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| Break through bleeding on the pill | 5/9/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I started taking natural progesterone in Jan 06' in an effort to control my cystic/hormonal acne. It ...
A: Since it doesn't sound like you are using it for protection against pregnancy, you can go ahead and ...
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| Microgynon 30 | 5/9/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I was prescribed today Microgynon 30, after taking a break from oral contraceptives. In the patient ...
A: It may stop it a day or two sooner, but that doesn't happen for many women. If you take the first ...
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| contraceptive pill | 5/8/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I've just started taking the contraceptive pill Cilest. I am curious to know how long this pill ...
A: You should use a back up method at least the first week of your first pack. For more assurance, you ...
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| period | 5/8/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: lindsay
A: Yes, it may stop your period from coming this time. You should stop the pills, and start a new pack ...
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| birth control | 5/7/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I take my pill usually at 1030 am. I recently got a new job teaching 3 year olds and will not be ...
A: Yes, just start. The pill is still effective up to 12 hours after the normal time you take it. So, ...
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| just stoped taking birth controll | 5/7/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
Q: i just stoped taking birth controll about a two months ago and when i stoped i was bleeding for two ...
A: Nothing is normal while you are on the pill so getting off the pill (which is an attempt to go back ...
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| About missing 1 birthcontrol pill and getting pregnant | 5/7/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: i was just wanting to ask a question i was wondering if i miss one of birthcontrol pills if i could ...
A: If you want to get pregnant, why are you on the pill? Missing one pill is okay, so it won't help you ...
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| The Pill | 5/7/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: the issue I had was that I recently started taking the pill about 2 weeks ago. I went to planned ...
A: Yes, it can mess up your cylce. And I don't know why she told you that you should take it that day, ...
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| bad timing? | 5/6/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I am just starting estrostep for the first time in a year or so. I know that the instructions say to ...
A: Yes, you should definitley use a back up method for the rest of this month. For them to work, they ...
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| Birth Control | 5/6/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I stopped taking the pill in February (after being on it for nearly 5 years). I received a menstral ...
A: You just have to be patient. MANY MANY women will notice missed, or very late period within the ...
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| birth control | 5/4/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: which pill is the best to use, and if i stop can i get pregnant assoon as i want?
A: There are many diffrent brands, and your Dr. will take a family history, and do a medical exam, ...
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| Starting a New Pack Early | 5/3/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I have been taking birth control for a few years and I am on LevLite 28. My active pills ended ...
A: Starting them early will increase your pregnancy risk, and it will not stop your period early. Once ...
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| Ortho Tri-Cyclen | 5/3/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I've been taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen for about a year now. It's very convenient, and I have no trouble ...
A: There is no reported side effects as far as gastrointestinal problems are concerned, but it ...
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| Nuvaring | 5/3/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I was taking Nuvaring for about 3 months straight. Then I forgot to put it in and just stopped ...
A: Its not likley the Zoloft is causing it. And it could POSSIBLY be that you stopped the ring, but ...
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| IUD & the Pill | 5/2/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I have had a non-hormonal IUD for over 3 years. the severe cramping and heavy periods have caused me ...
A: Its possible that starting the pill will dely your period, but it is supposed to be started for the ...
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| Missed Orthotricyclene-lo | 5/2/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I have been taking Ortho-tri-cyclene Lo for about 9 months now and have had no problems until this ...
A: You made up the missed pill like you were supposed to. And only missing one pill will not increase ...
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| birth control and anxiety | 5/2/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: Yes, I was wondering if the hormones in the birth control could cause anxiety, I was on ortho-tri ...
A: Hormones will make you crazy. Estrogen is one of the hormones that the pill works on. It is also ...
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| period came early | 5/1/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I have been on birth control for a year and half. I switched from sprintec to yasmin about 8 months ...
A: I'm not sure what to tell you in this case. Since it has happened for two months now, I think the ...
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| Starting the pill | 4/30/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: The only birth control I've ever used has been depo shot. I switched to the pill. Doctor said ...
A: It's a tough question to answer. The best thing you can do to regulate your period is to start the ...
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| The Pill | 4/30/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: What do I do if I missed two pills in a row?
A: You need to make them up. I am going to use example days, since Im not sure what days you missed. ...
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| Time Span | 4/30/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I try to take my pill around 10:00 am, but sometimes with my job I cant take it right away. I ...
A: Your friend is absoloutley right. You can miss it up to 12 hours, and it won't change it's ...
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| Missing Period | 4/28/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I always use a condom, and my girlfriend is on the pill. (though I don't know what brand) She ...
A: When women go off the pill, it takes some time to adjust. Some women will take 6 months or more to ...
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| first pack of pills & condoms | 4/28/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: im a 20 year old who has just recently gone back on the pill. I was on it for 2 years, then went off ...
A: Lots of Dr.s will recommend you wait a month before attempting intercourse without a condom. And ...
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| Side effect | 4/28/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I've been on ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO for two months and I'm breaking out more then usual, is this normal ...
A: Yes, they could be making you break out. Your body is adjusting to the hormones is the pills. You ...
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| birth control | 4/27/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: if you havent had sex after you had your baby and if you took one birth control pill and stop tha ...
A: If you havent had sex, you can't get pregnant. If you had sex, took one pill, and then stopped, yes ...
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| birth control pill | 4/27/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: i had to wait a couple days for my dr to call in a refill for my bc pills so i was supposed to start ...
A: The naseous feelings you are having could DEFINITLEY be due to the doubling up on the pills. It's ...
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| Missing pills | 4/26/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: Can missing two or more pills and then taking them when you remember throw off when you ovulate? ...
A: Yes it can. With pill use you are not supposed to ovulate at all, so when you miss more than one ...
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| Early Period--very good at taking Pills same time | 4/26/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I have been using Ortho-Tricyclin Lo for about 4 years now, and am very good at taking it the same ...
A: Yes, Ortho TriCyclen Lo is a tri-phase pill. I'm not sure what would cause the change, and you can ...
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| Birth Control Use | 4/25/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: Drea Jean, I would like to start off with saying how grateful I am for all of the information and ...
A: Hey, Glad to hear the good news, and now you don't have to worry. YEAH!! Okay, there are 2 ...
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| Fear of pregnancy | 4/25/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I've been with my boyfriend for about two years now, and our sex life would be just perfect except ...
A: I think its possible to be BOTH paranoid and justifably cautious. I often times think I am both of ...
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| Fear of pregnancy | 4/25/2006 | Brigid Kowalczyk |
Q: I've been with my boyfriend for about two years now, and our sex life would be just perfect except ...
A: I think you are justifiable cautious. Given the strength of your convictions about abortion, ...
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| birth control shot the depo | 4/25/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: is it possible to get preganat on the the depo shot? I heard that you can get pregnant on the pills ...
A: Yes, it's possible to get pregnant on the depo shot. NOTHING is 100% effective against pregnancy, ...
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| birth control effectiveness | 4/25/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: ive been on birth control for about 5 months now and ive never had a problem. i have two questions ...
A: First, let me sat I am not a Dr., so I don't know all of the things, like medications, that will ...
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| Birth Control Use | 4/24/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: Drea Jean, Thank you so much for walking me through this process. The idea of having to wait to ...
A: Hey, When you become pregnant, your body produces a hormone called HGC. It is ONLY produced during ...
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| Birth Control Use | 4/24/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: Drea Jean, I waited so long because I did not see the once-printed statement in my literature of ...
A: I'm so sorry your scared, and that you don't have anyone else to discuss it with. And I'm a little ...
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| Birth Control Use | 4/24/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: My period was on March 12th- the 17th and I started my pill pack on March 26th. I took a First ...
A: First, a few quickWhy did you wait so long after your period to start your pill pack? Also, have you ...
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| Ortho Tri- cyclen Lo | 4/24/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: ok, I am taking Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. I just started taking birth control, so i am a litte uneasy ...
A: If the directions say to use a back-up method for the best protection, then thats what you should ...
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| Birth Control Use | 4/23/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I began taking Apri (generic for orthocept) exactly 3 weeks ago, making today my first "inactive" or ...
A: The Sunday start day works two ways. You start your pills the Sunday after your period, OR, if your ...
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| Stopping Birth Control | 4/21/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: I have been trying to find out how safe it would be to stop taking the contraceptive pill mid-cycle. ...
A: It sounds like this is your first time on the pill. If you don't want to carry on with it, and have ...
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| Ending cycle early | 4/20/2006 | Drea Jean H. |
Q: Jean, I am on a generic form of orthotricyclin in which all the pills are the same strength (i.e. ...
A: From what I understand, it won't increase you chances of ovulating, as your body will be gearing ...
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