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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| very light period? | 12/28/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I've been on Yaz birth control now for about 6-7 months, and I just wanted to know if what I am ... A: It is normal to have such light periods. Most women get lighter periods when they take the pill, ... | ||
| i need you to help? | 12/28/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| Confused | 12/26/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I am Carol, a very much confused woman trying to fogure out what has emergency contraception pills ... A: The thing is, emergency contraception can screw up your period, make it early or late, and affect ... | ||
| Birthcontrol | 12/24/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: Ok. I have been on the pill Gynera from the 29th Nov. my first packet stop on the 19th December. ... A: It's unusual that your period wouldn't come 4 days after stopping the active pills. If it doesn't ... | ||
| newly wedds | 12/21/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I am Jihan Yehya, a newly married woman, who knows very little concerning pregnancy, and methods to ... A: You're not pregnant from sex on November 14, as a pregnancy test will be positive 2-3 weeks after ... | ||
| Unprotected sex with birth control | 12/19/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I have been on birth control for about three months. I've never missed a pill and I always take it ... A: Birth control pills are excellent birth control, and don't require that the male withdraw before ... | ||
| Unprotected sex with birth control | 12/19/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I have been on lo loestrin fe birth control for a month and a half now. The first month, I had two ... A: It's not unusual to miss a period on loestrin fe. As long as your pregnancy test is negative, that ... | ||
| Birth control | 12/18/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| Birth Control | 12/16/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I got my period in the middle of my bc pack (azurette) so I stopped after I was finished with that ... A: When there is bleeding during the month, there may be no bleeding at the end, when it's due. I ... | ||
| Missed pill | 12/16/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| Hi I have some questions to ask you | 12/12/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old girl my first question is I was reading on Internet that girls can get yeast ... A: Dial is probably as good as any soap. I don't think the type of soap will predispose to yeast ... | ||
| mini pill/ Cerazette | 12/12/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| Hi I have some questions to ask you | 12/11/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old girl my first question is I was reading on Internet that girls can get yeast ... A: The wet bathing suit just increases the conditions for a yeast infection. Some women could sit in ... | ||
| Hi I have some questions to ask you | 12/10/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I'm a 24 year old girl my first question is I was reading on Internet that girls can get yeast ... A: Yeast like warm, moist conditions. It's normal for us to have yeast on and inside our bodies. They ... | ||
| Ovarian Cyst Post-Menopausal | 12/5/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I'm 52, went through menopause last year and am currently taking HRT (Enjuvia daily w/Prometrium 12 ... A: The only real test to make sure it's not cancer is to take it out surgically and look at it with a ... | ||
| Hello | 12/3/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: Norman, I have my period on the 6th of November and had unprotected sex on the 14th. Althought my ... A: A pregnancy test will usually be positive by 2 weeks after conception, and will always be positive ... | ||
| ALLEXPERTS | 12/2/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| confused | 11/22/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I have been trying to concieve for four months now. Im in my mid twenties and I have never been ... A: It sounds to me like you didn't ovulate this month. Normally after ovulation the cervical mucous ... | ||
| Missed one pill. | 11/21/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| Pregnancy/Birth Control/Hormones | 11/20/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: My name is Mary, I am 25 years old and I gave birth to my 19 month old daughter via c-section on ... A: The hair loss that comes from pregnancy or the pill is a temporary one, and the hair comes back. ... | ||
| Birth Control Pills | 11/20/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| nauseous from bc | 11/17/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I've been on microgestin fe for about six months now, and this is the one brand I've tried that ... A: You could give up on this pack and start next month. It won't cause any problem with your ... | ||
| Switching Birth Control Pills | 11/16/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| Birth Control Start | 11/14/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I was anticipating my period to start today, and thought I had a slight amount of spotting. I went ... A: When starting the pill on the first day of a period, the pill is effective immediately. Since this ... | ||
| Depo Shot | 11/14/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| Mirena problems | 11/10/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I am 18 years old and had the Mirena IUS inserted 6 months ago. Before that I was on birth control ... A: It's not normal to experience the heavy bleeding while on the Mirena, and it's hard to know what ... | ||
| Missed pill/skipped perio | 11/9/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: Norman, I've been taking Nordette for 2 months now, I just finished my 2nd pack (of active pills) ... A: Your English is very good. If you start the new pack right now (and take 2 pills), it may keep your ... | ||
| Breakthough bleeding while on the pill. | 11/8/2011 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 | Diane Cheryl |
| 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 ... | ||
| stopping birth control to conceive | 11/2/2011 | Norman Solberg |
| Q: I have been on birth control (trinessa) for the past 14 months following the birth of my 3rd baby. ... A: It's unusual that you would start bleeding just a few days after finishing your withdrawal period ... | ||
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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".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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