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hi ,actually i have done sex with my girl friend.on 9 of the feburary month.she got her last period on 3 of feburary month..there is no direct contact with the vagina ,but i have done fingring and i have fear that the liquid has gone t her inner portion.so after 18 hours i have given her I-pill.but after one month ther... | Hi. There is no chance of pregnancy unless there in insemination of vagina with semen. So do not worry. Ye to confirm , you can go for urine pregnancy tests after 10 days.Or ask her to visit Gynecologist if there are further problems . | 256,000 | Is it normal to have breast tenderness after inserting mirena? |
Hi i had sex with my girlfriend without protection,but sure sperm didnt go inside vagina, with in 2 hours she had taken unwanted 72,her normal period date is 3rd of everymonth so now its 3 delays,we had sex 5 days before her period ,could you please suggest any chances of pregnancy. | Hello,In a normal regular 28-30 day cycle, ovulation occurs on day 14-16. Any intercourse especially unprotected around this period is unsafe and carries the highest risk of pregnancy. Toward the end of the cycle, conception is not possible. Added to that, she has consumed the emergency pill and this provides 99% prote... | 256,001 | What are the chances of pregnancy if I-pill is taken after 18 hrs of sexual activity? |
Hi i am 24, and i had unprotected sex with my bf 2nd day of my period( march 2). I all knew before that having sex during mesntruation is safe but later the day after we had intercourse i learned from my friend that it is not. We are not ready yet to have a baby, thats why we research on emergency pills because plan b ... | Dear Madam,Well nothing can be said it will just depend whether they will act or not .but generally it is not feasible to get pregnant when you are menstruating so you need not worry about pregnancy .Dr . Shruti | 256,002 | What are the chances of conception despite taking contraceptive pills? |
hi,i am a 22 year old girl. 1 month back i had to take ipill due to unprotected intercourse..since then i have developed lower backache problem..its getting severe from past 2 days..my diet is also not good and my weight is 40kg which is very less.. from two days m having severe backache n fever..please suggest the cur... | These pills have high doses of hormones and it can cause severe spasmodic pain. You can take meftal spas tablet if pain is very severe. Also i would recommend you to see a gynecologist and get ultrasound to confirm that there is nothing is left in your uterus like blood clot which can cause such pain. | 256,003 | Will emergency contraceptive pills be effective 72 hours after unprotected sex? |
I am on the jadelle contraceptive. I had unprotected intercourse in January, (after having the jadelle in 3 weeks) then got my period 2 days later. I did not have intercourse for a month, then got cramps when I was due to have my next period, however it never came. I had unprotected sex after this, however he did not c... | Hi and thank you so much for this query.It would be highly unlikely that you are pregnant. It is not uncommon to have missed periods while on these pills. however, it would all sort itself as the months get by. If it should still prove difficult even after 3months of continued use, then I will suggest that you get eval... | 256,004 | Why would one experience lower back ache after taking Ipill post unprotected sex? |
My implanon was inserted October 2010. It expired October 2013. It hasnt been taken out. I havent had a period since January 2014. I had sex February 14, 2014. Period still hasnt come. Juat started having lower abdominal cramps March 6, 2014. Does an expired Implanon delay your period? | Hello and thanks for choosing HCM, I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. Implanon if kept un removed may delay periods or cause irregular periods as small amount of hormones may be released from it for a few more days to months. However these are not effective in preven... | 256,005 | Why did I experience cramps after consuming jadelle contraceptive after having unprotected intercourse? |
hi i am on lo loestrin fe right now and i love it except for the fact that i am gaining weight and finding it extremely hard to lose it. I work out 6 days a week and eat healthy. Is there another birth control that you could recommend that is low hormone? | Hi dear there is one thing I would like to tell you that all the oral contraceptive pill are associated with the side effect . Any other contraceptive that I will provide you will result in the same . Thus I advice you that you consult your gynecologist for some other method of contraception. | 256,006 | Can an expired Implanon lead to delayed periods? |
How effective is plan b after ovulation . Note , I didn't ejaculate inside my partner , to be cautious we took plan b 5 hours later . Her period is 4 days long and we had sex on the 3rd . She expects her period on the 8th. Should plan b prevent the chance of pregnancy . | Of course plan B helps in preventing pregnancy . Though she took plan B pills after her first act , she did not take it on the 3rd , however she would have done. But anyhow she was in the safe period. My advice is that that whenever there is an act of unprotected sex , please consult your doctor .There is plan B step... | 256,007 | Which birth control other than lo loestrin fe would prevent gaining weight and is also low hormone? |
i had sex with my bf last february 21 and i took nordette pills 4 pieces at february 24 at 12 pm and then 4 pcs. again at 12 midnight. and i took one pill at february 25 , 7 am. I see right now that i bleed ( March 3) , is it effective the nordette morning after pills for me? or i can still be pregnant? pls help. ... | Hi and welcome to health care magic.I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. You have used the morning. It is to be used within 72 hours of sexual intercourse and works best if taken within the first 12 to 24 hours. Since you have not mentioned the time of the pill, kindly... | 256,008 | Will taking plan b after 5 hours of sex prevent pregnancy? |
HiI was on Yasmin for over 3 years, however have decided to change pills due to anxiety issues on Yasmin. I was previously on Levlen ED when i was 17 however gained a lot of weight (went from a size 8 to a size 12 in under a month)My gynecologist prescribed microgynon 30 ED to me, however i am hesitant to start as I d... | Hi, thanks for using healthcare magicOral contraceptives is associated with weight gain in some women but it is not fore gone conclusion that you will gain weight. Some women do not.Some medications cause weight gain but altering the appetite.There are ways to reduce the chance of weight gain. It would require either u... | 256,009 | How safe is effective is Nordette pill? |
Hi lets start by letting you know two weeks after taking a birth control shoti started to get left chest pain in a few days later it went down my left arm and sometimes radiated to my left leg..at this time i also started bringing up green phlegm.hospital checked fur clots by blood test, leg ultrasound,ekg, chest x ray... | Hi, If no blood clot found out, then, I suggest to consult with a GI specialist to rule out gastric problems (ulcer). I also suggest to do: - upper endoscopy- chest X-ray- abdominal ultrasound- EKG- cardiac echoto evaluate your health condition. I advise not to take the birth control shot for a while until the symptoms... | 256,010 | What is a good substitute for Yasmin (as it causes anxiety issues) apart from levlen/microgynon as both these cause weight gain? |
Could i get pregnant if a day late for getting the depo shot? I have been on depo for two years. My bf and I had unprotected sex. I was due for my depo February 28 2014 and had unprotected sex on March 1 2014. My bf didn't ejaculate inside of me at all. I'm not trying to conceive and will be getting the shot In two d... | Hi, Thanks for the query. I am Dr Nilajkumar Bagde consultant gynecologist and will be answering your queries. You have said in your heading that you will be just one day late but since you had sex on 1st and will be taking the shot 2 days later, it seems that the delay is more than a day. A difference of 1 or 2 days d... | 256,011 | Constant pain in chest, arms and legs after having birth control pill with blood taste in throat |
I have Been off the depo shot for 5 to 6 years. About 2 to 3 years ago my cycles went from being five days to now eight sometimes nine why is that? will I ever be able to have any more children. Lastly has the depo shot been known to cause women to never never able to conceive again. | Hi and welcome to health care magic,I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries. You have been having a heavier period than your regular one since 2-3 years. it would have helped to know your age. However, the possible causes for prolonged periods may be due to hormonal imbala... | 256,012 | Will i be protected even after a day late for taking depo shot? |
Hi, I am 24 years old, I have been prescribed Yamini as a birth control measure. I have acne, unwanted hairs but my periods have been regular. I am 5.4ft and weigh 73.3 kg. Is yamini correct for me or should I go for some other oral-contraceptive. Am I sure to gain weight and loose hair if I take yamini? | Hi,Welcome to HCM.Yamini is correct pill for you. It will reduce acne & unwanted hair. But along with it you will have to try some weight reduction program to increase its efficacy. It will take at least 3-6 months for its good effects to be visible, so be patient.Regards. | 256,013 | Will depo shot cause prolonged bleeding during periods and will i be able to conceive again? |
I M a 57yr old man with type2 diabeties i ve been taking 2000 mg metformin daily for couple years recently blood sugar has been very high doc put me on lantus took 10ui for 3days all was good now its spiked again taking more insulin thinking it might help still high readings in 300 to 400 should i increase dose take it... | Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appear that you are always on mono therapy. You may need to have a multi drug therapy. I advise you to consult an endocrinologist for diagnosis and treatment.You may need to have M.R.I.of pancreas. You may be required to... | 256,014 | Is yamini the correct birth control pill and will there be any side effects? |
I had the implant (implanon) inserted three days ago for the second time and I have a constant throbbing paint at the are the implant is, its sore even if I don t touch it , I didnt have this the first time.. and its really out at my skin like asif it s not been put in deep enough into my arm.. is this normal? | Hi there thanks for the query at Hcm This is a side effect of implanon insertion You must report it to your doctor immediately . In the meant time take and anti allergic and ointment for local application. Probably it could be a betamethasone with fusididic acid. The doctor can even go for the removal of this ro... | 256,015 | Is yamini the correct birth control pill and will there be any side effects? |
My periods were on 7th of January 2013. I had intercourse on 21st of Feb 2014 for 1st time. after that i did not have sex with my husband. from 21st of feb i m having mala-D tablets continously in nights. will it effect me. Should i stop it. will i get pregnant? | Dear I read your scenario. There are many side effects of contraceptive pills like it increase blood cholesterol level. Increase stroke chances, raised blood pressure ,increase chances of heart attack exectra. So avoid over use of these type of drugs. If you have any problem regarding this issue you can ask me other wi... | 256,016 | Is it normal to have soreness and pain after inserting implanon? |
ihave regular bleeding from last 100 days after iucd insertion -- i was delivered on 19th sept 2013 after ceserrian i have inserted iucd same day--am really tenced what to do--now doctor said will remove iucd on 20th Jan after 4months of delivery under ultrasound guidance --pls advise | Hello madam, from the history you have given, well the intrauterine may have got displaced from the site. Yes it is better to remove the IUCD, before it causes further blood loss, which may detoriate your health. An examination is required so as to know why there is heavy bleeding. Hope i was helpful to you. | 256,017 | Will there be any side effects due to extensive usage of birth control pill? |
Hello Doctor,Please I want to knoW how effective postinor 2 is and also I had sex with my boyfriend on monday nite and I took postinor on tuesday afternoon den had sex again that same tuesday evening and wednesday night which I also took another dose of postinor yesterday afternoon. My question now is, is there possibi... | Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.You should take tablet misoprostol. Remember whenever you are going to do sex you should take tablet levonorgestrel plus estrogen in combination within 48 hours of after sex because this is an emergency contraceptive pill. If y... | 256,018 | What could cause constant bleeding after iucd insertion? |
Hi, I just had my first shot of depo provera and never knew the fact that it can grow facial hair, if is supposed to happen when will I notice the efect? Also is there any way to prevent facial hair to grow? How can I get rid of it? I am now really stressing as I never thought of having hair on my face! help please | Dear is the the facial hair growth was not like this earlier , you must report the side effect to the gynecologist. The mechanism by which it occurs is due the inhibition of the FSH and LH hormones from a part of the brain .Thus the further release of female hormones is inhibited and that is how it is effective in... | 256,019 | Possibility of getting pregnant after taking Postinor 2? |
So....I'm 39, a smoker and on the contraceptive pill.......local doc said I need to change to the mini pill or other method. When I said that I would prefer to have a hysterectomy, she was horrified and said there was no reason for that to happen...... This is my body so why can't I have a hysterectomy......I'm not w... | Hi and thank you so much for this query.I understand the right you have to do just anything you want with your body. There are two sides to the equation, you opting for it and the doctor accepting to. No doctor would feel accomplished doing a hysterectomy as a method of contraception. He is right to decline but does no... | 256,020 | Is there any way to prevent facial hair growth while taking depo shot? |
hi, had my baby 3 months ago, and from then have been on the contraceptive injection, up until recently when i had to switch to oral contraceptive, trigestrel. i am a first time user and not sure which pill to take first. i dont have my period at the moment, can i start taking it? | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.You would be having amenorrhoea because of the contraceptive injectionThe depo shot often leads to residual amenorrhoea.It can take upto 3 - 6 months for normal cycles to resume.For starting the pill, it is recommended to start it on day 2 or day 3 of the period.If... | 256,021 | Can I opt for hysterectomy instead of contraceptives? |
Hi, I m 18 yrs old i have taken i pill after intercourse after 4 days i got heavy bleeding for 2 days on which my periods ar due. Now after 9 days of taking i pill have severe abdominal and leg pain what does this indicate ??? I m pregnant ????? I dnt want to see doctor please advise i m vry tensed. | HI,Leg and abdominal pain after i pill is rare especially since you already got your periods. The pain could be due to other reason like local injury or rarely blood clot in your leg. Does the pain increase on walking and associated swelling is present?Chances of pregnancy is less but still to confirm it i want you to... | 256,022 | What is the correct time to switch from contraceptive injection to pills after childbirth ? |
Hi, i am taking birth control, and during the sugar pills (where i usually get my period), I was super stressed. My period didnt come and now I am fours days into the new pack and still havent gotten it. Is it possible it just wont come anymore now that I have started the new pack? Or should I take a pregnancy test? | Hello madam Mental stress does affect menstrual cycles, can cause early or delayed cycles. If you start the next pack you are not likely to get periods , however you may get break through bleeding. Stopping the pills usually causes withdrawal bleed within a week. So wait for a week. | 256,023 | What does severe abdominal/ leg pain 9 days after taking i pills indicate? |
I've been on the minigynon 30 from last year November and February 14 I missed a pill and February 15 I missed the pill for more than 12 hours so I took both that night and continue taking it normally February 15 and I had my period that day. It is still going on now and I've been taking the pills as usual. Is ok? What... | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.When you miss two pills in the first week of pill use, the chances of that month's pills being ineffective are very high.When taken consistently and correctly, pills are more than 99 % effective in preventing a pregnancy.However, as two pills in the first week itse... | 256,024 | Is it possible that taking sugar pills with birth control pills will increase pregnancy risk? |
im on a contraceptive pill havent had my periods for 2 months smtimes i forget to take my daily dosage of pill. i took the home pregnancy test which came back negative the doctor has prescribed me primolut but i havent got my periods yet can i be pregnant. | Dear Madam, yes it may lead to pregnancy so you need to be rehular with your oral contraceptive pills. Dr. Shruti | 256,025 | Is it safe upon missing minigynon pills on one day after which taking normally? |
Hello. I have a question if I could be pregnant or not. I had sex tonight and the condom broke. I checked my period chart and it says I ovulated 2 days ago. But my period is always irregular. I took plan b like an hour after the condom broke. I really want to know what the odds are of me being pregnant. Thank you. | Hello,Welcome to HCMThere are always chances of becoming pregnant if there is failure of contraception.If you have taken plan b,your chances of becoming pregnant has decreased.But still i would advice you to do urine pregnancy test after two weeks and confirm it.Hope you are satisfied with the answer.Thank you | 256,026 | Will irregularity in taking contraceptive pill lead to pregnancy? |
Hello sir, i have mc on my time period but after finish period i made relation with my partner. And after 36 hours i take medicine unwanted 72. Then after two days bleeding start not in normal way. Now 10 days after bleeding not stop. Once in a day blood come. Please consult me. Its my first chance of abnormal mc. | Hi,Nothing to worry, this is your withdrawal bleeding of Unwanted 72 tablet.Gradually bleeding will stop.Afterwards you will get your normal period.Ok and take care. | 256,027 | Is pregnancy possible while on plan b birth control pill post sex? |
I have been on the implanon contraceptive since mid December 2012 and haven't had a period since mid January 2013 not even spotting or colored discharge. And all of the sudden I started having breadt tenderness and then light period bleeding. Is anything wrong/ should I expect this to continue. | HelloImplanon is a progesterone containing hormonal contraceptive. Menstrual irregularities are very common with its usage. Prolonged amenorrhea, scanty periods are due the progesterone contraceptive action. Breast tenderness before periods is also due to progesterogenic action. | 256,028 | How to treat unwanted 72 pill mediated abnormal menstrual bleed for 10 days? |
Hi i had intercourse with my boyf,one week after my period and took the plan b pill on the 2nd day can i still get pregnant? Also, after the intercourse i was bleeding light pink a for a few days and today is now the six day and I'm bleeding brownish.. i don't know if this bleeding is caused by any tears of my cervix b... | Hi, You had sexual contact 7 days later to LMP (which is safe period ) and 48hours later progestin only pill was taken . So the chance of pregnancy is negligible but can't be denied . Post coital bleeding is found in many conditions ( even after long gap of active stage but not for longer duration ). So in my opinio... | 256,029 | Is it normal to have breast tenderness followed by light period a month after being on implanon contraceptive? |
Hiya got coil in after losing my son at 5 and half months pregnant. Last year. But got pea size lumps in my tummy. Keep gettin jelly coming out of my vagina- boobs are sore and keep gettin tired and extremely dizzy. What could be wrong?? Please help. Leanne UK 27 | Hi, I highly suggest to go and see OG specialist to rule out genital infection.Further tests are needed to further evaluate your situation- abdominal/transvaginal ultrasound- vaginal swab testing- urine analysisDepending on tests results, oral and local ( vaginally) treatment will be prescribed.Dr.Sejdini | 256,030 | Is pregnancy possible while on plan b pill? |
i had unprotected sex on sunday night (15th December) and took the postino 2 tablet on moday (16th December) evening, and same time had sex again with no protection on Monday night , and the 2nd tablet was taken after 15hurs , do you think i need to take another does of Postino 2 | HelloThanks for writing to us with your health concern.When taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex, an ECP ( emergency contraceptive pill ) is more than 95 % effective in preventing a pregnancy.So you are reasonably protected against pregnancy.There is no point in repeating the ECP again.For 120 hours, there is no l... | 256,031 | What could cause lumps in stomach, jelly like discharge, sore breasts and fatigue with coil in? |
hi,, I want to know can somebody gets pregnant with paragard iud ??,,,,,,, I got mine paragard iud on sept 18,2013,,like 3 months ago,, and I got regular periods for 2 months this is my third month and 5 days late with my period and no sign even,, am I pregnant ?? | Hello,I have gone through your query and understand your concern.It is very rare to become pregnant with Intrauterine device.If some one conceive, then it may usually end in missed abortion.One rare and life threatening is ectopic pregnancy.Coming to your query, It is usual to have the irregular periods upto 6 months a... | 256,032 | Twice took postino after unprotected sex. Need to take another one? |
My doctor recently changed my birth control to marvelon. But when I went to get my prescription filled the pharmacist gave me Apri 21 saying it is the same as marvelon. Can I demand they gave me the pill the doctor has perscribed for me.? I don t feel comfortable taking something a pharmacist uses as his replacement. | Hello!Thanks for your query.You dont need to worry because these are the same changing only the name.Take them without any doubt.Take care of your self | 256,033 | Can somebody get pregnant with Paragard IUD in ? |
She took emergency contraceptive pill on 15 and another on 16 and today on 19 she is having burning sensation while urinating, irritation and pee feeling all the time since morning. please suggest some cure or medicine. How long will it take for these symptoms to go away by themselves? | I do not think that it is due to post intercourse contraceptive, I think it can be a urinary tract infection. I would suggest you to drink lot of water, fruits juice. Also antibiotics like norfloxacin is helpful. Pain killers like diclofenec is also helpful. I hope after all these medications, your pain wil... | 256,034 | Is Apri 21 the same as prescribed marvelon? |
About a month ago I stopped taking my birth control pills that I've been taking for 4 years. Now my period won't come and my vagina and the back of my thighs have a tingly feeling like it's sleep. Is all of this because of the pills I've stopped taking? | Hi there trhanks for posting your query at HCM Since you have been taking birth control pills They have a number of side effects And one of them is is irregular periods , tingy feeling in the external introitus due to the deficiency of hormones So you must refer to the the gynoecoliogist who would prescribe you c... | 256,035 | What does burning sensation while urinating after taking emergency contraceptive pill mean? |
Hi i am 25 years old. my periods delayed for 3 days now..i had sex approx 25 days ago and had Ipill next day.today in pee there was white or i would say brownish tiny thing came out. i am not sure what it is ..please help me understanding ..am i pregnant or some thing else ? | Hello ma'am and welcome.The occurrence was most probably a side effect of the pill or its main purpose. Do mot worry ma'am. If bleeding continues report to your local doctor.Hope this helps.Best wishes. | 256,036 | Can stopping to take birth control pills cause vagina and back of thighs numb ? |
I m using minerva 35 pills, I have been using it for 8 days now i started using it on the first day of my period. My question is since on my pack the first pill is a non active one followed by an active ones, do I still need to use protection? How long should I wait before it is active? | Hello ma'am and welcome.Protection from conception/pregnancy begins 48 hours after the first dose and so in my opinion you are protected. But it is your personal choice to continue using secondary protection like condoms.Hope this helps.Best wishes. | 256,037 | Reason for brown discharge in urine after taking Ipill? |
i had sex after 3 days after my period and after that i took unwanted 72 and again i had sex 4 days after taken of pills and now my periods came in 6 days after taken the pills before 20 days of my actual period so for 2nd time sex i have to take pills or not? | HIThank for asking to HCMThe hormone can disturb the natural menses cycle greatly and it would be very uncertain if this tab taken half hazardly, better avoid taking this drug in such way this could be very dangerous you will have to face the bad consequences hope you understand this, have nice day. | 256,038 | Should I use protection while using minerva pills? |
Unmarried 20 yr grl. Have unsafe sex befor 1 month. waiting for next coming period. Additional 9 days are gone after my 1 month period cycle. Till now I am not in period. what should I do. please suggest me. 6 month ago I am in period after 1 month n 10 days!! Can t understand anything. plz input suggestion. Don t want... | the first thing you need to do is get a pregnancy test. if it is positive, then you are already pregnant, and the only way to end it would be to terminate the pregnancy. at this point it is too late to use the 72 hour pill, as it has been more than 72 hours since you had unprotected sex.if it is negative, then you wi... | 256,039 | Can unwanted 72 cause periods even after just completing the periods ? |
my husband had a vasectomy about 8 months ago and I have the Mirena IUD for about 8 months as well. My last cycle that I have was a lot heavier than it s normally been and had a lot of cramping with it. It s been about two weeks since then and now I m feeling sick all the time after I eat and discomfort like I m crampi... | Hello madam, from the history you have given, well mirena does cause certain side effects like irregular bleeding.I would suggest you to consult your gynaecologist, as you may require an examination to make sure mirena is in its position, as heavy bleeding may decrease your haemoglobin value and further detoriate your ... | 256,040 | How to avoid unwanted pregnancy post unprotected sex? |
I had the copper coil fitted 5 months ago and everything was normal had heavy periods and cramping but were manageable, but the last 3 months I hav constantly bled sometime red sometimes brown heavy and light and also discharge and small clotting, I get constant back ache and just feel weak all the time and still getth... | Hi, Thanks for the query.I understand your issue. Bleeding after copper T is common and is usually in the form of heavy bleeding during periods. White discharge is also common. Continuous heavy discharge may occur in some women but it needs to be investigated to rule out other causes. Also backache and heavy discharge ... | 256,041 | Could heavy bleeding and severe pain be related to using mirena IUD? |
Hi I've been taking microgynon pill for 10years approx, this is the first time I've ran my pill 3pkts in a row, half way through 2nd packet I got a little bleeding but I know that Is normalHowever I'm little more than half way through my 3rd pkt and for past few days I have had abdominal, lower back pain, like period p... | Hello ma'am and welcome.Yes these symptoms are common due to a hormonal change. But if you are finding it difficult to cope with these symptoms, then please report to your doctor for a change in prescription.Hope this helps.Best wishes. | 256,042 | Is it normal to constantly bleed, discharge & clot, back ache 5 months after fitting copper coil? |
I started bleeding around 3 days ago; after not bleeding for around 4 months due to implant being taken on; I went and had another implant on yesterday and I'm still bleeding but now only when I wee & wipe nothing appears on my pad, I don't know what to do? & what is wrong how can I stop this & what is wrong? Help! Tha... | Hello ma'am and welcome.The process of implant removal and insertion itself can times cause minor trauma which easily resolves itself. I would advise you to wait another week, and if the bleeding does not stop, report to a doctor.Hope this helps.Best wishes. | 256,043 | Is it normal to have abdominal pain and back pain after taking microgynon pill? |
Hi, I recently just had my period but 2 weeks early. I'm guessing that its because I missed 2 pills in the first week of my pill pack. But every once in a while I feel very nauseous in the morning. Its not every morning but just the other day I felt nauseous during my 8 am class and then threw up right after I got out.... | hi there thanks for posting your query at HCMdear did you get any pregnancy test done . in that case i would first suggest that you get your pregnancy test done . But you must refer to your to gynecologist. and per she will also advice you a ultrasound One important you must remember that if it is not pregnancy... | 256,044 | Reason for prolonged bleeding after getting birth control implant? |
hello doctor, i took 'unwanted 72' within 12 hours after sex..we had sex on 27th of jan., i had my last periods on 07 january..its 12 days past my date still i dint get my periods..i have done pregnancy test twice but it shows negative results (only one line)when will i have my periods and am i safe?please help.. | emergency contraceptives work well if taken within 48-72 hrs of unprotected sex and continue to offer protection for next 12 hrs. it's mots likely that you are not pregnant. if you fail to get your periods in the next one week or so...do a home pregnancy test and if it turns out negative than consult your gynaec for a ... | 256,045 | Can missing birth control pills lead to nausea and headaches? |
I had sex one night by accident and took a emergency contraceptive pill. A couple days like about a week later I got my period a week earlier then I was suppose too. It was also very short and not heavy at all. If I bled can this mean I m not pregnant? | Hi and thank you so much for this queryI am so sorry to hear about this accidental sex you had. Bleeding soon after sex makes the chances of pregnancy almost inexistent. However, I will advice that you adopt and stick to a regular and reliable contraceptive method so as to spare yourself the scare of pregnancy in futur... | 256,046 | Is pregnancy possible after taking unwanted 72 within 12 hrs post sex? |
hai iam 23 i inserted a copper iud last weak.After 2 days started bleeding my doctor suggested to take Regestrone 5 mg after taking this stopped my bleeding i took this tablet for 2 days ,but after stopping this tablet its again bleeding(my last period was on 18th nov and i inserted iud on 27th) | Hi,Spotting and irregular menstrual bleeding is often seen in the initial days after insertion of any IUD. Regestrone is a hormone and withdrawal bleeding is seen after completion of treatment. As such, the right thing for you to do now is to switch over to simple styptics after consulting your doctor. If there is no r... | 256,047 | Am I pregnant if I have early period after taking emergency contraceptive pill? |
I've been using then Implant for 7 years now and never had a period, but recently I've noticed my breasts have grown, I've gained weight, and started a period yesterday. My current implant has only been in for under a year (maybe 8 months, maybe less) is it possible it's stopped working? | Hi,The effect of hormones on the body varies with the weight in general; as the body weight increases the demand for hormone grows and side effects ensue. This may have happened to you with the new implant; yet, the effectiveness needs to be checked as you have developed symptoms soon after the insertion. Please ask yo... | 256,048 | What causes bleeding after insertion of copper IUD? |
Hi, so I've had my mirena since dec. of last year. I've been feeling like tugs or something in my abdomen since January. I got my 2nd month chech up an it was still in place. The thing is I'm craving all the time and it's like nothing con tempts me? You believe this is a mirena side effect or something else?} | Hi. Mirena is a hormonal IUD releasing progesterone all time. It causes few months to adjust with Mirena in the form of abnormal bleeding, cramps or pain lower abdomen . However it will settle in few months. You can consult your dr. and get treatment for that. But get one urine routine ex. to rule out UTI and also PID ... | 256,049 | What could grown breasts, weightgain with started periods while being on implant indicate? |
Hello, Here is my Question three months ago I tried birthcontrol for the first time it was not for me so I stopped. I had my period right after the pills as was expected but not it has been 32 days since my last period ended and I have yet to have my period. what could be the cause. I am sexually active and I have had ... | Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum. As you describe it appears that you have used the pills for few days and stopped. So it means you have induced the period. and here after this will be the your expected day of the period. The cause of irregular periods may be the anemia,infe... | 256,050 | Reason for abdominal tugs after using Mirena? |
Hello, I had a copper IUD inserted last week today is the 8th day after insertion. Am having a pinkish brownish fleashy discharge what could be causing this. The doctor who inserted my IUD said I would not be able to feel for the strings because they are short and near the cervix wall. He also said I could have sex aft... | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.Irregularities in menstrual period, spotting are common after IUCD insertion.If you don't have pain, fever or heavy bleeding then there is no need to worry.Thewe problems usually settle by 2 or 3 cycles.ThanksDr Bhagyashree | 256,051 | What causes delayed periods after taking birth control pills? |
Had 1st unprotected sex 12days after my period and I took postinor after 24 hrss of having unprotected sex...I also had unprotected sex where my patner release inside of me and I took the other second postinor 11...saw my period after a week for 3days is. It posible am pregnant? | Hi, Once you get menstrual bleed it is almost immpossible for implantation as the uterine wall is shred off.Again you had progetin only Emg contraceptive within 24 hr so chances of pregnancy becomes nehligible .But if you have doubt then do a Urine Pregnancy Test done at your home n have peace in your mind and try usi... | 256,052 | What is the reason for pinky brownish discharge after copper IUD insertion? |
Hi, I've been on Lo Loestrin FE for about 1.5 years or so. I have been taking my pills regularly, my husband and I had sex on Saturday, January 8th. I know I ovulate on or around the 9th, and then two days later (the 11th) I started antibiotics (amoxicillan or augmentin, not sure which) for a sinus infection. I know... | Hi, I understand your concerns . Antibiotics do reduce effectiveness of birth control pills. It will be helpful if you can tell me name of the exact antibiotic. You can get pregnant. | 256,053 | Is pregnancy possible after taking Postinor after unprotected sex? |
My bf inserted his penis for the 1st tym on 14th feb,2014..n tuk out within seconds..no ejections came out frm his penis..i was so scared I took unwanted 72 d next morning..my periods r usualy iregular..last month it was 18th..this month my periods did not come yet..plzzz help me...wen will my periods come after taking... | Hi. It was really good that you took unwanted 72 after the act as the preseminal secretions can also cause pregnancy, even if there was no ejection. But usually you get withdrawl bleeding in 2-3 days or max. 7 days.So, by now you should have got your periods but due to irregilar cycle may be this has happened. If you d... | 256,054 | Can antibiotics ( for sinus infection) affect the effectiveness of a birth control pill? |
Hi,i took the morning after pill on Feb 2nd...i started spotting on Feb 7th...my period never comes till the 25th ish...well on the 7th i was spotting browinsh red color now today the 17th i am still bleeding and its been very very heavy and alot of clots....should i be worried. | HiThanks for posting your question in HCMGoing through your query it appears that you were due to have your periods by end of February. Assuming you had a normal period in January it is not unusual to have some spotting and a bit of imbalance in your periods after taking morning after pill. But having said that it is b... | 256,055 | When will the periods come after taking unwanted 72 ? |
Hi, I had unprotected sex 3 weeks after getting the nexaplanon implant inserted and I got it inserted on the first day of my period and my doctor said wait a week to have sex. But all I have been getting is brown discharge and a speck of blood , I took a pregnancy test 6 days after unprotected sex and both tests came o... | HIThank for asking to HCMI can understand your problem, per vagina brown discharge could be sing of infection you have to wait for some time such infection is self limiting and will come around on its own, no need to worry or no need to take any medicine for this, hope this information helps you, take care and have goo... | 256,056 | What causes heavy bleeding after takin Ipill? |
Hi Doctor I had family plainng operation last 18month back now I miss period from 9days and iam felling tried and dizziness n I had blood test also that iam not pregnant and no thyroid everything is fine .what it s mean I only miss period in pregnancy I have three kid last one is 18 months and iam feeling symptom like ... | hellothanks for your questionif you had family planning operation than you dont worry about pregnancymissed periods fatigue and dizziness was due to another reason also and if you have missed periods than it will be because of some hormonal changesthanks | 256,057 | Is the brown discharge normal after Nexaplanon implant and unprotected sex ? |
I have a problem I haven't had my period since January. I last menstruated in December 2013. I was on the progestin injection then I switched to the levonorgesterl and ethinylestradiol birth control pill. Could this be the cause of two missed periods. I have done 4 home pregnancy tests and they all came out negative.Pl... | Hi, I had gone through your query and understand your concerns.This is a common problem experienced by women taking birth control pills.Wat you are taking is a combined pill(levonorgesterl and ethinylestradiol) which contain both oestrogen and progesterone.It will take 90 days(3 months) to restore your normal ovulation... | 256,058 | What could missed periods, fatigue, dizziness with HPT negative after family planning operation indicate? |
I'm on day 11 on my cycle positive OPK, and a 21 mm follicle, the thing is IM NOT trying to conceive I took the plan B today as soon as I saw the positive OPK but read it will not be effective because the ovulation in already in its way is there anything else I can do?? | Hi and thank you so much for this query.I am so sorry to hear about disturbing information about plan B and the risk of pregnancy. Plan B is effective irrespective of the stage of the cycle. it does not only work by inhibiting ovulation but also causes bad conditions in the uterus making implantation difficult. There... | 256,059 | Will taking birth control pills cause irregularity in periods? |
I stopped taking microgonyn 30 for my 7 day break and I'm late starting the new pack i had sex in between and the condom broke! I've ordered the morning after pill to collect tonight but should I be worried & when should I start taking my normal pill again straight away? | Hi, Thanks for the query. The chances of pregnancy are directly proportional to the delay in starting the new pack, greater the delay higher the chances and so on. However the chances of pregnancy from single act of unprotected contact are not so high. It is a good move to take the morning after pill. You may begin the... | 256,060 | Does taking plan B when being on cycle positive OPD and 21mm follicle be effective? |
when I am using miprogen vaginally, after 1-2 hours duration, the shell of the capsule is coming out, is it that my process of insertion is wrong, whether the drug is getting into the vagina or it is coming out, please help me out by answering my query | Hi, Ideally the shell must not come out. If the shell does not dissolve the drug does not get released. There must be some problem with insertion. Try wetting the tablet with clean water before insertion. Insert preferably at night after passing urine. Insert as high as possible. Do not get scared while doing this, the... | 256,061 | Took microgonyn late after break and condom broke off during sex. When to start pill again? |
I was on cerazette for a month. I used to have marvelon but since it was not available i had cerazette.last pill was last monday.no period yet until now. Just had unprotected sex today. But same time i had started taking marvelon.will i get pregnant? Can i continue taking marvelon for a week and stop to have my period? | Hi, welcome to health care magic.Cerazette and marvelon both contain the same drugs. However marvelon contains estrogen in addition to the desogestrel in cerazette. If the pills have been taken regularly as prescribed then chances of pregnancy are not there. The date of the sexual episode is not clear. Was it 5 days af... | 256,062 | Why does the shell of miprogen come out after 1-2 hours? |
Hii..I took an i-pill for the first time on jan 4 , n it started bleeding me jus after 2 days i.e. on 6th jan.. I consulted my doctor and she gave me injections to stop the bleeding and bleeding stoooed in 4 days after the injections...As concerned, my menses should start by 11 or 12th of this month..but it did not sta... | Hi, Please do not worry. Just check if the pregnancy tests were done after the missed period or before it, as those done before missed periods will be most likely negative. If the test was negative after 7 days or more from the missed period, you are not likely to be pregnant. In that case the absence of period is due ... | 256,063 | Can pregnancy be possible by having unprotected sex while being on cerazette and no periods? |
Hi doctor,had sex for the 1st time last week and took ipill.Have had fever since that day, 2 days ago,i felt paun urinating and the urine was dark yellow. I now have mild joint pain,headache and still some fever. I feel signs of my periods but havent got them yet. Had a discharge but its now gone. Help am worried. | Hi, Thanks for the query. It seems that you are most likely having an infection. The symptoms are not due to I pill. The pain during urinating may indicate a urine infection that occurs after first sexual episode [honey moon cystitis is the medical term]. I suggest that you get yourself examined for a source of infecti... | 256,064 | Could delayed periods be due to intake of i pill followed by bleeding stopped with injections? |
Hi, my name is Cheryl and I am on birth control and today is Friday and I was suppose to get my prescription today but I was unable to and can t get a hold of my doctor and they won t be open until Monday and I was wondering if I could still start my new pack of birth control Monday or do I have to take the whole month... | Dear cheryl,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.You can start your pill from day 2 to day 5 of your period.Any Later contraceptive efficacy is decreased.If monday is day 5 then you can start on Monday.thanksDr Bhagyashree | 256,065 | Why would one experience headaches, joint pain and fever after consuming Ipill? |
Hi i've just finished a course of trimethoprim. I started taking it whilst on my 7 day break from microgynon 30. I finished the course at the same time as starting a new pack and have been back on the pill for 3 days. Do i need to use extra contraception? | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.There is no need for further protection. You can continue your contraception.Thanks Dr Bhagyashree. | 256,066 | How to start taking new batch of birth control pills? |
13 days back i have unprotected sex with my gf..her last period date was 4th november and now it is 2nd december and she didnt got her periods ..she's getting pregnancy symptomps like abdominal pain,nausea,headache,back pain,fainting,food aversions...please recommend us what we should do now | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.The pregnancy has to be confirmed before abortion.I recommend that you visit a obgyn and confirm the duration as well as intrauterine location. Over the counter drugs are not recommended as it can cause unsafe abortion.ThanksDr Bhagyashree | 256,067 | Is there any need for extra contraception while on trimethoprim? |
I have been on the generic verions of the birth control Yaz for over 2 years, called Gianvi. Less than 2 months ago, CVS gave me Loryna, the other generic brand of Yaz, informing me it was the same thing. However, I've never had any side effects while taking Gianvi, but ever since I started Loryna, I have had a worseni... | Hello ma'am and welcome.You could be experiencing side effects of the medication and should report the same to your prescribing doctor. You can of course request to be put back on gianvi. The heavy bleeding can result in anemia and so I would request you to get your hemoglobin checked and accordingly corrected.Hope thi... | 256,068 | How to get rid of unwanted pregnancy at an initial stage? |
Hello, My 17 yr. old daughter was put on Yasmin but I want to change her to something else as I don t believe Yasmin is safe due to one of it s active ingredients. I have heard of Belara. Is this a safer option than Yasmin? Does it have the same active ingredients? | Hello, I would be happy to help with your question.Yasmin is a low dose birth control pill that contains a low dose of estrogen and progesterone. Belara contains a slightly higher dose of estrogen and a different progesterone that claims lower side effects. I would consider that the estrogen in birth control pills ca... | 256,069 | Why do I have depression, back pain and heavy bleeding while taking generic version of Yaz? |
Hi I have a complicated breast abscess and have been prescribed cliprofloxacin,ive noticed that i have started to bleed a couple of days after taking this prescription and am wanting to know if this antibiotic can interrupt with my contraceptive pillThankyou :) | No ciprofloxacine does not interfere with contraceptive pills. It only interfere with warfarin and phenytoin and antacids and iron and calcium and zinc supplement | 256,070 | Is consuming Belara safer than Yasmin? |
Sir,I took i pill 1 hour after unprotected sex on 9th feb. I got vaginal bleeding after 5 days, that is on 14th feb. 3 months back, my gynae has advised me Crimson 35 to be used as regular contraceptive. Only this month I discontinued crimson 35. Should I continue taking crimson 35 now, as today is just the second day ... | crimson 35 is a safe contraceptive to use. if you are in the second day of your period, you should start a new pack and you will be protecte from pregnancy. I hope this answers your question, please let me know if you need and more help. | 256,071 | Can cliprofloxacin ( prescribed for breast abscess) interfere with contraceptive pill? |
Hi my breast have gotten bigger and my nipples have darkened I have little spots around and on my nipples I feel slight kicks in the bottom bit of my tummy now and again but not very often I have been bleeding but I can t tell if its normal because im on the implant ive taken test after test but all negative. .. | Hi,Welcome to Health care magic forum. It appears that you must be having the features of pseudocyasis. due to anxiety, or harmonal imbalance etc. It is a false pregnancy,with all the features of pregnancy,if not attended, may lead up to the end of the pregnancy,and the fal... | 256,072 | How safe is taking crimson 35? |
I am feeling a little lost. Two of my best friends and my husband pointed out that they think I might be pregnant, which makes sense because I am having several of the signs. I don t have regular periods exactly, I took my last depo shot in april after being on it for about 5 years. My period came back in December and ... | Hi, I can understand your concerns but the signs which you are describing can be present even if you are not pregnant. Since your pregnancy tests have come negative i will advise you to get a sonography of your uterus. Irregular periods can have many reasons. Depot Shots also can cause irregular periods. I will advic... | 256,073 | Normal to have bigger breasts and bleeding while on implant? |
Hi doctor I had sex with my girl friend in 14 Feb and I gave her unwanted 72in just 1hour. And she has also the problem about the period which is not came from last 2month.so pls give me the solution is she will be pregnant or not. And the period not come again then she could be pregnant or not. Thanks | Hi,Chances of pregnancy are less if she took unwanted 72 in just 1 hour but still to confirm it i want you to do a pregnancy test with a UPT kit . It costs cheap and is available in all pharmacy. The instructions on how to use it & how to read the test is given on the Kit Box . Contact us with the test report | 256,074 | Cause of pregnancy symptoms despite negative test after Depo shot? |
Hi! I missed a pill on my regular oral contraception. I am on the first week of my tablet cycle. I shorten the free tablet petiod to 6 days. Drink it on saturday, had sex unprotected sex on sunday. Then on thursday again, i had unprotected sex. Fell asleep, forgot to take my pill and remember it on friday night (more t... | Thanks for query.yes there is every chance of getting conceived if you miss a pill.this is what guideline saysIF YOU MISS MORE THAN ONE PILL IN THE FIRST SEVEN DAYS OF A NEW PACK OF PILLS, OR START A NEW PACK MORE THAN 24 HOURS LATE and you have had sex in the hormone pill break, or have sex in the seven days after the... | 256,075 | What the chances of pregnancy after consuming unwanted 72? |
Hi, iam 33 years old planning for the second baby. My periods are regular always, I took I-pill in the month of november, and then decided to conceive in january and also february....but my test result is negative! We were in contact on 10,11,12,13, 16, 18 and 20th days after my period.... still 4 days are there to get... | Hi, and thanks for using HCM.Your question is a bit unclear. From what I understand it seems that you are expecting your period after 4 days and want to know about your status, but the heading says how may I conceive with I pill. I will try to answer it to the best of my ability. First about: How to conceive with I pil... | 256,076 | Will having unprotected sex with missed pill on oral contraception cause pregnancy? |
I have coproporphyria and endometriosis. My surgeon is wanting to place Mirena after ablation since Lupron and other hormone alternatives are contraindicated, but neither of us can find much information about it and porphyria. Is there any benefit to placement of Mirena in thwarting endometriosis re-growth, and how wel... | it makes sense that mirena might help a little but to prevent some of the symptoms of endometriosis such a heavy and painful periods, even after ablation. however, it is not well studied, and it is not known for sure if it will work, so the manufacturer does not currently recommend the use of mirena after an ablation.... | 256,077 | How can I conceive after delayed periods after taking I-pill? |
I am on the Amethia lo birth control medicine. I missed a pill last Saturday and took it 12 hours later. I also missed a pill on Tuesday and took it 12 hours later when I remembered. I am in my 3rd month of taking birth control, and I am on the 2nd to last week of a 3 month pack. Is it safe to have intercourse? | Hi and welcome to HCM. You have done the right thing by taking the missed pills as soon as u rememeber, you are suppose to do like this only. Only if you miss two or more pills continuously then their is risk of pregnancy, but remember dont take 2 or more tabs to compensate the missed pill. You just take the missed pil... | 256,078 | Can mirena be implanted after ablation while suffering from coproporphyria and endometriosis? |
Hi I had my tubes burned in 2010. I have had many complications since then including major blood clots heavy bleeding and major pain but on one particular day I was having sex and I started feeling nauseated stomach pains and my fiance said I was bleeding. Not sure what I should do | Hi,Thanks for the query. The possible causes for your problem are:-Pelvic inflammatory disease. Pelvic inflammation can present with pain abdomen, nausea etc symptoms. It can lead to cervical erosion etc lesions. Cervical erosion can present with symptoms like postcoital bleeding. -Postcoital tear. Sometimes during int... | 256,079 | Is it safe to have intercourse if I missed birth control dosage? |
My wife gave birth to our daughter in late august 2013. Shortly after she had an IUD put in place. She began having severe side effects linked to the IUD. Once it was in place she never actually stopped bleeding. She had the IUD removed and received the Depo shot in the same visit. How long will we have to wait for the... | Hi. You need not wait for the shot to be effective. Its contraception action starts as soon as it is administered and lasts for 3 months. Bleeding must also have been controlled with it. So, you can get it repeated every 3 months as advised by your dr. Thanks. | 256,080 | What could cause bleeding during sex and nausea after tubes being burnt? |
I am 18+ and i had sex for the first time with my bf yesterday around 1pm .The first he did not use a condom but before ejaculating he brought his penis out but for the secnd time he used a condom .I was afraid so we decided to take a pill .My qstn is that what is the right period within which i could take a pill ?? We... | Hello,As the name suggests,unwanted 72 should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex for the best results.The results are more better if the tablet is consumed within first 24 hours after unprotected sex.Thanks | 256,081 | What is the waiting period for depo shot to be effective? |
Hi, I am taking Tri-Sprintec (generic brand of Ortho Tri-Cyclen). Now that I've started my 2nd semester, I've been distracted with HW and sometimes end up taking the pill 1-3 hrs late or earlier than the day before. Is this much inconsistency bad for me? I always use a 2nd method of protection, but I wanted to know how... | Hi, Iconsistency of 1-3 hours is acceptable. But try to be as regular as possible. Also if you miss one day then take two pills the next day. But if you miss more then you have to use another method of protection like condoms for the rest of the cycle. | 256,082 | Time period within which one should take unwanted 72? |
I am 4 days late, as of tomorrow I will be 5. I am on birth control. Jan 7- 10 was my last period. I had intercourse with a male who had a vasectomy on the 16th of Jan. My ovulation dates were Jan. 20-26. On Feb. 4th I had a dark brownish color discharge and I had thought I was going to start my period, this had went o... | Hi, Sometimes period are dark brownish in color and not necessarily clear. I will advice you to get a sonography of your uterus done . If you are not pregnant you can start on Progestrone tablet to get your periods. Let us know the sonography report. | 256,083 | Should Tri-Sprintec be taken regularly? |
I ve been on the Depo shot for about half a year. I ve read about other women experiencing the same problem while on the Depo shot. I was wondering if this is unhealthy or I should contact my gyno right away. This has been going on for about 3 weeks. Ive been with the same guy for a month shy of a year. We are not roug... | Hello ma'am and welcome.Unfortunately you have failed to mention which side effect of the depo shot you are talking about. If you are talking about menstrual irregularities,yes this is one of the most common side effect, and if you are experiencing this or any other side effect please report to your prescribing doctor ... | 256,084 | Reason for delayed periods, brown discharge while on birth control? |
I have had the mirena in since oct. 2013 and have not had any problems. The symptoms im having lately feel like they are pregnancy symptoms amd along with that, I ve had really bad lower back pain my shoulders kind of hurt, my breasts are sore, I began having a little cramping on the left side of my pelvis, and i misse... | I would recommend seeing a gynecologist- you may need an ultrasound or an X-ray to evaluate correct positioning of the iud. also it is possible there might be some inflammation from the iud that is causing your back pain which wold be best evaluated by a gynecologist | 256,085 | Is depo shot unhealthy? |
Hi doctor, I had last sex 6 days back and I had I pill in next 60 hours first a fall I would like to know what are the chances of getting pregnant ? My next question is after sex n eating I pill my stomach start paining badly n I caught uti. Please suggest me some cautions for uti. | Hi and welcome to HCM. I pill taken within 72 hours of sex is effective. The sooner you take i-pill, the more effective it is. i-pill is 95% effective within 24 hours of unprotected sex, 85% between 25-48 hours and 58% if taken between 49-72 hours, so their may be chances of pregnancy. Nausea, vomiting and headache are... | 256,086 | Does Mirena cause pregnancy like symptoms ? |
hello i had iud insertion since 1 month on 5th day of my periods and my expected date of periods suppose to be 29 january but until now i didnt get my periods i did my HCGin urine last thursday but it was negative so what can i do now1more thing that my periods every month 6 days late from the last period but this time... | Hi,Thanks for the query. It would help to know the type of IUD, if it was a copper containing IUD or a hormone containing IUD. Some IUD's contain hormone and cause irregular periods. Pregnancy is not likely in your case as the insertion was done on day 5 and IUD's are very effective in preventing pregnancies. The urine... | 256,087 | What are the chances of getting pregnant having taken Ipill? |
Hi there Shari-lee here I just have a few questions that I would like a answered please. So I have had the implanon since the 13/12/13 everything was fine for the first month and a half but now I have light spotting, wake up feeling like I am going to throw up, constantly wanting to eat, bloated, back aching, hips are ... | Hi, I understand your concern. The chances of pregnancy are there as the timing of insertion was late. Also if it is inserted late, a backup contraceptive method is advised for next 7 days as it takes 7 days to begin functioning. So this is unfortunate. However in midcycle there is no way to confirm pregnancy. Having ... | 256,088 | Is it normal to have delayed periods after IUD insertion ? |
Its my first time to use micropil. So i already finish my 1st pack but my monthly period has not come..? so ill take another one pack until now. My last period is on jan. 6,2014. So i expect my period comes at first week of february. Base on the intruction skip to take 1 week. I didnt do that for sure im not getting pr... | Hi, I went through your query. The periods that you have while on micropill is actually withdrawal bleeding. This means your periods can occur normally only if you withdraw the hormones you have been taking i.e. stop your micropill after 21 days. And stopping the micropill after 21 days will not make you pregnant as yo... | 256,089 | Reason for spotting, nausea, bloating while on Implanon? |
I have a question. I'm on the birth control shot, Depo, February 25th will be my third shot. I just recently been put on an antibiotic, "Doxycycline" for a UTI. 500mg, twice a day. Question is, is it possible that antibiotics lesson the affect of Depo? I know they do with the pill, just not sure about the shot. I was t... | Hello!Thanks for your query.There are no known drug interactions between doxycycline and depo provera.If you are on injections for birth control,there is no reason why you can not take Doxycycline. Take care of your self | 256,090 | Can micropil tablets cause delayed periods? |
I have had the paragard since 2009. Lately, I have been getting where I bleed everyday. I first noticed it last month. This month I had my period the week before last, 7 days as normal. Then a little bit of spotting all last week. Today my period started again. Is this something I should be concerned with? I do ... | Heavy or frequent bleeding can be a side effect of the paraguard, though most women don't have the problem. You have several options, and you will really need to speak with doctor about your options. First, you will need to make sure there is no other problem causing the bleeding, such as a fibroid, a polyp, or an in... | 256,091 | Can taking antibiotics reduce the affect of depo shot? |
I have been taking Ortho tri-Cyclen lo before and I am switching to Spintec. I just finished all the pills from Ortho tri-cyclen and I just finished my period. Which pills am I supposed to take from Sprintec? I feel like if I start the first pill, I will start the period again. | Hi,Thanks for choosing HCM.I suppose you are using a 28 days pack. If you check the pack there will be 21 pills of one color [usually blue] and 7 pills of another color [usually white]. The 21 pills of the same color are active pills and the 7 pills are sugar pills. You must begin with the active pills. You will not s... | 256,092 | Why I keep having spotting and periods while on paragard? |
I have had unprotected sex and I'm on the birth control pill where I get my period every three months, He did cum inside of me. I still have a month to go before I'm suppose to get my period. However today I have had cramps and like bloody clumps coming out. It's a darker and browner then usual blood. What could this m... | Hi, I went through your query. Birth control pills generally regularise your menstrual cycle and you should have your periods every month. So it is possible that you are having your periods. However you have to rule out the possibility of an abortion. I would advise you to have an urine pregnancy test done and a transv... | 256,093 | Which pill to be taken from Sprintec when switching from Ortho tri-Cyclen after period? |
Hi. I have a unprotected sex ( which the sperm he left inside) last January 25th and I took nordette at 27th. And I continue took it for 2 weeks and it happen again (but this time he didn't left it inside) then I took the last 3 left pill. I have irregular period. My last period was January 7th. And I have a abdominal ... | hichances of getting pregnant while on nordette is remote,but to be on safer side take pregnancy card test which is quite reliable.take care. | 256,094 | Why the cramps with dark brown bloody clumps after unprotected sex while on birth control pill ? |
I just started the beyaz pill about 3 weeks ago and started my cycle about 3 days ago. I usually have minor cramps 1-2 days before starting and then not at all throughout my cycle. This time however, I had no cramps prior to starting but have had severe cramps all the days of my cycle. I've also been experiencing nause... | Pills are almost 100% effective if you take them everyday at the about the same time and rarely miss a pill (double up if you miss and use back up if you miss more than once). it doesn't matter if you don't have. If you pleader regularly or if you spot. They are still that effective if taken correctly. Usually women o... | 256,095 | Am I pregnant if I have abdominal pain and irregular periods after taking Nordette? |
I am 16 years old.. I made a mistake and had sex with a boy I hardly knew. Ive been gagging when I smoke cigarettes.. but ive been smoking them for a while and this has never happened. Ive been sleepy.. but its only been 5 days. Maybe im paranoid. Listen .. he fucked me without a condom and then after he pulled out whe... | It would be impossible to know this until you miss your next period. However, you can go in for a pregnancy test kit from a pharmacy and check if you are pregnant. This urine test gives reliable results even in a week-old pregnancy. | 256,096 | Does Beyaz birth control cause severe cramps and nausea? |
i've taken nordette last jan. 21 as ecp..and got my withdrawal bleeding after 7 days...last night feb. 7 i had an unprotected sex and im on the 12th day of my cycle..should i take nordette again as an ecp?..i'm also taking pills for two months now but i usually miss some of it but i make sure i get to take the missed p... | HelloTHanks for writing to us with your health concern.It is not recommended to take ECP so frequently.When taken so often, the lose efficacy, and the side effects just add up.You have taken the pills well enough ( as you said you used to cover up for the missed pills. )If you feel you have been highly irregular with t... | 256,097 | What do you suggest to avoid pregnancy when it's too late for plan b pill? |
I been on orthro tri cyclen now for three years it s been great... just went to the health department two days ago blood pressure was to high.. so she made me switch depo now I have felt terrible every since been moody, hungry, terrible headaches, very sleepy? Why? I can t stand this | Hello,thanks for posting on HCM,It is clearly a side effect of depo provera shot you just took. You need to report this as soon as possible to your doctor. The following a some serious side effects that you might experience while on depo and you are required to call your doctor as soon as possible. - Migraine headache,... | 256,098 | Should Nordette be taken as an ECP after having unprotected sex? |
I am taking Novelon regularly but in 7 days gap intercourse happen with my husband. So, Is there any possibility of pregnancy? because in these 7 days gap periods will be starting but now a days two days over yet periods are not started now. What I will do for aviding the pregnancy chances? Can u pls sugest me? | Dear member,Thanks for writing to healthcare magic,ideally intercourse during the 7 day gap is safe. But if you have not yet had your period then please check with a urine pregnancy test. If negative you can wait for spontaneous period.The chances that you are pregnant if taken the pill regularly is rare.Hope this was ... | 256,099 | Why do I have terrible headaches, increased hunger, sleepy feeling after switching to Depo from Tricyclen ? |
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