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HI,I am 24 year old girl. I am currently using Krimson 35 for irregular period problem .After 21st day of my medicine course i had unprotected sex with my bf, After 6 hours of unprotected sex i took I PILL. Please advice me ...shall i wait for my period or shall i start taking Krimson 35 again... | HiWhile on krimson 35 day 22-28 is safe period. There was no need to use I PILL after unprotected sex.Since you have used I PILL your period may be delayed. So don't depend on your period to start Krimson. Start the next pack after 7 days gap i.e. from day 29.I hope I have answered to your satisfaction.If you have any ... | 255,400 | Can iPill emergency contraceptive pill be taken when having history of Cholestasis? |
Hi am 17 i had a sex with my boyfrnd last week on 19th sep and its 1 and half week got over....am not knowing weather am pregnent or not i dont want a baby now but i took a pill 72hrs on thursday that iz on 26th without getting abortion i want a help is there any pill plzzz give an advice..... | Hi,Emergency contraception is going to help if used within 3-5 days of the unprotected intercourse depending on the particular medication used. Since you have taken the medication after one week, this is not going to help prevent pregnancy. The only way left is to wait for the next natural menstrual period, which may g... | 255,401 | When to start having krimson 35 after having i pill? |
I have the birth control Implanon in my left arm, I've had it for 3 years and I just recently had it removed and replaced for the second time. I am going out of the country and am getting ready to take doxycycline, my question is will it make my birth control less effective? And do I have a chance of becoming pregnant? | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Don't worry because doxycycline don't interfere with your birth control .Hence you haven't chances to become pregnant for this reason.All the best | 255,402 | What medicine should I have to avoid pregnancy? |
age 19. height 5'2'. weight 54. pcod last period on the 13th and had unprotected sex on the 29th and had an emergency contraceptive on the 29th. had unprotected sex again on the 5th. what to do? i normally take regestrone. can i just take a 5 day course | HiYou did not mention whether you have regular cycles or not. Since you have PCOD I am answering your concern pesuming you have irregular cycles.With irregular cycles it is difficult to predict the timing of ovulation and hence fertility period. So 5th could still be your fertile period. Therefore you should take emerg... | 255,403 | Is doxycycline as good as Implanon in birth control? |
I am a 31 year old female. I am currently taking nortrel 28 birth control and spironolactone, both for PCOS. I am not over weight, I am very active and I eat a healthy diet.Recently I started having right side lower abdominal pain. It was quite bothersome for several hours, for three consecutive days. I also noticed th... | Hi,For persistent pain located to the right iliac fossa, the possibilities include ovarian enlargement mostly due to cysts, constipation and bloating, chronic appendicular inflammation, premenstrual pain due to engorgement, and pelvic infection. Mood swings are usually due to the hormonal surges prior to the onset of m... | 255,404 | Suggest remedy to avoid pregnancy after unprotected sex |
i've given my girlfriends an emergency contraceptive pill. this time its bout the third time in three months.. i want to know what steps can be taken or what kind of diet need to be followed to the regain the same body shape and recover from the ill effect off the pill | HiThe emergency contraceptive pill is washed off from the body in few days. Therefore it has no long term ill effects. Therefore the need to undo the ill effects does not arise.If frequently used it may cause temporary irregularity in menstrual cycles.If you wish to avoid pregnancy I advise your girl friend to consul... | 255,405 | Will the intake of nortrel & spironolactone lead to abdominal pain & excessive mood swings? |
hi doc my name is priya am married wit one son in may i had the copper t and ever since i have been putting on weight no matter how much i tried exercise, eating rite noting helps the weight keeps on coming what to do is it because of the copper t plz i need help, am 31 yrs n weight 156 lbs | Hi PriyaAt the outset I wish to make one thing clear. THE COPPER INTRAUTERINE DEVISE THAT YOU HAVE INSERTED HAS NO EFFECT ON YOUR BODY WIEGHT.It does not decrease or increase your body weight. So continue using it.It would be appropriate if you had mentioned your BMI rather than weight alone.If you feel you are putting... | 255,406 | What should be done to undo the ill effects of emergency contraceptive pill? |
My endometrium size is 0.8cm. The GYN said I need to be concerned. I had a transvaginal image last year. Currently, I had another transvaginal sonogram- the results are the endometrium does not appear to be thickened. I do have an IUD per the report the IUD in in place and good position. Just concerned about the endome... | HiWhat is your age? The ultrasound was taken on which day of the period? Why did you do the ultrasound last year? Since you have the IUD inserted I presume you are less than 45years.The endometrial thickness of 0.8 cm after the first week of mensus for all women before the menopause is normal.The second ultrasound i... | 255,407 | Am I gaining weight due to insertion of Copper-T? |
I had a Novasure ablation two weeks ago and have been feeling awful since. I have experienced lots of painful cramps and extreme tiredness and dizziness. I am also suffering from constipation, which is something I do not suffer with and am extremely uncomfortable. | Hello,It is sometimes possible to have some side effects of CO2 which is filled in the uterus as part of the procedure before integrity is tested. If you have completed shedding of the ablated endometrium, as evidenced by a follow up trans-vaginal sonogram, you should look for any hints of pelvic infection. The tiredne... | 255,408 | No thickening of endometrium, IUD in place and good condition. Should I worry? |
Hi, I nees some information about antibiotics (Penicillin) and the Progestogen-only pill Cerazette. Im taking Penicillin since Monday 3 pills per day. Cerazette i take each day at the same time! Yesterday i had unprotected sex with my boyfried, should i be worried? | Hi You did not write why you are taking penicillin.It is good to know that you are taking cerazette regularly at the same time. Taken in this perfect way cerazette is very effective i.e.> 99% in preventing pregnancy. But it does not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases.So having unprotected sex is a cause ... | 255,409 | Can novasure ablation cause cramps and dizziness? |
I m a 22 year old female and was diagnosed with low estrogen , i have been on bc for about 3 months to get a cycle and i have a terrible time remembering to take my pill . i have sharp pains in my lower abdomen alot and nausea often, sometimes i feel like vomitting even without nausea...i m not sure whats wrong. could ... | Hi,Oral contraceptive pills can often lead to side effects like nausea, abdominal pain, and periodic monitoring of liver function, sonograms to look for the development of any ovarian cysts etc. is necessary. To confirm the cause, you need to have a proper clinical evaluation and also get investigated. If it is deemed ... | 255,410 | Is unprotected intercourse worrisome? |
Hi, my name s Allie. I m 16 year old and recently went to the doctors to recieve birth control . The pills prescribed to me are called Generess Fe, and the doctor gave me those because since I m petite (only 95 pounds) she thought a higher dosage would cause me nausea & Bad side effects. Since I ve started the pill abo... | Hello Allie, I am Kathy - a nutritionist- and I may be able to help you with thisNausea is a common side-effect with iron supplements. There are other iron supplements that are gentler on the stomach and you may want to discuss this with your doctor. I am assuming you are on iron because your iron is low. You can incre... | 255,411 | Low estrogen, on birth control, abdominal pain, nausea. What is wrong? |
Hello, I'm a 24-yr-old female, 5'10", 170 lbs. I had an IUD incerted 2 yrs ago and recently I've been having discomfort/pain after sex and also experienced rectal pain. This morning it was really strong, but when I had a bowel movement it kind of went away....any advice? thanks in advance... | HIWell come to HCMYes such discomfort may be due to IUD, and this need to be ruled out, some times this may happened due to infection around the IUD, it is already couple of years gone now better to get the thing out, it is most advisable, hope this information helps, take care. | 255,412 | Nausea after taking Generess Fe. Will this side effect end? |
have been changed from Microgynon 30 to Loestrin 20, i was given the 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 bu... | Hi,The instruction is meant for the continuation of the medication while you are on it after each cycle. Since you have started afresh, your doctor may have suggested the standard method. Either way, during the first couple of cycles of the pill, you would need additional protection as ovulation is not effectively inhi... | 255,413 | Can an IUD cause pain after intercourse? |
Hello I took the morning after pill last month and had my period (it was early) and I took it again this month. Will it still work? I actually didn't have sex on both ocassions but his penis (and cum) was in contact with my vagina although he didn't enter me. | HiYes the morning after pill works whenever taken. It does work when taken in consecutive months.Even the cum contains sperms. Therefore you have done the right thing by taking morning after pill to avoid pregnancy.If you have regular cycles of 26-30days then the first week and the last ten days of your cycle are saf... | 255,414 | Can break in the contraceptive pill cause pregnancy? |
Hi i have problem of menstrual migraines. I started taking paracetamol along with motillium 2-days before my menstruation date because i had exams and could not afford migrain attack. now since i am taking panad for 5- days, m not having periods. i m only seeing clotted blood coming out with urine. I am upset what to d... | HiPanadol does not interfere with menstrual cycles. It has no action on it.The clotted blood you have mentioned is premenstrual spotting. In all probability you shouls be starting the flow in 3-4 days time. There is no reason to worry. Occasionally a period can get delayed.i hope I have answered to your satisfaction | 255,415 | Will the morning after pill work in consecutive months? |
Hi doctor. I just had unprotected intercourse. and right after the intercourse I 4 take abets of althea contraceptive and plan to take another 4 tomorrow. I'm fertile and I'm scared. What are the chances of geting pregnant? Will i still need to take emergency contraceptive? | Hi,If you are not using any other hormone contraception and have regular cycles, chances of conception are high after an unprotected intercourse during the fertile period. The efficacy of althea as an emergency contraceptive is not well documented. Since you have taken heavy doses of the medication, taking another dose... | 255,416 | Can Panadol cause a delay in periods? |
I have been on Loestrin 24 for about four years now. I started Flagyl on Nov. 21, 2011 for seven days. I got my cycle on Nov. 26, 2011. I finished taking the Flagyl on Nov. 28. My cycle went off on Nov. 29. I had unprotected sex on Dec. 4. Should I be worried about being pregnant. | Flagyl has nothing to do with you getting pregnant. what matters is are you still on Loestrin regularly or not. If you have stopped Loestrin and has had unprotected sex you should run a pregnancy test. | 255,417 | What are the chances of pregnancy after taking althea contraceptive pill? |
i ve been on depo provera for 18 months I m 24 years old., over the last 2 weeks ive been feeling extremely tired (more than usual, i do udually feel tired anyway) weak at times, as if exausted like fever / flu , but dont have flu. I feel my stomach has got bigger no weight gain really. I m more emotional than usual, s... | Hi,If you are due for the injection in few days, it is likely that you could be having withdrawal symptoms, more so if you have gained any additional weight after the treatment. Also, protection may dwindle especially toward the end of the course, when there is weight gain because the body requirement of the hormone ri... | 255,418 | Should i be worried about pregnancy after taking flagyl? |
doctor i m married since 5 yrs i have a son.i had taken i pill twicein 2 yrs 1 in each yr because i didn't want second child now.also i had an abortion 3 yrs back and last month also i took i pill.i want second child aft 2 yrs what should i do.i can't consume i pill everytime | HiIf you wish to plan for second baby after two years as you have rightly said you should not use ipill for the same.There is a wide range of effective contraceptive methods available to avoid pregnancy.You have hormonal contraception containing both estrogen and progesterone in the form of pills, injections, patche... | 255,419 | On depo provera from a long term, have tiredness, bigger stomach, moody, mild headache with hot flushes, excessive hunger. Cause? |
I went to my OBGYN for emergency contraception . She gave me Lutera tablets 28 s ( Levonorgestrel 0.1 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02 mg). My concern is that she told me to take two, but when I research online about the drug everything says take 5 and 5 more 12 hours later. I don t normally take birth control and she kno... | Hello,The efficacy of the medication as emergency contraception has not been proven often and hence you have to keep fingers crossed. Perhaps because of the unwanted side effects you have toward high doses of hormone, your doctor may not have prescribed the standard emergency contraception since it contains very high d... | 255,420 | How to avoid and plan for pregnancy after 2 years? |
I started taking althea even I haven't have my menstruation yet. Because I read in the paper inside the box of althea pills that its ok to take during the menstruation or any other time. I haven't finish all the tablet so I don't have may menstruation for almost 1month more. Am i safe?I'm worried about it. | Hi,Althea pills are usually taken starting from day one of the menstrual cycle, but they can also be taken at any time, the only precaution being that pregnancy has been excluded before taking them in such a manner and follow up with condoms is done for first seven days. In the current scenario, you should go for n est... | 255,421 | Emergency contraception, on Lutera tabs, two a day. Will it affect my moods? |
I'm 22 years and married for an year. We have planned to have a baby for past 4 months and suddenly my periods are irrugular. When I took a blood test, my TSH level was 4.5. But my doctor gave me femilon to regularise it. Is it safe to start the dose? | Hello,If your TSH levels are on the higher side, it is also ideal to go for the estimation of free T3 and free T4 levels. You may need to start low doses of hormone thyroxine as subclinical hypothyroidism may manifest in this way. Femilon can be used once other hormone imbalances are corrected to keep the cycles back o... | 255,422 | What causes late period after taking althea pills? |
i missed taking my pill for a week,and had an intercourse with bf in that week.. i had my period for august on the 27th, for september on the 25th, for october on 23rd.. if that was the pattern of my period, it should have been on the 21st this month?? but until now i have no period yet.. is it only delayed or am i pos... | Hello,With the past menstrual history and having missed your pills, pregnancy should be suspected. This is because you were no longer protected in this cycle. Please go ahead with home pregnancy test with a fresh early morning sample of urine 3-7 days after the missed period. If positive, you can go for a trans-vaginal... | 255,423 | Is Femilon safe to regulate periods? |
Hi I'm 27 and I have never had a child. I used nur isterate from 15 jan 2013 for the first time and was supposed to go and get injected again on 15 march but i changed to using family planning pills which i stopped on the 16 of april bt up to now I'm failing to get pregnant.what could be the problem? | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern, pregnancy is a natural phenomenon more that physiological one and nothing can change this, so this would be possible even without any medicine in same way this can not be prevented cent per cent, hope this information helps, take care. | 255,424 | Missed birth control pill, had unprotected sex. No period. Only delayed or pregnant? |
good evening doctor , am having ovral -g for last 2 months . my last periods was on 5th april . today i finsh this month cource, bt this time i missed some days . so i wish to know if there any chance for pregnency. after how many days i should test. regards achu | HI dear and thanks for your query.Ovral- g is a hormonal method of contraception and it's effectiveness is very big if you have used them regularly.Hence wait for breakthrough periods .If the bleeding do not occur ,take a pregnancy test at home .All the best | 255,425 | What could be the reason for not concieving even after stopping birth control pills? |
My Mirena IUD expired in August of 2011 and I have not had it removed yet. Since August I have experienxced weight gain which is not consistent with my diet and activity level. I also have severely dry skin and breakouts (which are new to me) Could these be side effects of the expired IUD? | Hi, i had gone through your question.your side effects are not due to IUCD ,this is because of change in diet and life style. Be active to reduce weight.and for go for change for effective work.Thanks | 255,426 | Is there any chances of getting pregnant while taking ovral -g? |
I ve been having some horrible pains in my lower back and front pelvis area. When I use the restroom I barely go, it hurts and there is dark brown blood when I wipe. I thought maybe I m about to start but I ve had no signs and I m on mirena so I don t have them much. I ve also been swelling alot and itching for almost ... | Hi,You first need to have your mirena checked that its in place. If it is, you should be examined for PID vaginal infection, cysts etc. Do an pelvic ultrasound. Use vaginal washes and probiotics for the itching. Its likely due to infection. | 255,427 | Could weight gain, dry skin and breakouts be due to expired mirena iud? |
I am on Trivora birth control . Yesterday I was supposed to start my week of inactive sugar pills but i accdientally started a new pack. I am sexually active and am more concerned about preventing pregnancy than period irregularity. Should I just continue with the new pack or should I take the sugar pills as I was supp... | HiThere is no reason to be worried. Continue taking the new pack.Since you started the new pack without taking the inactive pills you will not get your period this week. Now you will get your periods after completing the active pills of the new pack.Taking the new pack directly is definitely going to protect against p... | 255,428 | Lower back pain, pelvic pain, brown blood, on Mirena, swelling, itching. Cause? |
Hi. I had a miscarriage in July. I was really early in 4 weeks exactly and had just found out i was pregnant. When I went to ER they did an US but no d/c. Since then every period I ve had has been lighter than usual (i m on the pill ) and more coffee grounds than fresh blood . For me the coffee grounds are usually only... | Hi,If the completion of the abortion was confirmed through a clinical exam and a sonogram, it is enough. The cause of the current scanty menstruation is perhaps due to the pill and also common for some time after an abortion due to the hormone disturbances that ensue thereafter. You should however, get a proper clinica... | 255,429 | Supposed to start week of inactive sugar pills but accidentally started a new pack of Trivora. Concerned about preventing pregnancy ? |
me n my gf hd sex very next day after her period finished(on 14th may)v didnt used any protection n around an hour later i gave her one unwanted 72 pillnow after 2 days she is having severe stomach ache , temperature and she vomited todayis she pregnant or these symptoms indicate smthin differtpls reply fast m tensed | Hello,The symptoms could mean that she may have a breakthrough bleed in sometime. The emergency pill contains high dose of hormone and hence causes withdrawal bleeding and also the symptoms she has been facing. This withdrawal bleeding lasts for a couple of days to a week. The next natural period may be delayed by a we... | 255,430 | Light periods after miscarriage. On the pill. Should I be concerned? |
Hi. My baby is two n a half months old. I am not breast feeding him. My gynae has prescribed me Dronis 20 as the contraception. Before my pregnancy, I was on Diane 35. Is there a contraception that will help me lose weight? My belly still bulges. Is it beacuse that I could not feed my baby so the uterus has not contra... | hii am sorry mam no contraceptive device/method can reduce your weightfor that you have to be on your toes with strong dedication to get rid of excessive fat.do regular physical exercises at least a walk for 5-6 kms a dayavoid fatty foodsconsistency is must.Regards | 255,431 | What is causing stomach ache, temperature and vomiting after taking unwanted 72 pill? |
hi, i take the combined contraceptive pill microgynon 30, and three days into a pack i went on a long drive and my travel sickness reared its ugly head. but it was just a little bile and it was about 12 hours after i took my pill that morning is my contraception comprimised??? | Welcome to HealthcareMagic,As you vomited 12 hours after taking the pills, it will not compromise your contraception as the pill will be completely absorbed into the body by then. Your contraception effect is not effected and you have nothing to worry about. Have a great day.Regards, Dr.Imaad. | 255,432 | Is there any contraception that will help lose weight? |
Hi Doc, I am 22 years old, weighing 76 kgs and a patient of PCOS and was advised to take metformin 850 mg which did not suit my stomach i.e i got loose stools , nauseous feeling, I took around total of 10-12 tablets of metformin and then discontinued because of its side effects, that month i got my periods on time, but... | Hi,It is true that Metformin is a very valuable drug in the treatment of PCOD as it controls the associated insulin resistance and aids in inducing spontaneous ovulation. You can take it with food to lessen the side effects. Diane 35 is usually started on day one initially, yet, you may start it now. Please remember th... | 255,433 | Will vomiting after taking 'microgynon' compromise its effect? |
Im 40 years old ,female,married with four children. My query is about contraceptive pills and herbal supplement i should avoid that it may affect or lessen the effecriveness of the pills,another thing is it ok to take chlorella even im taking my contraceptive pills? | Welcome to HealthcareMagic,It would have been helpful if you could provide more detail about the contraceptive pill and herbal medicine you are taking. To answer you question in general herbal supplements do not interfere with the contraceptive action of the contraceptive pills, so the herbal supplements can be taken.C... | 255,434 | PCOS, prescribed Primolut. Can I start Diane during withdrawal bleeding? |
Hello, my girlfriend had taken the plan B pill right after we found out that the condom broke. She was trying to swallow the pill but it desolved in her mouth. She kept drinking water to get it down. She is just wondering if it will still be affective or not. | Hello,Even though the pill dissolved, it will still be gulped down in the powdered form and the effect will still be the same. Moreover, if she is the safe period of her cycle, there is no reason for worry even if the condom broke and the emergency medication has not been taken. She may see some withdrawal bleeding aft... | 255,435 | Does herbal supplement reduce the effectiveness of contraceptive pills? |
I got my period last week and after my period I engaged in sexual intercourse. We did use a condom but it slipped off, so I took two of the plan B pills. One week later, I started to have vaginal bleeding . This lasted for about 3 days and stopped today. But today I ve been feeling chest and stomach pains. The chest pa... | Welcome to HealthcareMagic,Plan B pill are emergency contraceptive pills. It is normal to have vaginal bleeding after taking the pills. Many women also experience some side effect such as stomach pain but this is subside in a couple of days. Avoid spicy food and take tab omeprazole 20 mg before breakfast once daily for... | 255,436 | Will a dissolved plan B pill be effective? |
is there any chance of pregnancy after taking i- pill . i took the medicine after one hr of sex. my boyfriend didnt enter his penis . but it touched . my due date was 2nd sept .. and i took the pill at 15 th sep..after taking the pill i have periods at 20th sept. after some days fro 3rd oct i have some abdominal pain a... | Hi,In the manner in which the intercourse happened and the fact that you had taken the emergency contraception soon after, implies that you were adequately protected. The bleeding that happened after the pill intake was due to the withdrawal effect caused by the high hormone content in the pill. You may expect a period... | 255,437 | Vaginal bleeding, chest and stomach pain after taking Plan B. Is this supposed to happen? |
Hi,I recently had unprotected sex last Tuesday. I took plan B within the 72 hour period. I was fine till yesterday. I noticed that it really hurts when I pee and blood as I pee. I've never had this issue before taking the pill. Is this some type of side effect of plan B? | hi,plan b is an effective emergency contraceptive pill and no such side effects are known till date.the pain and bleeding at the time of urination could be a result of uti or an erosion or abrasion if you were not fully aroused at the time of coitus.i would advise you to take a urine routine test to rule out urinary in... | 255,438 | Any chance of pregnancy after taking ipill? Have abdominal pain and white discharge |
I wanted to know that , my girlfriend and i are planning to have sex but without protection. We want that after having sex she will be taking an ipill which is an emergency contraceptive pill . So i wanted to know that will it be safe? That is , she wont be pregnant for sure? | Welcome to HealthcareMagic,If an ipill is taken within 24 hours of sex, then it is very effective in preventing pregnancy. Protection against pregnancy is more than 95%. But it does have sife effects as the pill contains hormones and her menstrual cycle will get altered for a couple of months. So it has to be used only... | 255,439 | Is plan-B recommended after having unprotected sex? |
himy period starts normally on 9th on august. i had intercourse on 19th on this month.i took protection but i was confused that it could have ejaculated inside.then i took plan b as emergency pill immediate after having intercourse.but i took my second pill on 25th hour .after six days i spotted bleeding for five days.... | Hi.You have not taken Plan B pill in a correct way. So there are possibilities that you may be pregnant.You have two options. Either wait for one week anticipating periods. Or take a pregnancy test today.I would suggest that you wait for one week. You were supposed to get period on 9th sept. It is only one day late. So... | 255,440 | Are there any chance of pregnancy after taking contraceptive pill? |
hi, i have been taking belara for a couple of months now but i moved to another country where they only have yasmine as contraceptive pills so i have no choice! i just got my period and i have to start taking the pill on the 5th day as normal. my question is if it is ok to switch from belara to yasmine and if it will h... | HiYes, It is okay to switch from Belara to yasmin. There is no problem or harm with shifting to yasmin. Both are combined estrogen and progesterone containing contraceptive pills. Yasmin has similar side effects as Belara. Start taking the Yasmin pill from today itself for better protection.If it is more than seven day... | 255,441 | What can be done in situations when emergency pills fail? |
sir i have a sex with my wife today at10.00 am,but i am not sure that what happend?my wife told him to taken unwanted 72.so pls sir tell if my wife taken is tablet,in his future she will pregnent?this tablet no effect his baby's coming in future?pls answer,i am waiting | HiDon't worry.Unwanted 72 is washed out of your wife's body in few days. It is not going to affect her future chances of pregnancy.If she conceives in future the baby is not going to be harmed because of taking this tablet now.So if you want to avoid pregnancy in this month, she can safely take the unwanted 72.I hope ... | 255,442 | On menstrual cycle, switched to yasmine contraceptive pills, was on belara. Side effects? |
Hi, I am on the pill Cerazette for 5 months now and i bleed every month for just over two weeks! my doctor in ireland said that this would settle but i am worried that it hasnt and i am just getting sick of it to be honest! can u advice me if this is normal? thanks | hi,i would recommend you to use an alternate method of contraception as pops are associated with high incidence of irregular menstrual pattern and by bleeding every month for 2 weeks you could develop anaemia which will have an adverse effect on your health.i would recommend you to start tab femilon from day 2 of your ... | 255,443 | How can emergency contraceptive pills affect fertility? |
So i just started taking birth control. I missed two pills. the 7th and the 8th. I wasnt sure what to do so i just continued on to the ninth. But then i had already had my period at the beginning of the month but today i started bleeding and it is darker then normal. Is this because i missed two days? | HIWell come to HCMI really appreciate your concern the side effect of hormone pill would be the same in either case whether you missed this or take this regularly this could disturb the normal hormone cycle and may cause he irregular cycle some time, hope this information helps, take care, have a nice day. | 255,444 | Is bleeding for 2 weeks normal while on cerazette pill? |
I recently started a birth control pill called Microgynon 30 and it's my first pack, so I took the active pills and recently started the sugar pills. I bled about 3 pills into the pack there is 7. Before starting the pills my periods weren't that heavy or painful now they are heavier and more painful. I'm getting reall... | ALL THE BIRTH CONTROL PLLS ARE HORMONAL.THEY DO PRODUCE SYMPTOMS LIKE HEAVY BLEEDING AND PAIN.1. THE SYMPTOMS CAN BE MORE DURING THE FIRST PACK2. THE VASCULARITY OF THE UTERUS IS MORE WHEN U ARE IN OESTROGEN + PROGESTERONE COMBINATION PILLS3. THE ENDOMETRIUM CAN GET THICKER RESULTING IN MORE BLEED.YOU MAY NEED ADDITION... | 255,445 | What are effects of missing birth control pills? |
Should I start birth control pills again to regulate my periods after a miscarriage? I have had irregular periods since the miscarriage 2 months ago, and want to get pregnant as soon as possible. I am 37 years old.The Doctor I spoke to adviced me to start BCP again as I got pregnant as soon as I stopped the pills previ... | HiYou have not provided with certain necessary information like your BMI, whether your periods were regular before miscarriage while not on birth control pills. Now since 2 months your cycles are irregular. Since you are keen to get pregnant, If I were your doctor I would not advise you to take birth control pills. I ... | 255,446 | What causes heavy and painful periods after taking birth control pills? |
Hello, I am taking OrthoTricycline birth control pills. I have been prescribed the antibiotic Marcobid for a UTI . Is this one of the antibiotics that makes birth control less effective? Do you need a back-up method of birth control while taking it? If so, how long after you finishing using Macrobid do you continue nee... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.In the past, women using hormonal contraception such as the pill or patch would be advised to use an extra method of contraception (eg condoms) while taking an antibiotic like this one and for seven days after finishing the course. However, this advice has now changed. You no longer ne... | 255,447 | Can I start taking birth control pills to regularize periods after miscarriage? |
I am currently on Lutera birth control and last night my bf and I had intercourse without a back up plan. Being a little paranoid over this I researched Lutera further today and discovered that acerbic acid can influence the efficacy of the birth control. Unfortunately today I drank a giant jug of odwalla containing ap... | Hi.If You have been using Lutera perfectly you should not worry much. Your chances of pregnancy are less than 1%. When was your last menstrual period? If the intercourse you had falls within first 7 days or last ten days of your period cycle then there is no need to worry ( as it is safe period).There is no need to us... | 255,448 | UTI infection. Taking Ortho Tricycline, prescribed marcobid. Will marcobid make birth control less effective? |
im chris im 23 and my girlfriend is emma 22 we are a white couple.I have recently persuaded my girlfriend to agree to meet a few other men so i can watch her have sex with them. These men are all black men and i have asked emma my girlfriend to let them have sex with her unprotected. When this happens emma will take 3 ... | Welcome to HealthcareMagic,The contraceptive pills will protect her from being pregnant. But at the same time she is not protected against sexually transmitted diseases. So I recommend you to stop such activities as it may cause illness to her. Use a condom next time during sex.Hope that answers your question. | 255,449 | On Lutera birth control, had intercourse, taken a giant jug of odwalla. Does lutera act as emergency contraceptive pill? |
Hi. I'm 19, 5'5" and about 150lbs. I'm currently on birth control but missed my last period. It was supposed to start 2 days but didn't. In the last week I've had a pretty bad cold. I have not missed a period since starting my birth control. I've had cramps but nothing accompianed with it. I have also experienced pain ... | Hi, welcome to healthcare magic, you don't worry at all. If you took pills regularly then chance of getting pregnant is very rare. you may get period within 1 week of last pill. And your back ache and rib pain may be due to cold, not related to pills or pregnancy. Take care don't worry. | 255,450 | Will I get pregnant while taking contraceptive pills? |
had mirena taken out 3 days ago, was experiencing chest pains, pains in legs and arms...had several tests done. (stress test, ct scan, xrays...) everything came back fine. doctor said it could be mirena, how long should it take for these pains to go away if mirena was causing them? | HIWell come to HCMActually the symptoms of pain are not due to the IUD, but these could be functional only, nothing to take with the mirena (IUD) try to keep the stress level low, pain would come around even without the medicines, no need to worry about this, if you can not bear the pain then you can take the analgesic... | 255,451 | What causes loss of period and stomach cramps with birth control? |
In Copper T pack expiry dates are written. SO may i know which part of cu t device gets expired because in some pack Mfg and exp date gap will beof just 2-3 years but the cu t is of 5-10 yrs of duration. So bit confused what is the significance of exp date and which part get expired. Dr Paras. | hi,you have to see the expiry date before insertion.it should not be beyond the expiry date at the time of insertion as the duration of efficacy is much longer.all the best. | 255,452 | When will chest pain and leg pain go after removing mirena? |
hi,I just have a quick question...it may sound silly. But end of Jan i had sex with a friend it was protected, i was a bit confused so i went out and got the morning after pill, and my period came on time. I just need to here from a doctor that everything will be ok | Hi There is absolutely no reason to be worried.The hormones in the pill are washed off from your body in few days time. It has no impact on your future menstrual cycles or fertility. | 255,453 | What is meaning of expiry dates on copper t pack? |
Me and my wife had unprotected sex and she took i-pills, its a emergency contraception pill, to avoid pregnancy. But recently I came to know that these pills are harmful, and has severe side effects. My wife is 20 years old and she took 12 pills in 10 months. Please tell me whether its really harmful and what can happe... | Hii-pills have some minor side effects which occur within the few days following its intake. They do not affect future fertility or menstrual cycles.In your scenario it would be ideal to use contraception. i-pill is not a contraceptive pill and is less effective than contraceptive pill or intrauterine devises in preve... | 255,454 | Is there any problem for taking morning after pill? |
Hi Doc! I would lam so worried now. I used the althea for 5months now. Sometimes i forget to took a pill so i took it twice the next day. and now im on my 12days of althea and on the 10th day i had bleed and it is still here til now ..do you think I am pregnant? or it is just because i sometimes forget to take the pill... | Welcome to HealthcareMagic,Althea is oral contraceptive pill and needs to be taken regularly. If you have missed only one tablet and taken two on the next day, the protection of the pill will be effective and you have nothing to worry about. You are not pregnant and the occasional spotting can be present sometimes. Con... | 255,455 | Unprotected sex, took i-pills. Is it harmful? |
Hi Doctor,I usually have sex every 20 days but my husband doesn`t want me to get pregnant and neither does he like to use Condoms, so he asks me to have contraceptive after the night we had sex. I had been practising this almost a year.I want you to tell me whether this would lead me to some serious or long term side e... | Welcome to HealthcareMagic,You have been using Emergency contraceptive pill after having sex. Emergency pill are to be used only occasionally as a back up method to prevent pregnancy as they have higher does of hormones which have side effects such as altered menstrual cycle, vaginal bleeding, vomiting, stomach pain, b... | 255,456 | What causes vaginal bleeding with missed dose of althea? |
i have been using the nuvaring for about 2 and a half years and have never had a problem with it in fact i love it! However when I removed my ring this month it was about 3 in the afternoon instead of early morning I usually start my period on wednesday well here it is saturday night and all I have had is some dark spo... | hi,there is nothing to worry.mild spotting can occur commonly sometimes while removing if some abrasin occurs or can be midcycle bleeding.you can insert it again and continue to use to it stress free.all the best and take care. | 255,457 | What are the side effects of contraceptives? |
I have had my mirena coil in since may 2009 and had no problems until about ten days ago when I started to bleed then stop and then start again and seeing that during the time that it s been fitted I usually only get slight spotting I wonder what this could be it seems to be brought on by exercise? the blood id like th... | hi,mirena is a progestrone containig coil.many people experience no periods while some experience very slight bleeding as it has happened this time in your case.this is absolutely normal and should not bother you.just check for the thread with your fingers gently.if you can feel the threads then nothing to worry.all th... | 255,458 | Using Nuvaring. Dark spotting after removing it. Should I put it in again? |
Hello Doc I had sex with my boyfriend on 30th nov on my 1st day of period & 1st dec (this day after having sex period end). We didnt use condom. i took unwanted 72 on 2nd dec. but as per the symtomps mentioned i didnt bleed not even vomitted n all. Can i get pregnant???plz reply urgently | Hi,NO, There is no chance of pregnancy if you had sexual intercourse on 1st and 2nd day of your period since it was not your ovulation period. If 30th November is your 1st day of your period then 1st december was your 2nd day of your period right. Unwanted 72 can also delay your periods or can cause irregular periods. ... | 255,459 | On mirena coil, usually only spotting, started to bleed then stop and start again. Reasons ? |
I am 27 years old and am on birth control patches . I was having sex with my boyfriend and have had postcoital brownish tinged discharge . I have had this before and I spoke with a nurse and she said it is normal. I have tested positive for HPV and have had several colposcopies in the past. I will not have my mensus un... | HIWell come to HCMIf you do not have any symptoms then this nothing to worry, because some time this could be pseudo positive without clinical symptoms this would not be matter of concern, menses could be due to hormone imbalance, hope this information helps, take care. | 255,460 | Is pregnancy possible despite taking Unwanted-72? |
I had unprotected sex last night. I track my period and my calendar says that today is my last fertile day. One other time this happened, I took regular birth control pills in different doses as an emergency contraceptive. I need to know what pills I need and how much to take. It's an emergency. | Welcome to healthcaremagic,As you had unprotected sex during your fertile period, there are chances that you many get pregnancy. Hence contraception is required. You need to take an emergency contraceptive pill such as i pill or unwanted 72, single dose within 72 hours of unprotected sex. These are very effective if it... | 255,461 | Am on birth control patches, have brown discharge after sex, HPV positive. What could this be from? |
Hi for the past few months I have been feeling very tired lately , wanting to sleep all the time, frequent headaches, having trouble sleeping. I have taken a pregnancy test and I am not pregnant and just began taking birth control pills which causes side effects such as nausea and moodines. Any ideas as what it coul... | HI dear and thanks for your query.AS you describe all the signs and symptoms are side effects by the use of birth control pill.Hence you should contact with your healthcare practitioner because you may need to change birth control pill.There are many other methods that have less side effects.All the best | 255,462 | What pills should i take for preventing pregnancy? |
hello, i had the Mirena put in six months ago. I have had regular periods up untill now. I have been getting a brown dishcharge, abdominal pain, and my nipples are raw and have a cold sensation to them. I also have lost my apitite to eat and as a chef I eat alot :) could I be pregnant or do i have an infection? | HIWell come to HCMThis could be due to some infection and this need to be ruled out because this may be silent one and may not typically manifest, better to get done the clinically examination some time IUD need to be removed infection required antibiotic, hope this helps, have a nice day. | 255,463 | Can birth control cause tiredness, headaches and trouble in sleeping? |
Hi, About a month ago I started going on birth control (Micrognyon), a couple of weeks after I developed a very painful kidney infection . When my GP put me on anti biotics it began to leave my body, however it still wasn t fully gone, so the doctor put me back on the same Anti Biotics ( Penicillin ). However, when I w... | HiUrine infections are sometimes very difficult to treat and require the right antibiotic. Firstly make sure a urine culture has been done and the antibiotic you are taking is the right one. Secondly intercourse increases chances of having a urine infection so you are having recurrent infections using a condom would be... | 255,464 | What causes brown discharge with abdominal pain after putting mirena? |
Hi, I was on the pill and then went off it on tuesday (a week ago) i then had intercourse on sunday night and the condom split. I have taken the morning after pill and i am also on duromine. WIll there be any bad side effects? Are duromine and the morning after pill going to react badly? I am 19, 65kg and 170cm | Hi dear and thanks for your query.There are no data that duromine can decrease the effect of I-pill.Hence wait for bleeding .All the best | 255,465 | On Microgynon. Taken antibiotics for kidney infection. Pain in side, stings to urinate. Should I stop pill? |
I have and IUC (minera) and no problems for past two years, but in the past 2wks, I have felt stong flutters in my stomach every where not just lower abdomen . I am tired, my breast hurt, and I m nauseated all the time. I read somewhere that urine pregnancy test will not show if you are pregnant because of the hormones... | HIWell come to HCMUrine test for pregnancy is not accurate test even if you do not have IUC and best, accurate test for confirmation of pregnancy would be ultrasonography test, this would clear the doubt for sure, if you have some doubt then better to get done ultrasonography test, hope this information helps, have a n... | 255,466 | Does duromine and the pill react badly together? |
I am an eighteen year old female who has been on birth control (pills) for about three years now. I had sex last night and the condom broke, so we went and got Next Choice. I used it within half an hour of buying it. Is there a high rate for it working? I know that they say the sooner you use it the better. | Hi and thanks for your query. You have taken within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse hence its effectiveness is about 94 %.If you take it within 72 hours after you've had unprotected sex, Plan B One-Step can reduce the risk of pregnancy by up to 89%. Be calm and another times have protected intercourse.All the best | 255,467 | Stomach flutters, breast pain, have Mirena. Should I be concerned? |
I have recently lost weight. I stopped taking birth control and attributed my weight loss to that. I weighed only 110 before taking birth control and gained 4 while on birth control. i weighed myself and I’m 99 pounds. I also have lost my appetite. For several years I have been experiencing nausea and intestinal proble... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.I understand your concern but don't worry so much .Yes all these signs and symptoms may be from the use of birth control pill while all test are normal.Combined birth control pills can cause weight gain and intestinal problems ,hence you have done very good that you have stopped using... | 255,468 | When emergency pill should be taken after sex? |
Sir . Am 23 yrs old. Un married. My LMP was jan 24 ... I usually get my periods 3 days before the last month cycle date. I.e 26-27 days of cycle.. I had sex by feb 3 with my boy frd. .. Thought i shd take contraceptive pill (DIANE35) so started to take frm feb 4 th and it continued till feb28.. today is march 5 .. its ... | Hi,thanks for writing..OCP's were not taken on time, so the effectiveness of pill is not valid.. Pill should be taken from the 1st day of periods.. Get a pregnancy test now.. Second reason for delayed periods can be due to pill itself.. After stoppage of pill within 7 days you will get your periods.. Hope I have answer... | 255,469 | Would taking birth control pill cause weight gain and intestinal problems? |
Hi There, i am 29 and i had the coil fitted july this year after the birth of my second child in January. I got it fitted when i was on my period and i have had a 28 day cycle since then with a period every month. my last period was beginning of oct and i have nothing since. I have done a test and its negative, I am ge... | HIWell come to HCMHeadache may not be due to IUD but this could be due to your thought and confusion, not able to decide or taking right decision for device, if you are not comfortable with device then you can discuss this with your doctor as well as with your nearer and dearer, else this is nothing to worry, try to br... | 255,470 | Is consuming diane contraceptive pill the reason for delay in period? |
Hi, I've been using the Implanon Implant for 5 months and everything has been working fine. I got perscribed "Fluoxetine" and been taking it for the past 2 weeks. My period is a few days late, I maybe being paranoid but does Fluoxetine affect the Implanon Implant? | Hi dear and thanks for your query.There were no interactions found in our database between Implanon and Fluxetine.However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.Hence a pregnancy test done to exclude pregnancy ,if you haven't had any other delay periods .All the best | 255,471 | Have headaches after coil insertion for contraception. Is it normal? |
Hi i had the coil in for 3 years had it taken out in october as we trying for a baby had a normal period then i was 1 week 2 days late on my period now im on my period but im really really heavy and having to change my pad every 20 mins is this normal? | Well come to HCMHeavy follow of bleeding may not be due to contraceptive device removal but this could be due to hormonal imbalance if bleeding continues for days then this need to be treated accordingly, underlying cause of uterine bleeding need to be look for, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice da... | 255,472 | Does Fluoxetine affect Implanon implant? |
I took the plan b pill already two times this summer. I am not on birth control and i know i need to get on. my question is if i take the plan b pill again this summer is that bad for me health can i do that. i had unprotected sex yesterday and i really need to know. i called planned parent hood but there closed today. | Yes you can take Plan B again today. It has only minor side effects like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue and temporary alteration in the occurence of your next period.As you have rightly said you need to go on regular contraception. Remember Plan B is not as effective as regular contraception | 255,473 | Why am I bleeding heavy after removal of contraception? |
Hi doctor I'm 24 years and I have been on birth control for about 6 years now, i was on Yasman for 5 year and suffered from severe migraines it was so bad that the doctor told me to go of the pill iimmediately and after 2-3month start useing Yaz, I have been on Yaz for 9 months now and i recently got married, now I fin... | Are your periods regular. What I am writing below holds good if your periods are regular.In a menstrual cycle there are several days at the beginning that are infertile. In the middle is the fertile period. Several days before the start of next period are infertile. If you have a regular 26 to 32 days cycle then day 1... | 255,474 | Can i take plan-b pill again after having unprotected sex? |
hi my name is Jocelyne and recently I went to the doctors and they told me I had one ovary smaller then the other and they also said that my menstrual cycle would be irregular. my question is whether or not birth control would help make my menstrual cycle come every month or would it just damage my reproductive system ... | Hello Jocelyne,Thank you for the question. It is quite unclear as to what your doctors told you about your ovaries. Is your menstrual cycle irregular? Have they told you that you have POlycystic ovvaries? If yes then birth control pills are infact the right choice of medicines to get your period regularly. Birth contro... | 255,475 | What are my chances of getting pregnant without birth control? |
I am 53. I have a Merina IUD that was inserted a year ago to stop my heavy periods. I have recently had an ultrasound that indicates a thickening of my uterus, 9mm. Apparently this is abnormal for menopausal women. Is it abnormal for premenopausal women with this IUD? I would have thought the IUD would prevent thi... | Hi,This thickening of the endometrium is definitely abnormal in the menopausal uterus while it is under normal limits for a peri-menopausal woman. Mirena contains hormone and hence helps to control the duration and amount of bleeding. It does thin the endometrium. In the current scenario, you need further monitoring to... | 255,476 | Does birth control help in treating irregular periods? |
i have only met my bf once a month and 1st time taking mercilon pills when we met last month.i have taken only 8 pills means 8days and i have stop taking on it and i do not have unprotected sex 8days before i stop.is that safe or not?becouse 4days later my menstrual still not coming..thanks | Hello,Temporary pill usage cannot protect you from unwanted pregnancy when taken in this manner. You should take them throughout the month in a regular pattern, else, your menstrual cycles tend to get disturbed due to irregular hormone pattern similar to what has happened now. Please get a proper clinical evaluation by... | 255,477 | Will having Merina IUD help cure heavy bleeding? |
Hi, I read about taking Marvelon for emergency contraception. Earlier I had read an article that advised to take 2 pills then wait 12 hours and take 2 more. Now I have read your post (and others) that say to take 4 each interval. So I took 2 pills at 9:00pm then waited 2 hours and took 2 more. Any advice on how I shoul... | Hello there,Thank you for the question.Marvelon are regular contraceptive pills and not the typical emergency contraceptive pill. For them to work as an emergency contraceptive pill it has to be taken in a high dose at a 12 hour interval. The recommended dose is 4 pills immediately after having unprotected intercourse ... | 255,478 | Can Mercilon tablets help prevent unplanned pregnancy? |
I missed 5 days in a row in the first week of falmina. I had unprotected sex during the time the pills were missed. No other forms on contraceptive was used. I have been on the pill for 6 years. What are the chances I could have become pregnant during the time the pills were missed? | Hello there,Thank you for the question.Oral contraceptive pills like Falmina work efficiently when taken correctly. If you miss more than 2 doses of these pills in a month then their efficiency goes down considerably. Now that you have missed 5 doses of the pill that too in the first week they are completely inefficien... | 255,479 | How should Marvelon contraceptive pill be taken? |
Hi...i am 31yrs .I have a 4month baby..still i didnot get my period..i am breastfeeding .recently had sex with my husband 2times in a month..I do not want to get pregnant..I took test yest got negative..can u plz suggest any medicine for not to get pregnancy..priya | Hello Priya,Thank you for the question.Its very right on your part to consider contraception now that you have resumed sexual activity. Breast feeding is a good contraceptive in itself but not foolproof. So its better if you use some other forms of contraception even while you are breast feeding. Preferably use a condo... | 255,480 | Can i get pregnant during the time of missing few Falmina pills? |
Hi I am on cerazette and realised I had forgotten to take one pill and had intercourse the same night.didnt realise I had forgotten to take it until the following day.so I took the missed one and the pill from the day before together.would this protect me | Hello there,I can understand your concern. Yes what you did is the right thing to do. It is normal sometimes to miss an occasional dose and the right thing to do is to take the dose immediately when you remember. You can take 2 doses on the next day. This will protect you and not lose effectiveness. However do not miss... | 255,481 | Which contraceptive method to be taken after child birth |
Hi, I have been on birth control for several months but last month there was a miscommunication between my doctor and my pharmacy and it took a month for me to get my new pack. So I have been off birth control for a month... Now I am wondering when I should start my new pack? Do I wait till after my next period? Or can... | Hello Caitrin,I can understand your concern. The correct way to start your new pack would be to wait for your next period and begin on the 5th day of your period. But till then you have to use other form of contraception like condoms if you indulge in intercourse.Starting it now will mess up your hormones. So wait till... | 255,482 | Will Cerazette provide protection after a missed dose? |
my fiance and i did not have sex. though there was contact between his penis and my vagina. i took an i-pill within 2 hours to avoid pregnancy. i had my last menstrual cycles on 15th December and i am a little worried about the effectiveness of i-pill. | Hi, Thanks for writing..i pill reduces the chance of pregnancy by 89%. The main side effect is menstrual irregularity and delayed periods.. This effect lasts for a month.. Delay in your periods can be due to this.. So dont worry.. Hope I have answered your query.. Good day.. | 255,483 | When is the correct time to start on birth control pills |
good morning had unprotected sex, and my boyfriend injaculated inside me. we had sex about 8pm sunday night and i took the first dose at 12:27 pm wednesday. i fell asleep and forgot to take the second dose. when i woke up it was 3:43 am on thursday morning when i took the second. i want to know if i will still become ... | Hello,Since you have missed the 72-hour protective window, you may not be protected by the pills. If you happen to be during your fertile period when the intercourse happened, you have very good chance of conception. You may have some amount of withdrawal bleeding consequent to pill usage which often subsides in a coup... | 255,484 | What are the side effects of i pill? |
Hi,am a 30yr old lady,about 5ft 9 i have bin taking Postinor 2 for about a year now and am worried because am afraid they say it can cause cervical cancer,and since i started taking it,i have bin experiencing bleeding during sex,breast tenderness and early menses like one week after...please help?...Ethel | Hi dear and thanks for your query.You may have cervical issue but they aren't caused from the use of postinor 2 because you have only one year of it's use and it have only progesterone.Have per vaginam exam to control your cervix ,pap-test and rule out any STI.All the other symptoms that you have are fro the use of pos... | 255,485 | Is there a chance of pregnancy after delayed consumption of pills? |
My grandaughter had the Depo contraceptive injection six months ago for the first time. She has put weight on and has problems sleeping because of indegestion and says regularly that she feels depressed. Is there any connection to the Depo injection? | Hello,Yes. This is possible. Hormones do disturb the metabolic balance of the body and can result in weight gain. This, in addition, can cause indigestion and sleep disruption. Depression can either be a consequence or a cause of these symptoms and has to be assessed by an experienced psychologist and help given. If th... | 255,486 | What are the side effects of Postinor 2? |
i m mother of 2 months old baby, lactating and not having my mensurations.. 2 days back i got IUD inserted and post insertion i saw blood... Is it start of my mensurations?? or its jst because of insertion of IUD??? m i going to hv regular mensuration now onwards or it jst stop in few days | HI,its very common to see some bleeding or some kind of spotting after insertion of an IUCD.In most likelyhood its spotting because of iucd insertion and will stop in a day or two.Even if u begin normal menses nothing to worry.just dont forget to check the iucd thread after ur menses.take care | 255,487 | Is weight gain and difficulty in sleeping be due to depo shots? |
I take the 21 day novelon as a bcp. I get this medication by mail & it arrived several days late. i should have started taking the pill again on sunday, (following my period), but did not receive the new pill pack until today. is it possible to make up the doses & use backup protection for the next week, or do i nee... | Thank you for the question and thank you for visiting our site.I would start the pill immediately and use backup protection for the remainder of this month. It might produce some irregular bleeding later in the cycle, but given that there was only a small delay of a couple of days (I am assuming) then you are probably... | 255,488 | Does bleeding post IUD insertion mean menstruation ? |
two days after my ovulation i had unprotected sex and took the EC the day after two days later by some reason made the same mistake and i took another EC on the same day. Should i expect my period on the day that is supposed to come? PS: both were 1.5 mg LH | Hi, thanks for writing..You have taken a high dose of hormonal pills.. So it is likely to cause period irregularity and delayed periods which may last for a cycle.. If the periods are delayed by more than 10 days then get a pregnancy test and can take progesterone tablet to get withdrawal bleeding.. Hope I have answere... | 255,489 | Do i need to wait for my next period to start taking the pill again? |
Im 17 i weigh 125lbs, & right now im on birth control. & well my question is ...after having sex with my partner, i dont know if its his sperm or my cum that comes in a pinkish, orangish, Brownish color... Were worried,& we want to know what can we do, help?! | Thank you for the question and thank you for visiting our site.When you have intercourse, there is 'bumping' of the cervix. The cervix is very prone to small amounts of bleeding. This blood, after intercourse, can makes its way out as a brownish discharge. Given the strong association of this discharge with intercou... | 255,490 | Will I get periods on the exact due date after having unprotected sex and taking emergency contraceptive? |
i am taking loestren 24 at about 12 pm everyday but I also struggle with being bulimic at times. I do not do it as often now but usually how long does it take for the birth control pill to dissolve? it has been a few weeks since I have thrown up but I want to know and to make sure I am never throwing up the pill if i d... | hi dear and thanks for your query.If you are diagnosed with Bulimia taking oral birth control is not for you.Hence contact with your doctor to change birth control.The best for you is from intradermal patches to IUD.ALL THE BEST | 255,491 | Is it normal to have brown discharge post-sex while taking birth control pills? |
i've been on birth control for 3 months now and i haven't missed a single day. and yesterday i had sex with a condom, but it broke. so 2 hours later i took the "plan b" pill then 12 hours later i took the 2nd dose of the pill. then today (about 22 hours after i had sex when condom broke) i had sex again with a condom. ... | Hi,In the current scenario, you do not need emergency medication at all since you are are regular with your pills and also have come to the end of the medicated pills for this month. Your expected period may get delayed or you may see some early withdrawal bleeding owing to the hormonal imbalance created by the emergen... | 255,492 | Taking Loestrin, bulimia. How long does BC pill take to dissolve? |
Good day. Can you please help me? I kind of used Nordette the wrong way. I took 1 pill 24 hrs after unprotected sex then took another 1 24 hours later and another 12 hours after the last one. Now I took 4 pills at the same time, 11 hours after. I don't know what to do. It has been 82 hours after the act. What should I ... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. You have taken a lesser dose. 4 tablets should have been taken at that tie and repeat the dose after 12 hours.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit... | 255,493 | Is plan b birth control necessary if take 22 hours ago? |
Hi! I m 21 years old and I have been using Depo Trust since December 2011. I wanna switch to Althea, another contraceptive but a pill . My Depo Trust was administered last May 9th of this year and its effectivity will end on August. I wanna switch to Althea. When will be the best time to start switching or taking that ... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Most of the time, women should begin taking the pill on the due date of their next scheduled Depo-Provera injection.However, the specific start date for taking the new birth control varies depending upon circumstances, and some I may instruct a woman to begin taking the pill before or ... | 255,494 | How to use nordette as an emergency contraceptive? |
Took plan b 8 days ago 3 times,Friday,Saturday,Tuesday,... i still have no period?? bleeding? my nipple area is dark,tuck in my tummy,?out of breath? feel something like cramps,tiny and barely visible.white discharge,kinda clumpy,read it was least fertile type,someone please help??? !) do you think i am going to be ok?... | It is mostly due to side effects of i pill. if you had i pill within 24 hours of unprotected intercourse it will prevent 98% chance of pregnancy.Delayed periods and your symptoms mostly due to 3 doses of i pill (which contains high dose of hormones).I suggest you wait for one more week to get regular periods.If you wan... | 255,495 | Using depo trust contraceptive, wants to switch to althea pills. After how long can the switch be made? |
I Had depo injection on 10/19/11. my LMP was on 10/07/11. Today is the 9th day after the injection. I would like to ask if it's safe to have an intercourse now or shall I wait for another 5 days? Because some says it should be 2 weeks after the injection before you can have sex. It's my first time to use this depo that... | Thank you for the question and thank you for visiting our site. Everything that you are describing is normal / expected. Yes, you should use backup protection for at least a couple of weeks after initiation of the depo shot. And yes, it is normal to have breast tenderness as well as a small amount of breakthrough bl... | 255,496 | What is the effects of taking Plan B? |
Hi, Im using birht control pills ( Alesse 21). I started a new pack the 2nd of november (a friday). I forgot to take my pill the 12 of november (monday), so I took one the next morning (13 of nov, tuesday). But.... I forgot to take my second pill (at evening)... so, I took one the next morning ( 14 of nov.) and I also ... | Thank you for the question and thank you for visiting our site.When you have some disruption in the pills during the month, the most common side effect is breakthrough bleeding. This has occurred because of the missed pills. This is of concern because the pill is not as effective as a form of birth control under thes... | 255,497 | How long to wait to have intercourse after taking depo injection? |
The past two weeks I have had terrible cramming in both my lower abdominal area and my back, off and on headaches, dizziness, i'm nauseous through out the day. frequent urination, accompanied with no blood in urine. I'm currently on the iud (mirena) and haven't had this before and I can't feel my iud string can you ple... | Hi dear AND THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY.All the signs and symptoms may be related with mirena insertion but you should exclude any urinary infection while you refer for frequent urination associated with back and abdominal pain.Hence get a urinalysis done .If the urine is infected contact with your doctor to take treatment.I... | 255,498 | On birth control pills. Periods started, more pills left to take. What to do? |
Hii.. I ve protected sex but in between condom broke down. she has period on 27th and we had sex on 10th., thing is i heard that sex on 14th day leads to pregnant as egg fertilize on that day.. after having sex she had unwanted 72 within 1 hrs.. is it safe and sure that she wont be getting pregnant. one more thing is s... | Hi, thanks for writing..Yes, unwanted 72 reduces the chance of pregnancy to 89% if taken within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse... The common side effects associated with it s delayed periods and intermenstrual spotting.. Many people get withdrawal bleeding within 1 week of taking the pill.. Repeated use is not reco... | 255,499 | Can mirena causes pain in back and abdomen with dizziness? |
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