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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| ipill and diane 35 | 4/4/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: i am a 22 year old female. my boyfriend and i had unprotected sex on the 22nd and 25th of march. i ... A: I don't recommend the Ipill or any kind of hormonal birth control methods. This can be dangerous to ... | ||
| Switching birth control pills | 4/1/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I have just been given a new contraceptive pill. I was previously on Microgynon 30 and have now been ... A: Sophie, I'm sorry but I was just getting your question today. Did you go ahead and use extra ... | ||
| Pills messing up tests? | 3/30/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am suspected to have PCOS but have declined the tests until a future date. Right now I have been ... A: Here is an article I found online http://www.acne.org/birth-control-pills-acne.html However, if you ... | ||
| Periods after the birth control pill | 3/24/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I was just wondering, if possible, if you could give me some advice on a current problem. I am 4 1/2 ... A: Yes, you should probably see your doctor about this. You could miss or be late because of stress but ... | ||
| Confused | 3/14/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am a 21yrs old female. I had sex with my bf on March 9, 2010. Although he did not ejaculate inside ... A: What has happened with you since you posted this question to me? Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com ... | ||
| i pill; vaginal bleeding | 3/5/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: i took the i pill after unprotected sex and started experiencing a vaginal spotting after 6 hours ... A: Sorry I was not able to get to your question until now. I wonder if your health is ok now. Why did ... | ||
| Pill/Missed Periods Age 40 | 2/10/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am a 40 year old woman and have been on the pill for 16 years. During that time my periods were ... A: I'm not a medical professional so I really can't think of anything else to contribute. I think your ... | ||
| birthcontrol antibiotics and missed period | 2/4/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: Im 16 was on microgestin FE 1-20. started in november last period was november20 2009. didnt take ... A: Taking birth control pills (which have hormones in them) could affect your natural health and cycle. ... | ||
| Could plan b skipped my period? | 2/2/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I took plan b on the days I would usually receive my period which is day 29-31, It's been about 6 ... A: Katernia, What happened in your situation? I can't advise to take Plan B or the morning after pill. ... | ||
| Suspected problems with cerzette (UK) | 1/16/2010 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I've been on it about 3 months now, after changing from mircogynon because i had a migraine. I've ... A: Yes, there are rather common side effects from any kind of hormonal birth control pill. Mood swings ... | ||
| Norethisterone | 12/27/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I hope this is the right section for this question...I looked and couldn't really find one, so I'm ... A: I really don't know that much about Norethisterone but I can do some research on it if you like. I ... | ||
| BC pill ? | 12/25/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I've been taking a combination birth control pill for just about a year. I take my pill EVERYDAY and ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so just wanted you to know that fact. I have done countless research ... | ||
| New BC cause of yeast infection? | 12/15/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: Ok. I had been on Microgestin FE 1.5/30 for 3 years with no apparent side effects and recently I ... A: I'm not a doctor so I suggest that you find a physician unless you have one already. A doctor could ... | ||
| depo shot effects | 12/13/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: My girlfriend just started taking the depo shot and she has been hearing rumors that yes her breast ... A: Bobby, There is no good way to guarantee that she will not get pregnant. No birth control method ... | ||
| Missed a pill! (Diane 35) | 12/9/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: i have a question... i missed my pill the 8th day i started my pack and had sexual intercourse the ... A: Sorry I did not get your question until today. It should be ok that you took 2 pills the 9th day. ... | ||
| depo shot effects | 12/4/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: My girlfriend just started taking the depo shot and she has been hearing rumors that yes her breast ... A: From what I've read, it is more generally an overall weight gain that could happen from depo. But I ... | ||
| birth control | 11/23/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am wondering what is the best option for birth control. I am currently taking Dianin 35 (spelling ... A: I don't recommend the birth control pill or any kind of hormonal birth control methods. I believe ... | ||
| hai sir | 11/18/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: is birth control pills increse breast size? is they have any side effects? i am 23,married ,pls tell ... A: I don't know about birth control pills increasing breast size. But there are many side effects and ... | ||
| to be pregnant, or not to be, that is the question | 11/9/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: ...Hubby and I decided to try for baby. taking prenatal vitamins and in tip top health (both of us), ... A: So what has happened in the last few days? If you want to be pregnant, you have to go off the birth ... | ||
| UNPROTECTED SEX /ABOUT BEING PREGO | 11/6/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: OCTOBER 23 2009 ME AND MY BOYFRIEND HAD UNPROTECTED SEX WITH MY BOYFRIEND,HE DIDNT PULL OUT ... A: Did you take a pregnancy test yet? If not, or even if you want a free one, contact a local pregnancy ... | ||
| Birth Control | 11/5/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: Cheryl, I am 20 years old and I am currently sexually active. I have been on birth control for ... A: Has anything happened with you to let you know if you are pregnant or not? I wouldn't think that 12 ... | ||
| will the pill help me? | 11/4/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I have had quite normal periods for my whole life but in the last year or so I have developed some ... A: I have a problem with doctors putting women on the pill for non-sexual means. There might be other ... | ||
| Birth Control and TTC | 10/25/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I have been taking birth control continuously for 11 years to help with ovarian cysts. I typically ... A: I'm not a medical doctor so I really can't tell you if you would be pregnant. You will have to ... | ||
| Birth control | 10/20/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am 22 and I take Cyclen in the 28 pill pack. In August I had my regular period and then I stopped ... A: I think you should rethink going back on the pill. Have you noticed that you had any side effects ... | ||
| Birth Contro | 10/10/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am 30 years old trying to get pregnant. I am on birth control pill for the first month . I started ... A: I don't understand why you are on the birth control pill if you want to be pregnant. Normally, the ... | ||
| Ortho low and generic | 10/1/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. I have been on ortho low for years with no ... A: I would advise you to seek medical attention about your question. I have read in my research that ... | ||
| birth control mishap | 9/27/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I have a concern with my birth control pills. I took a birth control pill today (I take Levora) for ... A: I'm not sure exactly if that would be safe or not. Most of the time, if you miss one pill, it ... | ||
| Birth Control and Antibiotics | 9/17/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I took 500mg of keflex for 7 days, im also on microgestin fe 1/20. I know that antibiotics can ... A: I'm not a doctor or a pharmacist so I really think both of them probably have more professional ... | ||
| If am i pregnant? | 9/16/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am Mary from Armenia. I take birth control pills(Diane 35). May last day of the pill was Sunday ... A: I am unable to tell you if you're pregnant. You will have to take a pregnancy test. I don't know if ... | ||
| New to Birth Control-Endless Period | 9/11/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am 33 years old, and I just started taking hormonal birth control for the first time in my life ... A: You should be somewhat concerned but the pill has a lot of side effects and risks. You are putting a ... | ||
| Birth control / yeast infections. | 9/5/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I've been on birth control for only 2 months now. i have my period currently with in the second ... A: I don't recommend birth control pills or any kind of hormonal birth control method. There are side ... | ||
| Birth control pill effects or pregancy | 8/31/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: Good morning Diane. For the past 2 and a half months I’ve been very confused about the symptoms my ... A: I'm not a doctor so always check with your local physician. In my opinion, these could be side ... | ||
| spotting | 8/26/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I don't know if I should give you a little background information or not. I will ask my question and ... A: Is your question about concern about birth control pills? How long have you been on the birth ... | ||
| Birth Control | 8/21/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I am currently taking a birth control called Femcon Fe, I use to be on a birth control called Ovcon ... A: First of all, I don't recommend the Nuvaring. I have researched this and there are many side effects ... | ||
| Would you consider this safe sex? | 8/18/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I had unprotected sex the night of when i took my first week of pills. thus, the seven pills were in ... A: Adrian, In my opinion, there is no such thing as protected sex. There is no method of birth control ... | ||
| No period, not pregnant, and on birth control | 8/15/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I have been on the same birth control since I was 16 years old (I'm now 37 years old) and I have ... A: I'm not sure what to tell you about this. I think some say to wait until your period started and ... | ||
| PMS | 8/4/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I had severe mensral cramps and irritibility most of my life. I had my tubes tied a couple of years ... A: I just got your question because I've been traveling because my aunt passed away. So please forgive ... | ||
| emergency pills causing light periods? | 8/3/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: since recently i started to have problems with ma cycle. i had no period october nvember and ... A: So what else has been happening? If you still want to take a pregnancy test you can find a location ... | ||
| should i be scared | 7/30/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: i just started my birth control a week ago and i just stop taking it cause i was scared that my bf ... A: Please consult your doctor about this. Yes, if you are pregnant, for health reasons it is best to go ... | ||
| is cerazette the best pill for me? | 7/29/2009 | Diane Cheryl |
| Q: I have been taking Cerazette, mini pill for 18 months now. In that time I have not had a period. I ... A: I just found an article online about dangers of the pill, which I've been researching for a while. ... | ||
Diane Cheryl
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
If I am "maxed out" please email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com. 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.
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning. This is mostly one-on-one counseling in private, on internet and phone.
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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