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| Subject | Date Asked |
| NUVA RING | 2/27/2009 |
| Q: I have been on the NuvaRing for about 3 years. I have always had regular periods. This last time I ... A: A missed period is a common side effect of birth control. Even after having regular periods for 3 ... | |
| Aids? | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Can AIDS be spread by tears? What if you ask someone with AIDS to get you a pizza and they have just ... A: No, AIDS cannot be spread by tears. AIDS is spread by contact with blood, semen, vaginal fluid, or ... | |
| question | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: if a couple is using birth control, does that mean that couple cna have sex anytime they please? for ... A: When used correctly every time, condoms are 98% effective in preventing pregnancy. When not used ... | |
| interactions between medicines | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I took some Philips Milk of Magnesia for some constipation I've been having. I am on birth control ... A: Milk of magnesia does not reduce effectiveness of the pill. If you have diarrhea right after you ... | |
| birth control pills | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: i have been on the pill since november. i have had a regular period at the end of each month during ... A: Yes, it is normal. Your period can arrive at any time during the inactive week and is not considered ... | |
| Pre-ejaculate question | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: This is such a discussed topic on the internet and I would like to hear your opinion. I have read so ... A: You are correct, it is quite confusing. Several studies have shown that pre-ejaculate does not ... | |
| Std? | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: I have had a bit of pain when peeing for almost 3 weeks now. I have had this once before but it went ... A: It sounds like it could be one of the following: -urinary tract infection. This is common, ... | |
| cerazette | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: I have been on microgynon 30 which is a combined contraceptive pill. I have just come off my break, ... A: Yes, it is fine to switch to the new pill when you run out of your current pack. You may have some ... | |
| Testing HIV positive | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old female. I am married. In July 2008 i had Gastrointestinal problems (inflammation ... A: Those results are encouraging and confirm the negative ELISA. I think the chance that you are still ... | |
| Why cant i get pregnant | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: i was reading in another question that it is normal for a female to leak the males sperm after sex, ... A: You don't say anything about your age or medical history, so it is hard for me to say what could be ... | |
| Testing HIV positive | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old female. I am married. In July 2008 i had Gastrointestinal problems (inflammation ... A: The positive Western Blot form the first sample is a bit confusing, as false positives are extremely ... | |
| Testing HIV positive | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 30 years old female. I am married. In July 2008 i had Gastrointestinal problems (inflammation ... A: I suggest you obtain a second opinion with a doctor that specializes in HIV/STDs. Have them take ... | |
| Pimples | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Im a 20 year old male and recently Ive noticed which I believe is a pimple on the shaft of my penis ... A: It is common to find a bump on your penis; most are normal and nothing to worry about. It sounds ... | |
| Does this mean that you have AIDS too? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: What if you drink out of a cup that someone with AIDS drunk out of but it was washed before you ... A: By blood contact, I mean blood to blood contact (needles, transfusions, having blood from an AIDs ... | |
| Does this mean that you have AIDS too? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: What if you drink out of a cup that someone with AIDS drunk out of but it was washed before you ... A: No, you cannot get AIDs by drinking from the same cup as someone with AIDS. AIDS is transmitted ... | |
| bcp | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I'm 32, 6 children. Used pill for the first time now for 6 wks straight not to get my period, under ... A: Breakthrough bleeding is a common side effect when starting and stopping the pill. The pill changed ... | |
| Period | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: This is just a quick question. I want to know if a girl can get pregnant while on her period. ... A: If a woman is not on birth control, yes it is possible for her to become pregnant while on her ... | |
| Morning after pill | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I then bled for not even ten minutes on my normal day of my period (17th) I didnt even get any pain ... A: The morning after pill can affect your period the month you take it, so it is very possible that you ... | |
| Yeast Infection | 11/19/2008 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and over the past 3 months I have had what I think are recurring yeast infections. ... A: Yeast infections are very common and there are many causes. Stress, diet (lots of carbs and sugar), ... | |
| BTB Birth Control | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I have recently changed from Marvelon to Cilest. On Marvelon I was feeling rather bloated and had ... A: Breakthrough bleeding is always a possibility when trying to extend your pill cycle and skipping ... | |
| birth control pills | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: the kind with 21 active and 7 inactive pills in each pack. i am wondering exactly how that prevents ... A: The period you get during that time is not a true period as the period you get when not on the pill. ... | |
| STD's/HIV | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My question is, is it possible to have an STD if neither of my parents has had one, and if I have ... A: If both you and your partner were virgins before you had sex with each other, then the possibility ... | |
| birth control pills | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: the kind with 21 active and 7 inactive pills in each pack. i am wondering exactly how that prevents ... A: This is a very good question and I am glad you are looking to understand how the pill works. While ... | |
| HIV odds | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I am very desperate and having a difficult time finding clear answers on the net. I did an ... A: Prostitutes are in a high risk group for AIDS so that does place you at risk. I tried searching for ... | |
| pregnancy | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: i have a huge problem. i was naive and thought u couldn't get pregnant unless a man ejaculated ... A: Do you mean this month? I will explain why this is so below, but first, if you mean Sept you still ... | |
| Mirena IUD lost in my abdomen... | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: THIS IS MY X-RAY. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f261/Jesslittleangel/DSC03550.jpg The IUD is ... A: Puncturing the uterus is a rare complication that occurs in about 1 in 1000 women. It happens during ... | |
| HPV transmission | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: My ex-boyfriend had genital warts and we had unprotected sex so I was probably exposed to it from ... A: It is hard to say whether or not you are infected right now. It is possible to be infected and not ... | |
| Pregnancy | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: So.. I had sex last month on the 25th and the guys I had sex with had came twice and I didnt get bcp ... A: If you got your period you are most likely not pregnant. Some women do experience a light bleed the ... | |
| Birth Control and PCOS | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: When referring to a low dose BCP, is that a pill with low estrogen or low progesterone or both? I ... A: Low dose BCP refers to the amount of estrogen in the pill. Today, most pills have about 20-35 mcg of ... | |
Mia
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Expertise
I can answer questions about birth control methods and STDs. I am not a doctor so this should not be used in place of advice from your doctor. Rather, I can help explain anything that is unclear, and help ease your concerns. I will give you the most updated information and will answer questions without judgment.
Experience
I have been working in the health field for 10 years.
Education/Credentials
I have a master degree in public health with a focus on women's health.
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