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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| how long to wait | 4/20/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I just started taking the pill, Aviane, and I started it the day I had my period. I was wondering ... A: Check your pill packet for their information, and follow what that says. A good rule of thumb is ... | ||
| i got pregnant on mirena | 4/19/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: In May of 2005 i had a mirena IUD inserted.Everything was going great until the end of Feb 2006 when ... A: I can't tell you if you need to have a D&C, your Dr., will need to help you answer that question. ... | ||
| Birth Control - Period Problems | 4/19/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I am on birth control and I started my period on a Monday before I was supposed to. It has been 9 ... A: Any kind of bleeding that occurs abnormally, last longer than a normal period would, or is heavier, ... | ||
| Cancer | 4/18/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer almost 4 years ago and since then has been ... A: This is a valid concern for many women have, and the reports are split. Some will tell you it ... | ||
| AFTER FIRST 3 MONTHS USING BIRTH CONTROL | 4/18/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: i was wondering, if i have just completed my FIRST three months of using birth control pills, it ... A: Birth control is said to be effective during the first month, although some women prefer to be ... | ||
| Stopping the nuva ring | 4/17/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I decided to stop taking the nuva ring after being on various types of birth control for 10 years. ... A: Your body is adjusting, and thats normal. I can't tell you exactly when it will return to normal, ... | ||
| Birth Control | 4/17/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: After taking the pill, how long should I wait to have sex ? And am I supposed to wait till after my ... A: For the pill to work properly, when you start it for the first time, you have two options. You can ... | ||
| birth control | 4/16/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: My last period started March 18th and then i didnt start birth control until about april 4 and now ... A: Okay, so you waited about 2 weeks to start taking the pills, after your period started. The, after ... | ||
| possible missed period | 4/15/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I started a new pill last month Tri-Spintec and last month I started when I should have during the ... A: You should take a pregnancy test before you start another pack of pills. If you cannot be ... | ||
| missing a pill | 4/14/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I am on tri-cyclin and yesterday I forgot to take my pill, should I take it today as soon as ... A: I do this ALOT! It's not always easy to remember. If you just missed one pill, make it up as soon as ... | ||
| Q about birth control and playing it safe w/BF | 4/14/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: My period always comes a few days after I have taken the last pill for that cycle, and I was ... A: Your protected during those days. Thats the short answer. BCP work on hormones. They keep your body ... | ||
| Perscription question?! | 4/13/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I am currently on the pill, but I am almost out of my perscription. Do I have to go back to my ... A: If there are no more refills on your prescription you will have to call the doctor. I don't know if ... | ||
| late period on pill | 4/12/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I have been taking the pill for about 6 months now and last month i switched to a new brand. This ... A: There could be a few reasons it's late. Your body may be adjusting to the new pill. Your period ... | ||
| pregnant? | 4/12/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: this is my fourth month using yasmin, and on the third week of pills, my boyfriend and i had sex ... A: There is a VERY small risk. If you are taking your pills correctly, you have a less than 1% chance ... | ||
| missed a pill, had sex | 4/11/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex this afternoon and then after going to eat, I got home and ... A: Don't worry, your fine. Take the pill you missed, and take the next pill as scheduled. Even if you ... | ||
| messing up the pills | 4/11/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: What would happen if you skip the pills that ur supposed to be on for your period, if u just skipped ... A: First of all dont worry. If you took the pills in your pack correctly, and the condom broke on the ... | ||
| seasonale-skipping placebo week... | 4/11/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: i've been on seasonale birth control for more than a year. i started out on yasmin, but bled very ... A: Your not at an increased risk for pregnancy. Taking the inactive pills gives your body a break so ... | ||
| Nuvaring | 4/9/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I've been on Nuvaring for about 6 mths now. I've also recently gained 10 lbs and I think it's from ... A: The nuvaring website says the Nuva-Ring is weight neutral, but the prescription info says changes is ... | ||
| birth control | 4/9/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I have just started alesse bith control and my cycle is unusually long. I am on my 9th day. It is ... A: It is possible that what is happening is caused by your body adjusting to the pill. It is not ... | ||
| starting ortho tri cyclen | 4/7/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I took the morning after pill and then started my birth control pack, but i started it 3 weeks ... A: For Birth Control to be effective, they must be followed according to directions. When you start ... | ||
| quitting birth control; side affects | 4/6/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I'm 23 and I've been on bc for about 7 years. I was put on it when I was 16 for cramps during my ... A: The pill isn't fixing anything, so I don't know if your cramps will still be a problem when you ... | ||
| birth control | 4/3/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I have been on the birth control pill for nearly 7 years. The doctors put me on it to help cover up ... A: Lots of things could be different after 7 years. I don't know what you will experience when you ... | ||
| Birth control drug interaction | 4/3/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I am on the birth control pill and since Saturday am taking antibiotics that my doctor told me would ... A: My opinion would be, since you are starting your sugar pills and taking the last dose of ... | ||
| Missed birth control pills | 3/31/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I've been on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for almost a year now, and a week ago I accidentally forgot to take ... A: If this missed pills were towards the end of the pack, its possible this is your period, and your ... | ||
| Hi, I was wondering, if... | 3/30/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I was wondering, if while on birth control, if your pregnant and don't know it, can when you take ... A: lots of women have this same questions. Even though the pill helps regulate your period, many ... | ||
| Birth Control Patch and recurrent BV / yeast infections | 3/29/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I am writing you because I NEED the other side of the story from what I find when I google this ... A: I can give you some direction. http://ccli.org/nfp/contraception/mdexplains.php answers to the ... | ||
| am i at risk of pregnancy? | 3/28/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: This is my situation: I just recently got married and went on my honeymoon. I was suppose to start ... A: Basically, you got three extra days of hormones, which could have thrown off your cycle by 3 days. ... | ||
| am i at risk of pregnancy? | 3/28/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: This is my situation: I just recently got married and went on my honeymoon. I was suppose to start ... A: Let me make sure I have this right, and if not feel free to let me know. You were supposed to ... | ||
| Birth Control | 3/27/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I'm 39, married and been on the pill (Ortho Tricyclen and Orth Tricyclen Loand some others) for 19 ... A: I'm really excited for you to be on the journey you are on now. As I have told other women who have ... | ||
| quitting pill | 3/27/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I recently quit taking the pill (Trinessa). I was supposed to start a new pack on February 12th. I ... A: Sex makes babies, so if you haven't had sex you can't be pregnant. Stopping the pill can cause ... | ||
| severe hair breakage from birth control pill | 3/26/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: Over 6 months ago i started taking the pill and after a short period of time my hair started ... A: I looked into hair breakage, and the use of Loestrin and found a few older message boards where ... | ||
| postponing menstrual cycle | 3/25/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I have read about people who postpone their period by taking the next pack of pills without taking ... A: The reason people skip the placebo pills and start a new pack right away, is to skip their monthly ... | ||
| Microgynon | 3/25/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I have just gne back on the pill again (microgynon)after a few months off it. I took the pill on the ... A: Birth Control can often lead to very light or occasionally missed periods. Its likley your ... | ||
| Stop taking birth control | 3/24/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
| Q: I started taking the pill about a year ago and since then I gained about 15 pounds, I tried ... A: Stopping the pill and using no other form of birth control, as long as your a fertile woman that has ... | ||
| Birth Control | 3/21/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I understand that you consider that the pill to be dangerous, so what would you consider to be the ... A: The pill is effective but at a price. You can get the same effectiveness with Natural Family ... | ||
| Birth Control and Antibiotics | 3/20/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: , I am also not a huge fan of birth control pills but after months of using the natural method, my ... A: As you can see, the pill does not come "worry free". At least with the natural approach, you don't ... | ||
| Switching/Late | 3/15/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I have been on ortho tri cyclen lo for about 7 months and last month switched to the nuva ring. ... A: the nuva ring is new, so your best bet is to read the package insert and see what it says about side ... | ||
| Birth control | 3/14/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: So since I should be concerned what should I do. Just sit and wait or what. I am not a young kid ... A: If you are pregnant, you shouldn't continue to take the pill. It isn't good for the baby. If you ... | ||
| Pregnancy symptoms | 3/13/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: In the first couple of weeks after coming off the pill are dull back ache, cramps in womb and ovary ... A: I haven't ever heard of side effects from coming off the pill. Unless those were the symptoms you ... | ||
| Birth Control | 3/13/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
| Q: I have been taking Ortho tri-cyclen for about a year now, but last month i missed a few pills, ... A: I don't know what the likelihood is of getting pregnant when you stop and start the pill, but it ... | ||
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Drea Jean H.
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I offer an unbiased view on all birth control methods, and the pros and cons of each. I have personally tried many forms, and am always willing to do research on the topic to become more informed, as I have 3 growing daughters to educate.
Experience
I have tried many diffrent pill forms over the last 10 years, practiced the rethom method, and also utilised many over the counter products.
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