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What are the causes and liklihood of failure of copper t? What is to be done if one gets pregnent with copper t on? What is the effects of copper t on the unborn baby in such cases? who is to be held responsilbe for this failure? What can be done to avoid such failures? | Hi, thanks for writing..There is 3%chance of failure with CuT.. CuT has to be removed and if pregnancy is healthy , it can be continued.. Plian CuT without hormones wont affect the fetus but at the time of removal, it can cause avrasion at the site of implantation leading to abortion.. It is not anyone's fault.. Check ... | 255,500 | Is unwanted 72 effective in avoiding pregnancy? |
hi, i have had diarrhea on and off the past week or more, and i am on cerezzete the 12 hour kind. i have had unprotected sex twice durring this time, im not sure how many hours after taking cerezzete i went to the toilet. so even tho i have had diarea if i didnt pass anything for a number of hours after or even if i la... | Hi,The pill should be effective since it does not pass as such through the bowel and is digested in the stomach; even with diarrhea it is still possible to retain the food for sometime in the stomach. Pill-effect can be lessened only when there is vomiting soon after pill intake. Please take proper treatment for diarrh... | 255,501 | What causes failure of copper T and its effect on fetus? |
I took Femilon for the first time. I didn't miss any of the days and have now taken all 21 tablets. But I feel I have not started it properly. I took my first tablet on the first day of the period. But I didn't check the day as in whether it was a tuesday, friday etc. Took the first Monday tablet and then continued all... | Hi,If you are using the 21-pill pack, please wait for 7 days after the last pill and continue using the next pack after seven days, i.e., after day 28. This may not necessarily conform to the days of the week mentioned on the strip. If, you have any difficulty calculating, you can start the pack from any nearest Sunday... | 255,502 | On and off diarrhea, on cerezzete. Took i pill after unprotected sex. Will it still be effective? |
i havent had my periods for more than 2 months now, i was prescribed primolut N 5mg , twice a day for one week, today is the last day to take those pills, yesterday i had unprotected sex. What are my chances of being pregnant? should i take emergency contraceptive pill? | Hi,Since you did not have a menstrual period during the past two months, you should exclude pregnancy through a pregnancy test and/or a trans-vaginal sonogram. If pregnancy is negative, you can expect withdrawal bleeding 3-7 days after completion of the hormone therapy. As of now, you do not need any emergency contrace... | 255,503 | How should Femilon be taken? |
hello i had the implanon put in my arm about 8months ago as decided this would be good to try. it was amazing for all 8months even my periods stopped, however two weeks ago i started having periods again and they are showing no sign of stopping. is this normal? its starting to get on my nerves. also i had the implanon ... | Hi,Menstrual irregularity is a prominent side effect of the implant. The occurrence of prolonged bleeding after a phase of amenorrhea denotes the hormone imbalance created by the implant. Ovulation can be expected to return in six weeks since you have had the implant removed. Please see a specialist for further evaluat... | 255,504 | Suggest remedy to avoid pregnancy after unprotected sex |
im a 15 year old girl and i just started birth contorol this month for the first time, my boyfriend and i are sexuallly active. i got my period heavy for 4 days about two weeks ago and ever since its been very light, i dont think its healthy to have your period for two weeks straight | Hello,During the initial couple of months after initiation of oral contraceptives, menstrual irregularities are commonly seen and they range from heavy periods, inter-menstrual bleeding or spotting and prolonged bleeding during cycles. This is due to the abnormal hormonal milieu. Once the body adjusts itself to the new... | 255,505 | Continuous bleeding after using implanon on arm. Is it normal? |
I have had the Paragard IUD in since late April begining or June. My periods were regular to the T for months. In November I was a week late. Then I had my period for a week straight. Last month, I started getting neaseated, tired, dizzy, and moody. I had light spotting that was intermittent over a two week span. Was o... | WELCOMEDONT WORRY.WITH COPPER T INSIDE UTERUS ,THERE IS LEAST CHANCE OF PREGNANCY.THESE SYMPTOMPS CAN BE DUE TO COPPER T BUT DONT WORRY.YOU REGULARLY CHECK THREAD OF COPPER T.YOU CAN TAKE TAB RANIDOM FOR THIS SYMPTOMPS. IF SEVERE ,THEN CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR FOR CHECK UP.THANKS | 255,506 | Is birth control causing heavy periods for 2 weeks? |
Hello, I am a 19 year old woman and I have a question. First a little background about me. I have a really irregular period. Sometimes I don't get it for two months or sometimes it comes a few days late. With that being said I had unprotected sex 2 weeks ago, and although he didn't ejaculate inside of me, I chose to ta... | Hi,The bleeding you are currently experiencing could be either your natural period or the withdrawal bleed. Either way, you are safe and you do not need another pill now. The use of emergency pills should be restricted to once or twice a year for the real emergencies. They contain high amount of hormone and hence tend ... | 255,507 | Are bloating and heartburn the side effects of copper iud? |
i am 33yrs of age my height is 5.8ft. i weigh 94. i had a still birth three months ago. i saw my period in 24th august which lasted till 27th august. from 6th september to 10 september i had unsafe sex. please am not ready for this so what tablet can i take to prevent it. | Hi,Emergency contraception taken at the time of the intercourse would help to possibly prevent pregnancy, should it be the fertile period. Once conception and implantation has occurred, there is no medication to prevent it. Abortion, medical or surgical is the only way out. Please confirm pregnancy through blood test o... | 255,508 | Should plan b be taken despite bleeding? |
Iv been checking my breast for lumps and found loads of little ones and one thats quite big but every time i find it it moves again, there's also places that feel like hard tissue, i have the implanon birth control and my cycles have always been irregular even more so now and im wondering if it could be an effect from ... | Hello,Birth control through hormones can create breast masses as a side effect and this is why regular evaluation by a specialist is necessary during treatment. Please see a specialist immediately to get the masses assessed through clinical exam and further investigations like mammogram. The implant may have to be remo... | 255,509 | Suggest medication to prevent pregnancy |
I ve been off birth control pills since July 18th 2012. I had a period a few days after i stopped taking my pills. I had a second period August 26th. Now it s October 4th and still no period. I am now a week late. I took a pregnancy test yesterday and it came back negative. I had slight cramping, but doesn t feel like ... | Hi, thank you for asking Healthcare Magic.Irregular periods is one of the common side effects experienced by women after cessation of birth control pills. This might go on for some time even up to a year. Some drugs like Dydrogesterone may help regulate the periods. If a home pregnancy test is negative, then it is not ... | 255,510 | Are lumps in breasts caused by Implanon birth control? |
My steady girlfriend had her menses on april 1, 2012.we had sex using postinor 2 on april12. She had bleeding for 3days(menses) on may 3. we had no sex for the whole of may. When her period failed to come in early june we did a preg test which was positive.we did an ultrasound scan on june 25 which gave age of pregnanc... | Hello,Emergency contraception can avert pregnancy by three ways-preventing ovulation if it has not yet happened, thickening the cervical mucus making it difficult for sperms to ascend if ovulation has already occurred, making the endometrium hostile for implantation if conception has occurred. It cannot do anything if ... | 255,511 | Been off birth control pills, irregular periods since, cramping, low back pains, HPT negative. Reasons ? |
Hi, I have started using Noriday as a contraceptive from 2 months but this time after having very heavy periods for about 5 days i have started bleeding again after 1 week. its been 3 days and i am still bleeding heavy.What could be the cause of it ? plus i think i am estrogen dominant is Noriday making be more? Should... | Hi,Your symptoms suggest you are facing the side effects of the hormone medication. You should definitely take the help of your consultant and see if any other additional supplements are needed or if you can change the medication. Usually, adjustments take 2-3 months after initiation of hormone treatment and once settl... | 255,512 | Had sex using postinor 2, usual cycles. Delayed periods, home test positive. Any effect of postinor on pregnancy ? |
So I have been on microgestin fe 1/20 for about 9 months. For the past two months I have not gotten my period and have only had brown discharge . I m usually pretty good about getting them for at least 2 days even if it s just spotting. I ve had migraines and such symptoms. I had taken a pregnancy test the first month ... | Hi,It is possible that the endometrial preparation has become inadequate and hence you have had only some spotting. If you have never missed the any of the pills, pregnancy is very unlikely. In the current scenario, you should see a specialist for a complete clinical assessment and get a trans-vaginal sonogram along wi... | 255,513 | Using contraceptive, irregular bleeding, hairloss, gaining weight. Advice? |
i had a sexual intercourse with my partner with protection. Latter we came to know about failure of condom. She had taken I-pill after 60 hours of intercourse. next day she found little lower abdominal pain along with thick vaginal discharge.She had her last period on 6 th october. how do i know i pill started working ... | first of all, you DON"T immediatly know if the morning after pill works. The signs of either getting a period (LIKELY to be a bit different than normal.. more or less amount more or less cramps, often stuttering flow) OR not getting a period. It is about 90% effective AND you are about 90% NOT likely to need it ! So, y... | 255,514 | Taking Microgestin, brown discharge, negative pregnancy test, missed periods. Should I take another test? |
Three weeks ago I went to my OB to remove my IUD. After checking through ultrasound it was embedded in the uterine wall. My Ob arranged to have a tysterography two weeks later it was no longer there. Again another ultrasound it is now in my lower stomach ..." Aim in a lot of pain like a really period and the need to pe... | Hi, thanks for writing..This is a very rare situation were the IUD has perforated through the uterine wall into the lower stomach.. if you have any doubt get a repeat scan or xray abdomen to see the position of the IUD.. Only option if it is in the lower abdomen is laproscopic removal of the IUD at the earliest.. This... | 255,515 | What causes abdominal pain and thick vaginal discharge after taking I pill? |
I have had the Mirena for nearly 4 years now. I do not have periods. However, if I am very stressed out, I get horrible cramps and spot for a day or two. My concern, more, is that I have a clear, mucus , sticky discharge from my vagina . Comes out all times of day and night (I ve began to wear pantiliners because of th... | Hi,It is common for some amount of white discharge to be seen throughout a menstrual cycle and the consistency and the amount varies depending on the hormone status. The presence of an IUD is perhaps leading to the excessive discharge owing to some irritation. Yet, since the discharge is seen increasing of late, I woul... | 255,516 | How to remove the IUD from stomach? |
yes i wanted to know if i have been on the depo brith control shot for a month and my boyfirend cumed inside me just a lil do i have a change of being pergant and should i take a peragancey test? ok so saturday me and my boyfriend deside to have sexual intercourse and i was on top of him he said babe can i cum inside y... | Hello,Depot shot is very much effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy and to be taken once in 3 months. It has failure rate less than 0.3 per HWY. Though it takes some times for fully effective, it is advisable to take some back up method like condoms etc for initial 1-2 months.Some amount cum or ejaculation can mak... | 255,517 | Clear, sticky vaginal discharge, cramps, no periods, have Mirena. Cause? |
hello, my name is pooja there is a problem, i have sex with my boy friend on 1 jan.12 without any protection and after 5 hours i take unwanted 72 teblate and my period date is 8 of month but my period is not come. please tell me how i know that i am pragnent or not, if i am pragnent then how i stop this. please tell me... | PREGNANCY OCCURS IF YOU HAVE UNPROTECTED INTERCOURSE DURING YOUR FERTILE PERIOD...IF THERE IS OVERDUE OF PERIOD, GET URINE PREGNANCY TEST DONE...THAT WILL CONFIRM YOUR PREGNANCY...THERE IS 95 % SUCCESS RATE OF EMERGENCY PILL TO PREVENT PREGNANCY..THANSDONT WORRY. | 255,518 | On depo birth control. Boyfriend cummed inside. Chances of pregnancy? |
hello doctor, i have brought unwanted kit to terminate my 45 days of pregancy i have taken Mifepristone today...and the kit has four misoprostol... when should i be taking the rest of misoprostol...should i take the four tablets in one go or misoprostol daily for four days??? | WELCOMEIF YOU HAVE TAKEN MIFEPRISTONE , THEN YOU CAN TAKE ALL 4 TABLETS (800 MICROGRAM) TOGETHER AFTER 36 HOURS OF MIFEPRISTONE.YOU CAN TAKE ORALLY OR PUT ALL 4 IN VAGINA ALSO..VAGINAL ROUTE IS BETTER.. | 255,519 | What are the chances of pregnancy despite of contraceptive pills? |
My period ended on 25th november ... I have done unprotected sex on 26th nov at night and taken unwanted 72... 28th nov in morning at 4 am... but again I had unprotected sex on 3rd dec. Now I m worried that shoud I take pill again or should I wait 4 periods to come ... plzzz help me fast .... | Hi, thanks for writing..I pill will be effective only for that cycle.. The sexual intercourse in 3rd dec a repeat dose will have to be taken since you are in your fertile period assuming it as a 28 day cycle.. Take an alternate contraceptive measure instead of repeated use of i pill. Hope I have answered your query. Fe... | 255,520 | How long should misoprostol be taken for pregnancy termination? |
Hi I an on nuvaring and I use it where I font have my period at all. Lately I've been having alot of symptoms of pregnancy and I've even gained 15 pounds and I can tell my stomach is larger but all my pregnancy tests have been negative.... What could be wrong with me???? | welcomegainig weight is not the symptomp of pregnancy...only urine pregnancy test and sonography can surely tell about your pregnancy...symptomps ae nonspecific..so dont rely on symptomps...nuvaring itself has sideeffect of weight gain...proper use of nuvaring will not have such symptom...thanks | 255,521 | Should unwanted 72 be taken again for unprotected sex within just 3 days ? |
hello sir, my wife is 19 year old, her last mens date-13/08/2011, we intercrose on 04/09/2011, but till the date her period not come, means two & half month already late, today we check prega news kit test,but out off two indicate lines,one is pure red(c) & another slight red(T), so now it possible to take unwanted ki... | Hello,Firstly, please confirm the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy and also the age of the pregnancy through a trans-vaginal sonogram and a clinical evaluation by a specialist. If pregnancy is confirmed and if you do not wish to retain it, please ask your consultant if a medical abortion is possible (medical abort... | 255,522 | Why am i having pregnancy symptoms while on nuvaring? |
I ve been taking microgestin fe 1/20 for 4 months...this last month i missed one pill on week 2, but took it right away and didn t miss anymore; however, i started spotting and it lasted 2 weeks...some days heavier than others. i did have sex spotting. it stopped on the last day of week 3 before i was supposed to get m... | Hello,Since you did not effectively miss any dose ( as you claim to have made up immediately), your cycle should be protected well enough. Had you missed a pill and made up after a day, two pills should be taken in the next dose or additional protection sought. In the current scenario, you can exclude/confirm pregnancy... | 255,523 | Is it safe for my wife to take unwanted kit? |
I had my mirena removed on thursday, and that night had some hives, next day hives spread, trouble breathing, swollen tongue...had to go to urgent care. I have never had allergies to food or insects, could there a be relation to removal and allergic reaction? | Hello,Your symptoms definitely suggest severe allergic reaction and the possibility of the chemicals used during the process of removal of the Mirena causing the allergy has to be considered, since you cannot be allergic to the IUD which you had been carrying in your body for so long. A definite conclusion can be arriv... | 255,524 | Missed taking microgestin fe. Have spotting. Delayed periods. Pregnancy chances? |
hi have taken to morning after pills in the same week but havent told people as took one at the doctors and one at a clinic on the same day as the clinic she also gave me sarezet pill to start taking since i have i have bleed everyday this has been over a month now ive also had problems with my hair even when i was it ... | welcomeyou have used emergency contraception pills after your unprotected intercourse...then bleeding comes within 7 days but it does not last for a month as you are telling...cerazette is progesterone only pills...it will cause prolonged cycles and not frequent spotting...its possible that you might have pregnancy fol... | 255,525 | What causes hives, trouble for breathing and swollen tongue after removing mirena? |
Hi, I am 23.. 5 feet 5 inches and I weight 122 pounds. I have started getting a thick white creamy discharge, and I think it started when I stopped talking birth control 2 years ago. I does not itch nor have a smell... but my partner has said he noticed a change in taste and it has not gone away. Is this bad? I did hav... | Hello,It is normal to have some white vaginal discharge throughout the reproductive life and the consistency of the discharge corresponds to the particular phase of the menstrual cycle. While a thick discharge is seen during the estrogen phase, in the progesterone phase it is thin and elastic. The discharge you have is... | 255,526 | Is cerazette pill making me bleed everyday from past one month? |
hi i have done sex on 9th day of my period after 12hrs i had taken ipill......but now period is delayed by 9 day and little bleeding is there...............i have done preg. test but it show negative ....what is going on .......whwn did my period will com ...i am so tensed plz help me | hellowelcome to hcmdont worryjust wait for your expected date of period to come... you have already taken i pill...so least chance of pregnancy...but if you dont get period on time,, just do urine test for pregnancy again to exclude pregnancy...take care..thanl you | 255,527 | What causes white discharge after stopping birth control pills? |
iam 30 years of age height 5.4 weight 70kgs i have pcos i have a kid 5 years old doctor advised me go for a second child but iam not intersted in that i want t know wether birth control pills will help to regularise my periods and relieve me of pcos symtoms. | Hi,thanks for writing..Yes, OCP's helps to regularise periods and it also prevents pregnancy.. Diane 35 or Krimson 35 is preffered for patients with PCOS. But if you prefer to get p[regnant, this is the ideal time. Weidht reduction, diet and metformin also helps in PCOS.Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask... | 255,528 | What causes late period after taking the i-pill? |
I just finished my very first pack of minigynon 30 almost three days ago n my period havent started as yet. Im sure im not pregnant because during the past month i was not sexually active any at all...However i want to start a next pack tomor..How long before the pills will be effective and what if my period should sta... | Hi,Even if your period starts, you can still continue with the next pack starting on the 8th day after completion of the previous pack. If you have not vomited or had any diarrhea and if you did not miss any of the doses, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant. Yet, since this is your first cycle and hence additiona... | 255,529 | Will birth control pills help to overcome pcos symptoms? |
I just started taking femodene today after consulting with a family planning nurse since the cerazette i was previously taking was not working with me. I just read up that femodene has caused alot of deaths and now i am panicked about the serious side effects and want to return to my cerazette.. what can I do? | Hi dear and thanks for your query.As other birth control pills and femodene has many side effects .But serious side effects need time from its use.Take it as prescribed from your doctor and don't worry.All the best | 255,530 | How to start new pack of pills if periods are delayed? |
i had contact with my partner yesterday night ,condom suddennly ruptured i dont no whether genes entered my body or not im afraid of pregnancy now what should i do to avoid pregnency. im 23 years old 162 cm height, 65 kg weight and i already aborted once due to unplaned pregnancy. | Hi, thanks for writing..If you are on your fertile period, that is 8-18th day in a 28 day cycle, you are likely to conceive. So you can use an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hrs of unprotected intercourse.CuT insertion within 5 days also prevents implantation and can give contraception for 5 years.Hope I have a... | 255,531 | Does femodene tablet has any side effects? |
Hi, I had an emergency c section about 1 year ago. I have an iud, and last month i had my first with normal bleeding. I have had a lot of lower back pain off and on, and stomach cramps. I would have thought I was starting my period again, or pregnant. I took a test and it was negative. Now, I had another period, a... | Hi, thanks for writing..Initial 3 cycles with IUD will cause cramping, slightly more bleeding than normal and back pain. it will reduce and get normal by 3 cycles. But if the pain is persisting, you can get IUD removed and take alternate contraceptive measures. .Hope I have answered your query. Feel free to ask any dou... | 255,532 | Suggest remedy to avoid pregnancy after breaking of condom during sex |
My daughter is 1 and a half years old I have been loosing hair since then I went on Yasmin for a couple of months my hair continued to look good I left yas in dec and since march hair fall stated again hair become thin I have been given radiance h vitamin twice a day am stressed want my hair bk blood tests were fine | Hi dear and thanks for your query.BCP’s can cause hair loss in women through two different mechanisms, through drug induced shedding and by facilitating female pattern genetic hair loss. This process is increased if a woman has a genetic predisposition for hair loss, then oral contraceptive medications containing proge... | 255,533 | Is iud causing back pain and stomach cramps? |
i get my regular date on 1 dec then on 7th cec we had sex without precaution than i took ipill than date came on 22th dec but now i did not get my regular date which should come on 25th dec as regular period but now its over to one month from today but i tested my pregnancy by pregtes kit that was negative but now im ... | Hi,thanks for writing..I understand your concern.. I pill has a high dose of hormones. so the common side effects with it is delayed periods and intermenstrual spotting. It will get normal after this cycle. you can wait for a week . If still no periods, repeat preg test and if negative take progesterone for 5 days to g... | 255,534 | Can birth control pill cause hair loss? |
am 32yrs and of standard weight and height, i have being using injectable contraceptive ( Depo) for the past two years, is look ok for me, only that i have irregular periods intervals of 3 months which sometimes last for more than a week. Is it safe to continue using this method for many years since i don't want to giv... | Hi, thanks for writing..Depo provera is an injectable contraceptive. It is better to take it for less than 5 years because of its complication of osteoporosis which can weaken the bone. Only long term use can affect the bones. Alternate contraceptive should be taken after 5 years to prevent osteoporosis. Take calcium a... | 255,535 | What could cause delay in periods after taking an Ipill? |
I received my second depo-provera shot on 5/3/2012. Since then I have had all kinds of symptoms. Since 6/8/12 I have been bleeding daily. Most days it is spotting, but I think my body just tried to have a period from 7/10-7/13/12 because there was blood . For a few weeks now I get motion sickness when in the car. Today... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Both spotting and motion sickness are side effect by use of depo-provera .While you have spotting for a long time you may become anemic ,and for this reason you have motion sickness.Try to take rich iron food and stop use of depo -provera and consult with your health practitioner for a... | 255,536 | Is injectable contraceptive safe? |
i am going away for my 25th wedding anniversary to the islands and lately my menstral cyle is all over the place. i have have always been regular to the day. i do not want it to ruin my holiday and i was wondering if going on the birth control pill for a month would guarantee i wouldnt get it | Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Yes take norerthisterone or birth control pills . And do not stop them till you want periods. Feel free to consult me directlyhttp://bit.ly/drsombiswas Regards Dr. Som Biswas M.D.Mumbai | 255,537 | Regular spotting, increased episodes of motion sickness after receiving depo-provera shot. What can be done? |
Hi I came off my birth control pill in October an bit my period on oct 24. I didn t get my period last month an 7 days late. Also have a dull pain in my LLQ that comes an goes. Could I br pregant or just possibly a missed period from coming off the birth control pill? | Hi,Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.Yes birth control pills can cause irregular periods. Chances of pregnancy is less. Feel free to consult me directlyhttp://bit.ly/drsombiswasRegards Dr. Som Biswas M.D.Mumbai | 255,538 | Will taking birth control pills help in stopping periods? |
hi m 23yr n had sex first time on 26th march and unfortunately condom was left inside me so i took an i pill and i got periods on 2april just for 2days but nw today on 14th april i m havng spotting...so is there can be a possibility that i m pragnant??? Pls reply soonn | if there was condom failure there may be chances of being pregnant but this will be confirmed if u miss ur period .it is good that u have taken I PILL within 72 hrs but sometimes it may also fail as there is not 100% guarentee with any of the contraception,some failure rate is present.so better to wait for missed peri... | 255,539 | Will taking birth control period cause irregularity in periods? |
My Name is Jayme, I am 20 years old. I have been on the NuvaRing for about a year now, I have noticed loss of hair and bad blotchy rashes all over the inner parts of my arms. They itch so bad they bleed, and scar. Could this be a side effect from my birthcontrol ? | Hi,The symptoms you have mentioned do not appear as side effects or adverse reactions of the ring. If at all, you can suspect some allergic reaction but in view of the use being for the past year, this is no time for allergies to manifest. The symptoms may be unrelated, but, a clarification should be had from your cons... | 255,540 | What are the possibilities of getting pregnant due to condom failure? |
Hi, i had sex on thursday, we used a condom, and he ejaculated in the condom but when i came up the condom was half way hanging out of my vagina, the close part was still in my vagina and the open was no where close, on friday i took plan be, ever since i have been have lower abdominal pains, back pains, rib pains and ... | Hello,You seem to be experiencing the pill effects, though rib pain may be non-related. You are safe from conception since you consumed the pill soon after the accident, and more so, if you are in the safe period. You can expect some amount of withdrawal bleeding within a couple of days as the pill disturbs the hormona... | 255,541 | Could hair loss and skin rashes be side effects of birth control? |
my name is AAA and i have only taken the depo shot 3 times and have not taken a shot in 5 months. my breast hurt many my nipples and behind them. i feel dizzy often and dont really have an appitite at all. i took a home pg test and the results were negative. is it possible to have a false negative becouse of the horomo... | Hi,Since you have not taken any injection in the past five months, it is unlikely that your current symptoms or the negative HPTs are due to the depo shots taken earlier. As natural ovulation is likely to have returned, you should get an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres to confirm/exclude pregnancy as this is ve... | 255,542 | Can plan b pill causes abdominal,back,rib pain and headache? |
Hi my name is simone I have been using this pills but only the red 1 becu I wanne get my periods but I haven't get it yet and the 7days of the red is finish but my nippels is so sore what can this be I dd take a pregnant test but its negtive help plz | Hi,If the upt is negative, then not to worry. Pregnancy is not an issue. But hormonal imbalance is possibly causing the absent period. Make sure you have taken the first 21 pills correctly, without missing. Then the pill free week. Take the next pack on time, and wait and watch. | 255,543 | Took depo shot 3 times, stopped. Breast hurts, dizziness, lost appetite, HPT negative. What's wrong ? |
If a girl was ovulating and accidentally got semen in her vagina by having it on her finger then touching herself and took plan b in the 72 hour time what are the chances of her being pregnant? Also what if semen got on your underwear accidentally and you put them on but you took plan b about 4 hours later what are the... | Hi, thanks for writing..Nonpenetrative sex itself has less chance of pregnancy. With plan B it furthur reduces the chance of pregnancy by 89%. So together there is very less chance of pregnancy. Sperms can survive outside the human body only for a few minutes. Hope I have answered your queries. Good day | 255,544 | Why are periods absent and nipples sore despite using pills correctly? |
hi.i m 23yrs old female and i had sex last night without protection.after ejaculating once outside my boyfriend again inserted his penis withou washing.and after sometime again ejaculated outside.it was instant and after that my entire stomach region till my pubic region was all wet and fluidy and i cudnt distinguish b... | Hello,Welcome to healthcare Magic.I have gone through your query and Would like to reply in detail as follows:1. iT IS BETTER TO WASH.2. wASHING REMOVES REMAINING SPERMSI hope your doubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.Regards,Dr. Soumya | 255,545 | How effective and safe is taking plan B? |
I'm 17 and I just started birth control for my first time today. the bad thing is, I didn't read that I shouldn't start taking the pill until the day of my period. My period's not due for another week. Should I just stop and wait until the first day of menstruation to take another pill? I heard it can really mess up yo... | Hello and welcome,You may take them either ways now. As you have already taken the pill, the period may get preponed or get delayed due to the pill irrespective of whether you take it or not. I suggest that you stop since you have taken only one pill. Wait for the period, it may come in 2-3 days or may be delayed beyon... | 255,546 | I pill should be taken after two unprotected intercourse without washing? |
Hi I was on the pill continuously for a month last august 2011 and my periods since then have been 10 days long. They start off as very light brown colored discharge/ blood then two days of heavy/moderate bleeding until it returns back to the brown colored blood . My partner and I are trying to conceive but haven t bee... | HIWell come to HCMThe brown per vagina discharge could be due to irregular manses if you are taking some hormone medicine for contraceptive purpose then this need to be reschedule, and if you are planning for conception then this need to be omitted, and for the brown discharge this is just nothing to worry, take care. | 255,547 | What can be done if by mistake birth control pill is taken before periods? |
Hi. I recently switch birth control from yaz to loestrin. I've never missed a pill and my period is like clockwork. I haven't had sex this month, but my period has not come on the regular day. My question is should I take my pill on the regular day as normal when I finish my pack or should I wait for the first day of ... | HIWell come to HCMOn either way you can follow the method like you can wait for the next menses or you can continue taking the pills as its but better to wait for the next period and take care for intercourse, it should not be happened, till the menses, hope this helps. | 255,548 | Brown discharge after taking birth control pill. Problem? |
hi, i am newly married. at 1st night my husband performed unprotected sex with me. then i have taken a OCP after our intercourse, not before. at the second night i have taken 2 OCP and 1 emergency pill (ipill) without performing any sex. my period occurs 6 days before than my normal period. and its duration was 2 days ... | Thank you for posting on HCM The unscheduled bleeding that you have had is due to the fact that you had taken OC pill + also ipill - this causes hormonal alterations & hence lining of womb sheds at wrong times.Taking daily contraceptive pill will be best & reliable option for you ( as use of condoms is not 100% as acci... | 255,549 | Should I take loestrin normally after missing my periods? |
Hi there. I am 33 have a 4 year old son. I've had a copper coil fitted 2 and 1/2 years ago and am finding it a lil weird. Since i've had a few symptoms which are concerning me. Regular pain, spot bleeding and discharge are the main ones. last time I had a smear was Feb 2010. Should I be concerned? | Hi,Thanks for writing..If it is a greenish/yellowish discharge with a foul odour, it would be better to remove Cu-T. First get a repeat swab for culture prior to removal so that if there is infection it can be removed and a course of antibiotics can be taken. Hope I have answered your queries. Good day. | 255,550 | Please suggest contraceptives other than condoms |
hi.. i had sex with my girlfriend before 30 hours. i have used condom but we have a fear that, if bi mistake she get pregnant then what will we do...... can i suggest to her to eat i-pill. and if she didn't then what will we can do plzzz show me the correct way..... | Hello,Pregnancy is a remote possibility when there is no ovulation, i.e., during the safe period. Moreover, since you used a condom, the safety is enhanced. Yet, if she is in the fertile or ovulation period, you can ask her to take an emergency pill or go for the insertion of an IUD, which can serve both as emergency a... | 255,551 | What are the side effects of copper T? |
Hi there My name is kim i just recently had a baby four months ago and i am on noriday conreception pill and haven t had a period for 3 months now i took a pregnancy test and it came back as negitive. I m still waiting for my period. Is this normal? | Hi,Arrest of bleeding can sometimes occur as a side effect of the pills, but, since you have not seen even one period since you started taking the medication, you should see a specialist for a proper appraisal of the situation. You may need a trans-vaginal sonogram and an estimation of the serum beta-hCG titres to excl... | 255,552 | How to avoid conception after intercourse? |
i had sex with my bf on 26thdec unknowingly condom got ruptured and he ejected into me... on the last day of my periods that is 25dec wen it was almost ended... when we came to know about it in another 15 mins i ate unwanted 72 pill... my cycle is of 28 days and today 32nd day i did n't had my periods.... and i did pre... | Dear madam i got your concernthe intercourse was done in last seven days before period so its a safe timeand within 72 hrs you took the pill so you are in safest zonebut with this hormonal pills especially if taken in second half of cycle it might delay your periods little bitrelax and there is nothing to panicregardsD... | 255,553 | Is it normal to have irregular period, post-pregnancy while taking noriday contraceptive pills? |
Hi, I had a sex just before 5 hours. Can i take unwanted72? Is there any side effects either like irregular period for this month or for some more months? Today is 7th of january. My normal period date is on 14 of month.What should i do? in how many days i will get my period after taking this unwated 72? I dont want ta... | After going thorugh your queries first i say that be calm and plz make sure that next time u definetly use protection. As per your query there is no harm and you can take within 72 hrs of unprotected sex . But it is better to take it within 24 hrs of unprotected sex. Your period will be on your due date most probably ... | 255,554 | Can I be pregnant even after taking unwanted 72 post ejaculation? |
I have the paragard iud I've had for almost three years. Off and on I've had problems with severe pains that seem to be from gas but I can feel it in my cervix. This month during my period I had severe pains and cramping just like when they put it in. When I checked it I could feel a bump but my strings were still in p... | Hello,You are right to become concerned about the position of the intra-uterine device. In the current scenario, the accurate position of the device can be known through a trans-vaginal sonogram and/or an MRI of the pelvis. If the device has been confirmed to be in-situ, then the cause of the pain should be identified ... | 255,555 | Is it safe and effective to take unwanted 72 5 hours after sex? |
hi, my boyfriend and I had sex last night and the condom slipped inside me. I took it out and we got Plan B. I'm just worried that I won't know if I'm pregnant because my periods are irregular. I don't want to find out too late and have to abort the baby. I will take a pregnancy test in a few weeks, but is there anythi... | Hi, thanks for writing..I understand your concern. You have already taken emergaency contraceptive pill, nothing more can be done. Emergency contraceptive pill reduces the chances of pregnancy by 89%. Get a pregnancy test 4-5 weeks after your last periods.. Hope I have answered your queries.. Good day.. | 255,556 | What causes pain and cramping after inserting paragard? |
I have had the mirena coil in for 2 years now. I m not sure if this is linked to my current problem or not. Occasionally when I am having a bowel movement , I will feel a strange feeling/pain in my vagina followed by vaginal bleeding . This only lasts the time I am on the toilet, no spotting or anything after. I do not... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The occasional bleeding and pain vaginally are the usual side effects of irena coil. It takes a few cycles for these to subside. Please do not worry. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,For future query, you can directly appro... | 255,557 | How to stop pregnancy? |
hi doctor...im using diane 35 for 21 consecutive days..2days ago is my last day of taking the pills but still im waiting for my menstrual period...my question is that is it safe to have sex while waiting for my period even if im not taking my pills because i need to wait for 7days to take a pills or wait for my 1st day... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Do not worry if you want to have unprotected intercourse while you are waiting for periods ,if you have took all the pills in all days.All the best | 255,558 | On mirena coil, strange feeling/pain in vagina followed by vaginal bleeding during bowels. What is this ? |
Hi , I am 25 year old unmarried woman and I m really nervous about taking birth control pills yet I need one. Im really confused with the choices as the chemists keep saying theyre safe just to sell it off.I bled badly for 4 days sometime last year after I was assured it was safe.I would be very grateful to you if you ... | Hi,You have several choices to make from the wide variety of oral contraceptives available and the side effects experienced vary from combination to combination and from individual to individual, but, essentially, they are hormone-related. It depends on what medication you had and I cannot comment further on why you bl... | 255,559 | Can i have sex while waiting for a period and not taking birth control pills? |
hi i was on depo shot but i got off if as i was putting a lot of weight on my periods are all werid and sometimes i never get them i am worried about getting pregnant or if i even am??? i need to protect myself without gaining weight as this is a huge issue any suggestions? | Hi dear and thanks for your query.If you do not want hormonal methods of contraception you have another methods such as:Cooper IUD tubal ligation They have no side effect like weight gain,headache ect.All the best | 255,560 | What birth control can I take? Will it assure safety? |
Hey there. I missed one of my bc pills and began bleeding the week before my period. I decided to start a new pack and try to skip my period. I ve been bleeding since and it s been three weeks. Should I stop taking the pill all together or continue taking it regularly as I have, and hope it regulates itself? | Hello and welcome,If there has been bleeding for 3 weeks while on pills it may be due to the pills [ especially progesterone only pills do cause such bleeding so please check which ones you are taking]. Other reasons may be that the bleeding is unrelated to the pills and may be due to other causes like cervical polyps,... | 255,561 | What are the ways of birth control for a woman without any side effects? |
Hi Doctor, I'm a 29 year old female married for 10 years with a 6 year old kid. Had an i-pill a day after sex and this lead to bleeding for 4 days. I'm experiencing bloating and back pian since the day I took the pill, could you please confirm if this is due to the pill. I weigh 60 kgs, height 156cms. Thanks-Reshma | Hello and welcome Reshma,Yes I pill can cause bloating and back pain for a few days.However if it is persistant then it is better to get evaluated for infections. Hope this satisfies your query. Thanks for using HCM. Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have. Dr Madhuri BagdeConsultant Obstetrician and ... | 255,562 | Bleeding started after missing pill, not yet stopped. Should I stop taking pills? |
I had implanon removed about 2 and a half weeks ago; had a period on the 24th of October and then again today Novemeber 6, but i was trying to get pregnant and my fertile days are from friday november 4 til monday november 7th. Can i still be pregnant since i tried friday and early this morning before my period started... | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Recent studies have confirmed that chances to conceive are bigger when intercourse is more often than the period of fertile days.Take folic acid and be calm.All the best | 255,563 | Would taking I-pill lead to bloating of stomach and back pain? |
Hello Doctor,My wife having age of 27, saying that he has gain weight due to copper t. And felling trash and wants to remove it. Is it true because of copper t there are chances of weight gain ? Her weight increases from 52 to 60 even through no changes in a lifestyle within a period of 6 months and of course after we... | hi thanks for writing to uscopper t responsible for weight gain is a pure misconceptionits action is purely local and not systemicweight gain can be due to various factors such as physical inactivity,depression,thyroid disorders and manykindly get evaluatedhope this information was useful | 255,564 | What are the chances of pregnancy if had sex after Implanon was removed? |
My name is Iphie. My period came on April 11, 2012 and ihad unprotected sex on the April 16, that is (6 days after). I took levonelle one step the following morning. Do you think it may delay my period or will it rather make my period come earlier. I usually have an average of 25 days menstrual cycle. | Hi, thanks for writing..I understand your concern..Levonelle causes menstrual irregularity like early bleeding, delayed periods and intermenstrual spotting.. It varies from person to person.. Next cycle will become regular.. If you dont get periods even after 1 week of expected period get a preg test. Levonelle reduces... | 255,565 | Does copper T cause weight gain? |
I was put on birth control almost 3 months ago. I have skipped the reminder pills and just started a new pack. Everything was going fine no side effects nothing till almost 3 weeks ago I started spotting really dark brown/black. I go threw 2-3 panty liners a day. I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. Can yo... | HIWell come to HCMTaking hormone pill without the pathological condition always comes up with many side effects because this disturbs the natural hormone cycle and care need to be taken for this, like better to avoid the medicine, hope this helps. | 255,566 | Will taking Levonelle cause delay in periods? |
Hi, I'm 37 years old, 5'4 in height and 125 pounds. I'm married and have 3 kids. My problem is that I have a varicose veins and I dont know whats the best birth control should I take? Birth control pills can be harmful to my varicose veins..any other option aside from taking pills? | Hi dear and thanks for your query.If you have varicose veins there are many other women and men birth control methods .For you as you have three kids and you don't want to make another baby you can discuss with your health care provider to put Intrauterine device with copper.All the best | 255,567 | Can skipped contraceptive pill cause brown spotting? |
Hi, we are newly married and have no plans of having a baby now but want our First Time without any Protection. We plan on using the Condom after the First Time. I would like to know if i-pill is truly effective and if taken within 72 Hours of Sex, my Wife will not get Pregnant? Please Advise. | Hi !Thanks for your query.Emergency pill is very effective if it is take within 72 hours after intercourse.You can use it for one time but it is not the right choose as a contraception.If you do not want to conceive ,please get information about another long-term method of contraception ,because often use of emergency ... | 255,568 | Suggest ways of birth control for person with varicose veins |
Hy my name is lisa, and i took the next choice pill two weeks ago and spotted for a day then stopped.. i recently started taking doxycycl and took a hpt and it came out a faint positive, which i am a week late for my period. Can the antibiotic cause a false positive result? | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Take of doxycycline do not interfere with the result of the HPT test.If you have delay periods and pregnancy test is positive ,you are pregnant.All the best | 255,569 | Is i-pill effective if taken within 72 hours of having sex? |
hi,i am 29 years .i have 2 year daughter.last year i hav inserted copper T.and now facing the problem delayed periods. my last date was 29 july and still waiting for it . is this much period is as expected or is the case of failure of copper T.what should i do? | Hello,Copper T is not a hormone based device hence, it doesnt cause delayed periods. There is either a failure of the device or an unrelated hormone dysfunction. Do a pregnancy test if your period is delayed by more than a week. If its positive, see your doctor immediately. If its negative, your doctor can give you med... | 255,570 | Does taking Doxycycl has any effect on HPT test? |
I take Tri-Spintec for birth control and missed a pill this month. I recently had unprotected sex so I took three of my pills from the third week dose. I heard this is almost as effective plan B, Is this true? Is it still safe for me to take plan B if it will not be effective? | Hello and welcome,Missing one pill does not pose much risk of carrying a pregnancy and so extra protection is not needed. If the sex occured more than 7 days after the missed pill and you have taken the rest of the pills on time then extra protection is not needed at all. Oral pills can be used as plan B. The recommend... | 255,571 | Can IUD cause delayed periods? |
Should I get plan b just in case if I had sexual intercourse, but the guy did not ejaculate in me, just precum. After he ejaculated outside of my vaginal area he cleaned himself up and washed that area and then once again had intercourse with me. It s also around my time for ovulating. Is it necessary for me to get pla... | Yes it is necessary for you to use emergency contraceptives to be safe as Coitus interruptus failure rates are very high even if correctly done.Thanks | 255,572 | Is it safe to take plan B while on 'tri-spintec'? |
Hi, I have been on the Birth Control pill for 3 months now and have recently had really bad spotting...its been happening for about 2 weeks now. I am 18, I am 59kg and have no serious medical conditions or allergies. I was wondering if it's still safe for me to be having intercourse and how this bleeding happened and w... | Spotting while on birth control pills is a normal side effect of the pills. It may become alright after 3-6 months of taking the pills. Hence there is no need for concern. You can continue the pills. However if you develop severe bleeding you have to consult a gynaecologist. | 255,573 | Should Plan B be taken after intercourse? |
Hi, I am 27 years old unmarried female. I have been in physical relationship for past two years. i have consumed i- pill for 9 times during these times. My menstrual cycle is regular and i have not faced any problems due to my consumption of the pills. Only delayed and low periods were there for a time or two. But for ... | Hi,Emergency contraceptive pills are meant to be used once or twice per year for the real emergencies and are not to be considered a replacement for regular contraception. You are lucky not to have gross hormone imbalances; these pills are known to cause severe hormone disturbances in many users leading to fertility pr... | 255,574 | Do birth control pills cause spotting? |
Hi I ve recently turned 18 and I started the mini pill carazette 4 months ago. I ve still had a regular period lasting 4-5 days since I started but my period is now two weeks late. I also have a lot of vaginal discharge and need to run to the toilet more than I m used to. I have gained 1 stone over about 5-6 months. Co... | Hi,In the current scenario, it is unlikely that you are pregnant with so many negative HPTs. Yet, you should get a confirmatory conclusion through an assay of the serum beta-hCG titres and a trans-vaginal sonogram. Weight gain subsequent to the use of oral pills can also cause disturbed hormone profile raising the requ... | 255,575 | Menstrual flow less than usual. Had consumed many i-pills in the past. Am I safe? |
I recently started taking the birth control Beyaz. I have been bleeding for 15 days. It is heavy enough to require wearing a pad. I have also been nauseous and have had cramps. I have been religious about taking the pills on time and every day. I have a half marathon coming up, so I would really like to be period free ... | Hi,Though it is common during the initial months of any birth control pill for menstrual irregularities to happen, I would ask you to see a specialist since you have had persistent bleeding for the past fortnight. Most often, such bleeding is a consequence of the altered hormonal milieu induced by the pill intake. Coag... | 255,576 | Delayed periods, vaginal discharge and frequent urination after taking mini pill carazette. Weight gain. Not pregnant. What else? |
I had mirena put in 2 weeks ago. About a week ago I started having constant diarrhea stomach pains and complete loss of appetite. I had mirena remove earlier today about 8 hour ago an still I have the stomach pains an diarrhea. I don't know what's wrong with me and am starting to freak out. I have lost 10 lbs in a we... | Hi,Hormones can effect several systems and can cause gastro-intestinal symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, vomiting etc. Cramping is also a common finding. Yet, in the current scenario, you should also rule out any infection of the gastro-intestinal system. Please see a physician for further appraisal of the situatio... | 255,577 | Is it normal to bleed after taking Beyaz? |
HI, MY AGE IS 26YRS, HEIGHT-4'11, WEIGHT-52. MY PROBLEM IS I HAVE TAKEN DEVIRY10mg pills before 4 days of my period coz i wanted to extend my periods coz my husband was coming frm abroad after an year for just a week he was coming so i seeked for the doctors help so she prescribed for de... | Hello,Welcome to healthcare Magic.I have gone through your query and Would like to reply in detail as follows:1. Taking deviry wont prevent pregnancy.2. Please see a gynecologist for a prescription for pregnancy termination medicines.I hope your diubt is clarified. Let me know if you wish any other information.Regards,... | 255,578 | Can mirena be cause for stomach pain and diarrhea? |
hi, i recently had the coil fitted my gp is not sure if it is in the right place.I am waiting for a scan.in the meantime he has prescibed norithersone pill.I have had a lot of stomach cramps and bleeding. Is this normal and is it safe to take the pil with acoil fitted. | Hi,Yes, mild bleeding in mid cycle or increase menstrual flow,cramps and spotting are known side effects of coil.These side effects will disappear shortly.Sometimes mis place of coil and infection after coil can cause heavy bleeding.I appreciate that you are going for ultrasound scan.If it is heavy bleeding with pain t... | 255,579 | Can taking deviry prevent pregnancy? |
My name is Shaquana and I m 20 years old. I was on the implanon for 2 and a half years. I got it remove June 20 of this year and I m would like to know how long would it take for the medicine to exit from my body and everything go back to normal so I can try to conceive? | After the implanon is removed,everything can come to normal in 2-3 months. However in a few patients, there may be irregular menstrual bleeding which may need treatment. | 255,580 | Is stomach cramping and bleeding after coil insertion normal? |
I've just started take my pill again micrgon 30 been taking it for 16 days now had unprotected sex 5 days ago started pact on my first day of period but within the last 2 days I've been feeling like I want to throw up plus I've been under stress too could I be pregnant? Or just streSs? | HIWell come to HCMThe symptom of nausea is nothing to take any thing with the hormone pill or the unprotected sex but this could be nonspecific symptom and this is nothing to worry if the symptoms does not comes round then this could be treated with Tab Domperidone three times in day, hope this information helps you. | 255,581 | How long do effects of implanon last in body after removal? |
hello, im wondering if the contraceptive pill im on could be causing my severe mood swings? i can become very upset or angry and somewhat psychotic over very minor things. i say things i wouldnt normally say to my partner like i dont love him which is ridiculous and unfair. would things improve if i came off it complet... | Yes, contraceptive pill can cause mood swings.Stopping it for a while would prove it.Use an alternative method for a couple of months and see the difference. | 255,582 | What could be the reason for nausea after unprotected sex while on Microgynon pill? |
I am using Novelon and Pyricontin as per my doctor's prescription to stop my menstrual cycle for 3 months as a treatment for endometriosis. I have been using the medication for over two months now.i had sex recently.do i have to use any immergency contraceptive pill at the moment? | Novelon is a form of birth control.There is no need to use emergency contraceptives if you have been taking Novelon regularly. | 255,583 | Does taking contraceptive pill cause mood swings? |
Hello sir good morning. My wife had took first tablet of emergency pill {prostinor 2}. After taking first tablet we are again did unprotected intercourse. As per instruction she took second tablet after 12 hours. Now my question is - emergency pill will work? Thank you With regards Rashid. From dhaka city of bangladesh... | Emergency pill is effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.So yes, the pill will work if she has not already ovulated.Take care. | 255,584 | Should i take birth control pills ispite of being on medication to stop periods? |
i conceived even after taking p2 at the right time.this has happened for three times now and has made me have unwanted pregnancies for three times.could p2 not be good for me?.i use them because my husband stays far from me,so i thought other pills taken daily could not be good. | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.Please mention what is P2.It is not clear what medication you are hinting at.Please write with more detail.Take care. | 255,585 | Will emergency pill work if taken 12 hours after sex? |
Hi, m Aysha i had sex with my bf he used condonms bt I had doubt tat his sperms wouLd hav gone inside so after 2 hours i took i pill nd after 5 hrs during urination a drop of blood came out nd even tday morning i saw blood plzzz rply fst whther am pregnant or wt??? | Hello and welcome,You have taken the I pill with in 2 hours so this bleeding is not due to pregnancy but it may be caused by the I pill. The pill is known to cause such bleeding in many women and there is no need to worry at all. Your next period may be delayed or may come earlier and again this is due to the pill. So ... | 255,586 | How effective & safe is taking P2? |
I have been having a sexual relationship with my boyfriend, but we dont like using condoms. So i was put onto micronyon30 and i started this on day 6 of my cycle. But i want to have unprotected sex tomorrow but i have only been taking the pill for 5 days, 6 days tomorrow will i be protected from pregnancy? | HIWell come to HCMThe chances of pregnancy is very less due to the protection that you have taken with taking hormone pill, but let me tell you that non of the contraceptive method is hundred percent effective, so you need to be careful, hope this helps. | 255,587 | What causes bleeding after taking i pill? |
Hi on the 12 september i had the merina coil fitted .The next day i had a horrendous headache i dont usually suffer and are now suffering with a constant need to wee and pain up in my uterus not a stinging sensation what should i take is it connected to the coil never had befoer. | Hi dear and thanks for your query.Headache may be a side effect of Mirena Coil ,but pain in your abdomen and frequent need to go to bathroom are sign of urinary infection.Please get a urinalysis and get a proper treatment for this issue.Take much water and cranberry tea.All the best | 255,588 | Is unprotected sex safe with contraceptive pills? |
Hi, I am 35 and my wife is 30. We have 2 kids. Today early morning at 1 am, I had an intercourse without protection with my wife. I did not cum but we both felt suddenly lubricated and we are in doubt if it was a considerable amount of pre-cum. We do not want any more kids. Should we take an emergency contraceptive? My... | HIWell come to HCMWhat the history is suggestive of the chances of conception is almost nil so taking a emergency is not advisable, by the way taking such hormone preparation is not good for health, hope this helps. | 255,589 | Can mirena coil cause headaches,pain in uterus and need to wee? |
i had mirena coil fitted just 4 months ago. have had normal to heavy periods for the last three months and this month have had alot of sickness nausea dizziness and brown dicharge very light. slimey discharge that also strethed a couple of eays befoe my af. what are the chances of been pregnant. i had the coil before b... | Hello and welcome,Mirena is a very effective contraceptive as it acts as an intra uterine device as well as helps change the uterine lining making it inconducive for the baby. The symptoms are most likely due to the mirena. The stringy discharge may also be due to the device. However if you have any doubts get a pregna... | 255,590 | Is it safe to take emergency contraceptive after unprotected sex? |
Hi, I've been taking diane for 3 years and switched to althea for the next 3 years, so 6 years in all. Just last month, I decided to stop taking pill. After finishing my last pack, I did not take the pill anymore. After a week of not taking the pill, I had my period again until now which is 10 days already...Most of th... | Hello,Owing to the hormonal imbalance created by the withdrawal of the pill usage and the subsequent recoil by the natural system until a fresh hormonal balance is struck again, breakthrough bleeds are often seen. This is not to be worried about unless you are sexually active. Return of natural ovulation occurs during ... | 255,591 | Nausea, dizziness, brownish vaginal discharge after mirena coil insertion. Chances of pregnancy? |
How long does it take to get pregnant after only one depo provera shot. I got the shot in early December and never went back to get another one. I ve been feeling a little weird for about two weeks already, I am 6 days late for my period. And i m just wondering if its a possibly now that i might be pregnant after many ... | hi thanks for writing to usthe above contraceptive is not a good method for people planning to conceive immediatelysince it is a long acting hormone it may take long time around nine months or so to conceive after depoprovera use | 255,592 | Is a 10 day bleeding normal after stopping the pill? |
hello, i had unprotected sex and i took plan B the next morning. then i had really bad abdominal cramps and nausea etc which i read was normal….but now i have severeee itching and its creating a lot of discomfort and i started bleeding the same day i took the pill and its been more then 7 days even tho the bleeding is ... | Hello,It is true that withdrawal bleeding is often seen after taking the emergency pill, but, itching is not a side effect. You are perhaps having some vaginitis which needs to be treated, your partner also may need treatment. Since the bleeding is decreasing in intensity, you may wait for it to subside on its own. If ... | 255,593 | How long does it take to get pregnant after only one depo provera shot? |
I started taking birth control this january and it was working great, but then in june my period started about a week early. So i called the nurse i was getting birth control from and she changed it. It was working well until about a month ago and then my period came early again. What would be your suggestion for what ... | hi thanks for writing to usare you taking pills properly?are you taking other medications which you are taking like any antiepileptic drugs,some antibiotics may interfere with absorption of birth control pillsif there is intermittent bleeding then vaginal infection needs to be ruled outhope this information was useful | 255,594 | Taken Plan B after unprotected sex. Abdominal cramps, nausea, itching, continuous bleeding. What do I do? |
I took 5 birth control pills tonight (Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo), because I didn't get my re-fill in time to start the next cycle of pills on Sunday. So I panicked and took the pill for Sunday through tonight to "catch up". Am I at risk of being poisoned from this? Or what other damages/side effects should I expect? | Hello and welcome,You have taken too many pills. Please remember if one pill is forgotten then it is to be taken as soon as remembered and the next pill is taken on its scheduled time. If more than one pill is missed, just keep taking them but use another method for the next 7 days.As you have already used these pills ... | 255,595 | Why are periods coming early after using birth control pills? |
Hi doctor, I have been consuming ipill for a very long time and very frequently but stopped using it often a year ago. My periods are delayed and i checked, i am not pregnant. But i am concerned if there is a possibility that my foolishness has left me infertile. please help... | Hello and welcome,I pill is meant to be used occasionally after unprecedented acts of sex. There is no literature to show its long term effects on fertility after constant use as it is not meant to be used in that way. However you may be having some other problem that may be causing a delay in periods like hormonal imb... | 255,596 | Is there any damage in taking 5 birth control pills at once? |
i m a mother of oneyear 9 months old child.. 2 weeks before on the 8 th week of my second pregnancy becos the doctor suggested it s ouside of the uterus. then i undergone D&C then incert copper t after one week from d&c.after that i feel so much of pain in my lower abdomen especially right lower abdomen.some time the ... | hi thanks for writing to uscopper t can be a cause of abdominal pain very rarely when there is infection,or it is misplacedit does not not cause increase in weight gain.it is a misconceptionit is advisable to take some analgesics and see whether pain settles or else doctor consultation is neededhope this information w... | 255,597 | Will taking i pill for long cause infertility? |
I have just started to take Clarithromycin but my period has started aswel today and i am ment to be starting my pill for the first time today. Can i start my pill even though i'm on these antibioticas and if so how long will it be untill i am properly covered by my pill. | Hello and welcome,If you are using combined pills that contain ethinyl estradiol and a progesterone along with clarithromycin then there is a very small risk that the pill may be ineffective. The clarithromycin is generally cleared from the system in 36-48 hours. So it is better to begin the pills 2 days after stopping... | 255,598 | Can copper T cause abdomen pain and weight gain? |
Had the mirena coil fitted 3 weeks ago and Been bleeding since got it put in for the 1st 2 weeks I was getting labour pain feelings all in my back and left side ( which is where I have all my pains and problems) I have had my tubes tied so this is not to stop me being pregnant but cos I was still bleeding permanently 1... | Hello and welcome,I understand the issue. A few women may continue to experience irregular bleeding for a few months after mirena. Later most [ not all] will experience absent or scanty periods. The backache is also due to the coil and it takes again a few months to get adjusted to it. However if the bleeding is severe... | 255,599 | Can i start my pills while on Clarithromycin? |
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