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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Delaying your period. | 2/11/2012 |
| Q: I'm on Tri-Sprintec, and I was wondering if I delay my period for a week, will I have spotting ... A: I don't usually recommend delaying your period. The hormones could affect your natural cycle ... | |
| i might be pregnant | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: I had sex about six weeks ago before putting nuva ring back in and am now kind of getting symptoms. ... A: Kelly, Did you take a pregnancy test? JUst wondering. If you need a free one, you can get one at a ... | |
| missed contraceptive pill | 2/4/2012 |
| Q: I'm 17 and have been on the pill since 2009 and have very rarely missed a pill but when I have, I ... A: I'm so sorry that I just now read your question. What did you end up doing? I'm not sure about what ... | |
| Teen wanting to go on birth control | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I'm 15 and have been sexually active for about 5 months now. My boyfriend and I have discussed it ... A: Emily, Maybe your mom doesn't know you are sexually active or does she not like the idea of the ... | |
| Ortho Tricyclen Lo | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: I started my period on January 14th and began my birth control that day. My period ended on January ... A: You can get pregnant any time you have sex, even if you are on birth control pills. No birth control ... | |
| Irregular periods | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I'm on the birth control Loestrin 24 and my periods are off. I just ended my second month on this. ... A: Yes, it's common for these kinds of side effects when you start taking the hormonal birth control ... | |
| Starting new bc pack 5 days late | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: I have been on Sprintex birth control for over a year. I am a day one start and I should have ... A: Kayla, I hesitate to tell you about this because you probably should consult your doctor. However, ... | |
| Condom and withdrawal? | 1/17/2012 |
| Q: Diane, I recently lost my virginity to my boyfriend and of course we were safe. We had sex the day ... A: I hate to tell you this but there is really no such thing as "safe sex". A lot of people believe ... | |
| implanon | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: Well, i got my implanon inserted 01/04/2012. So, i've only had it for not even two weeks yet. The ... A: I can't really say because I can't diagnose over the internet. You can ask your doctor. You can also ... | |
| So petrified I'm the father | 1/13/2012 |
| Q: Heya Diane, Heres my story: I had sex with this girl two days after her period with a condom and ... A: I cannot tell you the chances of this child being yours. There would be no way of telling unless you ... | |
| trying to get pregnant | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: i have a question i have had my IUD for 2 in a half years and got it removed recently on Friday Jan. ... A: To find out when you are fertile you can read about Natural Family Planning. http://www.ccli.org ... | |
| contraceptive pill | 1/6/2012 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex the day after my mirena coil was removed and I had taken one contraceptive ... A: Rachel, I can't tell you what the chances of pregnancy are, over the internet. Do you have any ... | |
| Lo Estrin 24 | 1/4/2012 |
| Q: I have been on lo estrin24 fe birth control for about 2 1/2 or 3 years. In October of 2011, I had to ... A: I am concerned that you have been bleeding for 3 weeks. I don't understand why your doctor would ... | |
| NuvaRing/ Azithromycin | 1/3/2012 |
| Q: My wife uses Nuvaring for BC... The day the ring went back in she had to start taking azithromycin ... A: I hope you asked your doctor about this. I'm not quite sure of the answer but I think that the ... | |
| Yaz pill | 12/30/2011 |
| Q: Skipped yaz pill. what should i do? Yesterday(Thursday) I forgot to take a pink Yaz pill. This ... A: Sorry for the delay on getting your question. I would like to know what you ended up doing about ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 12/29/2011 |
| Q: I've been on loestren fe birth control for about 4 months and I have been real good at taking them ... A: Cassandra, 3 hours shouldn't be that much of a problem. But really, I don't know if you know this ... | |
| i need you to help? | 12/28/2011 |
| Q: I have taken the plan B pill at least ten times in my life and i have been trying to get pregnant ... A: P.S. I forgot to say that if you want to get a free pregnancy test, you can go to this website to ... | |
| Birth control pills | 12/26/2011 |
| Q: I want to shift my starting day of pills by taking two extra pills this period (it would mean I ... A: I'm not sure if this would be a good idea. You can ask your doctor, though. I don't normally ... | |
| Unprotected sex with birth control | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I've been on the birth control pill for about three months and I've never missed a pill and always ... A: Karen, I can't tell you the odds of getting pregnant in this scenario. I would advise you not to do ... | |
| 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: Yes, the birth control pill can cause abnormal periods. There are hormones in the pills, which is ... | |
| Missed pill | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: I am a regular user of yasmin 21 day pack.I had sex on the 14th of this month and realised right ... A: In your situation, what you did with the pills was probably the best decision you could have made. ... | |
| birth control pill | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Good afternoon Dr Cheryl, I am an Italian girl who moved to Amsterdam few months ago. I would like ... A: I'm sorry for the delay on answering your question. Did you start birth control? Let me know if you ... | |
| mini pill/ Cerazette | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: I am a 39 year old woman who has recently started taking Cerazette (a progesterone only mini ... A: Jacqui, I presume that it is necessary for you to be on a contraceptive? I don't normally recommend ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 12/2/2011 |
| Q: So to keep it short I was on the implanon, and got really hormonally. I want to be put on something ... A: Ashley, You can't worry about what your doctor wants. He can recommend that to you but it is your ... | |
| Early Period on Birth Control Pill | 12/1/2011 |
| Q: I have been on the same brand of BC ( Marvelon) for about 6 months I had problems with breakthrough ... A: Liz, I'm sorry for the delay in answering due to circumstances beyond my control. So what happened ... | |
| bleeding while on the pill | 11/30/2011 |
| Q: I have been on a 3 month birth control cycle for 4 years now and have never had a problem with ... A: I'm not sure of all the causes of this problem. You can ask your doctor though, or birth control ... | |
| Missed one pill. | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: I am currently taking Yasmin 24/4 birth control pills and about 3 weeks ago I missed one pill in ... A: In my opinion, that one pill missed should not make that much difference. But there is always a ... | |
| Birth Control Pills | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: I am 39 years old and am on the birth control Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I chose to be on this Lo dose ... A: Sorry I was not able to answer sooner. I have been sick and then my internet connection went out and ... | |
| wrong day! | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: i just realized i made a mistake with taking my birth control pills! i have been on them for a year ... A: Markisha, Hopefully, you got your problem solved. I was only able to get to your question today so ... | |
| Switching Birth Control Pills | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have been on Tri-Sprintec birth control for about 6 years now. I have been having some ... A: Have you decided what to do about this switch yet? I know you want to trust your doctor but ... | |
| Depo Shot | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I am 17 and I got the Depo birth control shot about a month ago. I did not bleed from it at all. I ... A: I don't know if it is common to bleed after your depo shot. That might not be common and just ... | |
| depo shot. | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I had an abortion sept 10,2011 i was bleeding for about 11 days due to the abortion. i started to ... A: I thought I had answered your question but now I cannot see that answer. So I will try again. Have ... | |
| Stopping Birth control tell you if youre pregnant? | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: Im 18 and have been taking birth control pill for almost 2 months. I had sex for the first time 3 ... A: Did you ever find out if you are pregnant? I'm sorry for the delay. I had trouble getting to my ... | |
| Breakthough bleeding while on the pill. | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I am currently on the Tricyclen Lo birth control pill, and for about 2 weeks now i have had, what ... A: You really should talk to your doctor about these subjects. He/she would have more knowledge of your ... | |
| Lighter late periods while on birth control | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: Recently it has been coming Sunday mornings and ends Tuesday. So it's alot shorter and has also ... A: I would advise you to ask your doctor about this situation. I really can't advise over the internet. ... | |
| Mirena IUD | 11/5/2011 |
| Q: So I had the Mirena IUD placed yesterday morning with no problems. A little mild cramping but I took ... A: I'm so sorry for the delay. I've been sick with the cold/flu and got behind on my questions and ... | |
| Discharge and birth control. | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: I've been taking birth control for almost a year now. I'm always on time and never miss a pill. I am ... A: Sorry for the delay. I've been sick with a cold/flu and got behind on my questions and emails. So ... | |
| Birth Control Questions | 10/29/2011 |
| Q: I just started taking birth control pills exactly two months ago and I am about to start my third ... A: Brianna, You could be having an abnormal cycle from the hormones in the birth control pills. Or is ... | |
| Birth control method for teen | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I have a 14 yo daughter who i think i would like to have her on birth control as i think she may be ... A: I don't recommend that you put your daughter on birth control. Can you talk to her and see if she is ... | |
| mirena and seasonique | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: I got the mirena a year and a half ago. I recently got it removed about 4 weeks ago. The same day I ... A: Please ask your doctor these questions. In my opinion, it is good that you got the Mirena IUD ... | |
| mirena IUD | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have a mirena IUD... My periods are usually clockwork with it.. i get it between the 18th and 22nd ... A: I would advise you to check with your doctor about this. I can't diagnose over the internet with ... | |
| breakthrough bleeding | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I just started birthcontrol 2 weeks ago. No extending periods, or anything. Still get the periods ... A: Bailey, I really don't think the bleeding should last that long. Has it stopped by now? Hopefully, ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I started my birth control last month on a random Sunday, and didn't wait until the Sunday after my ... A: Ciara, Please ask your doctor about this. I'm not sure but perhaps you should stop and start again ... | |
| gynera birth control pill | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: will i get pregnant if i engage in unprotected intercourse during my 7day no-pill break.in other ... A: I think it it ok to take regular pain killers while on the pill. But ask your doctor to make sure. ... | |
| Missed the last pill of the pack | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I missed my last pill of the pack. Today oct.10 was supposed to be my last day of pill & tomorrow ... A: There is really nothing you can do at this point. There should not be a lot of chance of pregnancy ... | |
| Depo | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: I got my first Depo shot in January and a second in April. I did not get the next one because i kept ... A: Renee, In my opinion, that is good that you did not get another depo shot. If you are having ... | |
| Birth Control | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: I just started taking the birth control pill Apri and I was wondering if it was normal if you feel ... A: This could be a side effect of the birth control pills if it is new to you. There are hormones in ... | |
| Qlara? | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: Cheryl, I have been on birth control for about 6 years, usually on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo, which has ... A: I cannot recommend any kind of birth control pill as I feel that the hormones are not healthy for a ... | |
| Nuva Ring and Oral Sex | 10/2/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is unhealthy to be having oral sex with a woman who has a nuva ring for birth ... A: I don't think so but I can do some research to see what I can find out. I wouldn't recommend having ... | |
| Pregnant and on the pill? | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: In May i had missed taking 2 or 3 of my birth control pills. I had unprotected sex once. I have ... A: Have you found out if you are pregnant yet? It does sound like you might have signs of pregnancy. If ... | |
| Inquiry | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: I just gave birth three weeks ago and i was advised to use MICROVAL as my birth control pill, i only ... A: Cherry, Are you nursing your baby? I have heard that if you are nursing you don't have a high ... | |
| Birth control | 9/25/2011 |
| Q: So this is my second month on birth control. When I went to get the birth control I did not have ... A: Jaylyne, I have heard reports that some medications do affect birth control. However, you would ... | |
| could i be pregnant? | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: and started my "sugar pills" on August 28th, which is when i got my period. I had intercourse with ... A: I can't diagnose your situation over the internet but I can say, in my opinion, that there would be ... | |
| birth control and the liver | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Every ... A: This sounds like a very hard decision to make. On the one hand, I don't agree with taking birth ... | |
| breakthrough bleeding | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Last month my doctor changed my borth control Ortho-Tri Cyclen to Trivora due to frequent headaches ... A: Jacky, This may seem like a stupid question to you but I have been getting questions about birth ... | |
| removal or myrena and pregnancy | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: I've had my IUD (Myrena) for 4 1/2 years and recently had it removed. My husband and I are trying to ... A: I haven't researched this very much but there is a thing called Natural Family Planning and it's ... | |
| IUD contraceptive | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I believe that life beings at conception, therefore does the IUD allow conception to take place ... A: I'm glad you are prolife and informing yourself about contraception. I wish more women would be like ... | |
| Birth Control | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Diane - I am going to be going on vacation with my boyfriend in 4 weeks. Problem is the week we are ... A: Women have done this but I really don't like anything that is unnatural. If you did either option, ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I was previously taking the contraceptive pill, Microgynon for 6 years and then I had a 3 year ... A: I don't really recommend hormonal birth control pills or any kind of hormonal birth control method. ... | |
| Birth Control | 9/6/2011 |
| Q: Greetings, Dr. Cheryl, I am a 28 year old woman who has never had intercourse nor been on birth ... A: Sue, I really can't advise you because I don't recommend the depo shot for contraception. I feel ... | |
| 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: Some women have reported the same symptoms as you are from the depo shot. I would suggest that you ... | |
| 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: Sorry but I don't recommend the Nuva Ring. I have been researching various birth control methods for ... | |
| Im worried | 9/2/2011 |
| Q: Last year I had a aborshon with 5 months pregnet. I had the doctor try the DIU on me and I never ... A: Sorry to hear of your situation. I'm glad that you got rid of the vaginal infection but what kind of ... | |
| IUD | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I have had Mirena in for 4.5 years. I have to have it taken out next March. I was wondering if I ... A: I'm not sure if each individual doctor is different about the process in removing an IUD. Have you ... | |
| Contraceptive pill | 8/21/2011 |
| Q: How and when to use birth control pills?? i am planning to use it since me and my partner is ... A: have you started taking the pills yet? If not, I don't recommend this hormonal birth control method. ... | |
| Contraception "maniac" | 8/20/2011 |
| Q: So, my girlfriend is almost 18 and she had a baby with her boyfriend at the time when she was 16 , ... A: Most people don't know about this. If it helps any, you can refer her to this page ... | |
| Possible pregnancy scare? | 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: Sorry the answers were late. I was having problems with my emails. Let me know how you are. Diane ... | |
| No period, on yaz. | 8/13/2011 |
| Q: I've been on yaz for about 2 years. I've taken a full pack, but the last 3 hormone pills I took a ... A: Did you ever get your period? Let me know so I can further advise you. If you haven't started your ... | |
| birth control pill | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: I have been taking the pill for 5 months now. I have the 28 pill pack and have been taking the ... A: Bridgette, I'm sorry but I just got your question so you probably went ahead and started your pills ... | |
| Tightening of Hymen: Related to Birth Control Pill? | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I became sexually active for the first time on May 29, 2011. My fiance is the only sexual partner I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so any physician would have more knowledge about this situation that I ... | |
| Unprotected Sex on the pill! Pregnant? | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: I've been on Loestrin 24 Fe before for 3 months, but had to stop for a month. I'm back on it and am ... A: So sorry but I got behind on my questions and just received yours. What ended up happening about the ... | |
| My implanon | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: Nine days ago I had the contraceptive implant inserted when I was not on my period. I received a ... A: I'm so sorry but I was not able to get your question until today. So I know you had to make a ... | |
| Depo Shot | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: I am unsure if you can answer this type of question...I have been looking all over the internet for ... A: I am so sorry but I just got your question tonight. I hope that you received medical help because ... | |
| Birth control | 8/2/2011 |
| Q: I'm fifteen years old and i am thinking about getting on birth control.I take ADD medicine and i ... A: I think you would have to go to a doctor to get birth control. Wouldn't you have to have your mom go ... | |
| Birth Control Pills | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: my name is Heather. I'm 18 years old and have pretty bad acne. My family and I recently talked about ... A: Heather, I am so glad and proud for you to be a virgin. My own daughter was a virgin until ... | |
| Too many birth control pills | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I had some diarrhea on Friday one hour after taking my pill, so I took another one afterwards and I ... A: Simone, Sorry I did not get your question until now. What ended up happening? I hope you will email ... | |
| Concerned about lightness of period. | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: This is currently my second month of being on birth control, and I began to take the 'sugar' pills ... A: Yes, the birth control pill can alter your normal cycle so you wouldn't know really what to expect ... | |
| sex for the first time | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: i am really glad that we have such facilities over the net, i am going to have sex for the first ... A: Sorry I just got your question. I hope you didn't go ahead and have sex with your boyfriend. Let me ... | |
| Birth Control Weight | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: I've used this site before for belly button piercing questions, so I hoped it would work for this ... A: Yes, weight gain is one of the possible side effects from the birth control pills. I would not ... | |
| Spotting in between periods while on the pill | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: i've been on ortho tri cyclen lo for a year and a half and never had any spotting until yesterday. ... A: Sorry but I don't know the answer to your question. However, I can do some research if you like. You ... | |
| Stopped using the pill | 7/15/2011 |
| Q: Okay..so my doctor placed me on the pill last month. I took my first pill when I started my period ... A: Yes, there is a chance that you could be pregnant. I can't tell you the chances over the internet. ... | |
| Pill, Period, Sex | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: i take the pill as reliable as possible and barely miss any days at all. On Friday the 1st of July, ... A: You can get pregnant even if you take all the pills correctly because no birth control method is ... | |
| marvelon 21 | 7/7/2011 |
| Q: i started my new pack of pills and instead of going down as the arrows indicates, i started going ... A: Sorry for the delay. I wasn't able to give you timely advice so how did things turn out? You could ... | |
| birthcontrol | 7/2/2011 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex May 23, started taking birth control pills on june 7 and iam finished with the ... A: You could have possibly been pregnant before you started your birth control pills on June 7th. So if ... | |
| help ! | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: i took birth control for two months than stopped. and i havent gotten my period for the month of ... A: How are you doing? Did you ever get your period? I'm sorry for the delay but I just now got your ... | |
| abortion | 6/29/2011 |
| Q: how to abort with Yasmin pills?? A: Leonel, I can't advise you on that. In my opinion, abortion is killing your baby and I can't ... | |
| Missed bc pill | 6/28/2011 |
| Q: about 3 weeks ago my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex. That same night, i forgot to take my ... A: What has happened since you sent me this question? Usually just missing one pill would not cause too ... | |
| Help please | 6/24/2011 |
| Q: my girlfriend and I have been having sex with a condom every time without it popping, she is also on ... A: John, Your girlfriend can get pregnant even with using condoms or birth control pills. No birth ... | |
| for pcos problem how long i have to take pills | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I started taking birth control pills to regulate my period, because of PCOS problem my period is not ... A: Please consult your doctor about your situation. Why did you stop it after 2 months? I don't usually ... | |
| Can I still be pregnant? | 6/20/2011 |
| Q: I have been on the merena for 3 years and I have not had a check up since it was inserted, since the ... A: Melyssa, You probably should get a checkup because this is not good if you can't tell what happened ... | |
| diu Mirena | 6/17/2011 |
| Q: i have the birth control MIRENA since august 2009, but now im feeling a little different, i dont ... A: Yes, you can get pregnant on mirena or really any kind of birth control. There is no birth control ... | |
| Beyaz- should I stop taking it? | 6/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm 18 years old I started beyaz in may and ever since I have started taking it I have been weak, ... A: Jamie, Sorry it has taken me so long to answer, there have been some delays in getting your ... | |
| Plan B and BC | 6/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 22/f and my boyfriend is 22 named N. N is who I had my very first time with. it hurt so bad we ... A: Why do you want to have sex if it hurts and you could get pregnant? I would not take a chance on it ... | |
| Birth control | 6/13/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering, I just started my white pills(inactive) pills today and I also had intercourse, ... A: Rochelle, Sorry I just was able to get your question today. So I'm sure you had to make a decision ... | |
| Birth Control | 6/12/2011 |
| Q: I've been on birth control for quite a few months now and have never missed a pill. On the day I had ... A: Margaret, It shouldn't be that much of a problem. However, it doesn't mean you can't get pregnant. ... | |
| birthcontrol | 6/10/2011 |
| Q: I just started bc again and I'm on my sugar pills I got three left and I got my period today. should ... A: Yancy, I'm so sorry but I just got your question. Since it was a few days ago that you sent it to me ... | |
| trouble getting pregnant after the implanon birthcontrol =( | 6/6/2011 |
| Q: My name is Kristen, I'm 19 and currently trying to get pregnant. I had my implanon birth control ... A: I'm sorry but I just got your question tonight. I will need to do a little research about this topic ... | |
| birth control | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: I switched birth control brands last month as an emerengcy; from loestrin 24->ortho tricyclin lo, ... A: Sometimes, changing pills could cause problems in the protection. However, any birth control method ... | |
| birth control and antibiotics | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: if my girl friend got off of antibiotics but as still taken the pill when is the safe time to have ... A: Antibiotics sometimes affect the safety of the birth control pill. So I really can't tell you when ... | |
| Pregnancy possibility | 5/30/2011 |
| Q: i hoping you would be able to help me, me and my girlfriend were having sex last night and without ... A: James, Sorry but I was just able to get to your question. Has anything further happened since you ... | |
| Mirena IUD & Side Effects | 5/27/2011 |
| Q: I feel silly for asking these questions, after the insertion of the IUD 4 days ago (I should have ... A: I'm sorry to hear your story and I do wish you had done more research. You can have the Mirena IUD ... | |
| pills and medicine | 5/26/2011 |
| Q: I was just wondering if Pseudoephedrine, which is the active ingredient in medicines such as Advil ... A: I did a search on http://www.goodsearch.com and put in "Does pseudoephedrine interfere with birth ... | |
| how to supress period another week? | 5/24/2011 |
| Q: i had a miscarriage/dnc in feb. 2011. my husband and i want to start trying immediately. my periods ... A: I really can't answer your questions as I am not a medical doctor. Please check with your own ... | |
| IUD: cramping after sex | 5/21/2011 |
| Q: My question is: I'm on my second Mirena IUD and I'm wondering if I should be concerned if I get ... A: Cheryl, Are you wondering if the IUD is causing problems? I really don't recommend for a woman to ... | |
| Concieving | 5/20/2011 |
| Q: How long can it take for me to concieve after getting implanon removed? I got it implanted in August ... A: I can't really tell you when you could conceive. Every woman is different. Also sometimes the ... | |
| Abrupt birthcontrol switch | 5/19/2011 |
| Q: I was on triprevifem bc pill for a month plus a week and a half... I then switched to nuva ring ... A: Britney, I can't really tell you the chances of pregnancy over the internet. You will have to take ... | |
| Pregnant? | 5/18/2011 |
| Q: Cheryl, I am 19 years old and have been taking birth control for almost half a year now. I ... A: I don't usually recommend birth control pills or any kind of hormonal birth control because of side ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 40 yrs old and have been on birth control pills for a long time. I missed my pill recently, it ... A: Sorry I did not get your question until now. Did you start your period or have pregnancy symptoms? ... | |
| side effect of gynera pills | 5/12/2011 |
| Q: i have taken gynera pills for just 5 days now but i can't tolerate this feeling that every time i ... A: Are you still taking this pill? I would advise against this if you are having symptoms that are ... | |
| birth control/spotting/cervix pain | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday I noticed spotting in my underwear from my birth control. This has not occurred in the ... A: I can't really advise you on the second question, you will have to ask your doctor about this. But ... | |
| fallopian tubes regrowth? | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: I have a friend, 29 yrs old, who had a baby three years ago and had her fallopian tubes cut and sent ... A: Carmen, This is a question that I can't really answer. Only her doctor would know this for sure. ... | |
| Implanon-ALLEXPERTS | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: I play the goalie in womens lacrosse in my high school, and i am getting the Implanon inserted ... A: Amy, I'm so sorry, I just got your question. What happened with your situation? I would have ... | |
| birth control | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: I just started using birth control last month and took the active pills for 28 days. I started the ... A: I would think that you would have had your period by now. So email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and let me ... | |
| Mirena removal question | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: I had a Mirena IUD inserted 6 weeks after my daugher was born. I believe it was January of 09. After ... A: I hate to say this but what your doctor said is true, it's all different. I found this fact on the ... | |
| Switching Birth Control Pills- Pregnancy | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I recently switched birth control pills because of negative side effects I was getting on the old ... A: That was probably not the best thing to switch in mid cycle. I don't usually recommend birth control ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I'm 21 years old and have been on birth control for 5 years. Throughout those years I have been on ... A: Krista, From what you said, I would say the chances of pregnancy are small. But then I can't ... | |
| anxiety | 4/17/2011 |
| Q: Cheryl, My daughter recently stopped taking bc pills and is now experiencing severe anxiety attacks. ... A: I agree with you about natural methods but I don't know anything else besides what you have ... | |
| norethisterone | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: Good evening. Recently, Ive been having a lot of appointments with my doctor to sort out my ... A: I just did a search on this and you are right, I don't see that this medication would help your ... | |
| CHANGE IN BIRTH CONTROL PILLS | 4/15/2011 |
| Q: I am 36 years old. I've taken Ortho Tri Cyclen for the past 10 years. Recently the program I've been ... A: Can you tell me more about the reason/reasons you are on the birth control pill. I usually don't ... | |
| Tubes tied/tests | 4/13/2011 |
| Q: I have read that the pregnancy occurence afterwards is still possible although very rare--maybe ... A: You might want to try a test at a local pregnancy resource center. It's free there and you can find ... | |
| birth control pills | 4/12/2011 |
| Q: i am breastfeeding and have been on the mini pill for 7 months now.recently i started having ... A: Nessa, I thought that you weren't supposed to take birth control pills if you were breastfeeding ... | |
| My Period Came Early! | 4/11/2011 |
| Q: My period usually come on the 29th of every month, but it came 1 week and 2 days early, I do take ... A: I don't think it is normal to come 9 days early but sometimes the hormones in the birth control ... | |
| birth control | 4/7/2011 |
| Q: I am currently on the pill. My doctor gave me a new pack this March. I didn't know I was supposed to ... A: Stefani, Sorry I was not able to get your question until just now. What did you end up doing about ... | |
| Am I protected? | 4/6/2011 |
| Q: I was having sex with my boyfriend using a condom, and after we finished, I was on top and when I ... A: There is a possibility that you could be pregnant. Even if nothing like that had happened, there is ... | |
| early start | 4/4/2011 |
| Q: I am currently taking Gianvi and am a "day one" starter. For whatever reason, my period always ... A: Trisha, In my opinion, it is normal to have a period. You need that time to cleanse your body and ... | |
| Birth control switch | 3/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently stopped getting the depo shot due to weight gain. I am changing to ortho tri cyclen 28 ... A: Sorry I was not able to get your question until today. So what did you end up doing? Did you start ... | |
| Pregnant or birth control | 3/25/2011 |
| Q: Well I'm 15 about to be 16 and I was on the depo shot for 2 years! And it took my period away! Well ... A: Please ask your doctor about this. If you aren't getting satisfaction from your own doctor, go to a ... | |
| Pregnancy symptoms with Cerazette | 3/23/2011 |
| Q: they regulated after six months and was getting one on or about the start of every month like ... A: I did some research about side effects of cerazette and there were common reports of nausea, ... | |
| Cerazette, period pains, no bleeding... | 3/21/2011 |
| Q: I have been having sex regularly while on this pill.I have never missed taking my pill but I have ... A: I would advise you to call a pregnancy resource center to ask when is the best time to take a ... | |
| Bleeding after sex | 3/20/2011 |
| Q: I have been on the birth control pill Yaz for 2 year now (I used Triphasal before that). Due to the ... A: I think this is something that could be serious. So I would recommend going to a doctor if you save ... | |
| Birth Control Doubts | 3/18/2011 |
| Q: My name is Marcela and I have a few doubts about birth control. I don't want to ask them on yahoo or ... A: I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control methods. This is because of my research about ... | |
| Birth Control Timing | 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: Please ask your doctor but I would think that those few hours would not cause that much difference. ... | |
| Junel 1 20 | 3/15/2011 |
| Q: Im confused on all this pill stuff. I have a few questions. Which ones are the sugar pills? Should i ... A: Sorry I just got your question now to answer. I wonder if you have figured out anything yet since ... | |
| is this possible? | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: i know this girl who says she gets the depo shot and that her doctor put her on birth control ... A: Nicole, Yes, it is possible that she could have had the depo shot and be on birth control pills too ... | |
| Inactive Pills and Pregnancy Risks. | 3/8/2011 |
| Q: My normal 5 day period starts the day I take the first inactive pill. Having taken all 7 sugar ... A: Meg, You should be ok but there is always the possiblity of pregnancy. There is no method of birth ... | |
| On lots of medication and worried that I took a stupid risk | 3/5/2011 |
| Q: I dont know if you will remember me but I have corresponded with you before. Anyway my question ... A: In my opinion, it is slightly possible for you to be pregnant in this situation. No, I don't think ... | |
| ovarian cysts | 3/3/2011 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with ovarian cysts, and I was wondering if I should have my mirena removed? ... A: Amanda, I don't recommend the mirena at all, so yes, I would recommend that you have it removed. ... | |
| birth control | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I just started taking the pill. I started my period with a whole a week of active pills left. So Do ... A: Jamie, I am so sorry that I just got your question. I know you had to decide what to do in your ... | |
| Mirena IUD | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: In the summer I plan on getting my IUD removed. This is my second Mirena and I love, love, love it, ... A: Here is an article I found online. ... | |
| Choice of IUD | 2/26/2011 |
| Q: and thanks in advance for your time and help! My husband and I are expecting our first child in ... A: I can't really recommend either of these options. I definitely don't recommend any kind of birth ... | |
| POS and which birth control is best | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old female who was diagnosed with Polycistic Ovarian Syndrome at 15. I have been ... A: Mary, I really don't know the answer to this question. Can you ask your doctor? I will also do some ... | |
| Can taking birth control for years affect your hormone levels and metabolism longterm? | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I started taking birth control when I was 17 via depo. I did that for a year and stopped for a year ... A: Leah, I have read some articles that proposed the theory that the hormones can be a long-lasting ... | |
| pcos | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: I have been detected with pcos(multiple cysts) and my doctor suggested me to take birth control ... A: I'm glad you went off the birth control pills. I do not recommend this at all or any kind of ... | |
| iud removal tryina get pregnant | 2/13/2011 |
| Q: me and my spouse have been trying to get pregnant for yards now and no luck. i got my iud tooken out ... A: Lashawn, Sorry you are having these problems and want more children. I pray you will be granted ... | |
| Birth control | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Ok so my girlfriend has been on the Oral birth control trisprintex for 6 months now. She takes all ... A: Austin, It's always possible for a pregnancy. There is no 100% safe method of birth control. So I ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS - birth control | 2/7/2011 |
| Q: I am 19 and was using the nuvaring and it fell out one night when my husband and I were having ... A: Has anything further happened since you sent me your question? Did you get a regular period? You ... | |
| Safe to take birth control | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: I have tried about five different methods of birth control. Just a little history, I got started on ... A: Ronnie, You are a prime example of why I don't recommend hormonal birth control at all to anyone. ... | |
| Vomiting my birthcontroll | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: Could i be pregnant if my boyfriend ejaculated in me for the first time ever on my 18th day of birth ... A: Forgive my late reply. My internet was out from Sat. until Thurs so I was not able to keep up with ... | |
| depo shot | 2/2/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is on the depo shot she has the medication but cannot afford someone to give it to her ... A: I don't recommend this because I think it should be a professional doctor. I don't recommend that ... | |
| birth control and fertile time | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I just happen to have unprotected sex an hr before it was time to take my next birth control pill, i ... A: This really shouldn't make any difference. If you take the pills regularly or irregularly, there is ... | |
| Pregnant? | 1/31/2011 |
| Q: I had the mirena iud for about almost 4 months and during the first 3months I was on the seasonique ... A: Starla, There is always a chance of pregnancy. There is no method of birth control that is 100% ... | |
| birth control | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently started taking the birth control pill Quasense which is supposed to allow me to get my ... A: Gwen, I don't recommend trying to alter your natural cycle. I don't believe this is healthy for a ... | |
| Nuvaring | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: The last day of my menstrual cycle was Dec 29,2010. I inserted the Nuvaring on Jan 1, 2011. I took ... A: Did you get the question I answered below. Dear Loraine, Thanks for your question. I wondered if ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 1/24/2011 |
| Q: I've been on Marvelon 21 for a number of years now. i just finished taking the pills for 21 days and ... A: Did you get the question that I answered below? Hi Christina, Thanks for your question. I don't ... | |
| Taking Wrong Color Pill | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: So I had been taking Alesse 28 for three months before I went back to see my doctor to get another ... A: Isis, I am so sorry but I wasn't able to answer sooner because I was sick for a few days. What did ... | |
| Switching birth control methods | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: When switching birth control methods from the depo shot to a pill form of birth control, do i have ... A: Jennifer, I would recommend asking your doctor. But I don't know why you couldn't start the pill ... | |
| birth control | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: i got the implanon inserted december 14 2010 and i still have not recieved my period im a bit ... A: Check with your doctor about this. I don't usually recommend implanon. There are reported side ... | |
| Bleeding a week before period is due while on the pill. Breakthrough or implantation? | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend had unprotected anal sex on the 7/8 of this month. He made sure to only ... A: Did you get my email as below? Dear Arianne, I wouldn't be able to tell you over the internet ... | |
| birthotrol pills | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: what birth control pills is more suitable for woman around 40? is genera is fine for woman in 40 ... A: Donya, Unfortunately, there are not too many methods of birth control that are not hormonal. The ... | |
| Could I be pregnant? | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I started my last period on December 24th then had sex 8 days later. I am on the pill and also he ... A: Jessica, How many pills do you have to go? If you have started bleeding or are close to the end, I ... | |
| Mirena, cysts, pain, & bleeding | 1/10/2011 |
| Q: My mirena IUD was placed in March of 2010. The first few months after placement I have had random ... A: There are reported side effects from the Mirena IUD. These that you mention could possibly be side ... | |
| MIRENA IUD SIDE EFFECTS | 1/7/2011 |
| Q: IM REALLY CURIOUS I BEEN HAVING THE MIRENA IUD FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS NOW , I WAS HAVING LONG ... A: The Mirena IUD can have many possible side effects. I cannot tell you if these problems are because ... | |
| birth control | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: i started birth control in october, i got a period in novemeber and havent had one since i took 2 ... A: It's possible that you could be pregnant. Even if you take the pills correctly, there is still a ... | |
| mirena iud | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: I have had the mirena iud since feb 2010 and have't had any problems with it until the past 3 weeks ... A: Summer, I would definitely recommend that you consult with your physician about this matter. What ... | |
| Birth Control | 1/4/2011 |
| Q: I started birth control for the first time on Thursday. It is now Monday and I am starting to see ... A: Jasmin, You should consult your doctor or whoever prescribed the birth control pills to you. I ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 1/1/2011 |
| Q: My Doctor said I should consider Merena for my heavy cycles and I am a little nervous about the side ... A: I, personally, am not a medical doctor. I'm just a volunteer who has studied this subject for about ... | |
| Placebo pills | 12/31/2010 |
| Q: I started taking Loestrin 24 birth control in September because I was getting married in November. ... A: Miriam, I do believe it is possible to get pregnant with this. So do you not want to get pregnant, ... | |
| i have a question about birth control | 12/29/2010 |
| Q: can birth control cause me to break out in a rash down near the girlie area i never had it until ... A: It's possible that this could be a side effect. The only way to tell, I think, is that you would go ... | |
| My mistake | 12/28/2010 |
| Q: My question is for some reason i was angry with someone.so i got 10 tablets all of them together. ... A: Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk. I'm not sure I understand your question ... | |
| problems | 12/24/2010 |
| Q: Ive been dating a guy that is 19 now for 2 years. He has been begging me to have sex with him and i ... A: Hey Kelly, I think you did the right thing! I'm glad the situation happened like that. Some guys ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS! | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: i got my FIRST depo birth control shot about a week after having my last period and had unprotected ... A: I don't know of anything that makes the shot less effective. I don't usually recommend depo or any ... | |
| Lutera Birth Control | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: Cheryl, My name is rachel. I am a 21 year old college student, and this is my second month on ... A: Rachel, I'm very sorry but I was just able now to get to your question. What has happened since you ... | |
| Dark Brown Discharge | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I just started having a dark brown discharge 10 day after my period ended. I am on the pill and was ... A: Amanda, I'm not sure how to advise you. I would recommend that you consult your regular doctor and ... | |
| Depo Provera facial hair concern. | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I took my first depo provera shot on Oct. 27th, 2010. I absolutely hate what it has done to me and I ... A: Yes, this is one of the side effects of hormones in the depo provera shot. I'm glad you are ... | |
| Using morning afterpill & Birth Control, when to expect period?? | 12/9/2010 |
| Q: I boyfriend an I recently had sex and even though I am on birth control, his condom broke. the ... A: You really can't do anything that would ensure 100% that you won't get pregnant. There is just no ... | |
| Birth control or other factors making me feel sick ? | 12/5/2010 |
| Q: I been taking Junel Fe for a week now and I have been feeling very sick, I'm talking about ... A: You could have these symptoms from the pill if you are just starting it. The birth control pill has ... | |
| stopped oral bc pill after 3 months...no period | 12/3/2010 |
| Q: I was on a combined hormone pill for 3 months after having a baby. When my husband had vasectomy ... A: I think that when you are breastfeeding you will not have a period. My daughter was breastfeeding ... | |
| ALLEXPERTS | 12/1/2010 |
| Q: I am taking diane35 for the past 2 months and changed it into trust pill currently. However, i had ... A: Azil Mae, Please ask your provider of the birth control pills about your question. I don't know if ... | |
| Birth control | 11/30/2010 |
| Q: I also just started taking damiana for my low libido and then I realized I should try to find out ... A: I looked online but could not find any authoritive information about the connection. Perhaps you ... | |
| Hospital forgot shot? | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend is recently pregnant despite being on the depo injectable birth control plan. She was ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your experiecne with this particular hospital. I don't usually recommend ... | |
| No period | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a week into my 3rd month of birth control and I still haven't started my period for the end of ... A: Have you started your period since you posted your question to me? Please let me know. You can email ... | |
| AllExperts | 11/22/2010 |
| Q: Well I'm on the depo shot and my cycle has been on for nearly three weeks now...so my question is ... A: This is possibly dangerous to have a period so long and loss of blood. I would advise you to go to ... | |
| Implanon | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: I got an implanon put in about six months ago and have been trying to get it removed because I have ... A: Ruth, According to studies, yes that is true. And there are other side effects and risks as well. ... | |
| hey | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: hey, id if you could help me or not but my name is Kristen and i had the implanon for about months ... A: Kristen, Thanks for your response. Please ask your doctor but I would say that you don't take the ... | |
| no period yet.. | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: OOOk. so I'm sexually active with my boyfriend, on birth control ( ) and I do not use condoms..I ... A: I'm not sure what you mean by stacking but I would guess that it is where you keep taking pills and ... | |
| Took birth control late | 11/15/2010 |
| 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: I'm sorry that I was not able to get to your question until now. What happened in your situation? ... | |
| Depo and Morning after pill causing daily bleeding. | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: I had my first shot at the end of July and my second shot was due towards the end of October. ... A: Christine, I'm sorry that I was just able to get your question today. Please let me know what ... | |
| hey | 11/11/2010 |
| Q: hey, id if you could help me or not but my name is Kristen and i had the implanon for about months ... A: It might take a while to get the hormones out of your body in order to get pregnant. I'm glad you ... | |
| IUD and BCP simutaneously | 11/5/2010 |
| Q: I have had Mirena for over a year and not had many poblems. though I now have a large cist on one of ... A: You will have to consult your doctor about this. I won't be able to predict what could happen. Your ... | |
| Long period and dried blood | 11/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been having a period that has lasted over 2 weeks now. It hasn't been a normal period. I ... A: How have you been doing since you posted this question to me? Did you ever have a regular period? ... | |
| merena | 11/3/2010 |
| Q: I just want to know wether this is normal or not. I have put in the loop (Merena) about two months ... A: I'm not sure if I would have followed the doctor's advice in this case. I am glad that you don't ... | |
| Birth control and cellcept | 11/1/2010 |
| Q: I hope you can help me. I am on Microgynon and I usually use a condom also as I am on 2000 ... A: Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com I will need to do some research to answer all your questions. ... | |
| semen on towel and pregnancy | 10/31/2010 |
| Q: this is really making me anxious pls help, what are the chances of a woman getting pregnant if she ... A: In my opinion, there is not much chance in a woman getting pregnant in the scenarios you are ... | |
| pregnancy | 10/30/2010 |
| Q: i am 29 years old female ,having PCOD,taking yasmin tablet for that,on the 19th day from my last ... A: Yes, there is a chance of pregnancy. The yasmin tablet might not prevent pregnancy. No birth control ... | |
| birth control | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I gave birth to my son on June 24th of this year and have been taking Jovilette birth control now ... A: I don't know if my opinion would be any better than anyones. I can't tell you what the percentage of ... | |
| Yarina birth control pills terrible side effects! | 10/27/2010 |
| Q: I have been using Yarina birth control pills for 8 years and I have experiencing major side effects ... A: Leva, Have you talked to your doctor about this? I think you should. This doesn't sound good and I ... | |
| Is it safe? | 10/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of going back on birth control. I've been on depo once years ago but got off of it due ... A: Stacy, In my opinion, I would not go back on birth control pills just to prevent your period to be ... | |
| loestrin side effects | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm 33 and for about 3 years I've been bleeding between periods, sometimes had 2 periods in one ... A: In my opinion, this could possibly not be healthy. I wish you could find a doctor who didn't want to ... | |
| mirena | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: i was placed on mirena about a year ago, for the first 3 months i spotted. after that there has been ... A: I would advise you to check with your physician about this. I don't recommend the mirena in general ... | |
| yasmin pills | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to use yasmin instead because I'm worried of getting pregnant I want to use it ... A: I would not advise you to use yasmin or any kind of morning after pill. I don't know if you could ... | |
| Question | 10/17/2010 |
| Q: so I am confused and need help. I havent been very consistent in taking the pill (ortho-tri-cyclen) ... A: I would follow the instructions on the birth control if I were you and not take it according to what ... | |
| help | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: I started taking Diane 35 on the the day of my period (September 22). September 26 I started having ... A: It's possible that you can be pregnant. Really, sometimes women get pregnant even if the guy doesn't ... | |
| 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: I need to study a little bit to answer your questions. I'm not a medical professional so mostly have ... | |
| birth control | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: ..ok so I just started on ortho tricyclen about 24 days ago and the clinician told me to start that ... A: I hope you have gone ahead and consulted a doctor about this. Yes, it's dangerous to lose a lot of ... | |
| Discountinued bc pill n -tive preg. test | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: I was on the pill for 3 months. My last period was on July 15 and since then I have not gotten it. I ... A: I would recommend that you go to a pregnancy resource center and get a free test there. Eventually a ... | |
| Postinor-2 | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: Recently i read an article from my local newspaper(Malaysia). It claim that too often using the ... A: I don't recommend any kind of emergency pill for abortion. There are too many risks and future ... | |
| hi | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: what herbal plants that can help in birth control? A: I don't know the answer to this but I will see if I can find out. I have a friend who might be able ... | |
| 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: I can't really tell you the chances of pregnancy. This is something that no one can do, even a ... | |
| Period only on birth control | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I am able to get my period on birth control pills but when off them, I do not get even a spotting. ... A: I have to say that I'm not real familiar with the overexercise problem and polysistic ovarian ... | |
| 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: I just got to your question so sorry about the slight delay. Has anything further happened since ... | |
| pills | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: after taking postinor is it ok for me to start a course of contraseptives to ensure i dont get ... A: I see now that postinor is taken to prevent a pregnancy. I would suggest that you talk to your ... | |
| pills | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: after taking postinor is it ok for me to start a course of contraseptives to ensure i dont get ... A: Priscilla, So now I think I have it correctly. You did a medical abortion and are not wanting to ... | |
| Birth control | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: Is there still a high risk of cancer when only taking the pill for over a year? A: I found this article for you to read and hope it's helpful. ... | |
| Depo Provera | 9/7/2010 |
| Q: I got my first depo shot in May at my 6 week postpartum appointment. After my first shot I got my ... A: Yes, Maggie, there can be side effects from the depo shot. That is why I don't recommend any kind of ... | |
| Is the Nuva Ring okay for obese women? | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: Hey! I am 28 years old, 5'2" tall, and weigh 275 lbs. I have heard that the Nuva Ring is not as ... A: http://hubpages.com/hub/The-NuvaRing-What-are-the-risks I found this article online but don't see ... | |
| Am I being stupid? | 9/5/2010 |
| Q: Im worried about my birth control. Let me go ahead and give you all my history so you have a better ... A: Don't know your name. Thanks for your question. I don't recommend the birth control pill or any ... | |
| pregnancy | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a question pertaining to the abnormality of my period. I finished my last menstrual period ... A: I will not be able to diagnose your situation as I am not a medical doctor. Why did you decide to ... | |
| am I pregnant? | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: irregular cycles, so I called the doctor and they gave me the Necon pill to stop the irregular ... A: I would think that if you are taking 2 kinds of birth control, you would have less chance of ... | |
| 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: My daughter has breastfed all of her 6 children. She told me that fertility is related to ... | |
| birth control | 8/27/2010 |
| Q: my daughter recently went on birth control, aviane. she almost immediately started breaking out. ... A: I just realized that your daughter probably has gone off to college already. What did you end up ... | |
| 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: Jessika- How are things going? Let me know at CHERYL51@aol.com Hi Jessika, Thanks for your ... | |
| taken the wrong tablet for specified day | 8/22/2010 |
| Q: I am using Gynera contraceptive pill. I've taken the wrong tablet specified for the day, what do i ... A: I'm sorry but I just got your question. I'm sure by now you had to decide what to do about taking ... | |
| birth control | 8/20/2010 |
| Q: Just started taking Loestrin 24 a few weeks ago and have had some breakthrough bleeding. So does ... A: However, I feel that you should ask your private physician these questions. I'm not familiar with ... | |
| birth control | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: Im 21 yrs old. i started a bc called tri-previfem 2 weeks ago. i took it for a week and had serious ... A: Heather, I'm glad you went off the pill but I couldn't advise you on the pressure and soreness. You ... | |
| missed period | 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: It is possible that you could be pregnant but it could also be something else. I will have to look ... | |
| birth control | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: i have been taking the pill(diane 35) for 8day now.my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex on day ... A: It's possible that you could be pregnant. It's always possible to get pregnant even if you are ... | |
| Effects of stopping the Pill | 8/11/2010 |
| Q: I had been on Ortho-cyclen for 3 months and was horribly nauseous. My doctor switched me to Yaz, but ... A: How are you doing? From what you have said, it sounds like you could be pregnant. To confirm, I ... | |
| can i? | 8/10/2010 |
| Q: how long after taking i stop taking the depo shot can my husband and i get pregnant? i havnt had a ... A: Found this article ... | |
| Taking birth control for the first time | 8/6/2010 |
| Q: I am going to start taking the pill and I was wondering if I have to wait until my actual period ... A: Sienna, Sorry I was not able to answer your question sooner. Did you start the pill after your ... | |
| 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: One of the side effects of birth control pills is gaining weight. How long have you been taking this ... | |
| 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: I don't know why she would do that. I wouldn't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method. ... | |
| Quit my birth control mid pack | 7/29/2010 |
| Q: I quit taking Junel Fe mid cycle. It has been 8 days and I have yet to get a withdrawal bleed. I had ... A: Did you find out if you are pregnant? Do you want to be (it sounds like it)? I recommend going to a ... | |
| Updside down IUD | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: I saw a posting from 8/12/2009 titled Birth Control- Mirena IUD and it was about a woman who had a ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please consult your doctor. If you don't want to go to your doctor ... | |
| pregnancy symptoms on mirena | 7/27/2010 |
| Q: I've had the mirena placed about a year and a half now and i never had symptoms like ive been having ... A: It's very important for you to find out if you are pregnant. Because if you are, the mirena needs to ... | |
| Birth control guidance | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have had difficulty picking birth controls although I have not been on it for very long. I went on ... A: I don't usually recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method. The reason on this is because I ... | |
| implanon/pregnant | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: my name is Britani. Late Dec. Last year I had the implanon inserted, it made my periods awkward. ... A: I would recommend going to a good doctor that specializes in life. You can find a good doctor from ... | |
| am i pregnant? | 7/15/2010 |
| Q: I started Loestrin 24 in may. I had some light bleeding a week before my period was due in june.I ... A: I feel that you should go to a pregnancy resource center and have one of the free pregnancy tests ... | |
| contraceptive pill | 7/13/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking the pill almost continuously since I was 16 (as a contaceptive AND to control ... A: I hate when a person feels like they can't talk to their doctor at length! I'm not a physician but ... | |
| depo-shot question!!! about periods and ovulation | 7/11/2010 |
| Q: I got my 1st depo shot Jan.20,2010. I was due 3 months later but never went. I finally got my period ... A: I can't tell you for sure if you are ovulating but in my opinion, you could be because of having ... | |
| Birth Control | 7/10/2010 |
| Q: I have worried myself sick. I am 26 years old. I have 2 children. Ages 6 and 9 months. I'm currently ... A: This could be from the change in birth control pill cycles. I don't recommend that you change your ... | |
| marina birth controlo | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: Is the marina common to cause pelvic inflammatory disease (Pid)? my doctor doesn't think its the ... A: Yes, the mirena coil can have various side effects. You can email me if you want to talk more at ... | |
| fertility/birth control pills at age 48 | 7/5/2010 |
| Q: I am a 48-year-old woman, never been pregnant, in a monogamous relationship, taking BC pills for the ... A: Unfortunately, I don't know any way of telling if you are still fertile at your age. So I take it ... | |
| Nur-Isterate and diet pills | 7/4/2010 |
| Q: I would just like to know if diet pills affect the efficiency of the Nur-Isterate birth control ... A: You would have to talk to your doctor or check online about the interactions between these pills and ... | |
| Birthcontrol (ortho tri cyclen) | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: I have been on birth control since June 9,2010 , today I started taking the green pills & I am ... A: If you are feeling like you could be pregnant, I would advise you to take a test. You can get a free ... | |
| Please read--added an article at the end of my email | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: I started using the Patch birth control method 4 weeks ago. today should of been the 1st day of my ... A: Katie, Sometimes using hormonal birth control methods can cause your period to be abnormal. The ... | |
| 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: I don't recommend you having sex at this time of your life. Many young people are refraining from ... | |
| generic birth control | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: My mom put me on a generic form of Loestrin birth control, will it still be as effective in ... A: You can read the instructions for the birth control pill. The instructions should probably be in the ... | |
| Merena birth control | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I would like to go on the merena as I have heard may great things about it. I've been on Depo for ... A: Most of the comments I have read about the Mirena coil are not good. Most women don't recommend this ... | |
| Sex during week off | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I am on 28 day birth control so I still have my period monthly. I take my pill every day and haven't ... A: It's possible to get pregnant anytime during your cycle, even when taking birth control pills. No ... | |
| Birth control pills. when to take it? | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: Im about to start taking birth control pills and im trying to figure out when i should take my pill. ... A: How are you doing? I'm sorry I didn't get to your question very fast. I hope you haven't started ... | |
| Birth Control as a regulator | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm on the pill Mirelle, but im using it to regulate my period. This is my first time. I've had my ... A: Jonelle, If there are 28 pills, then probably the last few pills are placebo pills but still need ... | |
| Evra/The patch | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I have only been on evra for 3 months. I finished my last pack and had my period, but when I went to ... A: Has anything further developed since you posted your question? Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com ... | |
| birth control | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I am currently taking Loestrin 24 FE. Yesterday I was supposed to take the last brown pill of my ... A: Stacy, I don't think taking one pill wrong would chance much in your cycle. But I would advise you ... | |
| Possibility of being pregnant? | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: My name is brandi and i am a 15 year old seeking help. I have been on my birth control pill for 3 ... A: There is a chance you could be pregnant but I don't know how much. Even if the pill is supposedly ... | |
| Yaz - can't stop bleeding | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am 42 yrs, I was on Yaz BC for 5 years, helped with missed periods and severe cramps that I had ... A: What is going on with your condition now? I'm concerned about you. I have heard many reports of ... | |
| stopped birth control but no period! | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: i was on Ortho-Cept for 6 months and i didn't like the side affects so i stopped taking it and my ... A: More and more young women are doing their research about the side effects of the pill and other ... | |
| Birth control | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering how effective would a diaphragm be combined with the pill, and also would it be ... A: I am not a medical professional so cannot advise you about the breakthrough ovulation. However, I ... | |
| Best contraceptive if not regular | 5/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a girl, and I do not have sex very often. Due to long distance relation I only have sex 4-5 ... A: Shweta, I cannot recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method, which is pills, IUD and other ... | |
| Change of birth control and starting new pack | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I was taking Tri- Cyclen Lo for over a year and just switched to Loestrin 24 last month. I started ... A: Did your period start over the weekend? I don't usually recommend women to alter their cycle and the ... | |
| Birth Control | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for almost 4 years, 9 months ago I had a baby and i switched birth control. ... A: Brittney, I wouldn't be too concerned about this but ask your doctor to make sure. I don't usually ... | |
| skipping green | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: I am currently on the ortho tricylen lo. The last check up I had; my health care provider told me I ... A: I don't agree with skipping the pills and starting a new pack. I think that our bodies were made to ... | |
| Missed pill | 5/22/2010 |
| Q: I have a question concerning a missed pill in 3rd week-I took it together with the next one the day ... A: Mimi, This probably was a good option, in my opinion. Yes, you should get your period now and then ... | |
| SCARED! | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Yesterday, I missed one of my Sprintec birth control pills and then the next day at about 1:45am i ... A: Please contact a pregnancy resource center near you to find out when you could have a free pregnancy ... | |
| Birth Control | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 26yrs old,I am getting married July 17th of this year. I am a virgin and will love to get ... A: Congratulations on your marriage and special congratulations on being a virgin. My daughter also was ... | |
| Ages for marina | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: I'm 17 and him on the daily pill now, but i want to change to Marina. one of the nurses told me its ... A: I don't recommend the Mirena IUD because of the hormonal effects and other risks and side effects. ... | |
| Early period | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: This month on the pill i went without a pill for 2 days as i could get to chemist! My partner and i ... A: Leanne, I really can't tell you this information. You should check with your doctor. You could ... | |
| i dnt knw if i am pregnant. | 5/15/2010 |
| Q: i have been on the gynera pill for quite some time and last month i missed a week of my pills. ... A: Sorry I was not able to answer your question before now. What did you end up doing? I would ... | |
| i dnt knw if i am pregnant. | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: i have been on the gynera pill for quite some time and last month i missed a week of my pills. ... A: I would say that you have a good chance of being pregnant if you missed a whole week of pills. I ... | |
| I missed my birth control | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: So this last month i've been late on taking my birth control 3 or 4 times but always took it within ... A: There is always a chance of pregnancy because no birth control method is 100% safe in preventing ... | |
| Birth control nightmare- no birth control seems right for me | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been on and off birth control since the age of 16. I am currently 22 and ready to give up on ... A: I'm so sorry to hear of your story. I think you are the first person that I have talked to that has ... | |
| Birth Control Patch | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: 1. Although people recommend start using the patch on the first day of period, can I start using the ... A: I really can't advise you to use the patch. There have been many reports of the dangers of the ... | |
| Birth Control and my Period | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: So I've been on reclipsen for three months, I just finished my third pack. This past pack I had a ... A: If you have been sexually active, there is a good chance you could be pregnant. But you really ... | |
| lower abdomen pain | 5/4/2010 |
| Q: Last month I took the emergency pill 3 times and 2 weeks later I got my periods so I started to take ... A: Do you still have the pain you are talking about? If so, I would urge you to consult with your ... | |
| Birth control | 5/2/2010 |
| Q: my friend has started taking birth control pills to get rid of her acne but so far she has seen no ... A: Birth control has hormones and can have risks and side effects to health. I don't usually recommend ... | |
| 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: Sorry but I was just able to get your question just now. Have you started your period? I was going ... | |
| Pregnancy and birth control injections. | 4/28/2010 |
| Q: i have been on the nur-isterate birth control injection since february 2009. ever since i started ... A: I found this link http://contraception.about.com/od/prescriptionoptions/g/Noristerat.htm I'm not ... | |
| my mirena was lost | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: my mirena was lost well it started i had it put in in oct 2009 week later i had to get a mri because ... A: Joyce, I would recommend that you find another doctor because you should not risk these people ... | |
| Could I be pregenet | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: We didn't have sex but he put his penis in me for a fre min teasing me with out a condom he says ... A: There is a small chance you could be pregnant and still have your period but I wouldn't stress over ... | |
| please help. | 4/24/2010 |
| Q: Expert: Norman Solberg Subject: Could my Girlfriend Get Pregnant ?Could my girlfriend get pregnant ... A: The chances are probably not very high if the semen was dried. Please refrain from these kind of ... | |
| Switching pill mid-pack | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My wife got a new birth control tablet Yaz as she doesn't think Mirelle is working for her as it ... A: I don't agree with switching brands in mid-cycle but it's probably too late now. She should have a ... | |
| bleeding and recent stomach cramps | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: my first injection of the depo shot was 01/09/2010 and i have not stopped bleeding so i decided not ... A: Yes, I feel that you should go to a doctor. Now I am not a medical professional so I wanted you to ... | |
| Could I be pregenet | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: We didn't have sex but he put his penis in me for a fre min teasing me with out a condom he says ... A: Never put yourself in a situation where a guy can do something like this. Stay in public situations, ... | |
| About emergency contraceptive pills ane fertility | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: , If I have had sex without condom ane my partner had ejaculate in me so How can I know if I am ... A: Go to http://www.optionline.org/map.html Basically, a lot of women do take the morning after pill ... | |
| About taking emergency contraceptive pills | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: Diane cheryl, My question is that if me and my partner have sex without condom and and if he ... A: I don't recommend that you take the emergency contraceptive pills because they might not be needed ... | |
| Can long term bc use cause trouble if trying to get pregnant after discontinuing? | 4/14/2010 |
| Q: I had been on bc(started with the pill, then went to the shot) in 2001 after my daughter was born. ... A: Anya, There have been reports of long-term use of birth control causing future fertility problems. ... | |
| Getting a period when going off the pill. | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I've been taking Ya'z for about a year now, and just recently ran out. I've been off the pill for ... A: I can't tell you when to expect your period. Every woman is different in cycle. If there is a ... | |
| late period | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: i was on microgynon ed for two months. i stopped taking it during the last month of my normal ... A: Deyina, It could be from during the last month of your period. So you could be pregnant or it might ... | |
| Going off birth control: what to expect? | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: At the beginning of this month I stopped taking my birth control. I was on Nuva Ring. I made the ... A: I congratulate you on going off the Nuva Ring. It's probably one of the wisest decisions you will ... | |
| Birth control concern - please help | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: "Hi there I have been on Triphasil for about 2.5 years and recently a nurse at my local pharmacy ... A: I thought I had already answered your question previously but can't find the response. I was saying ... | |
| Change in pill - change in menstruation | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I have been on Triphasil for about 2.5 years and recently a nurse at my local pharmacy urged me to ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but in my opinion, you could be experiencing both. Your body probably is ... | |
| Light periods on Microgynon | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking microgynon for almost two years, and up untill now my periods have come everytime ... A: You should probably go to your doctor and get a checkup. The hormones in the birth control pills can ... | |
| Off Birth Control | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I was on the birth control pill (Trinessa) for 1 year for acne. I went off of it because of ... A: I haven't really heard of going off the birth control pill causing hair growth. But I could look up ... | |
| Grapefruit and Nuva Ring | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I just read an answer to a question about grapefruit diet affecting birth control that had me quite ... A: Nicole, I could not find any information about the Nuva ring and grapefruit. You might want to ask ... | |
| 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: Martha, I would recommend seeing your doctor again. Extended or extensive bleeding can be dangerous ... | |
| depot shot | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been on the "shot" for about two months now. A couple weeks ago I got my wisom teeth ... A: I looked this up on the internet and really can't find any information. I would think it might ... | |
| Morning after pill | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I had a condom break on the last day of her period. We took the morning after ... A: I would not recommend for her to take another dose. You are right about the huge dose of hormones. ... | |
| ortho cyclen 28 and dayquil | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I've been on ortho cyclen 28 for one and a half cycles so far. I've gotten really sick over the last ... A: I think it might decrease the effectiveness but I could not find anything definite online. Also, I'm ... | |
| I have PCOS and want to stop birth control | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2008, and started up again on birth control pills (which I had stopped ... A: I don't recommend birth control pills, as you probably know if you have read any of my answers. I do ... | |
| Long Term Usage questions | 3/17/2010 |
| Q: I'm wanting to know how dangerous it is for me to be on the patch? I've been on it for five years ... A: Yes, I feel that it is dangerous to be on the patch. I have heard reports of women dying and of ... | |
| Levlen ed (contraceptive Pill) | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: heyy iam taking Levlen ed. i have just got to the end of my 1st month being on the pill . when i ... A: Samantha, I would say to consult with your doctor on this. I'm not an expert on every kind of birth ... | |
| 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: I don't ever recommend birth control pills for acne or really for anything. I feel that the hormones ... | |
| yaz | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: im 18 and me and my boyfriend were abstinate but weve started talking about having sex...but before ... A: Autumn, My recommendation for you and your boyfriend is abstinence. I feel that hormonal birth ... | |
| Is this a major problem | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking my ortho tri cyclen for quite awhile now and i got my new pack today, i was ... A: It could be a small problem but I wouldn't think it would be too serious. But you can ask your ... | |
| Plan B | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I hope that you can help me with my question. On March 5 2010 I have taken a Plan B pill. I took 2 ... A: Agnes, I hope you did seek medical help about this. Plan B can be very dangerous to your health. ... | |
| birthcontrol | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Please help me. I'm been worried these last two weeks. I'm on luthera birthcontrol and I take it ... A: You can get pregnant even taking birth control exactly correctly. There is no birth control method ... | |
| non- existent (pretty much) period while on birthcontrol? | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I've been taking avaine for about 4-5 months now. I have unprotected sex with my boyfriend and ... A: Elise, It's possible that you could be pregnant but I can't diagnose over the internet. For your ... | |
| PMT & the pill | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have found in the last 4-5 months that my period has become more erratic due to a high level of ... A: I'm not a doctor so please consult with your own physician. However, I don't ever recommend the pill ... | |
| 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: I have heard of women changing their periods by birth control pills. However, I don't recommend this ... | |
| Starting with pills | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I just visited with a doctor 2 days ago and got birth control pills. I knew that my period was ... A: Please consult your doctor about what to do in this situation. I don't recommend the birth control ... | |
| birth control | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: so i have been taking yas for about 5 months now. last month i missed a day and i started to bleed.i ... A: Call your doctor and see what he or she says. I'm not a professional medically trained person. I ... | |
| Depo birth control shot | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: I took the shot once & I'm supposed to go back for my second shot soon but out of no where I got my ... A: I don't recommend using any kind of hormonal birth control method because of side effects and risks. ... | |
| Birth Control side effects? | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: I went to a public health department in my town to get back on birth control. I stopped taking it ... A: Jasmine, I cannot tell you for sure but in my opinion, it is most likely from the pills. Since you ... | |
| The pill | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have been on tri- cyclen lo for just over a year now. I started spotting on the Wednesday (a week ... A: I will be curious to find out what happened in your situation. Spotting could be a side effect of ... | |
| prevent pregnancy | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: i had a sex with my gf last night without any protection.also she is in 8th days after her period is ... A: I can't advise you to take any medication to cause an abortion. This can be very dangerous to your ... | |
| After 2nd baby what are my choices? | 2/6/2010 |
| Q: Im in my late 30's am 26 wks pregnant & am NOT planning anymore surprises! Over the years i have ... A: Are you married? The reason I'm asking is because I really don't recommend any kind of hormonal ... | |
| 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: Can you tell me the brand of pills that you are taking? Also, what ended up happening in your ... | |
| Missed birth-control | 2/2/2010 |
| 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: I hope you will find this information helpful. Here is some info I found online. I agree with this ... | |
| Emergency contraception | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm on Yazmin. Yesterday I took the morning after pill (levonorgestrel)because the condom broke and ... A: I'm not sure if you should keep taking your regular birth control pills when you took the morning ... | |
| Pregnancy | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: In 2009 I lost my whole right ovary and part of my left ovary due to enormous cysts that were on my ... A: I gave you the wrong email address. It is DCHERYL51@yahoo.com or CHERYL51@aol.com Hi Paige, Thanks ... | |
| Spotting | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i got on the pill when i was 14, i stopped taking in when i was 24 for 10 months then got back on ... A: It probably is because of the pill delay. But I can't say for sure as I'm not a medical ... | |
| when to start oral contraceptive | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: i am 23 years old, i'm getting married in 18 days. My doctor told me to take Ovral-l, starting from ... A: I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control methods. The reason why is because the hormones ... | |
| iud and abnormal pap smear | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: i got pregnant twice on a birth control pill so after my second child my doctor gave me the idea of ... A: Jessica, I'm not a medical professional so not sure if the IUD has to be removed. I would not ... | |
| Could I be pregnant? | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I had a baby five months ago and every since I have been on birth control. well on the 9th of this ... A: Love your name! Anyway, thanks for your question. It's possible that you could be pregnant. Some ... | |
| Bleeding on hormonal weeks | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo since about September when I stopped nursing my daughter. I did ... A: I really feel sorry for you that you have these health problems. I'm not a doctor but have done many ... | |
| question | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I had sex about 2 weeks ago and I was on the pill but two days later I lost my pills and haven't ... A: It's possible that you could be pregnant. If you haven't taken your pills regularly, this could be a ... | |
| switching pills | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: About three weeks ago I switch from Ocella to Lo'Ovral. I've gotten acne and gained a few pounds. ... A: I don't usually recommend hormonal birth control methods so I wouldn't advise either of these pills. ... | |
| birth control diane-35 | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: i am first using diane-35.. i take on the first day of the period.. how long should i wait to have ... A: I'm not sure who you asked this question to, but I found it at ALLEXPERTS.com in the question pool. ... | |
| birth control diane-35 | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: i am first using diane-35.. i take on the first day of the period.. how long should i wait to have ... A: I don't recommend this pill or any kind of hormonal birth control methods. I feel that these methods ... | |
| Getting period whilst taking active pills | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I am currently on my second packet of birth control pills and I am taking Microgynon 20 ED. The ... A: Elly, I personally am concerned about trying to artificially skip your period and only have it ... | |
| hurting after nuva ring | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: Im 26 yo and I have been on all kinds of bc. Ive been on bc for 9years. My dr. put me on nuva ring ... A: Does your doctor know that you are not on any kind of birth control method? Your condition could be ... | |
| Qlaira | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old female with PCOS (diagnosed aged 17). I have been on Dianette, Yasmin, Metformin ... A: Rebecca, I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control methods. Yes, I think that the new ... | |
| Birth control | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I would like to get your opinion as to what is the best bc is out there? I gave birth to my daughter ... A: I really don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control. I can't recommend the mirena or any ... | |
| Missed/late period | 1/9/2010 |
| Q: I'm a little worried because I haven't gotten my period yet and it was due around the 28th of ... A: I just found your question in the question pool at ALLEXPERTS.com I know that you probably wrote ... | |
| Mononessa | 1/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking Mononessa for about 1 and a half years. I quit taking it about 5 weeks ago and ... A: You can get pregnant even with "protected" sex. There is no such thing as 100% "protected" sex so, ... | |
| Switching birth control | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I've been taking oral contraceptives for about 5 months. I was having problems with a lot of weight ... A: Sometimes women experience different side effects from different brands of birth control pills. So ... | |
| Birth control | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: hey..thanks for taking the time to read my question...well basically i just need some advise from ... A: I just found your question in the question pool here on allexperts.com That means that whoever you ... | |
| Not sure of what type of birth control to use. | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I will be 20 years old in a few days and am planning on setting up an appointment at my local clinic ... A: I have to ask you, is it really necessary for you to start birth control. There are many hormonal ... | |
| Amennorhea and unprotected sex | 1/6/2010 |
| Q: I am nearly 35 years old. I was on depoprovera. No periods. Then stopped in 1999. Had eating ... A: I found your question in the question pool. Whoever you wrote the question to, put it in the pool ... | |
| Fear of Pragnency | 1/5/2010 |
| Q: I had sex with my girlfriend on 12th Dec., 09. For protection I used double condoms. Her mensus ... A: Please ask your doctor or whoever gave you the test. Ask what the results are. You should be able to ... | |
| weight | 1/4/2010 |
| Q: i am just about to start using microgynon and wonder if i will put on alot weight.i am using it ... A: Here is some information about side effects and risks of this. I'm not a licensed medical ... | |
| starting pill pack late | 1/3/2010 |
| Q: we had sex the following Thurs 24th and I was just wondering if there would be an incresed chance of ... A: Naomi, There should not be too great a chance of pregnancy if you had been taking months of pills ... | |
| birth control | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: i do not have birth control for 4 day i had forgot to go and get my pack so now i have to wait 4 ... A: I'm not sure what your doctor would advise but I would suggest not having sex or using some other ... | |
| birth control pill timing | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I take ocella birth control pills and always do the three-week active pill with an ensuing one-week ... A: Yes, I have heard of women doing these things to manipulate their periods but I don't recommend that ... | |
| Fear of Pragnency | 12/30/2009 |
| Q: I had sex with my girlfriend on 12th Dec., 09. For protection I used double condoms. Her mensus ... A: Jamal, I am not a medical doctor but I was researching online and found that the postinor tablets ... | |
| birth control pills | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: I accidentally took two pills today, the one for today and the one for tomorrow. I thought today was ... A: Sorry but I just got your email. So what did you end up doing in your situation? I don't think it ... | |
| tube 'tying' | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: Do you know if all(most?) insurances cover getting your "tubes tied?" Is having your tubes tied ... A: I'm not an expert on insurance so I don't know the answer to that. You can check with your insurance ... | |
| Five days late for my cycle! | 12/25/2009 |
| Q: Greetings maam! This is my first time ever asking a question online so I hope I'm as clear as ... A: I just received your question so I'm wondering if anything further has developed since you posted ... | |
| Birth Control and Pregnancy | 12/24/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering, I put my birth control NUVARING in last Sunday and my boyfriend and I had ... A: Did you find out if you are pregnant or not since you posted your question? I just received it right ... | |
| Spotting and The Pill | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: This month was my first month of taking oral contraceptives. I am taking Aviane, for reduction of ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I would advise you to see your regular physician. I don't ... | |
| Necon 1/35 | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: So I was reading the pamphlet and I didn't see how many days you should wait before it is ok to have ... A: I couldn't find any information about this on the internet. To find out, consult your physician ... | |
| birth control | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: i am 5'4 and i weigh 105 pounds..i have no medical problems except that am underweight.i have never ... A: I wouldn't recommend taking birth control pills for gaining weight. There must be other methods of ... | |
| obtaining birth control | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: im thinking of going to a nearby clinic to get a prescription for birth control pills, but im kinda ... A: I really don't know a lot about birth control prescriptions in Canada. How old are you? The reason ... | |
| Birth Control | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I started Loestrin 24 on the day my period started 12/7... I noticed by Fri or Sat that there were ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I really can't give you a professional diagnosis. You would have to ask ... | |
| Jolessa Pills | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My wife is taking Jolessa contraceptive pills. She wants to postpone her period by taking the ... A: I don't recommend taking the pills any way but the right way as the instructions say. But you can ... | |
| Stpping the pill to try and conceive | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: im need of some advice please, myself and my partner have decided that we want to try for a baby, so ... A: Sometimes it takes a while to get pregnant after going off the pill and sometimes not. So there is ... | |
| pill | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: i was not home to get them, i should have took them from monday, will i start the pack this monday ... A: Sorry I did not get your question until now. What did you decide to do about your situation? I don't ... | |
| Things wrong with skipping your period | 12/6/2009 |
| Q: I am on ortho tri cyclen and last month I skipped my period and then the 2nd week of my new pack I ... A: What did you decide to do about the pack and pills since you posted this question. I did not receive ... | |
| i need help | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: ok me and my boyfriend had sex dec.28 and i think he ejaculated inside of me my last time coming on ... A: Have you started your period yet? If not, I would recommend you getting a pregnancy test. You can ... | |
| NuvaRing/nausea | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: Lately, I have been very nauseous. This has been going on for about two weeks. I wake up nauseous, ... A: You could be pregnant. Is it possible that you had the flu? Yes, you can get pregnant on birth ... | |
| Question about birth control effectiveness | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been on b/c pills (necon) for about 3 years. They were originally for the purpose of ... A: According to the pill manufacturers, this should not affect the effectiveness of the pill. However, ... | |
| Lutera birthcontrol | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: Does Bactrim affect Lutera birthcontrol?? Because I've been to a couple Pharmacy and some say it ... A: I'm not sure how much Bactrim affects Lutera but there is no such thing as "protected sex" This is ... | |
| I'm so confused..am I safe?? | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: Hey I'm so confused about my birth control.I've recently took my first pack of pills. I started ... A: Antibiotics sometimes makes the birth control pills not totally effective. Also, every time you have ... | |
| missed pill | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: "I started my period on the 11th and then had unprotected sex on the 20th where my partner ... A: There is a chance of you being pregnant but I can't say the percentage. Even if you take the birth ... | |
| implanon | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey im jj.. and recently i had sex with a girl a week before she changed her birth control to ... A: Yes, if you had sex before the implanon, there is a risk of pregnancy. Also, any time you have sex ... | |
| stopping birth control | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: I was on birth control for a year and a half. I forgot to fill out my prescription last month ... A: That is rather strange that you got 3 periods that month. It might have had to do with the fact that ... | |
| birth control and pregnancy | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I was on birth control pills and my period ended on saturday. i forgot to take the pills on thursday ... A: It's possible that you could be pregnant but I really can't tell you the chances. It is probably ... | |
| I took 2 pills at once | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 21, healthy, have been taking Marvelon for 2 years, and yesterday I thought I forgot to take a ... A: Lucia, You should not have had too much problem from taking 2 pills in one day. So let me know what ... | |
| The Pill | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking Sprintec. I typically take it at 9 every night, but I went shopping and forgot ... A: Missing the time by just a half an hour should not affect you. But I have to tell you that any time ... | |
| Could I be preg? | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could please help me. I have been on birthcontrol pills for 4 years and this ... A: Yes, you could get pregnant if you had sexual activity in the week that you missed your birth ... | |
| Postinor 2, Is there a specific time to take it? | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My fiance had her period on 2nd Nov, and on 11th Nov we had a condom tear during intercourse. ... A: I'm not sure what pills you are talking about. I only know the Morning after pill or Plan B. Here is ... | |
| kind of concerned | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: i started taking birth control for the first time about a month ago. my doctor told me to wait til ... A: Kathleen, The birth control pill is not 100% guaranteed to stop pregnancy. So you can get pregnant ... | |
| Natural Family Planning | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have been reading about all the horrible side effects and concerns women have about the various ... A: Yes, I have heard of Natural Family Planning and if you have read some of my answers, you will see ... | |
| urgent help needed about diane 35! | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: i began taking levlen and i was on this for about 2 weeks, i noticed my acne was returning so i ... A: Daniella, Hi there! First of all, I have to tell you that I don't recommend any kind of birth ... | |
| Am I pregnant? | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I recently switched birth control pills from Microgestin to Tri-Sprintec. The Microgestin was ... A: I don't recommend either of these hormonal pills. It's possible that you could be pregnant. ... | |
| diane 35 | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I was using diane 35 for a year and now I stop it And iam not using any other pills My last period ... A: I take it that you are sexually active which is why you need the pill. Just wondering as sometimes ... | |
| stopping birth control pills | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I stopped bcp about 4 weeks ago and have been having pregnancy symptoms. I was suppose to start my ... A: You could be pregnant but you would have to see if you miss your next period. Also, see if you ... | |
| Yasmin - When Does It Become Fully Effective/Possibility of Pregnancy? | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have never taken birth control pills before, but now I have recently started taking the birth ... A: I would have recommended at least 2 weeks or more of the pill before having sex. However, I don't in ... | |
| Waiting period between birthcontrol pills | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I was on Yaz for several months. I could no longer afford it, so i switched to Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. ... A: There shouldn't be much problem from switching pills, in my opinion. However, I'm not a medical ... | |
| Birth Control pill | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been on Yaz for about 9 or 10 months my question is if my husband ejaculates in me more than ... A: Anytime you have sex even on the pill, you can get pregnant. No method of birth control is 100% safe ... | |
| IUD | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I am scheduled to have my mirena IUD removed soon. I asked my doctor if I could over-lap with BCP ... A: Andrea, What happened with your situation? Did you have the Mirena IUD removed yet? It should be ok ... | |
| copper 't' | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I have been married past 2 yrs, and blessed by a baby boy 8 months ago. mine was a c-section. right ... A: Please see your doctor about this. It sounds like you were already going to the doctor before I got ... | |
| Birth Control Question | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Loestrin 24 for the past 5 years. Every 3 months I would have a light flow ... A: I really can't tell you over the internet what is the problem or what your diagnosis would be. You ... | |
| Plan B side effects | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about the side effects of taking Plan B. Recently I needed to take the plan B pill ... A: I have to tell you, that there is really no such thing as "protected" sex. Everytime you have sex ... | |
| What should I use? | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: have 2 kids - 8 & 10, am currently on Levlen ED Tablets 150/30mcg but the doc reckons because I'm a ... A: I don't recommend the depo provera or the mirena. I think there are a lot of side effects from most ... | |
| Birth Control | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: What happens if you do not make up a missed birth control pill? -I have never missed a birth control ... A: I hope nothing happened from you missing one pill. I don't think it would make a big difference. But ... | |
| Which Birth Control should I try next? | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: okay so I have been on the shot (Depo) before and after I got pregnant and while being on it ... A: I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control, which includes any kind of birth control pill. ... | |
| Had sex and about to start period, will I get pregnant? | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control for years, but sometimes I have trouble taking it everyday or at ... A: I'm not a medical professional so you might want to ask your doctor or whoever provided the pills. ... | |
| Yeast Infection Due to Yaz | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 35 years old and I am taking Yaz for the PMDD its being about 5 since i started taking YAZ for ... A: I really can't say any more than what your doctor has said. You would probably have to give up the ... | |
| irregular period and birth control | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I'm eighteen and have been getting my period for awhile. I've always had irregular cycle times, ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I advise you to talk to your doctor if possible. I'm not sure if I ... | |
| tri-sprintec. | 10/3/2009 |
| Q: i'm hoping you can help me. i've been trying for hours to submit my question to a site but its ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your problems. Unfortunately, I have heard many reports of these symptoms from ... | |
| Birth Control Pill | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: My doctor has just prescribed to me Yasmin birth control. In the past when I was on birth control ... A: Yes, this is something that I have discovered in recent years. I, too, was on the pill for many ... | |
| Irregular periods and birth control periods | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm an eighteen year old girl and have been having my period for awhile. I've always had an ... A: If you are irregular, I'm not sure if your cycle would be appropriate to use birth control pills. I ... | |
| contraception problem | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: i've been taking the Loestrin 20 contraceptive pill for over a year and now recently about 4 or 5 ... A: Is it possible to go to another medical person? I don't think it is right for her to say this advice ... | |
| Missed period on birth control | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been the bcp Lutera now for about 6 months. My period has always come like clockwork on the ... A: I can't tell you what is wrong with you over the internet. Is it possible that you could be ... | |
| birth control | 9/23/2009 |
| Q: can you go to the clinic and get birth control with out a gardien A: I think it depends on where you live (what state) and also if you are responsible for yourself. I ... | |
| Normal Cycle after removal of Mirena IUD | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: Had Mirena IUD removed on July 15 (10 weeks ago) after 2 years. We are trying to conceive. Had a ... A: I'm happy to hear that you had the IUD removed. I have been receiving reports and information about ... | |
| depo but i have my period | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: i got the depo on the 31st of aug 5 days after my period but now i have my period again but i get so ... A: Love your name! I'm not a doctor so I recommend that you consult your physician about this. ... | |
| Not taking 1 week of active pills | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: If I don't take a whole week of active pills and start on the white inactive pills will my period ... A: I don't recommend taking the birth control pills any other way except the correct way. Also, in ... | |
| Girlfriend took placebo pills twice | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: Archer, My girlfriend had just ended her pill cycle with the placebos, and accidentally started the ... A: What has happened since you posted your question? I don't ever recommend the Emergency ... | |
| possible side effects of nuvaring | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: Within the past year of me using the nuvaring my husband has had a bought of severe headaches. A ... A: I can't tell you this from what you have told me in your post. I can't imagine that these would be ... | |
| Switching BC=Prolonged menstrual cycle | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: Ok, so a few weeks ago I decided I wanted to switch from the pill (orthotricycline) to the Nuva ... A: I'm glad you got off the Nuva Ring but I don't recommend the birth control pill either. In my ... | |
| Birth Control | 9/13/2009 |
| Q: i am a skinny girl and don't want to gain major weight from the birth control. what is the easiest ... A: If you are not sexually active, I don't know why you would want to be on birth control. There are so ... | |
| Seasonal Birth Control | 9/11/2009 |
| Q: I am on the seasonal birth control. I missed one pill a few days ago and have now started my period, ... A: Please consult your doctor about this. I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control. I have ... | |
| Ongoing period after beginning Depo Provera | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: I started the birth control shot Depo Provera about two weeks after I had a D&C for a blighted ... A: Yes, I remember you and your lovely name! It's a little concerning about your bleeding. I would ... | |
| Off Birth Control, 3 months late | 9/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a question, but here's my quick situation: I stopped taking birth control pills at the end ... A: I'm sorry to hear of your situation. I would recommend that you consult your doctor and see if ... | |
| 1st time on depo | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 27, non smoker, 5'5, 194lbs recently started exercising & taking folic acid daily. I was on ... A: I'm not a doctor but I have been doing lots of research on birth control methods. I have also been ... | |
| marina | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: Can you get pregnant on marina? A: Yes, it's possible to get pregnant while having the mirena. Any birth control method is not 100% ... | |
| birth control pills | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been on birth control pills for a year now, but have only recently become sexually active. I ... A: I can't really tell you what the chances are that you would be pregnant. It is true that a delayed ... | |
| Othro evra patch | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: This is my second month on the patch i took my patch off three days ago and i still havent started ... A: The patch or any kind of birth control is not 100% guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. So it is ... | |
| The return of Aunt Flo | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: My daughter will be 15 months old on the 8th and about 2 months after she was born I had Implanon ... A: I really can't tell you over the internet but perhaps you should check with your doctor. I don't ... | |
| Birth Control | 8/31/2009 |
| Q: I am taking the depo shot and I was wondering if it was normal to bleed continuously. It is not a ... A: I would recommend that you ask your doctor about this. Bleeding continuously would not be good, in ... | |
| condom breaks | 8/30/2009 |
| Q: The only way a condom does not work if it breaks? If it does not break there is no way she will get ... A: The condom could leak out of the top or a very minute hole in the condom. There is no 100% method of ... | |
| Microgynon 30 | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: If I'm On The Pill But I Ran Out And Couldn't Get It Until A Week Later Do I Take The Next Lot On ... A: I'm not a doctor so I can't advise on this type of pill. Please consult your physician. I don't ... | |
| Skipping a period on the pill | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I've been on Othro tri-cyclen for about 2 1/2 years now. I did a lot of research on birth control ... A: I'm not a doctor so just remember that because everything I tell you is my opinion. I'm glad that ... | |
| Mirena IUD | 8/25/2009 |
| Q: I have had an IUD since summer 2007 but here lately I have been wondering if I could be pregnant. I ... A: Sorry for the delay. I don't know if I told you that I'm in the process of moving from Texas to Ohio ... | |
| Birth Control mistake | 8/24/2009 |
| Q: my name is Emily. I just have a question regarding my birth control. I am a sunday starter, and ... A: I'm not a doctor but in my opinion, there is not a high chance that you would get pregnant in the ... | |
| Yaz? | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: I have been using yaz for about one week and I noticed that I have had no desire to eat, I also ... A: How are you doing since you sent in this question? I'm somewhat concerned about your condition. Have ... | |
| THe pill and period | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: I have been on birth control (YAZ) for almost 3 months now and my period always came a day or two ... A: I hope you have started your period by now so let me know. Sometimes your period can be irregular ... | |
| Mirana | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I just got the mirana on aug 7 i started my period on july 31 and my period ended on the 7th the ... A: I'm not a doctor but in my opinion, it is possible for you to be pregnant in this situation. You can ... | |
| breast excretions after stopping bc | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: My daughter took birth control for about 3 years and decided to stop last month. She has not been ... A: In response to your last question, I suppose that could happen but I have not heard of this. I ... | |
| Mirena IUD | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I have had an IUD since summer 2007 but here lately I have been wondering if I could be pregnant. I ... A: Yes, I would like you to email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line. Put ... | |
| Birth control | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: So I have a doctors appoinment tomorrow. I just suffered from a blighted ovum at 15 :( Though I wish ... A: Sorry I did not see your question until recently. What ended up happening in your life lately? I ... | |
| NuvaRing | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: I was just wondering how effective NuvaRing works ? I have been using it for 3 months now and me and ... A: I don't recommend the NuvaRing or any other kinds of hormonal birth control. I don't feel that it is ... | |
| Weight gain | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: i started using the injection contraceptive nd a month later i gained weight rapidly nd i went frm a ... A: com so I can advise you. I don't usually recommend hormonal birth control because of this kind of ... | |
| Came off pill, had 3 periods, now I'm 7 weeks late | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: OK so I came off the pill last March. I came off it mid-pack so I kinda expected things might be out ... A: I'm not a doctor so I always advise to check with your physician. It sounds, in my opinion, that you ... | |
| Dilemma? | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I just started taking birth control, like today. When I went in today, the nurse said that she ... A: I'm sorry but I've been traveling and just got your question. I know that it's kind of late so ... | |
| Birth Control | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 and recently married and i just started to take birth control i took it correctly as i was ... A: I cannot tell you over the internet what your chances might be. But it is possible that you are ... | |
| Sex for the first time, and birth control | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I recently decided that we are ready for sex. The only type of birth control we ... A: Well, you probably won't like this answer but I would recommend abstinence. I'm not sure how old you ... | |
| Mood Swings | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I had been on the depo shot for approximatly a year than six months ago I switched to Seasonal. I ... A: You have just proved to me that my research is correct. I never recommend any kind of hormonal birth ... | |
| Vaginal Contraceptive Film | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i am 21, and i have never been on birth control. I am completely new to all forms of it but i was ... A: Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com so I can do some research on this and get back with you. I'm ... | |
| break through bleeding | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I had break through bleeding, and I then started taking the inactive pills for 2 days. I want to ... A: I don't advise anyone to skip the inactive pills. I don't recommend hormonal birth control at all as ... | |
| skipping the week of the placeebo (sp) pill | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: im going on a camping trip next week and i dont want to be on my period so i was wondering if it ... A: Sorry that I did not get your question until now. You're probably already on the camping trip. I ... | |
| Heavy spotting after missing a pill. | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a new Rx for pills. I have been on them 2 years and this is my third year set. I ... A: I'm not a doctor but perhaps you should consult your physician about this and any other health ... | |
| birth contol pills | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: What could happen to your body if you took two packages of birth control pills when you were a ... A: I really don't know the answer to this question as I have never heard of this situation. If you want ... | |
| Birth Control | 7/21/2009 |
| Q: I have not had a period in a little over 2 years. But when I did have them they were very ... A: You did not mention your age to me but it sounds like you have had periods in the past. You really ... | |
| depo shot | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: i messed up abit in april,shot was due on 6 th and i had it on the 17 th,the nurse said i would be ... A: I think that you emailed me with this question and that I have already emailed you back. Please ... | |
| bleeding after pregnancy | 7/16/2009 |
| Q: I delivered a baby vaginally nine weeks ago and became very anemic from blood loss during delivery. ... A: I hope you have found some good news about your health. Yes, if you have not called your doctor, it ... | |
| am i pregnant | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I've had the implanon in for over a year, i just didn't get on with it as i constantly had periods. ... A: Have you had any more pregnancy symptoms and what symptoms? I can't tell you the chances of being ... | |
| BC used for the morning after pill | 7/12/2009 |
| Q: I had sex with my girlfriend at 2am and realized after the fact the condom broke. I have read on ... A: Andrew, I don't recommend the morning after pill or anything like it. There are too many risks and ... | |
| birthcontrol | 7/10/2009 |
| Q: i am here again. Can u plz inform me what is the safe time to have a sex without taking any ... A: You will have to study Natural Family Planning if you want more information on this. You have to ... | |
| Microlut | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: are you still able to skip a period with this birth control? Because it's a lot different from what ... A: I don't recommend hormonal birth control methods, which any kind of pill is. I believe there are too ... | |
| I stopped taking Birth Control and I have not had my period yet. | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 18 years old, and started taking the pill last fall. Just over a month ago I stopped taking the ... A: I'm glad that you went off the pill. I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control because of ... | |
| help please | 7/7/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I started having sex. he is my first, and my mom wants to put me on birth control. ... A: I don't know how old you are but can you rethink having sex? Sex is not always that great and you ... | |
| What are the chances... | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: Im on birth control and have been for over a year. My boyfriend and i had sex about three four days ... A: I can't really tell you when you were ovulating because each woman is different in their cycles. My ... | |
| switching birth control brands | 7/5/2009 |
| Q: I have been using Yasmine for a year now and when I went to my check up they changed my brand to ... A: Natalie, There is always a risk of pregnancy anytime you have sex even using birth control. When ... | |
| Am i pregnant? | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: My question is about getting pregnant by missing one pill. Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex ... A: It's possible that you could be pregnant or that something else is going on. Please take a pregnancy ... | |
| depo shot | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: i have symptoms of being pregnant i had the depo shot in february i missed my second shot i have had ... A: Yes, you can be pregnant and the test was too early. But I can't tell you over the internet if you ... | |
| birth control pills and Plan B | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for nearly 6 months and have never missed a pill, but I've been told ... A: I don't recommend Plan B at all. I feel that it is not healthy and has too many side effects. See ... | |
| depo and pregnancy | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have read your opinion on the depo shot but i have been on it for nearly four years. Lately, like ... A: I would recommend that you have a checkup to see what is happening. You could get a free pregnancy ... | |
| birth control pill and diarrhea | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I take my pill everyday at 10PM. Last night at around 11:45PM I had diarrhea. I heard that if you ... A: Lauren, I wouldn't worry much about missing one pill. And you really don't know if you missed it or ... | |
| missed 1st shot in 5 years & had unprotected sex 3 days later | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: i have been on depo for the last 5 years (since my first child was born) and recently missed my ... A: Kristianne, I don't know if you have already had a new shot but if not, I would not recommend for ... | |
| Birthcontrol | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a 15 yrs old school going girl.May i know what is the safe time to have a sex without taking ... A: Silvia, It is never 100% safe to have sex even using contraceptives. No method is 100% safe from ... | |
| Depo | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I've been on Depo Provera for almost three years now. I really love this form of BC because I no ... A: Jamie, In my opinion, too many doctors are not concerned about problems with hormonal birth ... | |
| birth control | 6/19/2009 |
| Q: my baby is just two weeks old and my husband is already demanding for sexual intercourse but am ... A: Adebby, Please consult your doctor about this. You should have a checkup and doctor's ok before you ... | |
| Do I need a higher dose of birth control | 6/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been experience severe cramping immediately after my period (i.e. I stopped bleeding ... A: Please consult your doctor and I hope you already have. I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth ... | |
| 21-28 pack | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: am Doreen and i have been taking the 28 days pack and now am changing to the 21 days pack, should i ... A: I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control which includes the pill. I don't feel that it ... | |
| birth control/hirsutism/superficial blood clott | 6/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm 24 with PCOS with a really bad case of hirsutism it affects every area of my life. When I was ... A: I would not be able to advise you to go back on the pill. There are many risks and side effects ... | |
| I lost a birth control pill!! | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Okay, I was getting ready to take my birth control pill (Ortho Tri-Clycen Lo) and when I was getting ... A: You can ask your doctor but I would recommend taking another pill from the same pack and then just ... | |
| mirena coil | 6/13/2009 |
| Q: mirena i fitted 3 years back. but now its bothering me for few months. irregulay spotting continuous ... A: If you don't want to continue having this, just tell your gp. She has to do what you want her to do. ... | |
| no period after quiting birth control | 6/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 20yrs and stopped taking birth control. I was taking a pregesterone only pill for about 5mths ... A: Yes, Kellie, It's possible that you could be pregnant. See if you develop any pregnancy symptoms or ... | |
| Pills and unconsummated marriage | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: There has been increased appettite also after talking these pills I have not been able to onsummate ... A: Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line. Then we can discuss ... | |
| Birthcontrol pills. | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: I was the pill for a year when it stopped working and i was getting two periods a month. The doctor ... A: It could be because of the additional hormones in a stronger birth control pill. But it could also ... | |
| Vaginal Discharge/Birth Control | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: This is a semi long story, but I really need some help. I was taking levlin (spellcheck) birth ... A: I always recommend contacting your doctor whenever you have a health concern. You can always call ... | |
| No period shot | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: I am currently taking birth control in a pill form, and was considering switching to getting a shot ... A: I don't recommend birth control pills or the shot. Are you talking about depoprovera? I don't ... | |
| birth control | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: I've been on birth control pills for 18 months, and then i miss taking the next 7 days, due to ... A: You should be ok but I can't guarantee for sure. Please watch for developing pregnancy symptoms and ... | |
| birth control | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: I started taking birth control pills for the first time in march.after being two days late for my ... A: It's possible that your irregular periods could be from the hormones in the birth control pills. But ... | |
| chances of getting pregnant. | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: how big are my chances of getting pregnant if i started my new birth control pack a few days later ... A: Charlotte, I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control including the pills. However, it is ... | |
| HELP | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: Ive been taking my birth control pills non-stop for 6 months and theres been some horrible side ... A: I don't recommend the birth control pill or any kind of hormonal birth control method. I would ... | |
| Why is this happening?! | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I am on tri-cyclin birth control. The first day of my last mestruel cycle was April 8th, 2009. I did ... A: Have you started your period yet as I'm answering your question? I'm not a medical professional so I ... | |
| need help | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: im really worried abt my condition. i fitted mirena 3 years ago. first 1.5 year wnet ok. periods ... A: I am not a medical professional but I have studied this subject for 20 years. I don't recommend ... | |
| ortho tri cyclen lo | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: if you started your period and took the first pill on the same day..should you get your period ... A: As far as I can see on http://www.thepill.com you should get your period while taking the green ... | |
| Overweight and no menses | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Unfortunately I'm on the overweight size due to no fault of mine. I suddenly lost my menses two ... A: You should go to a doctor and find out what is wrong that you are not having your menstruation or ... | |
| BC ortho tri-cyclen lo | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: ok so i am a 20 year old female I have a 19 month old and a 6month old so of course i chose to get ... A: You could be pregnant or you could just be affected from the hormones in the birth control. I don't ... | |
| breast pain | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if there is any herbal remedy for breast pain. I have been having breast pain on ... A: No, I don't know any remedy for breast pain. It does sound like something you should be concerned ... | |
| Taking Thursday's pill on Wednesday | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I am on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. What would happen or what should I do if I take Thursday's pill on ... A: So are you saying that you are a day ahead on taking the pill-like you took an extra one? I would ... | |
| Switching to Rod implant? | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I am currently on Junel 1/20 oral contraceptive but have been considering getting the hormonal rod ... A: Is it implanon that you are talking about? If so, I don't recommend this. I don't recommend any ... | |
| depo injection | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: i was on the depo injection for 3 months but decided i wanted a child so didnt go for my next one. i ... A: Please check with your doctor about this. I can't really tell you when you can conceive. That is ... | |
| Using Plan B in addition to Nuvaring dangerous? | 5/10/2009 |
| Q: I am using the Nuvaring for the first time and put it in a week ago. My doctor had told me to wait ... A: Since I'm not a medical professional, I really can't tell you this answer. This is a very serious ... | |
| birth control and dietary supplements | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Is it alright to use Acai Berry products while taking birth control pills (Ortho-Novum 135/28)? A: Yes, you need to be careful with some medications and birth control pills. I'm not a medical ... | |
| Yaz birth control pills | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you must take the Yaz birth control pills at the same exact time everyday, if ... A: It is advisable to take the pills at approximately the same time every day. There is really no range ... | |
| the first day 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 recommend that you talk to the pill prescriber about this. I don't recommend the birth ... | |
| I am on birth control and use condoms nonreligiously could i be pregnant? | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Ok i am on a birth control called femcon and it has helped a lot with my period but i use condoms ... A: Yes, you could be pregnant. Any time you have sex, even with a birth control method, you could still ... | |
| copper iud | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: I'm a sixteen year old female and i have had toubles with oral contraceptives. They make me very ... A: How are you doing? I don't really recommend the IUD because of all the risks and side effects. I ... | |
| birth control | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: How bad is it if you take your pill about 10 hours late around a week before you have sex then take ... A: In my opinion, this should not affect much. But anytime you have sex you do risk pregnancy and/or ... | |
| Going On and Off Birth Control | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: I recently stopped taking birth control because I thought it was making me break out and I heard a ... A: I do approve of your decision to go off the pill. I'm sorry to hear about you breaking out from ... | |
| Period after 1st cycle on the pill | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I just got through my first month of Alesse 21 and I want to know if I should have my period the day ... A: I did a search on the internet and found a website that had side effects that were concerning to me. ... | |
| switching birth controll | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I was on the pill since i was fifteen and recently switched to a hormone free iud and have been ... A: I personally think it is possible for this to be a side effect. I kind of get annoyed at some ... | |
| Birth control and weight gain | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: Does Nor-qd birth control pills cause you to gain weight? I just had a baby 6 weeks ago and have ... A: Here's some information I found out for you. I'm going to do some more research so please email me ... | |
| pill | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I am 19yrs old and have been on the pill since i was 12 years old i have irregular period but i have ... A: I'm a little confused because you said that your period was on May 12-16 and it's only April now. ... | |
| spermicide | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: Does using spermicidal condoms affect the pill if you are on it? A: I did some research here on the internet and did not find anything about spermicidal condoms and ... | |
| BC PILLS | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: I have a history of endometriosis and have not been on the pill in 4 years. My periods are ... A: Nice name haha! Anyway, is it necessary for you to be on that birth control pill? I don't know if ... | |
| pilll | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: i took the wrong pill on the wrong day. i took my friday pill on thursdayis that bad A: I'm not a medical professional but I have studied this subject for quite a few years. I'm not sure ... | |
| effect of getting off of yaz? | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: We decided that we wanted to start a family soon so I got off my bc pill (Yaz) asap...in fact, I ... A: Yes, I have heard of side effects of going off the pill but I haven't heard of sensitive teeth ... | |
| the pill | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: can you start taking the pill when ever? or does it have to be the first day of your period? A: I just read an article that says you can start anytime. But the way it used to always be done was ... | |
| Contraceptive pills | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: I want to know which are the contraceptive tablets that they adapt better to my needs, am 17 years ... A: If you are not married, I would not recommend that you start having sexual relations at this time of ... | |
| I'm taking Jolessa birth control. I think I may be pregnant? | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm taking Jolessa. I started it one day late on Monday March 16th, I took the pill for Sunday and ... A: I don't know much about Jolessa but can research if for you if you like. My email address is ... | |
| Birth Control Nausea | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: My girlfriend had never taken birth control pills before. She started taking her first pack of Zovia ... A: You can go to http://www.optionline.org to find more information about pregnancy. You can also find ... | |
| Birth Control Question | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: I think I've made two big mistakes in taking my BC pills. I just noticed today, and I'm not sure ... A: If it's been a few days since you missed these, I don't know what will happen. If you had caught it ... | |
| planning to get pregnant | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for 10 years and want to try for another child what should i do? A: Here's an article that I found about this. ... | |
| Is my pregnancy at risk? | 4/5/2009 |
| Q: I had Essure done 6 weeks ago and I just missed my period and took a birth control test that came ... A: Until you sent this question, I really didn't now much about Essure which I have now done research ... | |
| aviane birth control | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: I stopped taking the pill mid-cycle when my husband and I had unprotected sex after missing a dose, ... A: Yes, I would think you should consult your doctor about this. You can get a pregnancy test when you ... | |
| stopping and then restarting birth control | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: When I first started taking birth control my face broke out really bad (probably the worst acne of ... A: I always recommend non-hormonal birth control methods. If you go off the birth control pill, why ... | |
| Pills started off the cycle? | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: My cycle is ridiculously out of whack. I asked my doctor to prescribe birth control to me so that I ... A: No one can tell you if the pill will function correctly or do it's job. No birth control method is ... | |
| Period 2 months late and on birth control | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I am on birth control and have not had a period in over 2 months. I have been having cramps as if I ... A: You could either be pregnant or having something else causing your period to be late. About being ... | |
| Birth Control | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: During this month, I took my second and third active pill (March 15 and 16) about 3-4 hours late ... A: I can't really tell you from what you said if you are pregnant or when your ovulation would be. No ... | |
| Going off the pill | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I am 48 years old and have been on the pill(Marvelon) for aprox. 3 years to minimize and control my ... A: Loved your question. I really like to hear when women make a good choice of going off the hormonal ... | |
| can i get preg switching merina to yaz | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: i was wondering i had been on the marina for 2 1/2 years and got it took out on the 13th of march ... A: I'm not a doctor but in my opinion, you could possibly be pregnant. No one can tell you for sure ... | |
| Nuva Ring | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I want to stop using the nuva ring because of the side effects i am experiencing such as weight gain ... A: I'm not sure if taking it out now will affect you in any way but I can do some research about it. ... | |
| Birth control pills | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: Hey I started taking birth control pills for the very first time on the 5th day of my period and ... A: It's possible because you might not have taken it long enough for the hormones to start working. I ... | |
| i took the wrong date for my birthcontrol pills and my periods late | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a pack of birth control at my house and my boyfriends for when I sleep over incase I forget ... A: It depends on if you are taking the regular pills or placebo pills at the time that you did this. ... | |
| Taking birth control pill after Depo | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been taking Depo-Provera since last July. I had a shot in January and am due for one in the ... A: I'm not sure if it is good/healthy for you to be taking the pill and depo as well. I would advise ... | |
| IUDs | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I recently went to the gyno just for a routine check up and some questions/concerns about birth ... A: I'm not a doctor but I have heard stories about the ParaGard. I would not recommend it, but that's ... | |
| Conception during periods | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I had an abortion on the 15th of January this year. My Dr. had told me that I would get my perids ... A: Did you go ahead and take the I-pill? Here we call it the morning after pill or Plan B. I don't ... | |
| birth control interaction | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I just found out quite accidentally that grapefruit can interact with birth control pills. Is this ... A: Unfortunately, from what I have read, your facts are correct. I am sending one of the links I found. ... | |
| Birth control/Pregnancy?? | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: I was on the pill for about 4 years..had a perfect 28 day normal cycle. Well when starting a new ... A: You're right--your dates are somewhat off. The pregnancy calendar shows that the first day of your ... | |
| Birth Control | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I was taking Desogen for about six months and had no problems. I had to switch to the generic brand ... A: I really can't diagnose or prescribe over the internet and I am not a medical professional. You ... | |
| birth control | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I was prescribed Kelnor a couple months ago and I've had a lot of stomach problems since then. I'm ... A: No, the birth control pill would not still be active if you didn't take it for a couple of months. ... | |
| depo-vera | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I think I have been on Depo for about 15 years.I have had no problems while on this, no bleeding ... A: Did you ever have any children? Just curious. You could still be fertile I guess. I started having ... | |
| ? | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: What would happen if i took birth control if i don't have my period yet? A: There is no need to take birth control if you don't have periods. You would have no way of getting ... | |
| Birth Control | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I have very irregular periods I would have a period maybe 3 to 4 times a year if even that. Me and ... A: I'm not a doctor but in my opinion, I don't recommend hormonal birth control at all. I presume your ... | |
| depo-vera | 3/5/2009 |
| Q: I think I have been on Depo for about 15 years.I have had no problems while on this, no bleeding ... A: May I ask you a question? Are you sexually active and need to be on depo provera for birth control? ... | |
| Implantation bleeding or Birth control?? | 3/4/2009 |
| Q: I would like to begin by saying that iam on birth control.On the 28th i had went over to my ... A: I guess you do know that it is possible to get pregnant from what happened in your situation. No ... | |
| Depo/frequent urination | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have reasearched and found that "High levels of progesterone can cause frequent urination as ... A: I was not able to find this connection? If you have the links for this information, could you send ... | |
| period | 2/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm 17 and i have never had my period before.Could there be something wrong? A: Most likely you are just not starting your period yet. I don't think I started my period until I was ... | |
| morning after | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: I had unprotected sex early in the morning then took morning after pills at around 1pm.I later had ... A: I don't advise the morning after pill. I have read a lot about this and it seems unhealthy to me. ... | |
| nuvaring | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am trying the nuvaring and just finished my first 3 week cycle. I removed it as instructed and ... A: I would advise you to call your doctor about this. It sounds to me like it could be a miscarriage ... | |
| Bleeding while on birth control | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I recieved two injections of the depo. My first injection Sept. 2 I never stopped bleeding. My Dr. ... A: Sorry to hear of your problems. I am not a doctor but I have studied this subject for over 20 years ... | |
| pregnancy scare. | 2/18/2009 |
| Q: so i went off my birth control, because i couldnt afford it through my doctor. i havent gotten my ... A: Yes, if you had sex during this month and didn't have birth control, there is a chance of pregnancy. ... | |
| Yaz birth control and sore nipples | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: I am on my first month of Yaz birth control and am on my last pink (active) pill. I have been ... A: I can't really answer this question because I am not a medical professional but I would advise you ... | |
| could i be pregant while on birthcontrol | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: i hae sent a question before but didnt recieve an answer back.I am on the depo shot and been on for ... A: I don't recall your question but thanks for sending it. I see that you probably have had the depo ... | |
| Depo pervera | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: I got the depo 4 days ago. I didn't have my period at the time, I took a pregnancy test then they ... A: I did find somewhat the same information as you but it said that it is effective 24 hours after your ... | |
| loestrin | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I started Loestrin last month on cd3 to help get rid of a cyst. But of course my boyfriend and I ... A: I did some research and it seems that no one really knows how long you are protected after stopping ... | |
| 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: I'm not a medical professional as you said, just a person who has researched this subject for a few ... | |
| Seasonale Birth control for teens | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I have a 16 year old who has extremely severe cramping before and during her periods which are very ... A: No, I don't know any studies or statistics about this with teens. I personally don't recommend ... | |
| period and birthcontrol | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN ON BIRTH CONTROL SINCE I WAS 12YEARS OLD AND AM 19 YEAR OLD NOW. I HAVE BEEN ON THE ... A: I'm not a medical professional so can you consult with your doctor about your question? Another ... | |
| birth control | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: ok i have been on birth control for about a year and i have never spotted until now i will only spot ... A: I can't really tell you what this could be as I'm not a medical professional. I would recommend that ... | |
| Breakthrough Bleeding | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I am on Ortho-Tri Cyclen Lo, and I have veryy light bleeding, (but its not really bleeding; more of ... A: I found out some information about breakthrough bleeding. What I read makes it sound like this is ... | |
| On BCP and no periods | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have been on birth control pills since I was 15 I am now 26. For the last year and a half I have ... A: I'm not a medical professional but I would think that your doctor would try to find out what is ... | |
| Birth Control and Weight Gain | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Before I was pregnant, I was taking Trivora and seemed to have no problems with it (regular periods, ... A: I really don't know about all these different kinds of birth control pills. Every birth control pill ... | |
| starting bcp. | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I am thinking of going on the pill. My boyfriend and I use condoms but I am still scared sometimes ... A: There is no birth control method which is 100% able to protect you from pregnancy or an STD. I would ... | |
| help | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: i'm being raped everyday what do I do to stop this from happening i'm 10 and scared. I am not ... A: You need to report this to your teacher, pastor or some trusted adult. Maybe you could tell a ... | |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: i have been taking birth control for about 5 months and today is my 4th day taking the green ... A: Since I don't know what kind or brand of birth control pills you are taking, I am wondering if you ... | |
| possibility of pregnancy | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I've been married for 2 months now, & my husband & i decided to postpone the pregnancy issue, ... A: I'm not sure what you are talking about when you say that you are postponing the pregnancy issue. ... | |
| sex after conception | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I have three children.My youngest child is only 7 months old. I don't have my regular menstruation ... A: Usually it would be ok to have sex if you're not having your period. But if you are very sure you ... | |
| Birth Control | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I started my new month/supply of birth control a week later then usaul and i was wondering if that ... A: Yes, if you started your birth control pills at a different than regular time in your cycle, it ... | |
| birth control | 1/4/2009 |
| Q: About 2.5 weeks before I was expecing my period, my boyfriend and I had sex. He wore a condom, and ... A: I'm not a medical professional so always check with your physician about health questions. Every ... | |
| continuous bleeding after birth control | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: When I first started birth control ( which was the depo shot) it was after a miscarriage. The whole ... A: This question sounds familiar and I wonder if you have already asked me this by email. Please let me ... | |
| birth control/morning after oill | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: ok my girlfriend and i were having sex and i came inside of her while having it. but what she failed ... A: I'm not a medical professional but I did find an article on this at http://www.optionline.org You ... | |
| Im Freaking out. | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: If you could give me some reassurance on this situation, Id be so grateful. So Yesterday (Sunday) I ... A: Did you get your birth control yesterday-Tues? You should consult with your doctor about doubling up ... | |
| Irregular period with birth control | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I've been on birth control for almost a year now, and my period was regular up until this month. I ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I recommend that you consult your physician. In my opinion, I ... | |
| birthcontrol/pregnancy | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: after i had my daughter on September 8th, i didn't wait my 6 weeks. i waited 2, if that. at my 6 ... A: I'm not a doctor but in my opinion, you should get a pregnancy test. You shouldn't be taking birth ... | |
| contraception | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: i have a question ,my monthly periods are not regular as i have my periods after every 1-2 months ... A: I am not a medical professional so I advise you to talk to your doctor about all this. In my ... | |
| yeast infection & birth control. | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: Is it true that you can possibly get a yeast infection from not drinking enough water? I heard that ... A: I found this article about water- http://www.essential-sugar.com/health/Yeast_Infection.html Then I ... | |
| taking birth control pill hours after usual time | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: I take ortho tri cyclen lo, take it every day [been taking it for a few years now]. I start my pills ... A: In usual circumstances, you should be ok. The hormones in your body should be protecting you but ... | |
| can i use birth contorl pills without worries?? | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: .. I am 25yrs and i want to know best possible ways to avoid pregnancy without compromising with ... A: Yes, you can get pregnant from the "pull-out" method. No birth control method is 100% effective in ... | |
| Pill and Pregnancy | 12/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm on the Cilest pill and have been on it over 4 months. This month at the beginning I was sick 3 ... A: It's hard to tell from what you are saying if you were sick from pregnancy or from a virus or flu. ... | |
| Depo shot | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: when you get off the shot,how long will you get your period cause ive had mine for going on four ... A: I'm not sure I understand all your question. Are you going off the depo shot? Or have you already? ... | |
| can i use birth contorl pills without worries?? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: .. I am 25yrs and i want to know best possible ways to avoid pregnancy without compromising with ... A: I'm not a doctor so just want you to know that. There are many methods of birth control. I don't ... | |
| IUD birth control | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: What happen if you had sex with more than one partner? What are the risk? What happen to me. A: I was wondering what are you worried about from having sex with more than one partner? Are you ... | |
| no period after being off yaz for 1 1/2 months | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: I am a 33 yr. old mother of 3. I took Yaz for only one month and had a period during the placebo ... A: I'm not a doctor so I recommend that you consult your physician. Do you have any pregnancy symptoms ... | |
| birth control question | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: Just wondered what the best type of birth control for me would be. I'm 18 and want something that's ... A: I really don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control methods. I don't feel that they are ... | |
| Starting a new pack of birth control right away | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been on the generic form of Ortho Tri-Cyclen (Tri Sprintec) for a few years, and my period ... A: I don't recommend changing the way the pill is supposed to work. Really, I don't even advise women ... | |
| Long usage of the pill | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: I was told that if you use the pill for too long (longer than 7 years) that you will never be able ... A: I found this statement on http://www.expectbaby.com "Birth control-Hormonal: Available for both ... | |
| birth control pills for acne | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a daughter who will be 13 this month. She has had severe acne for the past year. We have ... A: I would not recommend putting a young lady or woman on the pill for acne. I have heard this ... | |
| Tried for an early period | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I have been on an oral contraceptive for over six years. I have at times "skipped a period" by ... A: I really don't recommend the pill at all or any hormonal kinds of birth control. I think you can see ... | |
| About 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: You could get pregnant but sometimes after being on the pill, it takes a while. You were on for 5 ... | |
| Use of birth control pills | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I use 21 days pills pack. After about 5 days, When I stop using the pills, I get menses. During ... A: So are you saying that you don't have 7 days of placebo (fake) pills? You can really get pregnant ... | |
| plan b | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I had sex with my boyfriend on october 10th, two days after my period which started on october 3rd. ... A: I'm not a doctor so please check with your own physician. It's possible that you could be pregnant ... | |
| Possibly pregnant? | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 19 year old female. I've been on birth control almost 4 years now. I became sexually active ... A: I'm not a doctor so I always recommend that you consult with your own physician. It is possible that ... | |
| getting pregnant | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: i took a birth control test last week. it said i was pregnant. i told my fiancee and now we really ... A: How are you doing? Hope you got my other answer. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and put ... | |
| Pregnancy? | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: one of my best friends had sex with her boyfriend 2 days ago. She took the pill the day after, but ... A: I'm not sure if you are talking about the Morning after pill (Plan B) It might be different in ... | |
| whats wrong with my body | 11/9/2008 |
| Q: if your on yaz and you get a blood test a it come back positive at 11 then went again it was 10. i ... A: Love your name! Anyway, if I understand you correctly, your doctor is going to stop your birth ... | |
| Provera | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: My dr recently put me on provera (6 days ago). I've took six pills and now have decided to stop ... A: You could check with your doctor for sure. But in my opinion, you could just stop with probably not ... | |
| Loestrin and Reflux? | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I'm not a teen so let me know if you're not able to answer. I'm actually 41. I'm feeling great on ... A: There are always possible side effects of most hormonal birth control methods. I personally ... | |
| Birth Control and Pregnancy | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for about 7 or 8 years and i had unprotected sex recently and i know ... A: There is a small percentage of chance that you can get pregnant on the pill. I presume it is the ... | |
| IUD AND PREGANCY?? | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: i have a dr appt this monday October 27th 2008 to have my paraguard IUD removed. How soon after this ... A: I haven't found any cautions about getting pregnant right away. The only fact I have found is that ... | |
| Birth control gave me longer periods | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I am 27 years old, and just went on birth control for the first time in 6 years, becaus enow I am in ... A: I'm not a doctor but I have researched all kinds of birth control methods for years now. I don't ... | |
| Birth control pills for migraines... | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: Don't know if you can help me, but it's worth a shot! I've been on birth control pills for about 14 ... A: Have you emailed me as well? I was thinking I had answered this question already. But anyway, if you ... | |
| Side effects of discontinuing the pill? | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for 8 years and am considering going off it for several reasons: mainly ... A: I congratulate your decision on going off hormones by way of the pill. You must have done some ... | |
| Plan B | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I read in one of your answers that you think Plan B causes early abortions. How does it do this? ... A: I received my information from an article on http://www.optionline.org. There is a link that says ... | |
| Birth control | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: So i went camping for thanksgiving weekend, and i left my birth control at home. I took two pills ... A: I read an article that said if you missed 3 pills, you would have to start a new pack and just throw ... | |
| pregnancy | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I skip my periods with my birth control. Is it still possible to become pregnant A: Exactly what do you mean by skipping periods. What kind of birth control method are you using? I ... | |
| weight gain | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: after 5 children i went down to a size 7 after my 6th i got a tubal now i can't lose my weight. have ... A: Are you on hormonal birth control? If so, that can make you gain weight. Do you think the problem is ... | |
| birth control and trying to conceive | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I recently decided to start trying to conceive. I stopped my birth control (the Nuva ... A: I tried to find the answer to your question and I did find out that you should have your period 2-3 ... | |
| Ortho tryclen Lo | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: i started taking birth control a month ago and havent missed a pill and i always take them at the ... A: As far as I know, there would be no way of telling if it is working. Are you sexually active? I ... | |
| NuvaRing and Anxiety | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: After roughly 5 months on birth control, I started experiencing extreme anxiety and being overly ... A: I found a website where women are posting their problems with Nuva Ring. You will see that there are ... | |
| Worried | 9/14/2008 |
| Q: I just finished my third cycle of Alesse. The past three weeks I have been very very exhausted and ... A: I really don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control. Over the years I have been studying ... | |
| Just switched from depo to ortho tri cyclen accidental unprotected sex | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I just stopped Depo Provera Aug 31st, then I started Ortho Tri Cyclen Sept 9th, accidental ... A: It's possible that you could get pregnant but it depends on whether the depo was protecting you or ... | |
| Switching pills and pregnancy risks | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I have been on Ovysmen pill for about a year and a half and have recently changed to Micronongyn 30 ... A: I am sorry that your doctor did not give you that information. But you do know that even if you take ... | |
| Plan B | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: My last period was August 9th. On average I have a 31 day cycle and I am 20 years old. My boyfriend ... A: I would tell you to try not to get stressed. That can cause you to be late for your period. I know ... | |
| problems with Implanon | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: Since December of 07' I've had the Implanon birthcontrol injected into my arm. Ever since then most ... A: Here's some information that I got directly from the Implanon website. It does mention bleeding and ... | |
| Desogen/Yasmin | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: For the last 8 months her hair has been thinning very quickly. The doctor said that we could switch ... A: I'm glad that you are concerned about your daughter. I don't ever recommend hormonal birth control ... | |
| unprotected sex | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I've been on the pill for about 6 yrs now and about a month ago stopped taking it. I had unprotected ... A: Yes, you can get pregnant at this time if you have been off the birth control for 1 month. You will ... | |
| side effect or not | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: i am 27 year old, i have been taking cerazette for 5 months now. i didnt have bleeding nor spotting ... A: I can't diagnose over the internet but I would advise you to see your doctor. If you are bleeding ... | |
| not on pill, but took 3 after sex | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: hey, im not on the birth control pill, but over a month ago i had unprotected sex a couple times. My ... A: I know it's too late now, but something to remember for the future, it's NOT wise to take someone ... | |
| should i be worried? | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: i took my birth control pill at 9pm and went out with my boyfriend at 10, and around 10:15 we had ... A: It might be not good that you missed that pill by throwing up but shouldn't be a big deal, in my ... | |
| effectiveness after first month on loestrin 24 fe | 8/24/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking loestrin 24 fe for almost a month now so I am still on my first pill pack. I was ... A: You should be ok from what I've read. But the pill, even taken correctly long-term, is not 100% safe ... | |
| Skipped green pills to skip period | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I am getting married on October 4, 2008. I miscalculated my period when picking the date, so I was ... A: I wish you would have asked me before you skipped the pills. I don't recommend this at all. At this ... | |
| Birth control methods | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend are planning to be sexually active, and we are planning to use the condom (him) ... A: This should be somewhat effective but just to let you know, you still have a chance of getting ... | |
| birth control | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: and my boyfriend and i were having sex saturday night and the condom broke. do you think i will be ... A: I don't recommend the morning after pill or Plan B. I read some articles about it and it is ... | |
| stop taking birth control and my period has not come in three months | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I'm 35 I decided to get off the pill because I've been on for over 10 years off and on. My cycle ... A: Do you think it's possible that you're pregnant? But I don't know why it wouldn't show up on a test ... | |
| Mirena | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning, My name is Karolyn and I am 26 yrs old and I have a 3yr old son. I went to my OB/GYN ... A: The Mirena IUD has been around for a little while and there have been some possible serious side ... | |
| skipping period on ortho tri cyclen lo | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I decided (without talking to a dr) to skip my period this month on Ortho tri cyclen lo by taking ... A: If you skip your period and start the next pack, you are confusing your body with extra hormones and ... | |
| effectiveness | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: how long do you have to be on the pill for it to keep you from getting preagnant? A: Most articles I've read say that you should be on the pill about a month to make sure it's the most ... | |
| Chances of Getting Pregnant | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I just started taking Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo after a few months of being off of it. At the end of the ... A: There is probably not much chance that you could be pregnant. If you are, it would be rare. However, ... | |
| Stopped Ortho Pills | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I stopped my ortho tricyclen pills last month. I am 22 and I took birth control for the first time ... A: I think you should get a checkup by your doctor. I'm not a medical expert and can't tell you why you ... | |
| Starting a new Pill | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: and am now 22. I recently went off it to give my body a break. I am now ready to go back on it and ... A: What did you do for birth control when you took your break? I don't advise hormonal birth control so ... | |
| Starting Ortho Tricyclen pills | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I recently got my first pack of Ortho pills and the ob-gyn said for me to start them the first ... A: Are you planning on starting your pills tomorrow, Sunday? I have been talking to some women lately ... | |
| birth control inactive hormone | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I'm on my 2nd month of taking ortho cyclen birth control and am wondering if taking the inactive ... A: I think the risk for pregnancy is a small amount whenever you are taking the pill at all. No birth ... | |
| Can Missing Just One Pill Make You Start Your Period? | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm a little concerned about something. I woke up to find blood in my panties and I remembered I ... A: I just wonder why you are taking the pill if you are not sexually active. It's possible that missing ... | |
| What would be the best method of birth control for me?" | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: I keep changing my Pill and whatever pill I seem to take, I always put on weight. I even tried the ... A: I'm glad that you are cautious about taking hormones. I presume that you are sexually active? Or is ... | |
| frequent periods | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm 13 and i recently got my period. I have noticed that it comes frequently. I got it on the 13th ... A: I don't recommend birth control pills or any kind of birth control for this reason. I would say, ... | |
| Is dissolving bad?? | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking Yaz birth control for a little over a month now. I have always I had a problem ... A: I don't really know the answer to your question but you could check with your doctor. I might try to ... | |
| Mirena, | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: I have had the mirena for a year now. I am trying to dicide if there is something I can do or if i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your own physician. In my opinion, I would recommend ... | |
| Birth Control | 7/26/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if I am in the right area but I will give it a go. Hi, as you know my name is Markeisha ... A: Did you get my email from 7/26? Please let me know if I can be of help. Hi Markeisha, Thanks for ... | |
| birth control cycle | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently started using loestrin 24 about 5 months ago. However, i am getting my period for about ... A: I would recommend that you go to your physician or call and ask this question. Or whoever gave you ... | |
| overdose? | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I forgot to start my new pack of birth control up I've been on ortho tri cyclen for approximately 6 ... A: Taking 4 pills together might have given you too high a dosage of hormones at one time. I don't know ... | |
| mirena | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: Im currently on the depo stot and im considerting mirena, but a little scared after hearing the ... A: I don't know who you were directing this question to, but it got put into the question pool at ... | |
| question on depo provera | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: i am 31 and was on the shot in 1194 to 2003 and i am having alot of trouble with the right side of ... A: There are a lot of side effects reported from depo provera. Personally, I don't think it is safe. I ... | |
| Question regarding the patch | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm on the patch (have been using it for about a year) and a day away from the 4th (no-patch) week ... A: I just saw your question in the question pool. I'm not sure who you were asking but I'm the only one ... | |
| Pill side effects | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have used the pill for approx. 10 years. Could I still be suffering from the side effects thereof ... A: Yes, I think you could but please consult your physician. There may be some other cause. Are you ... | |
| Hormonal BC | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I originally started using birth control as a way to regulate my periods a few years ago. Then, I ... A: Taking any kind of birth control pill is not 100% guarantee to prevent pregnancy. I hate to tell you ... | |
| birth control | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: i've been on orthotri cyclen-lo for a month now and i missed the last 4 green pills...i hear they ... A: But I cannot tell you if you're pregnant. You would have to take a pregnancy test to confirm or deny ... | |
| effectiveness of birth control | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I am eighteen years old and have been on Yaz for a little less than a year. I wanted to know if I ... A: I found your question from 7/28 in the question pool on allexperts.com I'm not sure who you were ... | |
| Which one is right for me? | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I am 17 years old and I decided to take birth control a couple months ago but I'm having a hard time ... A: I really don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method because of risks and causes. I ... | |
| Abnormal period? | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: I've been on birth control for 3 months now and my first two periods were completely normal. But my ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your personal physician. This could happen-are you on ... | |
| what's right for me? | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: I am almost 18, and am currently having regular sex with my boyfriend every week. Abstinence is not ... A: I just found your question in the question pool so not sure who you wanted to answer it. I'll give ... | |
| Birth control pills | 7/15/2008 |
| Q: I am preparing to go to the OB-GYN for the first time in order to get checked over and get on birth ... A: I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control. Most pills can cause weight gain in some ... | |
| side effects | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: In September of 2007, I decided to stop taking Micronor (I was on it for about a year). I had no ... A: I read some articles and it said that it usually doesn't go to complete baldness. Remember I am not ... | |
| missed period took pills late | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: Last month i did not refill my birth control pack on time. I started my new pack a week after i was ... A: I just found your question in the question pool at allexperts.com I was wondering what happened in ... | |
| missed period | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: i had my daughter in march and was birth control since then but then i stopped taking my birth ... A: I just found your question in the question pool. I don't know who you directed your question to or ... | |
| birth control | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: I just started my first month of birth control. Its ortho tri cyclen. I have two more days of the ... A: How are you doing? I just found your question in the question pool. I don't know who you wanted to ... | |
| birth control | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a question i take ortho tricyclin low ..and i got off for a month and i just started takin it ... A: Did you get this answer from 7/25? Please let me know if I can help at all. Hi Catherine, I just ... | |
| taking pill wrong | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: A fairly stupid thing happened me last week. i always start my microlite contraceptive pill on a ... A: I'm not a doctor so I recommend that you check with your own personal physician. In my opinion, you ... | |
| birth control woes. | 7/1/2008 |
| Q: I can't seem to find a pill I don't hate. I've taken Cryselle (which made me breakout like mad and ... A: I don't recommend the birth control pills, any kind, because of risks and side effects. Is it ... | |
| Nuvaring and St. John's Wort | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: I have been using he Nuvaring for some time now and i was looking into taking St. Johns Wort to help ... A: This is all I can find so far. "Pregnancies and breakthrough bleeding have been reported by users of ... | |
| mirena iud | 6/30/2008 |
| Q: i am a first time birth control user who just had a child 2.5months ago. my husband and i are young ... A: Do you already have the mirena IUD? I don't recommend it at all but I don't know if you can have it ... | |
| Stopping the Nuvaring | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have been on the Nuvaring since about November 2007. We decided that we wanted to try for another ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so of course, I recommend that you ask your physician. I realize that you ... | |
| period early | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I just started my period a week early. So I still have the sugar pills when I am suppose to start. ... A: You can start taking your new pack on the first Sunday after your period starts. Can you still do ... | |
| Didn't take last pill in pack | 6/18/2008 |
| Q: I just realized today on Tuesday I didn't take my last pill on Saturday. In a panic, I took it but ... A: Did you get this answer below? I have not heard back from you. Please let me know. Hi Rachel, ... | |
| worried | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: i was meaning to start back on the micrgynon pill on wednesday 11th june but i missed it as well as ... A: If you are sexually active during this time, it's possible that you could be pregnant. If you miss ... | |
| The last row of birth control pills | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: I am on Trivora and I have heard that the last row of pills aren't "active." What does that mean, ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I always advise to talk to you doctor. According to my research, the ... | |
| Deposhot | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My daughter got the depot shot over a year ago. she was given one shot the Dr wouldn't give it to ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so always check with your or her physician. This concerns me that she is ... | |
| We used protection but... | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: my bf and I had sex last night and well as soon as he had his condom on someone knocked on the door ... A: In my opinion (and I'm not a medical dr.) I would think there was just a small chance of pregnancy. ... | |
| Switching Birth Control Brands | 6/10/2008 |
| Q: I was recently supposed to start Necon 7/7/7 but unfortunately I lost my prescription so a friend ... A: Unfortunately, I'm not a medical doctor so I always urge people to check with their personal ... | |
| Worried :( | 6/8/2008 |
| Q: Last night I had sex for the second time with my bf and didn't use a condom. I am, however, on ... A: You should be ok but there is always a chance of pregnancy, even using any kind of birth control ... | |
| i missed my pill.... | 6/7/2008 |
| Q: I am suppose to take my pill at 8pm and for got and had sex with out a condom that night and then ... A: There would be a very slight chance of this causing pregnancy but any time you have sex, even ... | |
| Could I be pregnant? | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: My 1st day of my last cycle was May 11th. I applied my first patch of birthcontrol on May 18th. Me ... A: Sorry I was not able to answer this question to your satisfaction. No doctor or any medical person ... | |
| birthcontrol shot | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I just got the birth control shot a week ago. when my boyfriend and i have sex we don't use ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. The birth control shot is not 100% ... | |
| Paraguard IUD | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I recently had a Paraguard IUD placed during the end of my period. I have never been pregnant, and ... A: I have never heard of this happening. I'm not a medical doctor but personally, I don't recommend any ... | |
| Birth control question | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I am on my first month of birth control and I misread the directions on the package and instead of ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your own doctor. From what I've read, if you ... | |
| period starting while on the pill | 5/27/2008 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for about 6 months now. a week ago I missed one and the next day I started ... A: But in my opinion, it might have been missing the one pill but usually it would take more than ... | |
| Switched birthcontrol | 5/26/2008 |
| Q: i start birth control about 2 and a half months ago, and i just recently switched my birth control ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your own physician. I don't think it will be a major ... | |
| Ovulation | 5/24/2008 |
| Q: I came off my pill 2 months ago and had a REALLY heavy period last month does this mean i'm back to ... A: First of all, how old are you? How long did you take the pill? It sounds like perhaps you are trying ... | |
| Lost birth control | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: I'm in the middle of my pack of birth control, and tonight when I went to take my pill, I ... A: Did you do what you said in your post? Get the new pack of pills and take the missed pill and the ... | |
| 3 missed pills | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: i started taking bc pills again on dec 16th so for about 5 months now. on the 29th of april i ... A: There is a possibility of pregnancy but I can't tell you the chances. I recommend you getting a ... | |
| stopping birth control and late period | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I've been on orthotricyclen for about 3 yrs now. Recently i had to take anitbiotics and was throwing ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your own physician. In my opinion, the antibiotics ... | |
| first month birth control | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: This is my first month on Yaz birth control. I had sex once, but used protection. I have been on the ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I can't tell you for sure. Please check with your physician. But in my ... | |
| BCP/severe acne | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: i completed an entire month on ortho tri-cyclin and started a second pack. within 3 days of ... A: Did you get the below email from 5/23? Please let me know if I can still help. Hi Alice, Thanks ... | |
| dont kno what to do | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: so im on the ortho tri-cyclen lo and have been for about 5 months and stoped taking it for about 2 ... A: It's possible that you could be pregnant, Kassandra, but please check with your doctor about this. ... | |
| Spotting | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about 6 months now. I normally get my period between Tuesday ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please consult with your personal physician. The birth control pills are ... | |
| Missed 4 pills | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I am on Ortho tri-cyclin lo (been on it 2 years) and i just recently started my new pack, i took ... A: From all that I've read, I think if you miss 4 pills, it is just too much to make up. The sex on ... | |
| birthcontrol pill | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: I just started my period yesterday (sunday) i am not getting my birthcontrol pills til thursday. is ... A: You need to check with your doctor. Everything I have read say to start the pills on the first day ... | |
| Birth Control | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: I had sex with my boyfriend on May.7. I then forgot to take my BC pills the 7th and 8th. I'm on the ... A: I'm not a doctor so I suggest that you seek medical advice. In my opinion, there is a small chance ... | |
| My period | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex while I was on birth control. I had been taking birth ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I urge you to see a physician. Or you could get a pregnancy test to ... | |
| i a ? about Birth Control | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: Ok i heard from a friend if your on birth control that it makes it harder 4 you to get pregnent when ... A: How are you doing? Thanks for your question. Are you married now and when are you thinking about ... | |
| Started birth control randomly | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: I started my birth control pills randomly, about 2 or 3 weeks after my period. I'm not sure why, ... A: You might want to use a second method of birth control for some time. Although, even if you use ... | |
| just a question | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: really just had a general question on pregnancy and birth control. Recently my girlfriend and I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I recommend a pregnancy test if you have any feelings that she could be ... | |
| I am confused | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have just started using birth control. I went to planned parenthood and although i had just ... A: From what I've read, you have to start taking the pill within 6 days of the start of your period. If ... | |
| Merina IUD | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently had the Merina IUD installed and I felt the bottom of the IUD when looking for the ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. From what I've read, you should only ... | |
| could it be? | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: ive been seeing this very lovely girl for some time now and she is still a virgin(100% sure).. umm ... A: Please have her get a pregnancy test if she still hasn't had her period. Or is it possible that she ... | |
| long period | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: My period has been heavy for the past 9 days. I just started birth control pills for the first time ... A: I think there is a small chance of pregnancy but I can't really tell you on that. You need to check ... | |
| microgynon 30 missed pill | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I started my new pack on Monday, and usually take a pill before I go to bed. but I was really tired ... A: If I were you, why not use the back up birth control as well, just to be hopefully "safe". However, ... | |
| One Missed Pill | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been on Alesse for almost 8 months now and have been very good at taking my pills. Recently I ... A: I have a sick mother and aunt that I've been dealing with. Anyway, I would go with using a back-up ... | |
| will I get my period back? | 4/15/2008 |
| Q: I have been on depo provera on and off since I was 16, I am now 25. This last time I have been on ... A: I think you should get your period back eventually. I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to ... | |
| question | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: what is the difference between the depo shot and the birth control pill?? A: I'm not a medical doctor but have done research on all kinds of birth control methods. Depo-Provera ... | |
| I'm on b.c & my period's lasting forever! | 4/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm 16 & extremely active. I got put on birth control a month ago because my period was really ... A: I can't predict how you will react from the pills this month. Sometimes a woman will be emotional ... | |
| birth control | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: If my sister to birthcontrol 2 pills a day for 6 days then got on the shot could she be pregnant. ... A: I don't know of any birth control pill that you take 2 pills a day but I am not a medical doctor. ... | |
| what should i do? | 3/31/2008 |
| Q: ive been with my bf for 7 months already. and we have had sex but hes been using condoms and he ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please consult your physician. If you could tell me how old you are, I ... | |
| Can't get pregnant after birth control. | 3/30/2008 |
| Q: I stopped taking birth control 8 months ago, my periods are regular, 28 days in a cycle. Now it ... A: I might have to have some more information in order to advise you. How old are you and how long have ... | |
| i just got off birthcontrol | 3/28/2008 |
| Q: I got off birthcontrol after being on it gor 3 years. I have been on my period now for over a month. ... A: Each woman is different and it's hard for me to say. Please contact your personal physician. I would ... | |
| first time on bc | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I never got my period yet this month although I'm suppose to get it around the mid 20's. I just ... A: I would advise you to get a pregnancy test to see if you are pregnant. Please tell me what has ... | |
| is there any problem taking birth control tablet | 3/26/2008 |
| Q: I had sex with my wife using condom but its always not 100% save so in next morning i tasted then ... A: Please tell me what you mean by i_pill because I do not know what this is. Please check out ... | |
| stopped taking the pill | 3/23/2008 |
| Q: I have bad PMS and so my doctor told me to try Nortrel 1/35(though I'm not sexually active). I've ... A: I don't agree with taking birth control pills for regulating a woman's period or for helping with ... | |
| natural birth control | 3/15/2008 |
| Q: I have had problems with alot of different birth controls in the past the combined pill with ... A: I think it is best to get off hormonal birth control methods. I do not think that is healthy. But as ... | |
| birth control and pregnancy | 3/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm on birth control now and i just started my second month on Sunday. well last month in the second ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but yes, I think you could be pregnant. Please consult your regular ... | |
| NuvaRing | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: I have been on the NuvaRing for about a year now. This week is the week that the ring is out, and ... A: I love your name! I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to see your regular physician. I'm sorry I ... | |
| mirena | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: Me and my hubby are planning on trying to have a baby later this year. I am on the mirena and was ... A: I'm not a medical professional so, of course, I advise you to talk to your regular doctor. In my ... | |
| NuvaRing inquiry | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: How are you? Thanks for being an expert on here and helping us out :) The way nuva ring typically ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your doctor if you have a private one. I ... | |
| Just start BCP | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I just started taking birth control pills (YAZ) this past Sat (6 days in). I noticed today that my ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you ask your physician. I just did a search to find out ... | |
| birth control/ possibly pregnant | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for almost 3 months and I recently had sex with out protection for the ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. It's possible that you could be ... | |
| NuvaRing (1 day late putting back in) URGENT | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I've been using NuvaRing for about 4 months. I took out my ring on the proper day after 3 weeks. I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but thanks for your question. As usual, I have to advise you to see your ... | |
| new to bbt | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking the pill for about two years, but I'm finally sick of it and want to try the BBT ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so of course, I suggest that you talk to your physician about this. Where ... | |
| physical side effects from stopping the pill | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I was on Aviane (generic for Alesse) for two months but didn't start the third pack because I had ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your physician about this and other health ... | |
| alesse 28 peroid | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I'm taking alesse 28 low dose and I've been taking it for almost four months, should i be getting ... A: I have been doing some research and I haven't been able to find anything about your period going ... | |
| Question about YAZ | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: My name is Kenna! I am 19 years old and I am about to finish my 1st pack of YAZ. I have about 3 more ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I see you have already spoken with yours. Yes, mood swings are a ... | |
| broken condom | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: IT's my 5th day on my period. I might be done with it yesterday or might have today as my last day ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your doctor about this. If you were having sex ... | |
| missed period on birth control | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have been taking my pill this month but the only thing is that i have missed the pill by one day ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please consult your physician. Yes, it is not good to miss the pill ... | |
| birthcontrol/ possibly pregnant | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: "Hi mam. Umm i have been taking orthrotricyclen lo for 3 months now. but yesterday (sunday) i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your own physician. If you don't take the pills ... | |
| birth control/not on period | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: Umm i have been taking orthrotricyclen lo for 3 months now. but yesterday (sunday) i started ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your own physician. If you don't take the pills ... | |
| Yaz | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm taking birth control pills, and I know you're supposed to take them at the same time every day, ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your own physician. As far as I know, it is best to ... | |
| Birth Control | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I was on birth control for about 4 months and i got off the pill because during the fourth months i ... A: Did you find out anything yet? I answered your question last week but haven't heard from you. Please ... | |
| first 'break' | 12/30/2007 |
| Q: i have just finished my first pack of the microgynon 30 pill i' am 3 days into my break and still ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please talk to your physician. I did just read an article about ... | |
| going off birth control. | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: I had been taking birth control pills for around 2 years now, and just recently went off the pill ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I advise you to see your doctor. Or another option would be to ... | |
| question | 12/25/2007 |
| Q: has anyone ever gotten pregnant while being on the iud?? i am on it now and am a week late on my ... A: I sent this answer on 12/28 but haven't heard back from you. Please respond and let me know how you ... | |
| Stopping birth control | 12/17/2007 |
| Q: I was on bc for about 4 years. I stopped taking it in November because it was making me sick. I got ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your doctor. It is possible that you could be ... | |
| Tri Sprintec | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: I started taking Tri Sprintec in September. It was the first time I have ever taken birth control. ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to check with your physician. Birth control pills and condoms ... | |
| depo shot | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: I got my shot in October and didn't get my period in November. now in December i got it and it was ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your personal physician. In my opinion, if ... | |
| YAZ breast tenderness | 12/4/2007 |
| Q: I started taking YAZ two months ago. I'm on my second pack of pills and about to get my period. I ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I always advise to get a doctor's opinion. Did you ever have your ... | |
| Birth control | 11/27/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend recently got on the pill to help regulate her period. Since her mother was in the ... A: I think that she should get an exam but I can't advise you how to do that without her mother ... | |
| hair loss and the nuva ring | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I am 46 years old and am in the middle of my fourth month of the nuva ring. I was experiencing some ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your physician about your question and any ... | |
| birthcontrol | 11/23/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE RECENTLY STOPPED TAKING MY BIRTHCONTROL (YAZ) AND I HAVE BEEN GETTING TERRIBLE THROBBING ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I advise you to see your doctor about this. But yes, I think that ... | |
| need to know | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: i need to know. can you get pregnant from pre ejaculate fluid? My boyfriend and i have done it once ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your doctor. However, I have done research on ... | |
| getting off the pill, waiting for period | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering when to start "worrying" about not getting my period yet. I got off of Ortho ... A: That's good that you understand that you are getting a lot of hormones when you are on the pill. ... | |
| getting off the pill, waiting for period | 11/15/2007 |
| Q: I was just wondering when to start "worrying" about not getting my period yet. I got off of Ortho ... A: Please check with your doctor as I am not a medical professional. So you have gone off the pill and ... | |
| Quitting birth control pills | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I have decided to stop taking birth control pills (after 11 years). I think that I am going to ... A: I urge you to consult with your physician about this health decision as I am not a medical doctor. ... | |
| Merina IUD | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I had my second baby in May. Both of my babies were born via c-section. I would like to get the ... A: . I answered your question on 11/18 and just wondered if you got the below answer. Please let me ... | |
| going off the pill | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I went off the pill over a week ago and since then my period has not been normal. For that whole ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to see your personal physician about this and any other ... | |
| Nuva ring and my period | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I started the nuva ring after my last period. It was my first period after having my baby. Last ... A: I still haven't heard from you so let me know when you get this email. Hello.. On 11/13, I did ... | |
| Birth control is it bad | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: i wanted to know if birth control is bad to take if your plaining to have kids later on. I also know ... A: I'm not a medical professional so seek your doctor's advice as well. According to the research I ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I just turned seventeen last week but I've been weighing the options of birth control for several ... A: I always recommend consulting your own personal physician about this and any health questions. In my ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering if it's okay to take birth control for one month (taking the whole pack) then stop ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I always urge people to check with their own personal physician. I ... | |
| birth control pills | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: my girlfriend just started birth control pills today and i did some research on the side-effects. I ... A: Although I'm not a medical doctor, I have had 19 years of experience with birth control and ... | |
| birth control (IUD) | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I had a copper iud placement on the 5th of october and was not on my period after they inserted it i ... A: . Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical doctor and I'm suprised that your doctor does not seem ... | |
| Birth Control | 10/28/2007 |
| Q: I have been on the orthro evra birth control patch for about 1 1/2 years. I always have my period on ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician about this question. However, if you do ... | |
| BC to regulate hormones | 10/27/2007 |
| Q: I've been in recovery from an eating disorder for a few months now. Even though, I never lost my ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so of course, I advise you to see your personal physician about this. I ... | |
| Birth control pills | 10/26/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know about birth control pills.I'm taking Aviane right now.But I'm gaining weight ... A: I would encourage you to consult with your doctor about it. I really don't know which brands of ... | |
| birth control | 10/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been on birth control pills now for over a year and I just turned 17 in July. I was first put ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I always say, please check with your own personal physician. I wasn't ... | |
| Female contraception - pill | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know what the difference is between the contraception pill and the loette pill. A: I am in the United States and am not a doctor. What country do you live in because as far as I know, ... | |
| after birth control... | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I started taking Loestrin 24FE a few months ago, after not taking any pills for about 6 months. I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to see your physician. I do think it is possible that you ... | |
| Bacterial infection after using Loestrin 24 | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: About one day after starting Loestrin (i started on the first day of my period) I began to have ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I'm glad you went to your doctor. Did she give you anything to ... | |
| Could i be pregnant? | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: i am 21, I have been having sex with my boyfriend while on the pill. We have been trying to be ... A: Yes, you could be pregnant. I'm not a medical doctor so I recommend that you go to your doctor or go ... | |
| am i pregnant?? | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: i miss-layed my pill and didn't take it for a few days so thought id wait till my next period and ... A: Let me know what happens. Tell me if you go get a professional test. Write soon at ... | |
| pregnant with MERINA????? | 10/7/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 20 years old. She has a 20 month old and a 9 month old. 1 month after her youngest ... A: So sorry I have not answered you sooner. I was out of town. But I will see what I can find out. ... | |
| am i pregnant? | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: ok so i have been taking birth control for 6 months now. to my knowledge its been working. i am ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you talk to your physician. You can never tell if your ... | |
| Not sure if I should take birth control anymore. | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I've heard that I am really different while I am on the pill. I don't talk much, I feel and act sad ... A: I'm glad to hear that you are better and I hope it continues. I'm not sure if I did send you my ... | |
| birth control and anxiety | 9/29/2007 |
| Q: my friend who is 26 went on a birth control pill called Loestrin 24 Fe. she went on it in February ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I have done much research in this area. I do believe that the pill and ... | |
| Not sure if I should take birth control anymore. | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I've heard that I am really different while I am on the pill. I don't talk much, I feel and act sad ... A: By the way, I really like your name. Anyway, I'm not a physician so I recommend that you go to this ... | |
| marina iud | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: I got my iud at my 6 week postnatal check-up, it was July 31. it is now September 24th, and i am ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so of course, I would advise you to get medical attention. I would say that ... | |
| birth control pill yasmin | 9/24/2007 |
| Q: I started taking the pill about a month or so. i don't need to be on birth control since i had my ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I urge you to check with your own personal physician. There are a lot ... | |
| Depo shot after wards | 9/23/2007 |
| Q: okay my emotions are still messed up my period wont stop... it spots dry blood is what i was told it ... A: Did you get the below answer? Just wondering. I don't know if you emailed me because I'm so behind. ... | |
| Missed pills | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: ..last week I had missed my pill on Wednesday, took my pill on thursday (didn't take my missed wed ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I recommend that you check with your personal physician. In my opinion, ... | |
| pill | 9/12/2007 |
| Q: how long does it take ortho tricyclen lo to work i had my baby in may i've been on orth tricyclen lo ... A: Your fertile time is in the middle between your periods. Check out http://www.familydoctor.org Then ... | |
| can it happen | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: ok so my gf has been on birth controle for 2 months she missed a pill by 2 hours last monday and may ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but have researched this subject for 19 years. Your girlfriend or any woman ... | |
| Too little time for birth control to take effect? | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: I am getting married in October and have been trying for several weeks to call the doctor and set up ... A: Did you get the below email? I was just thinking about you and wondering what happened. Please email ... | |
| Itching after starting new birth control | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: I have started taking Trinessa a week ago. I was on a pill I got in Germany for a year (0.02mg ... A: I'm going to include an article below that I send out quite often. It says that bacterial infection ... | |
| Depo's Worn Off Don't KNow whats wrong with me | 8/23/2007 |
| Q: I got my depo shot may 17th and its august and I know its wearing off. but I've been sick to my ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I'm really sorry you are feeling this way. In my opinion, these ... | |
| birth control | 8/19/2007 |
| Q: i began taking birth control June of 2006 and i stopped in September of 06, then i began taking it ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to see your physician. Having your period for 5 weeks could ... | |
| Pregnancy after IUD | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: I had a IUD removed today and was hoping to have a baby next summer sometime. How soon can we start ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to check with your personal physician. I just looked at some ... | |
| dont think my pill is working.... | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I've been on Aleese for about 6months now and i think i might have taken my pill late one ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your doctor. I'm not sure if just one pill a ... | |
| Birht Control Missed Pills | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: I just finished my menstrual cycle and I was scheduled to begin a new pack of Ortho Tri Cyclen on ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your personal physician. You need to have a ... | |
| Birth control | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: How long does it take to have your first period after no longer taking the pill after four years? A: I have read several different opinions about your question. I'm not a medical doctor so please check ... | |
| I think I'm pregnant | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I have been on a low dose of birth control for four months now. This past month I'll admit I haven't ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I suggest you consult your physician. From what you're saying, ... | |
| pregnant on the pill? | 8/2/2007 |
| Q: K, I know it's possible to get pregnant on the pill but is it possible to get pregnant on the pill ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your personal physician. Yes, it is ... | |
| Nuvaring after effects... hopefully not preggers | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: I've been on the nuvaring since October of last year and this month I didnt have time to get the ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I always recommend checking with your personal physician. However, ... | |
| How can I tell? | 7/20/2007 |
| Q: My name is Leslie. I have been receiving the DEPO shot since last October. To date I have only ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so these are just my opinions. I don't recommend the depo provera shot. ... | |
| Depo Problems | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: My name is Kristie, when i was 16 i decided to use the depo shot thinking it was a better choice for ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but in my opinion, it's a good thing that you went off the depo shots. I ... | |
| confused??? | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: my friend (shes 14) said that she might start going on birth control in the next month but she ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but have much experience in this subject. I don't recommend that your ... | |
| yasmin.. | 7/14/2007 |
| Q: Hey, I have been on Yasmin for a year now and I was fine with it in the beginning, but for the past ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. Yes, I have heard of the symptoms from ... | |
| could i be pregnant? | 7/12/2007 |
| Q: hell there! i have been taking the microgynon 30 pill for some time now but lately have been ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so any questions should also be asked to your physician. It is best to take ... | |
| post pregnanacy | 7/8/2007 |
| Q: As other consultant is Max-out so i have come to you. my wife delived my son just 3 months back. her ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I advise you to consult with your physician. It should be ok to ... | |
| pill and pregnancy | 7/6/2007 |
| Q: me and my partner are planning to try for a baby in around 12 months time, i have been taking the ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to have her see her physician about this or any medical ... | |
| Side effects of aviane | 7/5/2007 |
| Q: Ever since starting aviane about 2 weeks ago, I have been having frequent nightmares. They mainly ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I always advise to check with your personal physician. I just found an ... | |
| Long missed period | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: I haven't had my period in about 2-3 months now, and I've been on birth control for about 8 months. ... A: I'm not a medical professional and I think that you should check with your physician on this. I ... | |
| birth control | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: ok well I have been on ortho tri cyclen lo for about 4 years now and I was thinking about becoming ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your doctor. I would recommend getting a 2nd ... | |
| Birth Control Pregnancy | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm a sexually active 19 year old, and was diagnosed with endometriosis 2 years ago. I was put on ... A: Your "5" rating made my scores come down and I was wondering if you really meant to rate me like ... | |
| Lutera | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: im 15 and ive been on lutera. all i had left in my 2nd month pack was my period pills. so i decided ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please ask a medical professional or physician. I hope you are feeling ... | |
| so sickkk | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm 15 and i have been on lutera for almost two months. i dont use condoms during sex but my boyf ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please consult your physician. This situation does not sound good to me. ... | |
| hoping you can help with me stop stressing out over a possible screw-up | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: my girlfriend and i never had a problem using condoms in the year we've been sleeping together, ... A: I'm not a medical professional so you should always check with a physician about health questions. ... | |
| birthcontrol issues | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: How can I tell if I am ellergic to my birth control pill I have been extremly dizzy in the last ... A: I would recommend that you have a check up with your physician. This could be a side effect of your ... | |
| Birth Control | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: OK i have recently just finish my monthly bc and i have had my period and after i had my period i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I would recommend that you check with your physician. I would think ... | |
| birth control | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I had been on Yasmine for 2 years and stopped taking it for 6 months. I just recently started ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but in my opinion, it is not healthy to take 4 birth control pills at one ... | |
| could i be pregnant | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: i had been on the pill for 4 years i stopped taking the pill nearly 4 weeks ago when i had my fake ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your physician. I believe that it is ... | |
| Could you still ovulate on the NuvaRing? | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I'm on the ring and I read that it's supposed to stop ovulation but I think I'm still ovulating. I ... A: .Please check with your doctor as I am not a medical professional. However, I just read an article ... | |
| missed pill | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: I missed my pill and took it 5 hours and a half later. During that 5 hours before taking my pill i ... A: I am not a medical doctor so always ask your questions to your personal physician as well. If you ... | |
| First time | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I have been together for over a year and a half now and are planning to have sex. ... A: First of all, I would like more information, such as your age, etc. I really wouldn't recommend this ... | |
| Birth Control? | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: Hey, i dont realy know what this site is all about. So im just going to ask. My name is jenna, and ... A: I really don't want to say anything bad about your doctor but I don't understand why they would put ... | |
| early menopause? Pregnant? Crazy? | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: Cheryl; It's so nice that there are professionals like yourself who are so generous with their ... A: I always mention that I am not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your personal ... | |
| Concerning BC | 5/28/2007 |
| Q: Well heres the story; I recently started birth control again, the same thing I was on before. I'm ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I would advise you to check in with your physician. I'm not sure what to ... | |
| Mircette 28 to regulate my period | 5/21/2007 |
| Q: I am 19 and have taken Mircette 28 for 5 months to regulate my period. My periods are regulated and ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to consult your personal physician. In my opinion, there are ... | |
| am i pregnant? | 5/18/2007 |
| Q: I had my period on the 3rd of May 2007. It lasted for about 5 days, and i had unprotected sex on the ... A: Sorry it is taking me so long to answer. I've had a hectic weekend. I'm not sure if I feel qualified ... | |
| can i become pregnant? | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: I just had a little girl on valentines day by c-section at my 6 week appt. i got the depo shot and ... A: I found this answer on mayoclinic.com "Yes, it is possible to get pregnant with only one ovary — as ... | |
| Stopping the taking of birth control pills | 5/17/2007 |
| Q: This may just be a shot in the dark.....but my girlfriend has been having an issue with frequent ... A: There are many side effects from hormonal birth control in going on or off. I'm not sure that I have ... | |
| Birth Control and effects on Menstrual | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: Currently I am on birth control solely to lessen the amount of bleeding and cramps associated with ... A: I would recommend you to go to the allexperts.com site and find "Birth Control" and ask the expert, ... | |
| not taking the placebo pills to miss a period | 5/13/2007 |
| Q: i am getting married june 9 and i am supposed to be on my period that week. is there a way that i ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to ask your doctor about this. I have heard of women ... | |
| birth control | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I started birth control 8 days ago, on the first day of my period, and since about the fourth day, I ... A: I'm not sure how to answer your question so I'm going to recommend that you talk to your doctor. I'm ... | |
| Birth Control | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for over 5 years. I've tried many kinds and have not had much luck. I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and you sound like you have a physician already so I suggest you keep ... | |
| stopping the pill | 5/8/2007 |
| Q: what are the side effects of stopping the pill? i was on the pill for almost 4 years and i have been ... A: I wanted to let you know that I'm not a medical professional. But I have done research on the ... | |
| libido non existo | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I'm having a dilemma, which I hope is fixable. I got engaged in September, and started taking the ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I always suggest that you check with your physician. Yes, the pill (any ... | |
| am i pregnant | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: as of april 1st 2007 i have not being taking the pills it was 5 days after my period and my bf ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your physician about this question. I ... | |
| getting pregnant while on birth control | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: What is the likeliness of getting pregnant while on birth control? I am dating this guy and he does ... A: I just want you to know that I'm not a medical professional so I always suggest that you see your ... | |
| Missed period | 3/25/2007 |
| Q: throughout this month, I missed my Yaz pill on a few occassions, but took it as soon as I remembered ... A: I'm not a medical professional but perhaps I can help with info. First of all, it is possible that ... | |
| condoms breaking | 3/24/2007 |
| Q: last night i had sex with my boyfriend and the condom broke. We felt it and he immediately pulled ... A: Sorry I was delayed on answering your question. I would not recommend the morning after pill, even ... | |
| Micronor user. | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I'm using micronor for abt 11 days ago and I'm supposed to have my period on the 19 every mth, ... A: I'm not a medical professional but hope that I can help in some way. Yes, I would agree with your ... | |
| period after depo shot,is this normal? | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I've had my 2nd shot of depo but my problem is that after 4wks of the shot I would have a slight ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I want to suggest that you consult your own personal physician. But in ... | |
| PMDD | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Ok here's the deal, Ive been keeping track of my period since I was 12. And Ive always noticed that ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you talk to yours about this question. I personally don't ... | |
| stopping birth control | 3/16/2007 |
| Q: I stopped taking the pill at the beginning of February I had my period on the 12th of February. I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I have done much research on this subject. Yes, it can be normal to be ... | |
| Yasmin and my cycle | 3/15/2007 |
| Q: I just got on oral contraceptives for the firt time. My doctor and I decided to try Yasmin. I see ... A: I was just reading an article on this method and from what I understand, you will be having your ... | |
| the pill | 3/13/2007 |
| Q: I am 37 years and have 2 children. I have never take the pill for birth control, but now I want to ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I would suggest reading this information. Please write back and tell me ... | |
| Effectiveness? | 2/28/2007 |
| Q: I just started taking birth control today. My period actually ended three days ago, but my doctor ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I see that you have already consulted your physician. I have not heard ... | |
| birth control bad for u? | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: I Am 21 And I Have Been Married A Year And 2 Months. For The Past 2 Years I Have Been On And Off The ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I would advise you to check with your personal physician. Yes, there ... | |
| Could I be pregnant after switching birth control? | 2/26/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering what the possibilities were of me being pregnant after switching birth control. I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest you talk to your physician. Did you get the Nuva Ring removed ... | |
| side effects | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: I received very little information about ortho tricyclen and I was wondering what are some of the ... A: . I'm not a medical doctor but here is the exact quote from the pill website. Sounds pretty ... | |
| Birth control / pregnancy | 2/25/2007 |
| Q: Can you get pregnant on birth control!! Also i think i might be pregnant but im not sure and im ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so check with your own physician. If you are talking about birth control ... | |
| trying to conceive | 2/24/2007 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for at least 15 years and i now want to get off and start trying. how ... A: Congratulations on your decision! Hope you have good luck. It depends on your age and what kind of ... | |
| birth control | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I was on birth control and missed a pill on the 13th day of my 5th pack... I am hoping to be ... A: I'm not a medical professional but in my opinion, if you want to get pregnant or think you are ... | |
| Othro Tri-Cyclin, Acutane, missed periods | 2/23/2007 |
| Q: I just scanned through other questions that you answered, and I think you may have answered ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I do suggest that you check with your physician and tell your mom what ... | |
| Bleeding | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I recently skipped my period by starting a new pack. I started me new pack on 2/4 and now I have ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I would advise you to check with your physician. I don't ever advise ... | |
| Pregnancy | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I am a sexually active seventeen year old female. I've been with the same guy for a year and a half ... A: I hope I can help you but I'm not a medical professional. Please check with your physician on this ... | |
| Possible | 2/22/2007 |
| Q: I am currently on birth control but as we know birth control is not always right...I know because I ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I advise you to check with your personal physician. It is possible ... | |
| stopped birth control trying to get pregnant | 2/21/2007 |
| Q: I had been on birth control for 9 years (pill form). I just heard that you are only supposed to be ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and have not heard of what you are saying about being on the pill a max of ... | |
| HELP i need a birth control that works w/me | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: my boyfriend since last September I've been intensely looking for a birth control thats right for ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please consult your physician about all your health matters. First of ... | |
| Got off the pill,now everythings out of wack! | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: I got off the pill last may of 2006, and my period is now irregular,before the pill it was regular. ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I do urge you to talk to your own physician. I would say that after this ... | |
| Birth Control Side effects | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I don't particularly need to be on birth control but the effects of getting off kind of scare me. I ... A: I appreciate your followup comments. I really think you are doing the right thing by trying to take ... | |
| 2 types of protection | 2/13/2007 |
| Q: I am almost 20 years old and thinking about having sex with my boyfriend. We both really want to but ... A: Sorry about that! I was just agreeing with you about your phobia about getting pregnant. It is very ... | |
| Birth Control Side effects | 2/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for over four years and in those four years I feel as if my health has ... A: I'm not a medical professional but in my opinion, these could be side effects of the birth control ... | |
| How many days until Birthcontrol works?? | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I've been taking Avaine Birthcontrol for two weeks, I think I might be pregnant because on the fifth ... A: It is possible that you are pregnant. I have heard that you're supposed to use a back up method when ... | |
| birth control & pegnancy | 2/11/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking birth contol off and on for about 7 years now. Last month I was probably around ... A: Please check with your physician if you feel sick as maybe it is a flu or virus or something. It ... | |
| how effective is the pill | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: I am currently on birth control and have never missed a pill. My boyfriend and I always use a ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your physician. So is it my understanding that ... | |
| please help me | 2/10/2007 |
| Q: ok i been on the birth control pill for 3 years just about 2 weeks ago i switched over to the depo ... A: Did you find out anything yet? Please let me know. Thanks. Dear Crystal, Thanks for sending me your ... | |
| About the pill | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: Okay, I had unprotected sex on the last Sugar pill in my pack, and I also had unprotected sex on the ... A: I'm not a medical professional but I know that no birth control method is 100% safe for preventing ... | |
| birth control | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: Yes I took my daughter for her appointment, but in order for her to get the shots she had to take a ... A: Wow, congratulations, Grandma! Do you need any assistance? Here is a support group and a website for ... | |
| am i pregnant? | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: I've been on birth control for the past five months now. I've been doing just fine with them. But ... A: I like your name. I'm not a medical doctor but in my opinion, it is a possibility that you could be ... | |
| stopping birth control | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: I was on birth control pills for 4yrs. My husband and I decided we wanted to start trying to ... A: Have you gotten your period yet? I would think that bloating and cramping could be normal in your ... | |
| birth control | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: just wanted to know what are the side effected for taking the injections. I know that when they ... A: . Thanks for the great rating. Did you go for your appointment yet? I'm a little worried about you ... | |
| How is it going? | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I guess you are back. What happened? A: Hey, thanks for writing. A couple of days after we emailed each other, my profile came back. I just ... | |
| It's been 10 days | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old girl on Yasmin with DRSP birth control pills. I just started them 10 days ago and ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I have done years of research on the subject. There is no set window ... | |
| Plan B | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I having been taking birth control for about a year and this month I missed a couple of my pills and ... A: I want to thank you for sending in your question. I'm not a medical professional but I have read ... | |
| going off the pill.... | 2/6/2007 |
| Q: I am 25 and I think maybe my biological clock is starting to tick!! I was on the depo shot for ... A: I'm not a medical professional. I believe in "pregnancy feelings" so don't feel crazy. It is ... | |
| Skipping a period | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: I was on ortho tri cyclen tri-sprintec and now i am on the regualr orto tri cyclen. Last time to ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I would stress going to your physician. I don't recommend skipping ... | |
| alesse | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: my daughter is almost 25 yrs. and is married and has a little boy, what about the depo vera ... A: So glad to hear from you again. I want to make sure that you know that I'm not a medical ... | |
| alesse | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: they gave my daughter the generic birth control pill for alesse, called levonorgestrel, is this the ... A: Actually, I would not recommend any kind of birth control at all. There are a lot of side effects ... | |
| Off The Pill 2 months ago, now missed period | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: I was on Alesse 28 day for 5 months. I was taking it to help with severe menstrual cramping and was ... A: I'm not a medical professional but in my opinion, it could take a few months to get back on normal ... | |
| Changing birth control | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Right now, I'm taking Yasmin. I've been on it since March '06. I was fine until the 7th month when I ... A: Did you ever email me? I would love to hear from you again. Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Hi ... | |
| changing time of day | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking Yasmin for 6 months now. I have always taken the pill every day at 7:30am, give ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your physician. I just read an article which ... | |
| The Right Pill For Me | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I have been on Yasmin for about 2 years and I have gained a lot of weight. I was on another ... A: I personally don't know any birth control pills that don't cause weight gain in some women. It is a ... | |
| nuvaring and pregnancy | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I am 26 and I've been using the nuvaring for 2 years. I went on vacation and forgot my nuvaring, so ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your physician on this question and any ... | |
| Birth Control Pill Question. | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: About 6 years ago I started taking the pill, I started for several reasons but one of the main ones ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your physician on this. I don't know if you will ... | |
| depo shot | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: i had gotten my period well spotting like last day of your period spotting about 2 and a half weeks ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest you check with your physician. I've been getting a few ... | |
| gaining weight | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: after you stop taking ortho evera the birth control patch do you gain weight? A: , I emailed you right back after you asked me the question but I haven't heard back from you. Please ... | |
| Birth control pills | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I have taken several urine test and one blood test and they all came out negative but since i had ... A: Whitney, I wrote you back in Jan. but haven't heard back from you. Please let me know the update. ... | |
| Birth Control Pills | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I have been reading many different forms of the pill and the different lengths of time between ... A: . Well, usually I would tell you to follow your doctor's advice but in this case, I'm not too sure. ... | |
| getting pregnant | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I am not using any birth control.My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year. I ... A: . I emailed you back but haven't heard from you. Please let me know how you are doing. Thank you. ... | |
| How bad is the brith control pill? | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: About how long does a woman have to take the pill? And does it hurt her? And also does it cause ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but have studied these subjects for about 18 years. A woman takes the pill ... | |
| pill | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: im on the pill cilest after havin my baby xmas day and i started this pill on the 16th jan my doctor ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and so I think you should go with what your doctor says. I haven't heard ... | |
| birth control and blood clots. | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I have been on the nuvaring for about 10 months and the last two months I just always feel sick and ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I've done some research on the NuvaRing. I would not recommend it or ... | |
| birth control and medicine | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: sorry i couldn't email you, but i have one more question. Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex on ... A: Hey, What did you end up doing? Please let me know. Thanks. Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Hi ... | |
| Coming off birth control | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I've just recently stopped my birth control pills after being on them for a little over 4yrs. I had ... A: I'm not a medical professional but I just read an article which stated these side effects-- anxiety, ... | |
| Depo Shot | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: My name is Natalie. I have been on the shot for about a year now. I am wanting to have a baby ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I would not get the depo shot if I wanted to have children soon. I have ... | |
| BIRTH CONTROL TROUBLE | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I used to use natural family planning all the time until someone told me it was the riskiest thing ... A: Natural Family Planning is not guaranteed to prevent pregnancy. I'm not sure of the statistics but ... | |
| BIRTH CONTROL TROUBLE | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I have been on Mircette BC for almost 5 years. I recently started to get really bad headaches and ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I really urge you to ask your gynecologist. Or maybe you could get a ... | |
| Is it Normal to have a period longer then 2 weeks? | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: Ok.. I just had a child December 10th... I bled for 2 weeks after I had her.. Which I know is ... A: I emailed you back on Jan 17th but haven't heard from you. I'm worried-please let me know. Diane ... | |
| Partial period and the pill | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: I have always had pretty irregular periods. I have been on the pill before, but have not been ... A: I hope you got an answer in time since I was delayed on receiving your email. I can't recommend the ... | |
| getting pregnant | 1/15/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year. I was on Depo prevera but I stopped ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I do suggest that you consult with your personal physician. In my ... | |
| ortho tricyclen lo | 1/13/2007 |
| Q: I had it in my head for some reason that during the sugar pill week, when you get your period, you ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so check with your physician when you can. Anytime you don't take the pills ... | |
| Birth control pills | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control pills for about 3years now and I recently stopped taking them ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I would recommend that you check with your physician. I'm not sure ... | |
| depo shot | 1/12/2007 |
| Q: are you spose to have you period on the depo shot A: I emailed you back right away but haven't heard from you. Did you get this email? Diane Cheryl ... | |
| Diane 35 | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I've recently start bc pills called Diane 35. My doctor mentioned that once I start them I have to ... A: I'm not a medical professional but in my opinion, if you are getting sick and don't want to ... | |
| birth control | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: What do you know about Marina (not sure on spelling), heard about it from a friend at work. It ... A: Did you receive the email listed below? I have not heard back from you even though I emailed you ... | |
| IUD as a bc method for my daughter | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: My 18yr old daughter has had severe and violent mood swings when trying two different bc pills (the ... A: Can you email me back? I can't find your email address. Thanks. I enjoyed your last email. Diane ... | |
| Birth control changes | 1/10/2007 |
| Q: I was on Ortho-Tri-cyclen-Lo for 3 months... in the forth month i was still getting my period during ... A: What ended up happening? Hope you're ok. Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Hi Stacey, I'm not a ... | |
| Spotting, stopping the pill | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I had a baby in February and had my tubes tied then. I decided to take the pill just to control my ... A: Just remember I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. I applaud you on your ... | |
| Stopping the pill | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I started taking Yasmin 28 in September to change my cycle around so I didn't get it on my honeymoon ... A: I am not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your physician. I don't recommend the ... | |
| Othro Tri-Cyclin and Depression | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: My girlfriend went on Ortho Tri-Cyclin about 5.5 months ago. About a month later, she broke up with ... A: Let me know what happened. Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Hi Matt, Thanks for your comments. I ... | |
| stopping your period by using the pill | 1/9/2007 |
| Q: I had my tubes tied a month ago, but my husband is due back from Iraq for 2 weeks of R&R right when ... A: I answered this on Jan. 10th but haven't heard back from you. Please let me know if you received ... | |
| Missed period on Birth control | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I am going to contact my doctor and get a pregnancy test as soon as possible. I have another ... A: Keep in touch at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com How are you doing? Diane Cheryl Hello again Mary, Thanks for ... | |
| Missed period on Birth control | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: I have been on Birth Control for over a year now. I am taking Brevicon. This past month I have been ... A: . Did you find out if you are pregnant? Please let me know. Thanks. Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com ... | |
| can i get pregnant on my period while im on birthcontrol? | 1/8/2007 |
| Q: me and my boyfriend of 2 yrs had sex but im on birth control. although im on my period and on birth ... A: . Just wondering what happened and how are you doing? Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Hi Kadisha, ... | |
| wacky period | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is up your alley, but you seemed to be the best bet out of the experts listed. ... A: . So how are you doing? Please let me know any updates. Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Hi Julia, ... | |
| uva ring birth control | 1/6/2007 |
| Q: side effects of taking this all of them A: How are you doing? I hope you will email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know any updates. ... | |
| pregnant? | 1/5/2007 |
| Q: I missed about 3 days of my pills right in the middle of my pack -28day cylce. i had sex with my ... A: . I would like to know what happened with you. Please let me know. Diane Cheryl DCHERYL51@yahoo.com ... | |
| Switching birth control | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: The pharmacist is the one that told me I could switch in the middle of it. I picked up the ... A: Just wanted to see if anything happened with you. Please let me know at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com Thanks. ... | |
| orthro-cyclen | 1/3/2007 |
| Q: I started orthro-cyclen birth control about a month ago and since I have felt a pain in my left ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so you might want to check in with your physician. I'm not sure if the ... | |
| Question about bleeding while taking birthcontrol. | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: My name is Kaytee...I recently switched my brand of birth control about 4 months ago. Its called Lo ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so just wanted you to know that. Why did you switch brands? I'm not sure if ... | |
| Switching birth control | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: I recently switched from Ortho Tri Cyclen to Yasmin. I was in the first week of the ortho and took ... A: I'm not a medical professional so you might want to ask your physician or whoever prescribed the ... | |
| IUD birthcontrol | 1/1/2007 |
| Q: I had the IUD inserted about 3 weeks ago, I asked almost everything I needed to know except I forgot ... A: . I haven't heard back from you and it's been a while since I emailed you back. Please let me know ... | |
| Late Period | 12/31/2006 |
| Q: My last period was November 2 and I am late. I was on the pill but stoped taking it about may. I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician about your question. In my opinion, I ... | |
| birth control | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: is there a birth control method i can use that does not have the side affect for blood clots because ... A: I emailed you right back the next day but I haven't heard anything yet about you or from you. Please ... | |
| off pill no period 13 months | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: It has been 13 months and still no period. I have had numerous tests blood,ultrasound and all is ... A: I emailed you right back the next day but haven't heard anything from you? PLease keep me updated. ... | |
| Taking too many birth Control pills | 12/29/2006 |
| Q: Instead of starting my pack on a Sunday like i normally do i started on a Thursday, so I took too ... A: I emailed you back on Dec. 30th and haven't heard back from you. Please let me know how you are. ... | |
| missed cycle | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: I had a daughter in the middle of July, and I was breastfeeding ,up until 2 wks ago. I had my first ... A: I'm not a doctor so please check with your physician about this and other health questions. I don't ... | |
| Depo | 12/28/2006 |
| Q: while on Depo do you still have to use condoms because there's a pretty good chance you can still ... A: . I emailed you back right away, I think on Dec. 29th and haven't heard back from you. Please let me ... | |
| Missed pill | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tricyclen Lo for the past 4 months following the birth of my son. Recently I ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your doctor. I read an article which said ... | |
| BC and problems | 12/27/2006 |
| Q: I started taking Yasmin only 9 days ago (on the 17th), and almost immediately started having ... A: I'm sorry you are experiencing these problems. I think you meant that your doctor advised you to ... | |
| The pill | 12/24/2006 |
| Q: im 16 and just wondering when your on the pill can you controll when you get your periods? i am ... A: How are you doing? PLease email me. Thanks. Diane Cheryl Sorry about that, here it is: Please email ... | |
| Birth control concerns | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: I recently switched from the Ortho Evra patch to a pill (with Ferrous Furmarate tablets). I'm ... A: I was just following up to see if you did contact your doctor. I was interested to see what happened ... | |
| switched birth control pills | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking Tri Cyclen Low for a year and found that it did not damped my cramps or make my ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your personal physician about these and other ... | |
| sex during placebo's | 12/23/2006 |
| Q: Well ive been on birth control for about 5 months now and ive always wondered would I be just as ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your doctor or whoever prescribed the pills to ... | |
| Missed or Unusual Period on Birth Control | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I have been on birth control since I was 14. I am now 29. I have never missed a period. My last date ... A: I emailed you back on Dec. 23 but have not heard back from you. Please let me know if you received ... | |
| stopping birth control | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: I stopped the pill 2months ago and have gained 10 lbs. I have not changed my eating and go to the ... A: I emailed you back on Dec. 23 but have not heard back from you. Please let me know if you received ... | |
| i missed a pil | 12/22/2006 |
| Q: . i hav been on loette since 6 months now.i am 23.this month i dont know which day but i missed a ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I just wanted you to know that. I would suggest that you contact your ... | |
| Birth Control | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control for about 3 months now...I normally dont start my period until i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. There are many things that happen when ... | |
| depo and tissue sluffing | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the depo shot since November 30th of this year. My period had not yet started before ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but to me, this just doesn't sound right. I urge you to consult a different ... | |
| bcp/ pregnany | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for 2yrs. one will that stop me from getting pregnant? I AM THINKING THAT ... A: I am not a medical professional so I want you to know that. Please check with your physician or OB ... | |
| Skipped period and now im in middle of pack | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: like a idiot i tried to skip my period and began a new pack of my tri- phasic pills called ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest you ask your physician or whoever prescribed the pills to you. ... | |
| birth control | 12/20/2006 |
| Q: well i have two questions. my first question is what are the risks of taking ecstasy while on the ... A: I emailed you back on Dec. 21st but haven't heard back from you. Please let me know if you received ... | |
| missed pills, having period, now what??! | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo for about 3 years. This week I missed taking it three days in a ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician or whoever prescribed the pills for ... | |
| nuva ring | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: my situation is i took my ring out after the first week of having it in and deciding to start trying ... A: How are you doing? I'm not a medical doctor so of course I suggest that you consult your physician ... | |
| Bleeding heavy on Birth Control | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: I've just started Ortho Tri-cyclen Low. And I've now been on my period for 7 days. I'm usually only ... A: I was just going to say that I'm not a medical doctor and check with yours. But I see he/she is on ... | |
| Broken condom with pill | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: I had sex with my gf and the condom broke. I didn't know until after I was done, and I didn't pull ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please have her check with a doctor about this matter. There is a ... | |
| Birth Control | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: I just recently started taking Nortrel 1/35. I'm only on the second row and I am bleeding. I have ... A: I emailed you back on Dec. 17th. Did you receive the following email? Please let me know. Diane ... | |
| pregnant? | 12/16/2006 |
| Q: I had some problems with bleeding and was diagnosed with a uterine fibroid recently. I switched ... A: I'm not a medical professional so of course, please check with your own physician. Yes, it's ... | |
| Tridene | 12/15/2006 |
| Q: 21 days on hormones, 7 days on placebos). I had one month in between the two pills while I was ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please consult your physician. It's possible to have a false negative ... | |
| early period | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: i have been taking Yasmin for about 10 months now with the exeption of last month. i was too late ... A: I emailed you back on Dec. 16th but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive the following ... | |
| switched b-control pills and no period | 12/14/2006 |
| Q: I switched to a new birth control pill and now this month when i was suppose to start my period i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your physician. I think there is a ... | |
| Switching | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: I just recently switched from the patch to birth control pills. Should I use another form of ... A: I'm glad that you switched from the patch to the pills. But I don't really recommend the pills ... | |
| birthcontrol pill | 12/13/2006 |
| Q: Well i am 27 years and mother of 8 month son,and I am breast feeding him.I want to start ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so of course, I suggest that you consult your physician. The pills have ... | |
| birth control pills | 12/12/2006 |
| Q: ..i just started my pills..and i took my first one at night..would it effect me if i started taking ... A: 13th and Jan 25th but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive this following email? Please let ... | |
| stopped taking bc pills and side effects | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking Mirecette 28 for about 3 years. I just stopped taking them 2 weeks ago, because ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your doctor. I'm glad you have gone off ... | |
| birth control | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I just started taking birth control about a week ago and felt a bit nauseous for about 5 days and ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your doctor. In my opinion, these could ... | |
| pregnancy | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: Me and my boyfried are trying for a baby, its been 4moths since we started tring, i used to hav a ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. Do you mean that you had norplant in ... | |
| no 7day break now spottting | 12/9/2006 |
| Q: I'm on logynon. been on it for about 6months.. i finished my last packet 9 days ago but i didn't ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please call your doctor and see if you can get an appointment. You ... | |
| ??? | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the bith control pill for about eight years. (Ortho-Cyclen 28 pack) When I decide to ... A: Please also check with your doctor as I'm not a medical professional. There is no way of knowing how ... | |
| BC ? | 12/7/2006 |
| Q: I started taking the Pill almost two months ago, but I was having pregnancy like symtoms so I ... A: I emailed you back on Dec. 9th and haven't heard back from you. Did you receive the below email? Let ... | |
| birth control pills | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: if you would like to delay your period from coming at the regular time because of a honeymoon.I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you consult your physician about all health matters. ... | |
| Switched pills, no period | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I was taking Ovcon-35, but had to switch brands because the brand I was taking was backordered. I ... A: First off, I want to let you know that I'm not a medical professional so of course, check with your ... | |
| birth control mistakes | 12/5/2006 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for years now and I am currently on marvelon 21. I mistakenly started ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your physician. However, just the other ... | |
| birth control | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I was wanting to get the birth control called IUD it is a little plastic piece that gose inside of ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician for more information about your health ... | |
| ortho tri-cyclen lo and no period sunday start | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: i wanted to regulate my crazy period so i called my nurse this past friday to let her know i wanted ... A: Hope you are ok! That worries me what you said about the sudden side effects immediately. Was it a ... | |
| hormones and birth control | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: i'm on birth control for my periods and the instructions say it's best to take the pill at the same ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your physician about this and other health ... | |
| begining of birth control | 12/4/2006 |
| Q: I started taking birth control and it was a week after I had been on it. Me and my patner had an ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I always suggest that you check with your physician about health ... | |
| Pills that contain estrogen. | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: I have heard that taking pills that contain estrogen in the teenage years can reduce growth. Is that ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so just wanted you to know that. I did some research on this and I only ... | |
| I wanna stop taking birth control but dont know how | 12/3/2006 |
| Q: I've been on birth control for about 2 years and i wanna stop taking it. I started because i wanted ... A: Did you get the following email? Please let me know. Hi Michelle, I want to let you know that I'm ... | |
| ortho tri -cyclen birth control | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: About a week ago I went to a planned parent hood to ask about birth control, I was given a month ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I wanted to let you know that. I don't understand why the nurse ... | |
| bloating/weighgain | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: i just recenlty came off of yasmin of about 2yrs because of yeast infections evr month. now i am on ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I just wanted to let you know that. So your doctor does not have ... | |
| Depo Provera Shot | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I just recently got my first shot of Depo 2wks ago. The dr did a urine test and it came back ... A: I've been researching your question and hope that I can help you. I'm not a medical doctor so I urge ... | |
| weight gain and The Pill | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I'm 20, 5'0" but only 86 pounds. I'm naturally thin with a healthy appetite and I can't seem to put ... A: I'm not sure that you received the below email. Will you please let me know. Thanks. ... | |
| pill | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I've been on the pill for two years know. October 31 was my last menstrual cycle. on September 14 I ... A: I'm a little confused. Are you saying that you had your exam on Sept 14th but haven't taken any ... | |
| Birth control = breast tenderness | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: The breast tenderness doesn't just last the second week of the pills, it lasts until I get my period ... A: It just seems strange to me that you would just have the breast tenderness for the amount of time ... | |
| Bleeding after IUD insertion | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I am 30 years old and don't have any children. I had a copper IUD inserted 20 days ago on the fourth ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but to me this sounds abnormal. I would suggest you go to another physician ... | |
| took the wrong pill | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I am on birth control (Trinordiol) and for the past 2 days of my new packet, I have been taking the ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your doctor or whoever prescribed the pills. I ... | |
| Birth control = breast tenderness | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for about 4 yrs now. Currently I am on Ortho Tri Cyclen and have been since ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I am glad to hear that you are going to the doctor to have your ... | |
| First month of being on the pill | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for 1 month now, and I have taken it every day as indicated and I was ... A: As I said in my previous email, there was a chart that said that up to 8 women in 100 will get ... | |
| withdrawl bleed on pill | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Loestrin for 6 months. Originally I had lots of spotting and heavy withdrawal ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please consult your physician. However, I did a little research on ... | |
| birth control pill | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I had been on the pill for about six years. I recently got off the pill in May 2006. It is now ... A: I wondered if you received the below email which I sent on Nov.30th. Please let me know. <Hi Angie, ... | |
| Mirena IUD Birth control | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I was looking in to finding a new birth control. I came across the Mirena Iud. I was interested in ... A: . I emailed you back on Nov. 30th and wondered if you received the following email. Let me know. Hi ... | |
| Period not started yet | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I currently take Tri-Sprintec and this is my first cycle with it. I finished my last active pill on ... A: First off, I want to tell you that I'm not a medical doctor so please check in with your physician ... | |
| Sexual Discomfort due to condoms | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I started having sex in May 2006. At the time she was a virgin and I understood ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to have her see a doctor and have a complete checkup. ... | |
| Taking the wrong pill | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I am currently taking Ortho Tri-Cyclin and I started a knew pack of pills yesterday(Sunday). When I ... A: Wow, that's too bad that this happened. I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you talk to your ... | |
| birth control pill | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: I began birth control at the age of 14 -24 and was on tetracyclin. This pill caused me no problems ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I can answer most questions but I can't prescribe a brand of birth ... | |
| What are the chances I'm pregnant? | 11/27/2006 |
| Q: My bf and I use withdrawal but we had sex at 2:30 am the day after I was supposed to be ovulating. ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your own personal physician. I don't know ... | |
| pill | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: i came off the pill for a month and i started it again but i stared it a week after my period? A: Hope I can help in some way. I'm not a medical professional so please check with your physician ... | |
| Diane-35 | 11/26/2006 |
| Q: I have bad acne that i have had for years, and was just wondering if diane 35 is right for me.I have ... A: . I emailed you again but still haven't heard back. Please contact me. Thanks, Diane Wooley Hello, I ... | |
| period lasting over 3 weeks | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I am on the contraceptive injection depo provera. It is the 1st time ive had it and i was injected ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I always suggest checking in with your physician about all medical ... | |
| birthcontrol | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: im on ortho tri-cyclenlo and ive been on it before but i got off for a good year and now i am back ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to contact your physician or whoever prescribed the ... | |
| miss a week | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I just miss a week of taking my birth control, I will like to know if I have to wait for my next ... A: Your name is so pretty! I just hit the wrong button so you may have gotten an email from me already. ... | |
| Is there a possibility that I may be pregnant? | 11/25/2006 |
| Q: I had started on the ALESSE 28 pill and three days after I had intercourse with my boyfriend for the ... A: . You should be ok using 2 condoms, spermicide and the pill. But there is always that slight chance ... | |
| stopping my b/c's | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: I was taking ortho tricyclen pills for about 5 or six mths.I took 4 pills about a month ago to stop ... A: I will need a little bit more information to answer your question. What were the 4 pills that you ... | |
| birth control stopping | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Birth control for 3 years. I just had my period on Nov. 6th(evening) and ended ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest you contact your personal physician. This sounds very abnormal ... | |
| Forgetting to stop. | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: I've been taking a triphasic birth control pill for the past 6 months, but this month, I guess I was ... A: First off, I want to tell you that I'm not a medical professional so please ask your physician these ... | |
| Simple Questions. | 11/23/2006 |
| Q: I am a young Freshman in college. I have met a great guy who at first wore protection even though i ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I always suggest talking to your personal physician about health ... | |
| am i pregnant? | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: no nothing happened last night i took my last active pill so today i'm just taking the reminder ... A: . Did you get my last email? Were you able to talk to your doctor? I think that you should get your ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I am thinking about using it, my husband and I have one girl already and we would like more kids in ... A: What did you think of my info about the pill and the way it works? I noticed that one of the side ... | |
| A question about the nuvaring | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: Can the nuvaring cause me to be steril? Can you tell me more about the nuvaring? Thank you for your ... A: just checking again to see if you received my email. Hello, I emailed you back on Nov. 22 and ... | |
| Switching Birth Controls | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I had been on the birth control patch (Ortho Evra) for about one year, and when I found out there ... A: I'm glad that you are getting off the patch. There has been much research done and I believe that it ... | |
| birth control | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: i'm sorry that i didn't respond on time. but i may need an answer to a different question is about ... A: Did you get the info you needed? I wrote you back on Nov. 22 Hello Mel, I found a website that might ... | |
| am i pregnant? | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: YES I DID TAKE THE PLAN B PILLHello, i am on my first month of Yaz birth control, my doctor told me ... A: Did anything happen when you took the Plan B pill? Please let me know what happened. There is a ... | |
| am i pregnant? | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: i am on my first month of Yaz birth control, my doctor told me to start the pills on the sunday of ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to check with your doctor. There is a possibility that ... | |
| Please help | 11/20/2006 |
| Q: What will birth control do to the baby if you are pregnate? I mean will it kill the baby or will the ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 21 with the enclosed email but haven't heard back from you. Did you ... | |
| Ortho Tri Cyclen lo | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen lo for a year and a half. I recently got off about a month and a ... A: First off, I want you to know that this is just my opinion, based on my years of research. I'm not a ... | |
| period lasting over 2 weeks | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I'm 24 and I started taking birth control pills about 3 weeks ago. I took the first pill on the ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I am glad that you are going to your doctor. Sometimes, though, ... | |
| Changing pill taking time | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I take microgynon 30 as a contraceptive pill. I normally take it at 9am but when I start my next ... A: First of all, I want to say that I'm not a medical professional. I have done lots of research on the ... | |
| will i be safe? | 11/18/2006 |
| Q: I took birth control all last month, but then ran out and wasn't able to get my prescription until ... A: First off, I want to tell you to check with your physician or whoever prescribed the pills to you. ... | |
| birth control-> pregnancy | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control pills(28 day pack, Necon) for about 20 months.. if I stop how long ... A: Jessica, are you getting any of my emails? Let me know. Hello, I emailed you back on Nov. 18th but ... | |
| birth control / pregnancy | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: What are the chances of a women getting pregnant on the shot? If she had sex the day of or after ... A: I'm concerned since you haven't received or acknowledged my emails. Please let me know if all is ... | |
| the morning after pill | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: there have been two different times i took the morning after pill and i bled because of it, and ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I urge you to talk to your physician. I have heard of bleeding ... | |
| Missed Pills | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I missed my first week of pills because the pharmacy didn't have them. I was wondering since I ... A: I'm not a medical professional but I suggest you check with your physician or whoever prescribed the ... | |
| late | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: me and my girlfriend have been having sex ,she is on birth control and she is now late by 4 or 5 ... A: One more try, please email me or answer. Thanks. Diane Cheryl Hi Dave, Concerned that you haven't ... | |
| me | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: can i get prengant on the depo shot for birth control? A: Did you ever get the emails from me? Diane Cheryl Lisa, I'm worried about you since I haven't seen ... | |
| Where's my period? | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: Okay I just started taking Yaz a month ago. I started it on the day of my period. I had sex a day ... A: I've been getting a lot of questions lately about bleeding. I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest ... | |
| going off the pill | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I am 21 and have been on birth control pills for 3 years (alesse). I have been told by family and ... A: First of all, I want to let you know that I'm not a medical professional. I would suggest that you ... | |
| no cycle | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm 31 years old I had my second child when I was 21 years old and after having her I got the birth ... A: I like your name! First off, I'm not a medical doctor so I recommend you consulting your physician ... | |
| Getting off BCP's | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I have been on yasmin for past eight months and have gained about 20 pounds, plus had to take zoloft ... A: . I emailed you back on Nov. 16th but I haven't heard back from you. I hope all is well. I'm a ... | |
| Nuvaring | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I started using the Nuvaring on November 1 which was 2 or 3 days into my cycle. Five days later I ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you ask your physician or whoever prescribed the ... | |
| Just wanted to know about the depo shot | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I am on the depo shot. I have been on the shot for about 6 months now. At first I was having a ... A: I thought that I had received an email from you privately but cannot find it now. Please email me ... | |
| Microgynon 30 | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I am 29 years old I have been on Microgynon 30 for many years I uaualy get very little blood in ... A: . I emailed you back on Nov. 14th but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive my following ... | |
| Missed period | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I have had many usual problems with my period, like really bad cramping and so forth. But now I ... A: By the way, I like your name. I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check in with your ... | |
| HELP ASAP! Could I be pregnant?? | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I am quite young, only 17, and my situation is complicated. I was supposed to start my new pack of ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 14 and it's the 24 today and I haven't heard back from you. Did you ... | |
| Going off birth control | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: I went off Trinessa 5 weeks ago because my husband and I would like to start a family. I have been ... A: First of all I want you to know that I'm not a medical professional. In my opinion, there are a few ... | |
| BC pills & bleeding halfway thru pill pack | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: i've been taking these pills since april of 2006, i was off the pill for 8 months before i started ... A: Please check with your doctor as I'm not a medical professional. I'm a little worried about this ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: Cna you still get pregnat while being on the shot? An if yes than how? A: . Did you receive the following email? I emailed you this on Nov. 14th but haven't heard back from ... | |
| Getting pregnant | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: I am 26 years old and not currently on birth control. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend 4 ... A: I'm not a doctor so I suggest that you get a pregnancy test. Here's a website where you can locate a ... | |
| birht control | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I am a healthy 21 year old and i have been using the pill for about 3 years. I find I am down quite ... A: I agree with your assessment of your situation. It sounds like right now you don't need to be on the ... | |
| Missing a Period | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: I have just recently been put on YAZ birth control pill. And all I have been doing is just spotting. ... A: I'm not a doctor so I recommend that you check with your medical professional. Who put you on the ... | |
| pregnacy? | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: Ok i had my period this month an the past few months but i was light this month but i know it could ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I would check with your personal physician about this. Why not just have ... | |
| Late Pill. | 11/12/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend usually takes her pill @ 645 pm everyday at work. Last thursday she forgot to take it ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I urge you to tell your girlfriend to check with her physician. There is ... | |
| loestrin | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: Will i gain weight on loestrin? A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician. However, statistics say that weight ... | |
| bithcontrol pills | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: i would like to know the effects of the pills when i start to take them and if it's ok for me to ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 11 but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive the following email? ... | |
| increase in wt | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: does tab loette 21 cause increase in my body wt? -----Answer----- Hi Sahana, Thanks for your ... A: I emailed you back about Nov. 11 but haven't heard back from . Please let me know if you got my ... | |
| Horrible Cramps | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old and have horrible cramps. I always miss 1-2 days of school and/or work. I get ... A: . I replied back from you on Nov. 11 and now it's the 22. Please let me know if you received the ... | |
| Pregnancy and birth control | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I have been on loestrin 24Fe for 3 months. I missed a pill last thursday and friday 11/2 and 11/3 as ... A: First of all, I want you to know that I'm not a medical professional but have many years of research ... | |
| Birth Control Bleeding | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: Good Morning, I have been on Cyclin 21 for many years now. I have only stopped to have my 2 ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest you consult with your physician. In my opinion, you could be ... | |
| BCP & period | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: Okay. Last month I started taking Loestrin 24. I didn't miss no days until the last week when my ... A: I'm not a medical professional but have had much research in this area. First of all, I do recommend ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I have been on estrostep for about a year now and this past month I haven't been able to get to the ... A: I want to let you know up front that I'm not a medical professional. So please consult your personal ... | |
| birth control/ pregnancy | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I've been correctly taking birth control for 11 months now, and I haven't had my period in two ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 10th but have not heard anything from you. Please let me know if you ... | |
| When I stop taking the pill | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: i stoped taking this pill about a month and a half ago, and i still haven't gotten pregnant. Is ... A: I'm not a medical professional so please check with your dr. But I have heard 3-6 months for your ... | |
| birth control | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: what birth controls prevent ovulation? A: I emailed you back on Nov. 10 and now it is Nov 21 but I haven't heard anything back from you. ... | |
| Birth Control Problems: Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I am on Ortho Tri Cyclin Lo and have been for almost 2 years now. I've only had this problem once ... A: I've had this same question a couple of times lately. I suggest that you talk to your personal ... | |
| Changing from Depo-Provera to the pill | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I was just wondering how i would go about changing from Depo-Provera to the pill, as i bleed ... A: I would strongly urge you to consult with your doctor about this. I'm not a medical doctor but I ... | |
| Period after two weeks, take the pill? | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I began ortho-low again recently after being off birthcontrol for a couple of years. I got my ... A: I suggest that you talk to your doctor. I'm not a medical professional but I have done quite a bit ... | |
| nuva ring and hair loss | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I have been using Nuva Ring for about 5 months. Before that I was using nothing. When I have used ... A: First of all, I want to let you know that I'm not a medical professional so please check this out ... | |
| Do i use them on the right way | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I'm on microgynon 30 pills. If i use microgynon 30 pills could i get pregnant if i took them after 8 ... A: Though I have done research on the pill in general, I'm not sure about your specific brand of pill. ... | |
| tri sprintec 28 | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: what can i expect stopping the birth control tri sprintec? i hate it and need to stop taking it. i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but have done much research. Please check with your physician. These are ... | |
| Birthcontrol After Effects | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I got on birthcontrol originally to fix an ovulation problem I recently stopped the birthcontrol and ... A: First of all, I'm not a medical professional but in my opinion you need to see a doctor before ... | |
| help.. asap | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I have been currently taken birthcontrol (tri-levlen28) for about a year now.. and i take it ... A: I emailed you on Nov. 7th but have not heard back from you. Did you receive the following email? Hi ... | |
| Changing the day of my period | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I am taking Ortho-tri cyclen and would like to know if it is ok and safe to skip the last week of ... A: I have had a couple of questions about this and in my opinion this is not a good idea. Please check ... | |
| Birth Control | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I just started my first pack of Yaz Birth Control 3 weeks ago and I no longer have any sexual ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 7th but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive the following email? ... | |
| Stopped Birth Control | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: i recently stopped birth control 4 months ago for the first 2 months i had my period right one time ... A: Have you checked with your physician about this? I'm not a medical doctor but I have done research ... | |
| The Ring | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: Hey there..My g/f cannot use hormonal birth control... Are the hormones in the ring ?If so are they ... A: . I was hoping you got the following email. I think I wrote back about Nov. 7th. Would like to know ... | |
| abortion | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: i am 15weeks pregnant and i went to 2 abortin clinics and they told me the same thing about they ... A: I emailed you back the same day in early Nov. the 5th but haven't heard back from you. Did you ... | |
| the white pills | 11/5/2006 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions and would be very greatful if you could help me out. Well, my first ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 6 and have not heard back from you and today is the 16th. So let me know ... | |
| birth control/pregnancy | 11/4/2006 |
| Q: i am on the pill, i had a stressful week and kept forgetting so i was taking two a day. i started ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 6th but haven't heard back from you. Please let me know if you got the ... | |
| side effects from quitting birth control | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I have recently stop taking birth control. I have been on and off of birth control since I was 16, ... A: I'm not a medical professional but from the information I have, it is somewhat normal to experience ... | |
| getting pregnant | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: I am trying to get pregnant. I have a 16 mouths old and when I went off the pill last time It ... A: I emailed you back on Nov. 4th but haven't heard back from you. Please let me know if you received ... | |
| copper iud | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: i have recently had a copper iud fitted, and since then have experienced breast tenderness and ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I suggest that you consult with your personal physician. I'm not ... | |
| Whats wrong with me? | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I need your help. I'm a 19 yr old female who is on a birth control called Depo. When I first got the ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I advise you to check with your physician. I hope you already ... | |
| birth control | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: what are the risks ? A: I emailed you back on Nov. 3 but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive the following email? ... | |
| Aviane Generic for Alesse | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: My dr. just put me on Aviane. This is my first time ever on birth control im 20 yrs old. Can you ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your personal physician. If he prescribed it for you, ... | |
| Uva Ring | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I stopped my birth control about a month ago and still have not recieved my period. I took a ... A: Yes, you are correct that your period could be delayed because of hormones. The hormones in the pill ... | |
| Pregnancy | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: How long does it take to get pregnant after getting off the birth control pill? A: I emailed you back on Nov. 3 but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive the following email? ... | |
| stopping birth control | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I am 19 years old. I just quit birth control a month ago i was taking it for 2 years. I still have ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I suggest that you check with your personal doctor. You could have ... | |
| I am feeling sick | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking birth control for about 3 years now. I am 21 years old and just this past July ... A: I'm sorry you are not feeling well. Feeling healthy and good is so important. Is there any way that ... | |
| birth control | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: My doctor prescribed microgynon 30 birth control to me and told me that if i have sex in the next ... A: Can you check with your doctor again because I am not a medical professional. My opinion would be ... | |
| late period on birth control | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: my last sexual encounter was on october 7th. my boyfriend took the condom off, but did not finish, ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your physician about your question. You ... | |
| Need an answer | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for over a year now and I accidentally started a new pack a Sunday early. ... A: I suggest that you check with your physician on this one. I'm not sure what to tell you. I'm not a ... | |
| Birth Control and Weight Gain | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old girl who has been on the pill, Trinessa, for over 4 months. In this time I have ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I usually suggest that you check with your physician. But since you ... | |
| pill | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: me and my partner now what to try for a baby but now I've stop the pill I've not come on for 5 ... A: I emailed you this back on Nov. 1 but haven't heard from you. I just want to make sure you received ... | |
| birth control and emotions | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the pill on and off (mostly on) for the last 10 years. I am newly married and ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but my opinion is yes, mood swings and emotional outbursts are side effects ... | |
| missed a pill | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I went to take my pill one night and realized I skipped a pill by accident the night before so I ... A: I just had another question like this and I advised them and you to check with your physician. I'm ... | |
| Pregnancy | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I have a quick question. My last period was 9/28 to 10/4. When should i expect my next period? I ... A: It is possible that you are pregnant but it's just not showing up yet. Please check out this website ... | |
| help | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: how do you know when your pregent and you are on birth control with out takeing a test A: I answered with the following email on Oct. 30th. Please let me know if you received the following. ... | |
| birth control AND libido | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I've been on Yaz the last two months and I've noticed that this month I cannot get physically turned ... A: I'm glad that you have a doctor's appointment soon. In my opinion, if you want to go off, you could ... | |
| nuvaring and missed period | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I have been on NuvaRing for a year now and have a regular 28 day period. My period started on Aug ... A: . I answered your email on Oct. 30th but haven't heard back from you. Did you receive my following ... | |
| The Pill | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: I have been on birth control for about 8 months now in the last month for sure i haven't missed any ... A: Anytime you have unprotected sex or even protected sex, there is a risk of pregnancy. The only 100% ... | |
| Discharge since starting on the pill | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been on and off the pill for several years. Over these years I have always had a problem with ... A: Your situation concerns me and I recommend that you consult with your personal physician. I'm not a ... | |
| coming off birth control | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I've been on birth control since December after the birth of my second child (I was on bc for a ... A: First off, I want to tell you that I'm not a medical doctor and that I recommend that you check with ... | |
| Question. | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I was on Tri Cyclen Lo birth control pills about 5 months ago and had to stop taking them about 3 ... A: You sound like you are right to be concerned. I want to let you know that I'm not a medical doctor ... | |
| After BC Pills | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclin for about 3 years now and it works great for me, no problems at all. ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but I have read articles that this is the case. Please check with your ... | |
| PATERNITY TEST | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: MY BOYFRIEND TOLD ME AN X CALLED HIM CLAMING SHE WAS 8 MONTHS PREG. HE THEN PROCEEDED TO TELL ME ... A: I sent the following email on Oct. 30 but haven't heard back from you. Please let me know if you ... | |
| birth control | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I am 28 years old, will be 29 in January. I have been on three different birth controls in the past ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your physician. However, I've done a lot ... | |
| concerned | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: What if you were pregnant and didn't know in which you continued to use birth control pills;could ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please consult your physician about your question. In my opinion, your ... | |
| Post- birth control fertility rates | 10/29/2006 |
| Q: I am writing because I recently chose to intuitively discontinue the use of oral contraceptives ... A: I emailed the below reply on Oct. 30 but haven't heard back. Did you receive the following email? ... | |
| Ovulation, Pregnancy, or just a surge of hormones?? | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen for two months. The first day of my last menstrual was on Oct. 8th ... A: First of all I need to advise you to consult your physician about your question. I have done a lot ... | |
| The pill | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: How long after stopping the pill do the risk go away? For instance blood clots. After stopping ... A: I really would have to do some research to find the answer to this question. I'm not a medical ... | |
| started period right in the middle of taking birth control. | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I accidentily forgot to take a pill 11 days into my pack. Therefore, the next day i took 2. This has ... A: I'm not sure what to tell you about your question. Do you have a chance to check with your physician ... | |
| Switched methods | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I was on Ortho Tri Cyclen for 3 1/2 years and then I switched to Seasonale last July just to try it ... A: Please check with your physician because I'm not a medical doctor. I have done a lot of research on ... | |
| progesterone | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: my friend told me that he put for gurls capsule contains (100mg Progesterone(micronised)) in a drink ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so you might want to check with someone who knows more about this subject. ... | |
| skipping pills | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: I skipped 3 pills of my second week of a 21 active pill pack. What should I do? I am not worried ... A: I emailed you back on Oct. 29 I think but haven't heard back from you. Just checking to see if you ... | |
| i continued taking my birthcontrol for 3 mo | 10/28/2006 |
| Q: ..I have the worst periods (week long, and heavy!) so from time to time I continue taking my pills ... A: Please check with your physician immediately. This is very dangerous. I'm not a medical doctor but ... | |
| birth control | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: what do the colors represent in ortho tri cyclin lo... A: Please consult your personal physician about your question. I'm not familiar with this particular ... | |
| Just stopped birth control | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female who has been on the birth control pill YASMIN-28 for about a year and a ... A: Please call your personal physician or go to a medical clinic as soon as possible. I'm not a medical ... | |
| birth control..please answer soon! | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: This is going to be a long one, bare with me. I was on birth control for approx three years, and i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your physician when you have your ... | |
| missed pills | 10/27/2006 |
| Q: I had surgery on Sept 25 and I missed the last 7 blue pills of that month. My period started on the ... A: I'm not a medical doctor and I suggest that you consult your physician about your questions. I think ... | |
| Pills! | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking ortho-cyclin birth control pills for about 6 months, but 6 months before that I ... A: First of all, I want you to know that I'm not a medical doctor. Please find a physician to check ... | |
| skipping a week on birth control | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: I have Trivora birthcontrol, and i just started the 3rd week of pills, the pink ones, but next week ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I would suggest you consult your personal physician. I don't recommend ... | |
| birth control method w/out weight gain? | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: Can you recommend any birth control method other than condoms that wouldn't cause weight gain? A: There is a method called Natural Family Planning. There is another expert under birth control named ... | |
| Birth Control- | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I am on Ortho-Tricyclen right now. I have been on it for 4 years. I recently forgot to take 2 pills ... A: I emailed you back on Oct 27th, I believe but I haven't heard back from you. Just wondering if you ... | |
| birth control | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I'VE BEEN RESEARCHING BIRTH CONTROL METHODS AND CAME ACROSS THE IMPLANON. WOULD THIS METHOD EFFECT ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest that you check with your physician on this question. I'm not ... | |
| missed 3 | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I have not taken 3 days worth of birth control, now I'm bleeding and cramping. I don't know much ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but have done a lot of research in this area. Here is some of the ... | |
| periods too long | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I've had my period for two and a half weeks now? what should i do? I've already been diagnosed with ... A: Please consult with your physician as I am not a medical doctor. To me, this sounds abnormal and ... | |
| get pregnant without penetration | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend wears a condom during sex, but after he takes it off he likes to cuddle, and sometimes ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I recommend that you ask your physician about this question. In my ... | |
| long period | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: i just got the shot in september and didnt have a period untill october 14th and my period is still ... A: . Is your period over yet? I'm not sure if this is normal to have such a long period. I'm not a ... | |
| ortho cycle & pregnancy | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: if i am on the 4th week (during my period)of the pill(the green which i usually dont take) and i ... A: Please consult with your physician about this question and any others. I'm not a medical doctor but ... | |
| cost of birth control | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I am currently on and have been for some years Estrostep. The cost keeps increasing and I am now ... A: First of all, I want you to know that I am not a medical doctor. Please consult your physician about ... | |
| Just starting | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I currently do not get my periods regularly. I am going to start taking the pill. Do I have to ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I would recommend that you check with your physician or whoever ... | |
| Taking the pill Late | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I have been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about 2 years. Recently I stopped and then started back ... A: . I'm not a medical doctor so I would encourage you to ask your personal physician about your ... | |
| My Period came early so I took two weeks of Lutera instead of three so.... | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I was on Lutera for two weeks and spot bleeding the whole time. Because I started bleeding so much ... A: I emailed you back on Oct. 25 but not sure you received that email so I'm sending it again. <<Hi ... | |
| After effects of Birth Control Pills | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I am 38 yrs old and have been taking birth control (Ortho Tryclen) for many years. I am not ... A: Please consult your personal physician also about this question as I am not a medical doctor. I ... | |
| Switching pills | 10/24/2006 |
| Q: I switched birth control pills and when I got my period and it was really light and only lasted ... A: Jessica, I emailed you back on Oct. 25 I believe but I don't know if you received the following ... | |
| IUD | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I'm writing because in December of last year I had a Mirena IUD placed in me. Before that I was on ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but it seems to me from my research that these could possibly be side ... | |
| starting the pill | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I'm just starting the pill, and I was told by my doctor that I was to start it on the first day of ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I'm glad that you have a physician to consult. I'm not sure about if you ... | |
| birth control pills | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: i messed up when i started my birth control pills, i didnt start them on the first day of my ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I advise you to check with your personal physician about your questions. ... | |
| want to get off the pill | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I am a married mother of 2. I decided to try the bc pill after years of condom use. I started on a ... A: I'm not a medical doctor but will try to answer your questions to the best of my ability. You would ... | |
| side effects. | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I am 27 and my girl just turned 1. I have an appointment with my nurse practioner in 2 weeks. I was ... A: I'm so glad that you are going to have an appt with your nurse practioner in 2 weeks. I hope she ... | |
| nuvaring and pregnancy | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I use the nuva ring as continuous cycle birth conrol and me and my boyfrind had sex last sunday ... A: There is a possibility that you are pregnant. Yes, it is bad for the hormones to be going into your ... | |
| birth control after having a baby | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I had a baby 2 months ago and haven't started my period. I have birth control pills but was told I ... A: First off, I want you to know that I am not a medical doctor but a volunteer who has done much ... | |
| birth control weight gain | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the generic brand of Ortho Tricyclin (Tri Nessa) for about 3 months now. My appetite ... A: First off, I want you to know that I am not a medical doctor and recommend that you check with your ... | |
| Getting off the pill | 10/22/2006 |
| Q: i recently got off the pill after 9 years of being on it, i have gotten two periods this month and ... A: I answered your question on Oct. 20 but have not heard back from you. Please let me know any update ... | |
| The Pill is making Me Sick! | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I got on the pill a little after i met my boyfriend which was about 2years ago. And ever since then ... A: I would like to try to answer your questions but first of all, I want to let you know that I am not ... | |
| skipping periods | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I am taking tri-cyclen and would like to skip my period for my vacations. Is this possible with ... A: I'm not sure about your question. In my opinion I don't think it would be wise or healthy or even ... | |
| side effects. | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a birth control question. I was on Levlite before I had my baby. Now I am back on it and I am ... A: I would be a little concerned about having a 2 week period. The mood swings and depression could be ... | |
| pregnancy | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: i am 18. Well, i dont know whether i had sex with my bf or not we played around but he was still ... A: I do like your name-it's unusual and pretty. I'm not a medical doctor but I'll try to answer your ... | |
| Depo Shot | 10/21/2006 |
| Q: I used the depovera shot for about a year and stopped using it in November of 2005, since then i ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I suggest you consult with your own about your question. I would think ... | |
| Went off Birth Control | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I just got married in May of 06. I have been on Yasmin birth control since December of 05. I just ... A: I'm not a doctor so please check with your physician to ask these questions. I'll try to answer to ... | |
| Birth control | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I have been on the pill for about five years now. I have missed on occasion but never more than one. ... A: First of all, I'm not a medical doctor so I recommend that you consult with your physician about ... | |
| Off the "Pill" | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I had my last period on Sept 27, 2006 and ended on Oct 1 and stopped using the pill on Sept 30th. I ... A: It's possible that you could be pregnant. Any time you have unprotected sex or even with birth ... | |
| Birth Control Help!!!! | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: I recently married and my husband and I decided for me to start taking birth control. I was on the ... A: Jamie, I answered this email on Oct. 20 I believe but I have not heard back from you. Just checking ... | |
| i skiped 4 periods | 10/20/2006 |
| Q: i used to be on the birth control pill about a year and a half ago now and there was a time i took ... A: I hope I can answer your question but I might have to do a little more research. You can email me at ... | |
| could i b pregant on birth control | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: im on birth control and i have been taking it latea few day and took it also the next day a few ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so please check with your physician as well. The information that I have is ... | |
| About Birth Control | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I have been on birth control since my first son was born about 11 months. I think I just got ... A: I haven't heard back from you. I hope you have received this email so let me know at ... | |
| pregnancy and missed pills | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I took the first pill of a new packet (Saturday) and then missed the next 3 pills (Sunday, Monday ... A: First of all, I just want to let you know that I'm not a medical doctor. I would suggest talking to ... | |
| CLOMID | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: am 26yrs old and try to get pregnant for the past one yr...consulted a doc months ago and she ... A: I will have to do some research on your question. I am not familiar with Clomid and how it works. ... | |
| birth control | 10/19/2006 |
| Q: I just started taking ortho tri cyclen lo about a week and a half ago. I dropped a light blue ... A: I will try my best to answer your question but I'm not a medical doctor. Please check with your ... | |
| Birth Control | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: Cheryl, I'm 38 years old,single, healthy and have regular periods;they are on time each month. I ... A: I sent this email twice now and still haven't heard back. Hope you are ok at the moment. I ... | |
| I'm on birth control but my period came early, what should i do? | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I've been taking Alesse for about 10 months and have never had a problem with it. However, after ... A: I am not a medical doctor so I would suggest that you ask your physician about your personal ... | |
| i need help! | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: im 16 and i want to go on the pill! there are so many diffrent types and i cant get a straight ... A: I am not a medical doctor so I suggest that you consult your personal physician. I do not have a ... | |
| earlier periods | 10/18/2006 |
| Q: I have been taking ortho tri-cyclin for a few months now. I am supposed to have my period on a week ... A: TEST Hi Cait, Just checking in to see if you got the following email from me a few days ago. Email ... | |
| Pregnancy | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I have been off of birth control othro trycyclen Lo for about 3 months and I have been getting my ... A: That is a good question. I'm not sure if you mean is it good timing for getting pregnant or if it is ... | |
| birth control | 10/17/2006 |
| Q: I take my birthcontrol pill with my vitamins every morning so I'll remember to take it every day-I ... A: This is a question that I will have to research. Do you have a medical doctor to consult? This is an ... | |
| Stolen puse with birth control | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: My purse was recently stolen from my car, and had my birth control in it. I was in week 3. I ... A: I am sorry that you had this happen to you. I am not a medical doctor so I would suggest that you ... | |
| Birth Control | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I am 18 year old andthe reason I want to get on birth control is because I do not want any kids. ... A: I will research this question and get back with you. I don't have time to do that right this minute. ... | |
| Birth Control | 10/16/2006 |
| Q: I want to get on the shot. I am trying to loss weight now and I know that birth control can put on ... A: First of all, how old are you and why did you choose this method of birth control? The reason I am ... | |
| Am I Pregnant? | 10/15/2006 |
| Q: I need some advice. I started taking Nortrel 1/35 on the 1st of October. My period was due on the ... A: I'm not a doctor so I want to make sure you know that up front. I am a little confused by the list ... | |
Diane Cheryl
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Expertise
I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
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I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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