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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Condoms.. | 7/17/2010 | DW |
| Q: Is it ok to use an expired condom? A: I don't think so and condoms aren't 100% safe in the first place. You can transmit a sexually ... | ||
| contraception | 7/8/2010 | DW |
| Q: I have been using Implanon for 18 months, after coming off the pill which I was using for the 2 ... A: Every kind of pill or birth control method that is hormonal has some kind of side effects. They are ... | ||
| question | 6/16/2010 | DW |
| Q: if me and my gilrfriend have sex just for one night, what should she use to avoid pregnancy? and I ... A: John, You can't really avoid pregnancy 100%. She could get pregnant in just one time of sex, even ... | ||
| The marena and pill inconjunction together | 5/24/2010 | DW |
| Q: I had the marena inserted 3 years ago and went to the dr about skin problems she perscribed ginette ... A: Anna-Marie, Thanks for your question. I don't usually recommend the mirena IUD or any kind of ... | ||
| contaception | 5/20/2010 | DW |
| Q: what brand of condoms are good for me and my wife to use? A: I don't know the brands of condoms. You will have to check it out. Condoms are not very protecting ... | ||
| Merena Coil | 4/22/2010 | DW |
| Q: I recently went to have the Merena Coil fitted having given birth 16 weeks ago and my doctor stated ... A: I'm really surprised that your doctor would not explain more about why this was happening. You ... | ||
| BIRTH CONTROL AND THE ALLI PILL | 4/21/2010 | DW |
| Q: DOES TAKING THE ALLI PILL INTERFERE WITH THE MORNING AFTER PILL? A: I can't find any information except from the alli website. And of course, they say no it doesn't ... | ||
| The pill V The Condom | 3/31/2010 | DW |
| Q: I'm a female and 17 in two months time. I have been dating this boy and we have become very close. A ... A: The condom is not very reliable as birth control and does not always protect against sexually ... | ||
| IUD during Colposcopy? | 3/26/2010 | DW |
| Q: I am just looking for an opinion on whether you believe having a Mirena IUD inserted at the end of a ... A: I'm sorry that I'm not able to help you on this. I have not heard of this either but it does sound ... | ||
| IUD during Colposcopy? | 3/17/2010 | DW |
| Q: I am just looking for an opinion on whether you believe having a Mirena IUD inserted at the end of a ... A: I cannot really advise you on this because I can't recommend the IUD. I feel that there are too many ... | ||
| Yeast Infections | 3/9/2010 | DW |
| Q: I have reoccuring yeast infections. I sometimes have them every month one to two times. I am on ... A: I don't like that your doctor doesn't seem to be concerned about your syptoms. You might think about ... | ||
| Marina Pill | 3/8/2010 | DW |
| Q: I have had the marina pill for about 2/12 years no periods at all. I have lost all of my sex drive ... A: I think that it is possible that this could be a symptom of the pill. I have heard of this and other ... | ||
| IUD Removal | 3/4/2010 | DW |
| Q: My daughter is having an IUD removed due to side effects of the hormone. How long does it take for ... A: I'm really glad to hear that your daughter is having the IUD removed. I don't recommend the IUD or ... | ||
| hi | 2/26/2010 | DW |
| Q: my age is 24.i m unmarried.i sex with my boyfriend 2 times at the age of 22 after that i never sex ... A: Are you saying that you are afraid that you got a sexually transmitted disease from your first ... | ||
| Long term birth control user | 1/25/2010 | DW |
| Q: I have been on birth control pills for 22 years straight (no break). I've had to try so many pills ... A: I do believe it can be harmful to be on the pill for this long a period of time. I was on the pill ... | ||
| mirena coil | 1/19/2010 | DW |
| Q: i fitted mirena after my second child in may 06. first few months i had more bleeding then my cycle ... A: I am not a doctor but have done much research on this subject. I would recommend to have the mirena ... | ||
| After a miscarriage | 1/14/2010 | DW |
| Q: After a miscarriage, how long does it take for the hcg levels to leave your system? I miscarried on ... A: I would say that you should be testing negative on a pregnancy test by now. I suppose there is a ... | ||
| Pills and breakthrough bleeding | 12/16/2009 | DW |
| Q: I'm on a triphasic pill (I can't remember the name) and instead of taking the inert placebo pills I ... A: I'm not sure if it would be good for your health to go back and take the pills. This could get your ... | ||
| vasectomy | 11/10/2009 | DW |
| Q: I am married for last 10 years. I have two kids of 7 year and 4 years. Myself and my wife decided to ... A: Why do you not want any more children? My daughter and her husband have 6 children. Children are ... | ||
| Diane pill.. is it a good choice? | 11/8/2009 | DW |
| Q: im not aware of cany ontreceptive pill but i want to try to use.. diane is my choice of pill.. any ... A: I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method which includes any kind of pill. Here ... | ||
| contreceptive pills | 11/6/2009 | DW |
| Q: isnt pills helps to have balance hormones... if i will take pills wrongly like a weekly before or ... A: I don't recommend birth control pills as they are hormonal. Also, I don't recommend any kind of ... | ||
| pills | 11/5/2009 | DW |
| Q: if u r not taking pills before then you take or you start taking pills after sex (like a week after ... A: Lizzy, Did you get the pills from a doctor or prescriber? If so, then check with that person about ... | ||
| birth control question | 10/26/2009 | DW |
| Q: I was on orthotricyclen for about 4 years, after trying many other pills and kept having ... A: Catie, No, I really don't know. I just know that hormonal birth control is not something I ... | ||
| Periods | 10/15/2009 | DW |
| Q: how long roughly does it take to get your period after coming off Cerazette contraceptive pill ... A: It is commonly said that it could take a month to 6 months after going off a birth control pill (any ... | ||
| Birth control pills | 10/7/2009 | DW |
| Q: I missed the first 3 days of my new pack and on the 4th I started taking the new pack regularly, am ... A: Veronika, Yes, it's possible that you could be pregnant. Not taking the birth control pills ... | ||
| hi, | 9/18/2009 | DW |
| Q: im 30,im having alot of problems,while having sex,i am married and i got a girlfriend too, i get ... A: I can't diagnose over the internet. I advise you to get a checkup and find out what might be the ... | ||
| is urine in sperm a problem? | 9/9/2009 | DW |
| Q: "Hello sir, im 22 yrs, single. Im going to be married after 2 years.I masturbate 3-4 times a ... A: I'm sorry I really don't know the answer to your question. You could try asking your doctor again or ... | ||
| Can't get pregnant. | 8/28/2009 | DW |
| Q: I'm 23 years old, healthy and have an active lifestyle. I stopped taking the pill about 18 months ... A: 18 months is a long time but I would try not to stress out. There might be some problem with one of ... | ||
| i need advice!!! | 8/26/2009 | DW |
| Q: i got my IUD last year in July, since i got it I've been having heavy periods i use a box of super ... A: I'm not a doctor but I would recommend getting the IUD removed. I have researched this and have ... | ||
| birth control | 7/29/2009 | DW |
| Q: okay, I was on yaz, I had a regular period, then three days later I started bleeding again. I ... A: I'm not a doctor so I can't diagnose over the internet. It's hard for me to say what is going on. ... | ||
| Bloody vaginal discharge | 7/25/2009 | DW |
| Q: I have a bloody vaginal discharge. I am not on my period and it has been over two weeks since I had ... A: Yes, You need to find out why you have this bloody discharge. Why do you think it is not your ... | ||
| STD | 7/20/2009 | DW |
| Q: I am a married guy...who had a moment of weakness. I was out and one thing led to another and I got ... A: Please be careful with your health. Don't put yourself in a situation again where you can be alone ... | ||
| could i possibly get pregnant | 6/22/2009 | DW |
| Q: ...it completely dried out and about 30-45min later when i got home i went to the bathroom and then ... A: Debbie, I don't think there is much chance you could get pregnant like this. But what you are doing ... | ||
| hcg after intercourse | 6/11/2009 | DW |
| Q: ... I got sex with my girl friend 35 days ago. 5 days after that she had light menstrual bleeding. ... A: It is possible that she is pregnant. Sometimes the readings are not correct for some time period. ... | ||
| Female ejaculation and STD risk | 6/9/2009 | DW |
| Q: I was recently with a woman who turned out to be a serious "squirter". Though I used condoms for ... A: Anytime you have intercourse with a woman, even with a condom, an STD can be transmitted. Also, you ... | ||
| pregnant while on the marina??? | 6/8/2009 | DW |
| Q: and after my 3rd kid i got the marina inserted. That was 2 years ago i was the one who continued to ... A: I can't tell you if you are pregnant but I do know there are places where you can get a free ... | ||
| Irritation in the vagina area | 5/18/2009 | Allison |
| Q: I've been having this itch within the inside my labia minora and my clitoris. Inside the labia ... A: There are several possibilities of what this could be. It is possible that is is a yeast infection. ... | ||
| Late pills | 5/15/2009 | Allison |
| Q: I normally take my birth control pills (Levora) at 12 noon. Tuesday I started a new job and was ... A: Not to worry, there is no increased risk by taking the pill a hour and a half later. It is only if ... | ||
| contraceptive implant bar | 5/13/2009 | Allison |
| Q: I recently had the implantion bar removed from my arm. It's been two weeks and I still have not got ... A: Once the implant is removed the hormones are gone very quickly, and most women have a normal period ... | ||
| birth control and having a period | 5/8/2009 | DW |
| Q: .. A: No, that's not an indicator of no pregnancy. Some women get pregnant and still have a period maybe ... | ||
DW
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@aol.com and I will answer on my return. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control? I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.
Experience
I have 23 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STDs.
Education/Credentials
23 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.
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