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I have a question? I left the nuva ring in for 2 months then i had a dr apt and she put a new one in well i took it out 3 days later cause i'm trying to have a baby. I have had very light spotting it was pinkish. I have taking a home test came back negative but i'm almost 3 weeks late. | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.The proper way to use the Nuvaring is to put it in, leave it in for 3 weeks, take it out, wait one week, and replace it. During the week you are not wearing the ring, you should have some bleeding that is considered a menstrual cycle.If you wore the ring continuously for two mont... | 255,200 | Had unprotected sex while on the pill. Missed pills. Had bleeding. Could I be pregnant? |
Been using althea for months but switched to diane 35. After taking 21 day pack Althea, rested for 7 days, took a new pack of a different brand Diane-35 same 21 day pack, had unprotected sex during the first week, am I protected from pregnancy? Thank you. | Hello,Thanks for submitting your question here.You have switched over to another brand of pills containing the same constituent.This pill will give you the similar protection and a change in brand does not alter either the protection efficacy or period.Thus, sex done at first week is exclusively safe and does not bear ... | 255,201 | What causes pink spotting, delayed periods after getting Nuvaring removed? |
I have been on microgynon since 16 im know 21, and the thought of children is in the back of my mind. Will having been on the pill so long have affected my fertility. Im scared i might not be able to have children. Is there any test you can take to test your fertility?Thank you Lucy | Hi there,Welcome to HCM,Oral contraceptive pills have effects which are definitely reversible and they will not affect your fertility in the long run.So, do not worry, you have not done anything wrong by taking oral contraceptive pills.To check fertility or the capacity of the ovaries to form eggs you could do blood te... | 255,202 | Can unprotected sex while taking diane35 cause pregnancy? |
I got my period two weeks ago. After my period me and bf had sex multiple times a day. I took a plan B pill , after two days I got a really bad UTI . I went to the doctor got it check and I had blood in my urine . Yesterday i went to get a tattoo in my lower pelvic area. After an hour, I went to the restroom and it see... | Hello,A plan B contain high hormone for its action and thus could cause a disruption of hormonal balance inside you.oYou may have unscheduled bleeding , spotting or might miss your next cycle.Just wait for two months for regularization of your cycle.Sincerely | 255,203 | Will being on birth control pills cause infertility? |
25 yrs, 5.3'' and 57kg. Doctor i have missed my periods in last Nov 2010 so been to doctor to check up. She has prescribed "Norgest" for five days and femilone for three months(every 2nd day of periods). After that the periods was regular until i had unprotected sex. This time again i have missed my periods by 15 days,... | Hi there,Welcome to HCM,You should consider taking a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy before taking any hormonal tablet, and then if its negative take Norgest for 5 days and then you will get your period.You should get a pelvic ultrasound and hormonal tests including TSH and prolactin done to know why you have... | 255,204 | Taken Plan B after unprotected sex. Blood in urine. Had tattoo in pelvic area. Caused by plan B? |
Hi, i've been using the patch as my choice of contraception. My boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex. I was wondering if it was possible for me to get pregnant because sometimes I dont change the patch on the correct day. So can I get pregnant? | Hello, and i hope I can help you today.The patch is most effective when you change it (and change the location) weekly for three weeks per month and then have a patch-free week. There may be some medicine left in the patch after one week, so you may still have some pregnancy protection, but it is not possible to know ... | 255,205 | Is there any problem in taking norgest if i am pregnant? |
Hi, I have been using Qlaira birth control since August. I take them at the same time everyday. I had my period at the right time in September but did not get my period in October. I have taken sinus medication (over-the-counter stuff) and have not used an antibiotic at all in the past month. Is this a normal side effe... | Hello,Absence of the menstrual period can happen as a side effect with the use of oral contraceptives, but, this must be reported immediately to the consultant for further management. Not only antibiotics, but, some other medications like carbamazepine, topiramate, ketoconazole, cimetidine etc., also can affect the pha... | 255,206 | Is pregnancy possible while on patch? |
Good evening, my body appears to be rejecting nuvaring now, this is extremely uncomfortable as it keeps coming out, several times a day I must reinsert it. I have been using it for about 3 years before was fine except when running/travelling/under lots of stress but now I can't go on like this! Why could this be and wh... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Firstly, please make sure that you are using the ring of the right size suitable for you. This is possible after a proper local examination by an expert to see if there are any recent changes in the organ disposition that is causing the frequent displacem... | 255,207 | Took Qlaira birth control, missed periods. Due to Qlaira or pregnancy? |
Hi! I had been taking the Pill for about four years and quit last September. Well I am back on the pill as of two months ago, but my boyfriend and I have been sexually active for approximately three months. He doesn t wear a condom but instead pulls out. I don t have exact dates for anything, but I m on the pill. And I... | Hi,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If you have been regularly using the pill for the past two months now, you should have a protected cycle. So, chances of failure are less. Though you have been having unprotected intercourse even before the start of the pill, if you had the normal withdrawal... | 255,208 | What causes rejecting of nuvaring from the body? |
For how long does Postinor 1 give side effects? I am concerned that after takign the tablet five days ago that I am after the third day experiencing breast tenderness and lower abdominal pain . IAs it is only 5 days after intercourse and may be too early to detect prenancy, I am wondering if this is still a lingering e... | Hallow Dear,Pregnancy symptoms never appear so early. The first cardinal symptom of pregnancy to appear is missed period. All other symptoms like nausea & vomiting, frequent urination and breast symptoms appear about a week after that. Postinor 1 is a post coital emergency contraceptive pill. It contains progesterone h... | 255,209 | On pills, using the pulling method. Cramps, sore breasts, diarrhea and brown spotting. Am I pregnant ? |
My copper t is getting expired this february. I am 37 yrs old. I want to get myself operated or my hubby. Which is a better option. I hv certain queries. 1) Do our stomach get bloated if we put cooper t. as i do regular exercise but stomach is a problem. 2) Do pen looses erection after 50 if they get operated as i saw... | Hallow Dear,It is a nice option for a husband to get vasectomized. Throughout the reproductory life of a couple, woman is all the time taking the brunt of bearing a child, bearing pains during delivery, breastfeeding the child, raring a child and so on. What man does is only impregnates her. Now this is only one scope ... | 255,210 | How long does Postinor1 have side effects? Have breast tenderness, lower abdominal pain. |
I took a Plan B pill today right after my partner and I had sex. Unfortnately, 2 hours later after taking the pill, one thing lead to another, and we had unprotected sex again.. Does that mean I can be pregnant or does the pill already cover it too? Should I take another Plan B pill? | Hiplan b pill if taken within 72 hours can prevent pregnancy but the earlier the better. If we take within 24hrs it prevents around 95 % of pregnancies,So in your case the same will apply.It should not be used as a regular contraceptive method.It again depends on which date of your menses.so decide accordingly | 255,211 | What are is the alternative for copper t in terms of surgery? |
Hi Drs my name is asmaa i was taking northisteron for about 3 weeks because i went for a holiday. And also I am planning to get pregnat. After stopping it I get swollen and sore brest as well as i feel sick everyday for 4 weeks I am wondering are these symptoms from northisteron? the other thing could northisteron decr... | Hallow Dear Asmaa,Norethisteroe is a Progesterone preparation. It does cause engorgement and soreness of the breasts. If increases the acidity and also due to effect on liver, it does cause nauseating feeling. However, after discontinuing the medicines, these symptoms should not persist. Norethisterone being progestat... | 255,212 | Can unprotected sex after taking plan b pill lead to pregnancy? |
Hello, I am close to my third depo-provera injection . I am full aware of how effective it is and the consequences. However, I am still worried. My current period has lasted way over a week (nearer to two) and I m still bleeding . It s not specifically light or heavy, it varies. I have had unprotected sex about four/fi... | hii have understood your concern.Please do not worry.I will suggest you to opt for a healthy diet and regular exercise regimeFor bleeding to stop use of Tab PAUSE NF 3 times a day will be of help.Also, use Capsule of Vitamin D 3 60,000 IU once a week for 8 weeks and daily calcium supplement will be of help.Your stoma... | 255,213 | Swollen and sore breasts, sick feeling. Had taken northisteron. Side effects? |
I have recently gone back on the pill after 6 months of it. I have been bleeding now for a week which isn't normal. I have had a pullop on my overies before, I did have it removed but they didn' get it all. Could it be the pullop returning or is the pill not agreeing with me? | Hello, and I hope i can help you today.Bleeding when you are not supposed to have your period is called breakthrough bleeding and is common when you start taking birth control pills until your system is used to it. The bleeding usually stops by the third month back on the pill. Taking the pill close to the same time ... | 255,214 | Long period, had unprotected sex after first depo-provera injection, back pain, cramps. Normal? |
helllo doctor ..... i m marrried and havin 2 yrs old daughter...recently in jan i taken time gap injection...bt this month periods ddnt come yet.....i done pegrancy test bt dat shows negtive 2 days before....itoday i taken mifigest 3 tablets....i dnt waanna be pregrancy yet....do answer what to do ....i m tense | Hello,Thanks for writing to us.First of all, you must repeat the home pregnancy test or undergo blood test for beta-hCG to confirm pregnancy. Without positive test result, taking Mifegest tab may NOT induce bleeding or period. It may cause ill-health effect.On NEGATIVE test, I can suggest progesterone pill (Norethister... | 255,215 | What causes abnormal vaginal bleeding after taking birth control pills? |
Hello. I was on Beyaz for a around 3 weeks and had un protected sex. I was also on azithromycin for 5 days. I did get my period on the time I was supposed too. I started my new pack of pills on time and everything was fine. Well on the 3rd week I messed up and skipped two pills. I had to restart a pack and now have bee... | Hello, and I hope i can help you today.First of all, I want to tell you that the antibiotics you took in the first pack should not interfere with the birth control you took, and the fact that you got a normal period on time means you do not have to worry about pregnancy.Missing two or more pills in a row usually causes... | 255,216 | How safe is taking Mifigest tablets? |
Hello, I have been on Aviane birth control for 3 months and my pharmacy said they no longer carried that generic brand so they switched it automatically to Lessina another generic form for Alesse . I didn t think anything would change in my body because Aviane and Lessina had all the same levels of everything and every... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Generic medications have the same active ingredients as the brand name drug, but the ingredients in the pill that give it it's color and shape can affect how your body digests the pill and can sometimes give you different side effects. I have seen many patients who have new sid... | 255,217 | Taking beyaz birth control, missed pills, restarted pack, spotting for one week. Treatment? |
I am a mother of 3 children, age 33 years. i have an expired iud in me, it expired july and since then i have been experiencing tiredness, dizziness, back pain and hip pains. could the cause be the expired iud? though i am planning to remove it in the course of the week. | Hi,The expired IUD is not effective in protecting against pregnancy. So get it replaced by new one.But it does not cause the symptoms that you have mentioned.Get yourself checked for anaemia, vitamin D/ B12 deficiency or thyroid problem. All of these can cause the symptoms that you have mentioned.I hope I have answered... | 255,218 | Continuous bleeding, feel light headed, woozy after switching from Aviane birth control to Lessina. Reason? |
Hello I had the mirena inserted in the beginning of October and have bleed almost everyday since it was inserted some day so heavy I would need a few tampons I am now having a light pink discharge when I wipe it looks like toilet paper when I wipe but it s light pink in know its not toilet paper bc I have it even after... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Main side effect of Mirena vaginal bleeding or spotting.Bleeding or spotting as a side effect by the use of Mirena is normal for a period of time of three months.But while amount of blood is decreased ,is a good sign.This tell that your body is adopted with the new hormonal level..Henc... | 255,219 | Does expired IUD cause weakness and hip pain? |
so, i had unprotected sex two days ago. i can't find a place that sells plan b over the counter. i didn't miss my birth control pill. i'm just really paranoid. i don't want or need a kid right now. i'm just wondering if i could use sprintec as emergency contraception? | Hallow Dear,Sprintec is a combination of female hormones norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol. It is oral contraceptive pill. Sprintec pack is of 28 pills. First 21 pills contain active pills; i.e. pills containg norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol while the last 7 tablets are non-hormonal reminder pills. They are provide... | 255,220 | Bleeding everyday after inserting mirena. Is it normal? |
hello doctor i missed my period i did pregenancy urine test twice tomaroow and 2 day before but it was negative yesterday i went to gynac she provide me divery 10 mg and told me to take it my for 5 days and wait till week and since u u dont hv period then come to me please help me ..what divery 10 do,bcz i dont want to... | Hi there,Welcome to HCM,Deviry is a progesterone hormone tablet. It will help you regularize your period. By taking it for 5 days and then stopping it, it causes a progesterone withdrawal effect which induces the period.Since you have had 2 pregnancy tests which are negative it means that you are not pregnant.I would a... | 255,221 | Can i use sprintec as emergency contraceptive? |
Hi I had my copper coil out on the 4 th of oct my last period was the 12 th sept I was due on yesterday but not had anything yet and I'm normally like clock work and alwaycome on two days early we have had unprtected sex 4 times the week before and 2 since it was out has having the coil out messed up my system I have ... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Removal of the copper IUD makes you immediately able to conceive, as the IUD does not affect your hormones in any way. So if you have been having unprotected sex and your period is late, you are at risk for pregnancy. Your cycle should also not be affected by removal of the coil... | 255,222 | What does divery 10 do? |
Hello my name is lisa yesterday I went to the er because I could no longer feel my mirena stings and the did an exasm and the string were not there aftere an xray it has been deturmed that the coil is upside down and the strings are in my utrus. No I'm going for an ultrasound today I'm worried is this bad what are they... | Hi there,Welcome to HCM,Please do not worry.It is a known concern that sometimes intrauterine devices like Mirena can get inverted upside down. But it becomes necessary to remove such a device as it may not function as it is supposed to if it gets displaced.To remove the displaced coil is a relatively easy procedure a... | 255,223 | Does delayed periods after being off birth control indicate pregnancy? |
I had unprotected sex in November. My "period" was late that month and in the days before my period I was experiencing a lot of discharge, white or clear in color, with no odor. I did end up getting what could have been a period, but was abnormal for me. My period for December was similar, and in January I started birt... | Hallow Dear,If your periods were not normal for continuous two months (I believe they were scanty), and you are suspecting yourself to be pregnant, you should get your pregnancy status confirmed. In fact birth control pills should not be started unless pregnancy is ruled out. Please get pregnancy test done on the overn... | 255,224 | Mirena coil has to be removed if it has turned upside down? |
Hi, I m new to taking Althea contraceptive pills. My dermatologist recommended it to me for skin improvement and if possible also for birth control. 1. Would a contraceptive vaccination be better for birth control? Would it also have the same effect on the skin as althea pills? 2. What type of contraceptive vaccine wou... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.The Althea contraceptive contains a combination of estrogen, progesterone and an ingredient that is an anti-androgen, meaning it fights your body's production of male hormones, which can help decrease acne and excessive hair growth. You take the pill every day (at the same time if... | 255,225 | What causes stomach cramps after taking birth control pills? |
I am 35 and taking Tri-Previfem birth control pills after 5 years of an IUD. The IUD caused excessive bleeding. I have been on the pill for about 6 months. I am feeling lots of anxiety during the 3rd week of my pill pack. I also feel much less happy about my relationship with my husband during this time. I notice n... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Anxiety is not normally a side effect of birth control, but if you are taking a triphasic (pill that has a different hormone dose every week) pill your hormones are at the highest level in the third week of the pack, which may give you PMS symptoms. So you may be having some type... | 255,226 | Recommended Althea contraceptive pills. Would contraceptive vaccination be better? |
Hi I have been with my partner for 2 years now and wanting to start a family, I am 19 years old and have been on the contraceptive pill since I was 14 I have stopped taking this for 2 months now and I am still not pregnant. Just wanting to know does it take a while for this to come put of my system or not? Thanks | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Since you have been taking the pills for the past five years, inhibiting ovulation, your hormone system needs time to return to the normal state. You can expect ovulation to return in a couple of months. You can wait for six months with sincere trial for ... | 255,227 | Can tri-previfem birth control pill cause anxiety ? |
I just changed my birth control this month and am now on microgestin. Halfway through the month I had light bleeding . This week is my period week, and I have been experiencing the normal cramps and pains, however, my period is very light almost like spotting. I took two pregnancy tests and both came back negative. Is ... | Hi,I have gone through your query and understood the concern. Whenever there is a changeover of hormone medication, it is natural to experience menstrual disturbances. This is the most likely cause for the mid-cycle bleed you had experienced. Also, you should use additional protection similar to the initial cycle. In t... | 255,228 | Will it take time to get pregnant after stopping the intake of pills? |
Hi was have been on the pill for 2 years now on and off and I’ve just came of it 6 weeks ago and I still have not got my period I have been having light cramps like I’m going to get my period for the last 3 day but it still has not come and 2 weeks ago my nipples where sore I took 2 pregnancy tests a week ago but both ... | Hello,Consecutive 2 negative pregnancy tests are mostly suggesting that you are not pregnant. But you need to confirm it by doing one blood test for beta-HCG.Other reasons for delayed period are hormonal imbalance (most common in this context), stress/ anxiety/ mental upset, irregular diet pattern, wt change, thyroid d... | 255,229 | Changed birth control, on microgestin, had mid-cycle light flow, light period, negative pregnancy test. Is it due to microgestin? |
Hello.. I have been on the pill (microgynon 30) for 6 years now but for the past two months, I have had a bit of diarrhea on the day I start taking my pill after my period. It only lasts for a couple of hours but does this mean the pill has stopped suiting me and my body is ready for a change? as I don t want to have t... | Well come to HCM,Diarrhoea as such is not mentioned as a side effect of microgynon. but i dont say that diarhoea cant be produced at all by microgenon, but 1 day diarrhoea is not at all suuficint to think about changing the microgynon. just wait and watch for another 1 or 2 months. If it persists then microgynon can be... | 255,230 | Stopped taking pill. No period, have cramps, sore nipples. Negative pregnancy test |
I ve had the implanon birth control for over a year now. I ve had no periods during this time frame. I also run a lot s even before then I rarely had my period. Just the past two days I ve had very very slight spotting. Like not.really a big deal, but its just strange because its never happened before. Is this normal a... | Hello,Implanon is sub dermal hormonal contraceptive method, used for 3 yrs and effective more than 99%.It has some side effects & it varies from woman to woman like irregular period/ spotting, prolonged amenorrhea, headache, Weight change, abdominal discomfort, nausea, fatigue, mood swing etc.Do a USG lower abdomen & s... | 255,231 | Diarrhea, taking Microgynon. Has the pill stopped suiting me? |
Hello, i have a question about getting off of birth control . i took birth control pills for two months. when i first strted them i got my period the week after i started them, which was only two weeks after ending my last period. Now, i havent gotten a oeriod in almost two months, but ive gotten several pregnancy test... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to know if you used any additional protection during your first cycle of pill usage and secondly, if you are still on the pill. Menstrual disturbances are common during the initial cycles of the usage of oral contraceptive pills. Th... | 255,232 | Spotting. On implanon birth control. Do not have periods |
Hi, good day! Me and my girlfriend had unprotected last Sunday which is Oct. 28, 2012. We bought nordette and used it as an ECP. She took the 4 pills at 1:00 PM after the day we had unprotected sex(Oct. 29, 2012) and she took the other 4 pills at 1:00 AM(Oct. 30,2012) then after 4 hours she vomited. I am thinking that ... | Hallow Dear In fact Nordette is a regular birth control pill. However, since she has taken 4 pills, it should act as an emergency contraceptive pill also. The first 4 pills were sufficient and they were retained. Next day, she has repeated the same dose again. Then she got vomiting after 4 hours. Within 4 hours, the p... | 255,233 | Taken birth control. Missed period. Negative pregnancy test. Normal to not get a period for this long? |
I had sex on December 3 and the condom broke he didn t ejaculate in me but I was nervous anyway and took a plan b just to be safe. I took the plan b on 4th. I have irregular periods and my last one was on 11/23/2015. Thursday, December 10th I was bleed like a period, but I just had my period so I don t know if it s a s... | Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..I have gone through your query and can understand your concern. The first time you had bleeding must be breakthrough bleeding. This type of bleeding normally occurs within 3 weeks of intake of a plan B pill or emergency contraceptive pill. This a normal feature of a plan B pill intake & ... | 255,234 | Unprotected sex. Used nordette as an contraceptive pills. Vomiting occured. Did vomiting cause less effect of the pill? |
I have recently replaced my implanon birth control so I kind of expected to have irregular bleeding for awhile. But it seems like since I have become sexually active, my period starts the next day after I have sex and lasts for 5 to7 days each time. I m sick of bleeding every week and don t know how it is possible for ... | Hi there,Since its 5 months since you had the Implanon replaced it seems a little unlikely that the bleeding is due to Implanon.Bleeding after sex could be due to other causes such Cervical polyp, cervical erosion, which needs to be checked by a Gynaecologist.Could you please tell me when did you have your last PAP sme... | 255,235 | When should I start taking my pills after having withdrawal bleeding from plan b? |
i am a trust pills user for 10 months. and i decided to switch to daphne pills. i tdid not finish the trust pills coz i already got my first period on sunday, so on sunday night i took the first pill of daphne. i had unprotected sex with my husband 3 days after my menstruation but i drink regularly the pills . i am exp... | Hallow Dear,Trust pills are birth control pills having Ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel and ferrous fumarate. The last is iron to complete 28 days. First two are the hormonal components which give the effect of birth control. After getting the menses, you shifted to Daphne which contains Lynestrenol (Progesterone).... | 255,236 | Have implanon birth control, bleeding after sex. Is something wrong? |
My wife is using OC brand name Femilon for more than 6 years. She stopped it for 3 months when she was conceived. Now after the birth of my Son she is still on Pills (Femilon). So I just like to know is the prolonged use of Femilon may harm her or not? | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.I have gone through your query. I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.Now a days oral contraceptive pills that are used -like Femilon are third generation pills. They have low doses of estrogen and prges... | 255,237 | Taking Trust pills, had unprotected sex, delayed period. Am I pregnant? |
I have Implanon birth control in my left arm . Two days ago i started having a pain in my left arm and when I extended my arm i had pain from my shoulder to my elbow . The next day the pain had moved to my armpit where it now looks slightly swollen and I can feel a small lump and now when I try to left my arm at the sh... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.Although it is most unlikely... | 255,238 | How safe is prolonged use of the contraceptive pill, Femilon? |
A couple weeks ago I had forgotten to take my birth control pills for 4 days. I herd that after 2 days you should not finish the pack and just wait until that pack would have been completed to start a new one. When I forgot to take my pills i started my period that week. It has been about 2 weeks since then. Me origina... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.You are correct in the fact that after missing your birth control pill for four days you do need to start over with another pack. However, you are supposed to start that pack as soon as your next "period" begins, not ends, even if it came at the wrong time. So you really should ha... | 255,239 | Implanon implanted in left arm, pain, swelling, small lump. Is it due to Implanon? |
i has sex with my fiancee on 20th i was careful not to ejaculate inside.it was unplanned and we both were having sex for the first time.i gave her UNWANTED 72 after 3 hrs on the doubt as some part of semen could have gone inside and now she is experiencing vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal pain .how can we neutraliz... | Hallow Dear,The fact that she has taken Unwanted 72 within 3 hours of unprotected sex gives her protection against pregnancy. Unwanted 72 is a preparation which contains reproductory hormones Levonorgestrel . Hence after few days when the raised levels of this hormone levonorgetrel start dropping down, there is withdra... | 255,240 | When to start the new set of birth control pills? |
I had the depo shot on August 3rd, 2012. I had unprotected sex on August 17,2012. I have not had any bleeding during the entire time I ve had the shot. During unprotected sex he definitely did not cum inside me, but may have had Precum. What are the chances of me being pregnant? I am so worried. That was the only time ... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.If the depo shot is given to you in the first five days of your menstrual cycle, or if you had a negative pregnancy test at the time the shot was given, it is immediately effective in preventing pregnancy. So you do not need to use a condom or other backup method if you are having... | 255,241 | Taken unwanted 72, vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain. How long will it last? |
I have been changed from Microgynon 30 to Loestrin 30, i was given my new pill during my 7day break and i was told that i could carry on taking my new pill after 7 days as normal ... Will I be protected against pregnancy straight away? On the leaflet it said I should have carried on taking my new pill without a break b... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Microgynon 30 and Loestrin 30 are two brands of the exact same kind of pill, meaning that the active ingredients are the same. It is equivalent to changing from store-brand Ibuprofen tablets to Advil brand... which means that your body is getting the same dose of the hormones of ... | 255,242 | On depo shot, had unprotected sex. Chances of pregnancy? |
I am 21 and have had the implanon birth control since October, and it has pushed its way close to the surface of my skin and feels like its going to push through and if I lean on my arm wrong it feels like it is trying to poke out, is my body rejecting it? | Hi there,More than the worry of rejection, if the Implanon is not properly intradermal it may not be an effective contraception.You need to get it removed and replaced preferably on the opposite arm by a trained medical professional. Implanon doesn't reject but can become ineffective if dislodged from its proper site.I... | 255,243 | How safe is Loestrin against Microgynon? |
About 4 hours ago I went to my doctor and got my 5th or 6th depo shot and as of now I am feeling alot of flu symptom s (drained, no energy, headache, aches, my body feels warm and very weak and exhausted) is this normal? , are these side affects of the depo Provera? | Hallow Dear,Depo Provera is long acting slow release Progesterone preparation. It should not give any symptoms like headache, aches, malaise or weakness, particularly 4 hours after the injection. It seems that you are having 'flu or such viral infection. You need to take some antipyretic painkiller like Paracetamol. St... | 255,244 | What are the side effects of implanon birth control? |
Hi... I had regesterone for seven days till 30th December... had intercourse on 31st noon. I got my periods on 2nd January. Is there still a chance to get pregnant? Should I take an emergency contraceptive to avoid it? Is it safe to take it on the first day of periods? | Hallow Dear,You had menses after unprotected intercourse. So the possibility of pregnancy does not arise. You need not be worried about it.To avoid such stresses in future, please switch over to regular use of birth control pills, condom or intrauterine device. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri | 255,245 | Could symptoms of flu be the side effect of taking depo shot? |
I had my second depo shot in march, 1 day after the first day I could. Recently I've had headaches, cloudy urine, dizzy spells, strange cravings and an assortment of other seemingly pregnancy related symptoms. Is a pregnancy possible while using the depo shot, or are these all side effects? | Hello,The efficacy of the depo shot dwindles as it approaches the third month or the 90th day. This is enhanced when there is weight gain during usage of hormone medication. Also stress, concomitant use of certain antibiotic and other medications can reduce the contraceptive effect of hormones and can lead to failures ... | 255,246 | Is it safe to take regesterone for a long duration? |
Hello i am taking penicillin for 10 days for strep throat and i am taking loestrin 24fe birth control.i will be finshed taking the penicillin tomorrow but today is the last day of my active/white pill. I start my new cycle on sunday.how long do i have to use a backup metho to avoid pregnancy? | Hi there,You need not use back up method any more .Moreover penicillin is a non-enzyme inducing antibiotic, that is, it is not required to take back up method when taking penicillin when on contraceptive pills, the pills are protective in themselves.Since you are starting your new cycle on Sunday, you can start it with... | 255,247 | Is it normal to experience headaches, cloudy urine and dizziness after getting depo shot? |
I had sex on the 11th(august) around noon and the condom broke. I am pretty sure my partner came inside me. I took Next Choice on the 12th around 5pm. It is now 3am the 13th. I have been experiencing clear discharge since a few hours after i took the pill . Is this ovulating? Don t really know what that means. Am I pre... | Hello,I have gone through your query and understood your concern. It is difficult to say if you were in the ovulation phase at the time of the intercourse since your menstrual pattern is not available. Yet, you would be amply protected since you took the emergency contraceptive pill. The discharge is likely to be the p... | 255,248 | How long to use back up method from pregnancy termination? |
good afternoon, I am about to have a Mirena IUS inserted this wednesday. I have a history of pulmonary emboli, basliar migraine and Factor V Leiden mutation . I have been doing some research into the side effects of the Mirena IUS and have been horrified by the number of women who have had severe side effects - how saf... | Hi there,Considering your history of many medical problems, its a very good option for you to consider Mirena IUS. Mirena is very effective both as a contraceptive and to reduce heavy menstrual bleeding. It causes absence of periods after 1 year of use in 90% of women using it. Which is a welcome relief for a lot of wo... | 255,249 | Have clear discharge after taking Next Choice pill. What does it mean? |
what birth control pills is better for PCOS? monophasic or triphasic? they foun me cyst on my ovary 1.5 cm, im gaining weight, my estrogen was high 645, i have acne, i dont have kids yet, im 32 120 lb 5'6 is lo loestrin fe good choice? or tri- sprintec? i wuld like drop down some pounds. | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] I will suggest you to use... | 255,250 | Scheduled for Mirena IUS insertion, history of pulmonary emboli, basliar migraine, factor V laiden. How safe is it to use IUS? |
Hello, I went to have a merina coil fitted this morning. It was a failure the pain was excrutiating like labour and the GP said my cervix was rock hard and contracting against the procedure. She spent 20 minutes trying to fit it. I am still having contractions (4 hours later) and have vomited once. The GP asked if I ha... | Hi,Pregnancy makes the cervix softer rather than harder. And It would have been easier to insert, though it would have caused bleeding as well. Some Mirena insertions are painful and result in crampy pain. The maneuver of insertion involves holding the cervix, which could cause nausea and uterine cramps.I would advise ... | 255,251 | Suggest a birth control pill for PCOS |
Hi my name is Beth 22 year old. I'm married and no children. I'm using contraceptive pills for 3 years already. Is it true that a young woman should not use a contraceptive pills if she have not a kids yet because contraceptive pills can affect me. By the time i want to get pregnant i cannot get pregnant because of the... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] Please do not panic.2] It... | 255,252 | Had painful mirena insertion. Having contraction like pain. Possibility of pregnancy? |
Hello doc. I drank Nordette as ECP only 1 tab after 3 hours of unprotected sex and drank 1 tab each day. I forgot to drank 4 tabs after 12 hours of the first dose. Will it still be effective? I finished my nordette now but still I haven t got a withdrawal bleeding . I stopped drniking Nordette. Will my menstrual period... | Hello,If you happened to be taking the pill on a daily basis without any failure, there was actually no need of additional protection since you had a protected cycle. This additional dosage may lead to hormone disturbance and hence can delay your next period. Yet, since you had only one additional pill there may not be... | 255,253 | Are contraceptive pills safe to take? |
20, 5'9, 165my girlfriend has been on birth control for over a year now, she takes it at 10pm every night, or within 1 hour of that time frame. We had unprotected sex on the 13th day of her current package of pills. Do we need to consider plan B at all? | Hello,Since she is very regular with her oral contraception, there is absolutely no need for further protection. Hence, there is no need for taking an emergency pill. If she is taking the progesterone-only pill and not a combined pill, ovulation is not impeded sometimes and hence, further protection may be needed throu... | 255,254 | On Nordette, took another pill of the same as emergency contraceptive. Will this be effective? |
hi ive had marina coil in for nearly 3yrs,i have pain in left side of abdomen ,not constant pain just stabbinghere and there for bout a week now,i had intercourse the other night and had pinkish blood when i wiped,but havent had periods since fitted with coil,i dont feel right down there,and wouldnt know what to feel f... | Hello,If the coil is in place, you would know by checking the threads through the vagina. If you can find them by palpating with your fingers, it means that the IUD is in place. Spotting after intercourse could be due to an unhealthy cervix with some cervicitis or an erosion, vaginitis, a polyp of the cervix or endomet... | 255,255 | Should emergency contraceptive be taken after unprotected sex while on birth control pills? |
I have unprotected sex regularly. my partner and i have a commited relationship and have both been tested. i have been taking birth control for over a year but i occasionally forget to take it. but i always take it within 24 hrs. for the last 5 days or so i have been having period like cramps . my period is not due for... | Hello,If you have been regular with your birth control pills in this cycle, your chances of conception are very minimal. Your symptoms could mean an impending period. To clarify about your status of being pregnant or not, you can get an assessment of the serum beta-hCG titres now or wait for your next period and go for... | 255,256 | Have Mirena coil, have abdominal pain, pink bleeding, no periods. What to check for? |
I am 27y/o, 5'5, 223lbs. I have not taken nuvaring for two months now. the first month i was off, I had all symptoms of pregnancy including numb hands and fingers. I ended up having my period three weeks late. Same feelings, shorter flow. Now I have headaches, my nose is sensitive to smell, i feel fatigued and som... | Hi,The withdrawal effects of Nuvaring include menstrual disturbances such as those you are experiencing now. Return of ovulation can occur as early as three weeks after discontinuation of the ring but sometimes it may take longer. If you do not get off these symptoms in the next month also, please see a specialist for ... | 255,257 | Had unprotected sex, on birth control. Having cramps, lower back pain, dizzines. Reason? |
hi, i am guyanese and i would like to ask a few questions. i am 24yrs old and i currently weigh 97lbs. my height is 155cm and i dont have any medical history. my question is that i am curious about trying birth control pills since condoms give me yeast infections. i consulted with a doctor in my country and she prescri... | Hi,Novelon is a very effective means of reversible contraception. It is very very effective with a failure rate of less than 0.03%, when taken correctly and regularly.It would be advisable to you, especially since you are keen to avoid conception.Another good alternative for you would be the intrauterine copper T. It i... | 255,258 | What are the side effects of using Nuvaring? |
I am currently on Tri-cyclen Lo birth control, and take it regularily and responsibly. I would like to start taking gingko vitamins to help improve my alertness in school, but I am concerned that one may effect the other, especially since I've heard that gingko should not be taken with medications that effect blood con... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] It is nice to hear that y... | 255,259 | Is it safe to have Novelon birth control? |
I am a sexually active teenage girl. I got my period in the beginning of the month. It stopped for a couple days then I began having what I believe is either brown discharge or old blood. While I was on my period, I got the birth control shot Depo provera and that's when all of this began. It has been going on all mont... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, if you have taken hormone then such dysfunctional bleeding is very likely and it could be retained uterine blood but this is nothing worry, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. | 255,260 | Is it safe to take Tri-cyclen Lo along with ginkgo? |
I do have a question. I stopped taking my birth control pill over a month ago and I know there are some side effects with that. However, I have constant cramping. Not too painful but noticeable. I also have headaches that will not subside and loss of appetite. I am very emotional and irritable. Is this all normal?? | Hi,It is true that after stopping hormone contraception, some disturbance is observed, but, it does not persist for days together. Your symptoms point to general ill health and hence, I would suggest an evaluation by a general physician. This should be followed by a pelvic examination along with an abdominal sonogram, ... | 255,261 | What causes brown discharge after taking birth control? |
What should my married, 31yr old daughter do? She has taken birth control pills for 3 years and stopped taking them 6 weeks ago. She has has two periods since she stopped the pills. She now feels extremely tired and has a heavy feeling in her chest , like she is congested, but she does not have a cold or anything like ... | I want to know what pill has she taken? I suggest she should go to the doctor who prescribe this pill for a discussion, and find the root cause of problems. | 255,262 | Are constant cramping with headaches and loss of appetite normal when birth control pills are stopped ? |
My wife is taking femilon every month for last 1.5 years but recently developed high BP (140/90) and pulse rate is also high (96). Is these are side effects of contraceptive pill like femilon? Should she has maintained 1/2 month gap after every 5/6 month of taking the pill? Pls advice. Thanks. | Hallow Dear,Increasing blood pressure is one of the side effects of oral birth control pills due to the effects of the hormones present in them. In fact we do not prescribe oral birth control pills to a woman who has high blood pressure. The women on oral blood pressure pills are monitored for their blood pressure. If ... | 255,263 | Had two periods after stopping birth control, tiredness, chest heaviness. Related to birth control? |
I have had implanon for about two years now and I didn't even think twice about the fact that haven't had a period in 3 months. But I have been unusually snappy lately and exhibiting some signs of pregnancy. Like sore breasts headaches hunger, excessive urination,fatigue, nausea, and my psoriasis had been flaring like... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] Usually Implanon works to... | 255,264 | Developed high BP and pulse rate after taking femilon every month. Should there be any time gap? |
I have mirena as my birth control but I was wondering if there could be a chance that I could have an ectopic pregnancy I have experienced a little bit of weight gain and tenderness of my breast but I have taken several pregnancy tests and they have all been negative | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1] within 1 month of inserti... | 255,265 | Can pregnancy still happen after having an implanon? |
Tri-Sprintec, the contraception said to work in one of 3 ways: 1) prevents ovulation (primary), 2) dyhydrating cervical muscous keeping egg and sperm away from each other, and 3) possibly making the fertilized egg unable to attach to the uterine wall. The third of course could be condered abortive, even if unintentiona... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.1]All contraceptive pills wo... | 255,266 | Having mirena for birth control, can I still have ectopic pregnancy? |
I am a sexually active eighteen-year-old woman, and I take estrogen-only birth control pills (Errin). I have only been sexually active for a month, and always with a condom as well as the pills, but I discovered recently that I did not start my pills at the correct time of month when I first began taking them (roughly ... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.Errin is actually a pill that contains only progesterone. You need to take a pill every day of the month for it to work. Alone, the Errin pill is about 90 percent effective in preventing pregnancy, so if you always use a condom you are very safe from pregnancy.If you started the... | 255,267 | How does Tri-Sprintec contraceptive work? |
HI, Im planning on getting my IUD Mirena removed after 4 yrs the beginning of August, I have my cycle now. Hoping its over by that time, but I should still be able to get it taken out even if I m still spotting? And immediately after removal will there be bleeding or spotting and for how long?? I know everyone s body i... | Hello,You can get the IUD removed soon after your period. It can be removed with more ease if it is done during a period, since the softer cervix makes pulling the IUD out easier. Most often, the removal is smooth and there is no bleeding or spotting. Withdrawal bleeding can sometimes occur as with any progesterone pil... | 255,268 | Taking Errin. Did not take at correct time of month. Satisfactorily protected? |
i was taking Ginet 84 contraceptive pill and was taking the yellow pillls to stop my period but they didnt work, i started getting bleeding, headaches, diahorrea and bleeding so i stoped taking it but the bleeding hasnt stoped and its been 12 days now. i'm 21 and only normally get my period for 5days with no pain but ... | Hi,If you have used the pill for the first time only to stop the period, it is likely that the dosage may not be adequate to stop the bleeding and in addition, the progesterone-like effects of the drug can cause additional hormone imbalance. This is perhaps the reason why you have also been experiencing diarrhea and he... | 255,269 | Planning for IUD mirena removal. What are the chances of bleeding or spotting post removal? |
I got the depo shot for the first time a few days before my expected period, then didnt have my period for 3 weeks, then i finally got it and these two thick white tissue things fell out in the toilet, but didnt see anymore, but then i have a light to medium period for 2 weeks and now going on week 3 i have a dark brow... | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Depo provera is medroxyprogesterone acetate which has the common side effect of irregular spotting, prolonged amenorrhea and irregular periods.The periods usually normalize once you stop taking depo shots.There is nothing to worry, however you can... | 255,270 | How safe is taking Ginet 84 contraceptive pill? |
Hi, I m on birth control and I had unprotected sex two days ago. I have missed one (two at the most) days, but remembered immediately and took it. The pill I am on allows you to do this and take your next pill as you normally would without having to use backup birth control. I am now having a brown discharge and would ... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.You were completely correct in following the proper instructions for what to do when you forget to take your pill. If you miss one pill but take it within 24 hours of when you forgot it, the effectiveness of the pill is not reduced and you still rely on it as primary contraceptio... | 255,271 | Took depo shots before periods. Had long period with white tissues. Should I stop depo shots? |
i have a cold right now and have taken phenylephrine hci chlorphenamine maleate paracetamol within the past 5 hours, can i still take norvette as an emergency contraception (4 pills within 150 hours from contact). I have never taken any kind of contraceptive before. I am also a smoker (average of 6 sticks a day) I woul... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today. I assume the pill you are mentioning is Nordette... which is a regular monthly cycle birth control pill. You can use regular birth control pills as emergency contraception, but you must take 4 pills twice- 12 hours apart. In short term dosing, this is not an issue with smoking ... | 255,272 | Brownish vaginal discharge. On birth control pills. Had unprotected intercourse. Do I need to take the i-pill? |
Hello i am on logynon but had diarrehia 2 days ago do i take an extra pill for the day that i was ill from my other packet and then carry on as normal? i havent had sex yet as was on my period so im not to worried but just dont know weather i have to replace the pill from sataday as thats when i had diarrehia :( | Hello and I hope I can help you today.You do not need to take an additional birth control pill because of diarrhea. Diarrhea may make you lose water, but it does not wash out medication you have taken. The only situation where you need to replace a pill is if you vomited within a few hours of taking it.So you can go ... | 255,273 | Is contraceptive pill safe to take along with cold medicines? |
HI....I gave birth to baby boy 3 months before (normal delivery), i am working abroad & this month end i am going to abroad. can i use loop to birth control, as i want atleast 3 year gap for my next baby after how many months i can use loop..avaiting for your suggestion... | Hi madam,Loop is an intrauterine device of the gone era. Now there are many modified versions of intrauterine device like Copper T (CuT), Mirena, etc. Some of them are with copper coils while some are with hormones impregnated in them. All of them are good and their active life varies from 3 years to 10 years as per th... | 255,274 | Should i take an extra pill of 'logynon' if i had diarrhea? |
This is a birth control question. I have the Merena IUD , have for a year and 4 months now. I want to know if how I am feeling is due to this. I have gained 20 pounds since i have had it! I get so bloated to the point that i look 5 months pregnant then goes away then comes back. I get head aches EVERYDAY (had my eyes t... | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. These symptoms of headache, mood swings, bloating and weight gain are due to Mirena IUD, which contains the progesterone hormone.If it is causing much problem, then you should get it removedHope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for... | 255,275 | Is loop recommendable as a successful birth control? |
I was prescribed 3 generic diflucan pills to take one a week for a yeast infection. I am 3 days late and on birth control. My husband and I had intercourse 3 times during the week I should have been ovulating and we forgot to use a back up method. Does generic diflucan affect the effectiveness of my birth control? | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.The interaction between certain medications and the birth control pill are really theoretical except for a few medications that treat seizures and a couple of very strong antibiotics. Diflucan is not one of those medications so you do not have to worry about the effectiveness of ... | 255,276 | On Mirena IUD, have weight gain, severe bloating, regular headaches, mood swings, excessive sleepiness. Is it due to IUD? |
I am a 16 year old female and have just been put on levlen ed with my mother's consent after losing my virginity. while i am in a steady relationship and my family is aware i am sexually active, a pregnancy could not come at a worse time for me. my boyfriend and i will always use condoms in addition to the contraceptiv... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.I am not sure what internet source you are using, but Levlen is a completely effective low-dose birth control pill. Unless you weigh more than 180 lbs (about 80 kg) low dose pills have the same effectiveness as any other- meaning you are protected against pregnancy 99.5 percent o... | 255,277 | Does generic diflucan affect the effectiveness of my birth control? |
Hey.....I had the copper IUD inserted post delivery(6weeks), precisely 7weeks ago.d insertion went well, however, barely 3weeks after the insertion, I noticed I was having some milky/yellowish discharge and a bit of itching too. Almost at the same time, my period came on, so I waited till after that to treat it. I was ... | Hi,From the description of your symptoms, it appears as though you have some vaginitis. This could be secondary to the procedure of insertion of the IUD, or may have happened in an isolated manner. This is a recurrent problem, especially if not completely treated. Since you are breastfeeding, you cannot be given oral m... | 255,278 | What are chances of pregnancy while using both levlen and condoms? |
I am on tricyclen lo birth control pills. I missed two pills in the middle of my pack. I started spotting two days after and it has been on-going for the past week and a half. I am not due to get my period until Monday. But I have been bleeding/spotting for the past week and a bit. My periods normally only last 5 days.... | Hello, and I hope I can help you today.It is very common to have breakthrough bleeding, which is bleeding when you are not supposed to have your period, when you miss a birth control pill. The pill is out of your system within 24 hours which is like day 2 of your pill-free week, so some women will start to have a mini-... | 255,279 | Itching with vaginal discharge after birth control coil insertion. Given safe antibiotics since breastfeeding. Not responding. What to do? |
hello i was pregnant since 35 days . i have taken mifegest 1 tab on tuesday there was no bleeding. after 48 hr i have taken 2 dose. i felt cramps and bleedig for half day . after that light bleeding started.today i have taken 3 dose bt there is too light bleeding is my abortion sucessfully occoured? how will i know? | Hello,In the manner you have induced the medical abortion, completion of the process may be unsuccessful. This is because the dosage given in the initial phase should be sufficient to cause the abortion while the successive doses complete the process. The abortion soon after a missed period is similar to an ordinary me... | 255,280 | Taking birth control pill. Missed pill, got periods. Is it normal? |
Hi me and my girl friend had sex last night and the condom got broken so we decide that she take a plan b pill so she took it after ten hours so now she has back pain and in the lower part of her stomach is that normal ? She is really worried. For how long will she have this pain for? | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Plan B pill is emergency contraceptive pill which has known side effects of pain lower abdomen, spotting and bleeding.The pain, if mild, is not to be worried about. However, if the pain is severe, then she should consult an OBGYN specialist to get... | 255,281 | How to realize successful abortion while on mifegest? |
hi, i got the mirena iud put in on friday. they warned me that i might have coffee grounds -like discharge from the stuff they used to clean the cervix , and i do have that. however, today i had a discharge that looked like skin --definitely some kind of tissue-- come out of my vagina . is this cause for concern? thank... | Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Discharge, pinkish or brownish with some tissue coming out is normal for a few days after Mirena insertion.If the discharge occurs for more than 2-3 weeks or is troublesome, then you should get yourself examined and treated accordingly.Hope you fo... | 255,282 | Is it normal to have back and lower abdomen pain after taking plan b pill? |
I took a pill 6 hours late due to moving our place. & then i decided to quit birth control for a baby. I quit halfway through. & its been 3-4 days & now i'm bleeding. is this normal or could i have been pregnant? I got pain in my stomach for 2 days before my period.. | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, hormone medicine taken for contraceptive purpose may cause irregular bleeding, chances of conception is very less likely still better to get done the test in case of doubt of pregnancy, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day. | 255,283 | Had Mirena IUD inserted, tissue kind of discharge from vagina. Normal? |
hey i started taking minigynon on the 31th of December 2011,however my period came on the 25 of January 21,2012 and finish on the 2nd of February i started taking the new pack on the 28 of January i was after some terrible side effect so i decide to stop take the pill on the on the 3rd of February i stop taking the ... | HiDr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic!Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic. I have carefully gone through your case, and I think I have understood your concern. I will try to address your medical concerns and would suggest you the best of the available treatment options.yes, usually bleeding occurs... | 255,284 | Can withdrawal from birth control cause bleeding? |
Hi I've been on cerazette for about 6 years I recently had break from its for about 3 weeks. I have recently started it back again and have been in it for about 4 days but would like to have unprotected sex with my husband and would like him to be able to finish inside me. Am I protected against becoming pregnant | Hello,Since you have started the pills afresh after taking a break, you are not protected in this cycle and perhaps in the next one also. So, you have chances of conception if you do not take any additional protection during this period. You can go ahead with unprotected intercourse while taking the pills after the fir... | 255,285 | Can stopping of minigynon cause bleeding before periods? |
I have been on Nuvaring for almost 6 years now and have never had any problems. My cycle is like clock work. I take my ring out, 4 days later I start my menstrual cycle and bleed for 4 days. Last month I was a few days late with my cycle but on the day that I was to reinsert my ring I started spotting. Took a home preg... | Hi,In the current scenario, you have the risk of conception, so do not insert another ring until you exclude pregnancy. You can wait for your natural period to ensue and if it does not, please go ahead with a HPT 3-7 days later. Also, see your specialist for a local examination to see where the ring has gone. You may a... | 255,286 | Does cerazette offer complete protection from unprotected sex? |
Hi I had a month on Lo Loestrin Fe birthcontrol and then switch after a month to Tri-Sprintec. I did not skip any pills just went straight to takin Tri-Sprintec after finishing my pack of Lo Loestrin. My boyfriend ejaculated inside me during my first week of Tri-Sprintec, Im scare since i switch and was on tri-sprintec... | Hallow Dear,Both the pills you have mentioned are birth control pills. Lo Loesterin Fe is a low oestrogen pill hence it may cause low bleeding. Tri-Sprintec is a average Oestrogen-Progesterone pill. If you were on one brand pill regularly and just change the brand without having any gap, the chances of protection are v... | 255,287 | Irregular bleeding after removing Nuvaring. Negative pregnancy test. Chances of pregnancy? |
HI, I just found out that my thyroid level is at a 42... or hypothyroid problems. I have had implanon birth control for 1 and a half years now and have been reading online to find that many women in this medication experience what I am going through right now. Should I get it removed or ask my doctor about it at my apt... | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, Intra uterine device and thyroid dysfunction are complete different condition and nothing to take anything with each other, unless you have some clinical complaint due to IUD then this can be removed else this is no need to removed, hope this information helps take ca... | 255,288 | Changed birth control tablets, had sex, having sore nipples. Pregnancy or side effects? |
Hai Dr. i tnx the opportunity. my query is on the 20/08/2012 i used PETOGEN FRESENIUS INJECTION from there i started bleeding very dark blood , sometimes i change pad 2 times some once, when i stop bleeding other day i had sex with my hub immediately i started bleeding. I went to a clinic on the 18 /09/2012 the nurses ... | Dear Friend,Please try to understand the situation and the medicines. PETOGEN FRESENIUS is medroxy progesterone preparation which is Progesterone Hormone. Famynor are birth control pills, combination of Oestrogen and Progesterone. These hormones stop the bleeding which is occurring from the uterine lining.It seems you ... | 255,289 | Can birth control implants cause thyroid problems? |
i had sex with my husband on 25 oct and my periods date is 8 and periods will start on 8 november then when should i start taking mala d ? can i start taking mala d tablets from 25 oct ( the day when we had sex) ? And advice me that MALA-d table can be used and on how many days i should continue taking this tablet? how... | Hallow Dear,You had unprotected intercourse in fertile period. You should have taken emergency contraceptive pill or two tablets of Mala D within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. Now you have to wait for the menses to appear. If they appear, start Mala D tablets from second day of the menses. If menses do not come,... | 255,290 | Bleeding after sex, taken Petogen injection. Why was I given Famynor pill? |
Dear Dr. Manjunath, I m at the day of 12th of taking Jasmin and I know that I will have my period 7 days after finishing the last one , in 9 days. I need to advance my period for 5-6 days due to my vacation. I would appreciate it if you could help my with it. Best regards Neda Jonson | Hallow Neda,If you want to extend your period for next 15 days or so, you need to continue the tablets for next 12 days at least, or may be for 15 days till you do not want the menses to appear.Jasmin tablets are Oestrogen + Progesterone tablets. These hormones grow and maintain the lining of the uterus (Endometrium). ... | 255,291 | When should I start taking Mala-D? Had unprotected sex |
hi, im currently on the pill but have been having issues with it (was taken off it and only been back on for two months). my last period was 2 weeks ago but was barely there, now i have very sore breats that even my partner has said look bigger, light dark discharge for the past 5 days, nausa, fatigue and headaches . i... | Sore breasts, nausea and vomiting could be pregnancy signs. It is not clear from your question whether the discharge is from nipples or from vagina. If it is from vagina, this could suggest non-viable baby inside the uterus trying to get aborted (Missed abortion). If it is from nipples, the chances of pregnancy are ver... | 255,292 | How can I advance my period after consuming jasmin? |
hi, I have the iud and last couple weeks I have been experience nauseas, dizziness and my stomach is getting big and I have been working out, and since I got the iud I have been having my periods this month I didn t got it but my pregnancy test at home came out negative what do you recommend to do? | Hallow Dear,I have understood your situation and problem.Whenever a period is missed in childbearing age, pregnancy should be ruled out first. Moreover, you are having nausea and other gastric problems.Please keep in mind that iud prevents only the intrauterine pregnancy and not the pregnancy outside the uterus. Hence,... | 255,293 | Taking birth control pills, sore and enlarged breasts, light discharge, nausea, fatigue, headache |
hi i had a baby in march, used the mini pill until beginning of may and then had a mirena coil fitted, i carried on taking the mini pill for a further 7 days after the coil was fitted as doctor suggested i do. 2 days after i had coil in i had a little spotting which was fine and then 2 weeks after i had some bleeding b... | Hello, and I hope I can answer your question.The Mirena coil normally produces irregular bleeding in the first few months of use, so those symptoms are completely normal. However your fatigue, weight gain and feeling sick make me concerned that your IUD may not be working properly (you never went back for the re-exami... | 255,294 | What causes a missed period, stomach bloating, nausea and dizziness? |
Hello, I have been taking the Noriday pill for around 10 months and have had regular periods whilst taking it however last month i had a break though bleed that lasted for around 2/3 days then had my regular period i am due to have my period again in a couple of weeks but the beginning of this week I got another break ... | Noriday is progesterone only pill, and breakthrough bleeding is more common than combined estrogen-progesterone pills. So you may change the pill with doctor's advice. Other cause of inter menstrual bleed may be a small polyp or erosion of the uterine cervix. This can be detected by clinical examination with a speculum... | 255,295 | Fitted mirena coil, no bleeding, tiredness and weight. Is this normal or any other symptom? |
Hi I ve been on depo for about 9 months so I ve had 3 shots, I ve read alot of bad things about so I decided not to get my 4th shot which was on 2nd of July I ve been waiting on my period now but it seem to taking forever it s been 3 months now but last week I had brown discharge for 2 days no odour but now it s gone..... | Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Depo provera injection contains progesterone which has known side effects of irregular bleeding, spotting and prolonged amenorrhea. It also causes breast engorgement and tenderness.It has side effects upto 3 months after its discontinuation.I would sug... | 255,296 | Inter menstrual bleeding, brown spotting and discharge. On noriday pill. Cause of worry? |
Good evening, I have a question about my hormonal contraception. I had sex with my boyfriend and we had a failure of protection (broken condom) on last Thursday, so I took the morning after pill (as I was not yet on hormonal contraception). My period was due to start on Thursday too, but instead only slight spotting ... | Hi,Firstly, since you were due for your natural period at the time of your intercourse, you did not need the emergency pill at all. This medication does not interfere with the regular contraception you are having at present. Only, when an emergency pill is taken, there is a disruption in the menstrual cycle with a dela... | 255,297 | On depo, brown discharge, no odor, heavy breasts but no periods. Help |
Hello, My name is Eniko, I’m 34 years old. In June 2011 I stopped with the pill (Yasmine) after 13 years, as we would like to have kids. Since then my body went through weird changes, I gained already 10 kgs and I’m extremely bloated. My belly looks like if I was at least 4-5 months pregnant, I don’t fit in my old pan... | Hi Eniko, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Yasmin is an oral contraceptive pill which contains drosperinone which is known to cause weight loss as it removes excessive fluid from the body. Since you have taken these pills for such a long time, stopping them can lead to weight gain and moo... | 255,298 | Can emergency contraceptive interfere with hormonal contraception and change menstrual cycle? |
Hi, I m 14. On the 14th of last month i had sex with my boyfriend, we used a condom and he did cum inside me. At first i thought i was fine because we used protection, but after he pulled out realised that there was cum running down my leg and everywhere else, then i noticed the condom had a massive tear init. I was go... | Hi,Since you attained your natural period soon after the intercourse, you are safe from pregnancy. Ovulation occurs two weeks prior to the onset of the next period and this is the fertile period when conception can occur. You may have had an early period owing to stress in the next cycle. Your symptoms could be the usu... | 255,299 | Can taking yasmine tablet cause any side effects? |
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