many years now, and over the years my period has become less in days of ... A: Most women get lighter periods on the pill, and sometimes they are so light that they don't occur. ... | |
| mirena coil | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: i fiited mirena coil in 2006 may 4 months after the birth of my baby. now it has been 2.5 ... A: Since you were having no trouble or bleeding for a long time, and now you're having these problems, ... | |
| IUD embedded | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I just found out on January 7th, via a laproscopic ultrasound, that my Mirena IUD is embedded in my ... A: You don't say where you live, and that affects how soon you may expect to get something like this ... | |
| Birth control. | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am taking birth control, ortho tricylin. I have been taking it for about three months. I was told ... A: Your period is trying to come, so the best thing is to start the green pills for 7 days and let it ... | |
| Quitting Birthcontrol | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I got off birthcontrol 6 months ago. I was on it for 4 years. We are trying to conceive and the ... A: I suspect you are either not ovulating or not ovulating regularly. I would see an OB/GYN doctor to ... | |
| Irregular bleeding, thinking about switching pills | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: I've been having problems with irregular bleeding and it is starting to get ridiculous. I am ... A: Femcon is a low dose pill, although there are others that are lower dose. All the birth control ... | |
| Birth control and ovarian cysts | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I am currently am and have been for several years, taking Orthro Tri Cyclin Lo. Six months ago I ... A: You are correct that the pill will reduce the incidence of ovarian cysts. These are what are called ... | |
| Feminine Scent while on Birth Control | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I've been on the 28-day pack of Tri-Sprintec (Generic brand for Ortho Tri-cyclen) for 2 months now ... A: I'm not aware that urine odor is a known effect of the pill, but in going on some blogs it seems ... | |
| I was late on a couple of pills and now I'm worried | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm on my second month of using birth control and I've been a few hours late (anywhere from 30 ... A: The closer you are to taking the pill at the same time each day, the better protection you have. In ... | |
| Depo-Provera and Pregnancy | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: Not knowing that I was pregnant, I went in to get a frist-time Depo-Provera shot from my clinic. ... A: Most studies have shown no problems when a mother received depo-Provera early in pregnancy. A few ... | |
| IUD insertion | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: It is Sunday night. I got an IUD (Paragaurd) inserted Friday afternoon around lunch. The insertion ... A: Wow! None of this is normal. I suspect it's related to your low platelets that you bled so much. ... | |
| Birth control | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: This is my second month on Nuva Ring. When it was time to remove it the first month - no problem, ... A: It's probably still inside, maybe curled up. Squat down and put your finger in as far as you can, ... | |
| pregnancy while breastfeeding | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am 6 weeks postparatum and am exclusivly brestfeeding. I had finished my post partum bleeding a ... A: It is very rare to get pregnant at 6 weeks while you are exclusively breastfeeding. That said, ... | |
| Really, really worried. | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I had been taking yasmin for around a year, and just over one month ago stopped taking it. My ... A: Yes, most likely you are late because of going off the pill. The next period after stopping the ... | |
| oral contraception for irregular periods | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am seriously considering about taking the pill for contraception but I dont know which pill is ... A: Since you need to see a medical practitioner to get a prescription for the pill, I'd discuss this ... | |
| Could I be pregnant? | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I had been taking Cilest contraceptive for a year a half and had no problems with it until 5 months ... A: Some women on some pills will miss periods or have no periods at all. This is more common with ... | |
| bcp side effects | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I am a first time bcp user. I have been taking Modicon ( ortho 535) for 2 1/2 weeks now. Aside from ... A: You're having more symptoms than the average user, but I don't think any are worrisome. Many of ... | |
| Birth Control | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: Is it ok to start taking birth control pills 3 days before your period starts? A: It's not a good idea in general. For one thing you might be pregnant. If you're sure that's not ... | |
| started a birthcontrol pack a day late | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I lost one of my birth control pills and so that day I just took the next days instead so I would ... A: It's very unlikely that you're pregnant, but missing pills is what usually causes women on the pill ... | |
| tubal | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 28 years old. I had a tubal done in 2003. The doctor burned my tubes. I wanted to know if I got ... A: It depends partly on how much of your tubes got burned. It's possible there isn't much left of your ... | |
| breakthrough or implantation bleeding? | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking a triphasic birth control pill, and have been for years. For the last two ... A: I am also 95% sure that the bleeding is from the way you took the pill. Implantation bleeding ... | |
| provera and B6 | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: I am back for another question. I used Provera to bring on a period which it did which point to the ... A: Vitex is an herb that has been around for hundreds of years. I'm not aware of any controlled ... | |
| confused | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: .. wot is this? thanks sarah p.s wer do i get a gaenagolist from or wer do i find 1.. ANSWER: Hi ... A: They'll probably want to do a pelvic exam to be sure everything is normal. Then they may give you ... | |
| morning after pills side effects | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a 28 years old nullipara woman. 2 months before, I consumed morning after Oral contraception ... A: The morning after pill can affect the following period, but I don't think it will affect periods ... | |
| Bleebleeding as a side effect of contraceptive implant | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: I had the Implanon implant fitted in Feb 08. Before this i was having the Depo Provera injection ... A: I think the implant is the likely cause of your bleeding, which will probably resolve in time after ... | |
| confused | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: .. wot is this? thanks sarah p.s wer do i get a gaenagolist from or wer do i find 1.. A: It's probably true that you are not ovulating since you came off the pill, but since it's only been ... | |
| periods??? | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: i stopped taking Depo birth control about 8 or 9 months ago now and i have had a couple periords ... A: No, not normal. Since you've only had a couple periods in 8-9 months, you're not ovulating ... | |
| pregnancy after iud | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I had the Mirena IUD for almost a year and a half, about three months ago i had it removed in hopes ... A: If your period started around Dec. 5-8 and you're still ovulating every month, then it's unlikely ... | |
| provera and B6 | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I am back for another question. I used Provera to bring on a period which it did which point to the ... A: The cause of the low progesterone is that you're not ovulating (progesterone normally starts rising ... | |
| Nuva ring ovulation? | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I think that I ovulated while on the Nuvaring. My last period was Dec 10. The one before that was ... A: If you've been on the Nuvaring for a while and haven't had these symptoms before, it's unlikely the ... | |
| Missing a couple days | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: If you could give me some reassurance on this situation, Id be so grateful. So Yesterday (Sunday) I ... A: I wouldn't recommend tripling up. I would take 2 pills tomorrow and 2 pills Wed. and then go to one ... | |
| Cervix Examations | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: How young can a girl be to have a cervix examination? If the young girl is too young, will the ... A: We have some very tiny specula, and if they are used gently and correctly they will not be harmful ... | |
| Vivelle | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I have recently been kicked off my parents' insurance plan due to my age (22) and now have no way to ... A: I think someone made a mistake in giving you Vivelle Dot. This is an estrogen replacement for ... | |
| stoped taking it wheres my period | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: i was on yaz for 10 months and i stopped taking it the last 3 days of the week of Thanksgiving was ... A: If I understand correctly, you stopped the Yasmin in November and had a period end of Thanksgiving ... | |
| is it possible to get pregnant | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if you can answer this or not but I was sexually assaulted before my fiance and I were ... A: It is possible to get pregnant with just the pre-ejaculate, although it makes it less likely. I ... | |
| Should I stop taking Loestrin fe?? | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: Im 19 years old and taking Loestrin 24. My doc prescribed it because it contains a small amount of ... A: Since you didn't have any trouble the first month and are experiencing so many problems the second ... | |
| acne after hormonal bc | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently went off birth control pills because it was causing me extreme anxiety. However, since ... A: You don't say how old you are, and that may make a difference about if the acne may clear. Birth ... | |
| the pill and menapause | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I was recently put on the pill to reduce my menopausal symptoms, hot flashes night sweats, etc. I ... A: It's true the ablation would probably help the bleeding, but it wouldn't do anything for the hot ... | |
| the pill and menapause | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: I was recently put on the pill to reduce my menopausal symptoms, hot flashes night sweats, etc. I ... A: The pill changes your hormones to try to give you normal periods (and help the menopausal symptoms). ... | |
| heavy period while on birth control pills | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: i just started taking kariva birth control pills this month. i took my 3rd sugar pill and got my ... A: I wouldn't be worried. Since your period came when expected it's very unlikely that you're ... | |
| Missed Birth Control, Unprotected Sex | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: A week ago (Sunday) I started my third week of my pill pack. However, I carelessly didn't take the ... A: Having unprotected sex on no birth control means you could get pregnant. I'd wait 2 weeks from when ... | |
| Switching Birth Control Pills | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for about two years now. I started out taking Trinordiol, which are 21-day ... A: It is safe to switch from one birth control pill to another. Usually the differences are small and ... | |
| Mirena | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I had been on the mirena for 14 months. I used the restroom on Dec 15 and noticed light blood and ... A: I think your chances of being pregnant are very small. Even if the Mirena were sitting low, it ... | |
| could i possibly still get pregnant | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend had sex on oct. 18 and i was expecting my period ont the 26 i didn't get a ... A: I'm a little confused. The depo shot generally won't bring on your period. Oct. 18 was 2 months ... | |
| NuvaRing and Plan B | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I am in a bit of a panic. I am on the NuvaRing but started it two days late last cycle. It had ... A: I don't think you have to worry. Starting 2 days late but then having the ring in for 13 days makes ... | |
| missed birth control | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: I usually take my pill between 8-10pm. Friday, I did not take my pill, and had sex about 4am ... A: A pregnancy test will usually be positive 2 weeks after you get pregnant. This is also about the ... | |
| Could I be Pregnant? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I had an abortion on 11/14/08. I have not received my period yet, and I am getting worried that I ... A: You probably are not pregnant. It's not true that you are more fertile after an abortion. But you ... | |
| birth control | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I am on the orthro tri cyclen lo birth control pill right now. My husband is coming home for ... A: As long as you're taking the pill as directed (one daily) you're still protected during the week on ... | |
| skipping a period with seasonale | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I've been on Seasonale since the beginning of the summer, and I really like it. My only problem is ... A: You can have your period when you want it. It's fine to start the inactive pills a week early or a ... | |
| alesse28 birth control | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: hey, i accidentally took the first pill out of my pack on Saturday night (was a bit tipsy) thinking ... A: I would continue taking the pills, but I wouldn't miss one at the end of the pack. With the pill ... | |
| bcp | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm 32, 6 children. Used pill for the first time now for 6 wks straight not to get my period, under ... A: I wouldn't be concerned. Since you went 6 weeks without a period and had an artificial one from the ... | |
| menopause | 12/14/2008 |
| Q: There are no experts under this topic, I hope you can help. I am 49 years old. Have been on birth ... A: I'm afraid there are no simple answers. It sounds like you're not on the pill now. You need ... | |
| junel/loesterin24Fe | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: This past April my mom put me on birth control and at first I was on Loesterin24fe but we ask for a ... A: I think the stress of exams, going home, fighting with the boyfriend, and worrying about school work ... | |
| Levora as birth control | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I've been on Levora since about February of 2008. It's my first birth control pill, and previous ... A: Yes, you probably caused the bleeding by skipping the placebos, but it's usually no big deal. What ... | |
| infections, had mirena removed, irregular bleeding | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: In August I experienced burning symptoms which started during intercourse, but continued afterwards ... A: I don't think the bleeding has anything to do with BV and probably nothing to do with the IUD if you ... | |
| birth control and plan b | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I started a new pack of pills on nov. 23... I had sex on nov. 29 and got nervous so I took the first ... A: Birth control pills are very effective if taken as prescribed. Taking Plan B on top of birth ... | |
| pregnancy after iud | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I had the Mirena IUD for almost a year and a half, about three months ago i had it removed in hopes ... A: Most likely you are very normal. The average time for a couple to conceive is 4 months. That means ... | |
| Birth Control | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I have never had unprotected sex and have never ... A: Most likely the irregular bleeding is from stress. Sometimes irregular bleeding or spotting just ... | |
| Birth Control | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control for 3 years.I recently stopped taking it in the beginning of July. ... A: When you stop birth control pills your periods will go back to how they would have been if you were ... | |
| nuva ring | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: i started my period on tuesday, november 25th. went to my annual appt. on wednesday dec. 3rd and ... A: As long as you are using the NuvaRing, it's unlikely you're ovulating, since like the pill it mostly ... | |
| birth control | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: One more queston. Does birth control make your body stop producing progesterone on it's own? Thanks ... A: When you come off the pills, your ovaries start making estrogen, which peaks before ovulation at ... | |
| Mini pill | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: I was on the mini pill and didn't like the side effects. I quit taking it three weeks into the pack. ... A: Sometimes it takes a while to get back to your usual ovarian functioning after stopping the pill or ... | |
| Nuva ring and a unplanned pregnancy | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I am currently using the Nuva Ring as birth control. During the week that i was off of the nuva for ... A: The hormones in the NuvaRing will not affect the pregnancy test. A pregnancy test will usually be ... | |
| Missing Pills | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I was put on an antibiotic for a kidney infection in Mid November, then I missed my pill for three ... A: It's thought that the average couple has about a 20% chance of getting pregnant per month. This ... | |
| birth control and Plan B | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: Is it ok to take Plan B after sex even if I am already on birth control, specifically Nuvaring, just ... A: It's ok to take Plan B even if you're on the pill or NuvaRing. I'm not aware of any studies showing ... | |
| Worried | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: My girlfriend has been on the nuvaring for two months and it has been used correctly. We have had ... A: The chance of pregnancy while on the NuvaRing is thought to be from 2-8% in one year for a couple ... | |
| Birth control | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Is Birth Control good or bad? A: I guess it depends on your point of view. If you don't want to get pregnant most people think that ... | |
| What are the chances | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: What are the chances of getting pregnant if your girl is on nuvaring combined with the withdrawl ... A: The chance of pregnancy on the pill or NuvaRing is 1 to 8% for a couple in a year. The chance of ... | |
| Breakthrough bleeding passing clots | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I started my period on sunday, November 16th. I started taking yaz on this day. I am also on seizure ... A: Irregular bleeding may be related to starting and stopping the pill. Usually this wouldn't be ... | |
| Birth Control Pills & Grapefruit Juice | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: There seems to be a lot of conflicting info online regarding drinking grapefruit juice while taking ... A: Grapefruit juice contains something that can inhibit the enzyme that breaks down the estrogen in the ... | |
| question about | 11/30/2008 |
| Q: I took the depo shot 5 years ago. I only had two shots and didn't like the side effects so I got ... A: I don't think your bleeding problems now are related to the depo shot 5 years ago. There are a ... | |
| stopping the pill | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: i was on seasonique for about 8 months. during my first pack (3 months) everything was perfect and i ... A: It's normal to have a period when you stop the pills, whether it's at the end of the pack or not. ... | |
| possible pregnancy? | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for 2 months. I have never missed a pill and have taken them between ... A: Birth control periods cause lighter periods, and this is probably what has happened in your case. ... | |
| Your thoughts? | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm on Loestrin 24fe. Since I started the pack in June of this year, I have been religious about ... A: Assuming there is nothing else going on (subclinical infection in your pelvic area), I think the ... | |
| miscariage | 11/28/2008 |
| Q: My daughter Teri is experiencing early miscariage of fetus as I did a few times. You were my DR. ... A: It's nice to hear from you. There's a lot new in medical knowledge since then, but I'm not aware of ... | |
| period lasts 3 weeks, expect sooner or later? | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: i had started my period on november 2, and was starting the birth control allesse28, because my ... A: You can expect your next period to come the week of Nov. 23. Your pill pack has 21 active pills and ... | |
| threw up four hours after taking pill ... ? | 11/26/2008 |
| Q: I take my pill every day at 6 pm. Last night I took my pill on time and went to a concert. I had ... A: You probably didn't need to take the extra pill. Usually your stomach is empty 4 hours after a ... | |
| birth control pills intake | 11/23/2008 |
| Q: I take my very first pills on the 5th day of my period then i forgot to take the pills on the next 3 ... A: Pregnancy is a possibility. If you miss one day, you can take 2 pills the next day. If you miss 3 ... | |
| plan b | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I had my period on monday. It ended on thur. And on fri I had sex I took plan b on sat. Nd then on ... A: The spotting is probably not related to the Plan B. It's unlikely you're pregnant, but you might ... | |
| concerned! | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm Holley, 19. I've been on and off birth control for around 3 years now and have never experienced ... A: If you start the pills during a normal period, usually you are protected after 7 days of the pills. ... | |
| Diane 35 | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: I Had a D/C/ Miscarriage 4 times and the last time was March 2005..I start taking Diane 35 pills ... A: Since you got pregnant before it's possible for you to get pregnant again. You may have an ... | |
| 2 week long period | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I stopped taking my birth control about 6-8 months ago, after I stopped my periods were pretty ... A: If you're sure you're not pregnant, the most likely cause is that you're not ovulating lately. ... | |
| expired birth control-ok if not having sex? | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am planning on restarting birth control because since I stopped taking it a few months ago I ... A: If you're sure you're not pregnant (You haven't had sex since being off the pills), I think it would ... | |
| ovulating after the removal of the merina | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: i was having some small spotting a few days before it was taken out.i was told that there was a ... A: It's commonly recommended to wait for a regular period before getting pregnant after having a coil ... | |
| Off of birth control, no period. | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I was on the pill for 7 years, I stopped taking them about a month and a half ago and I still ... A: It's not unusual for your period to be late after going off the pills. Usually your periods will go ... | |
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