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my bf will be home next month on April 30... my menstrual period is regular and i was just done a week ago... im planning to take althea pill in his coming for protection..when will be the right time to take the pill? its okay if will stop after his leaving on 2nd week of May? Looking forward for ur replies..thankz a l... | Hi thanks for the query.Althea pill has cyproterone acetate which has antiandrogen activity and hence more side effects. It is mainly used when patients have acne/ PCOS also.If you don't have these, then you can try other pills with safe progesterone.Pills should be started on day 1 of menstrual cycle an the pack shoul... | 256,900 | Had depo injection. Experiencing sickness. Pregnancy test negative. Having bleeding. Suggest |
I accidentally missed taking a Loette pill a few nights ago, then started bleeding, so am taking Primolut to make it stop. Is it ok to keep taking my Loette pills at the same time as taking Primolut 5mg? Or should I cease taking the Loette until the end of this cycle? I still have 10 active Loette pills left in the tr... | hi.. thanks for using HCM..you are taking oral contraceptive pill.. missed taking the tablets..you have not mentioned the reason for taking the tablet?if it is for contraceptive?... wait for 5 days for bleeding to occur, then start with the new pack of pills from 5th day onwards..primolut will not help to stop bleeding... | 256,901 | Planning to take althea pill as contraceptive measure. Details of intake and time? |
Hi, i'm on my 24th day of my cycle when when I started to consume a new pack of pills. first, i take 4 pills, and after the intercourse i took 3 pills. He used a condom that time, and I believed it was really safe. For the next two days, i took 1 pill each. therefore, i have taken 9 pills, and i discontinued taking it.... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. You had pills in a wrong manner now you should stop anything and wait till your period come then start taking first pill from first day of your menstrual cycle and continue till 21days then break for 7 days(for 28 days pills pack), If period comes its ok otherwise start new pack fr... | 256,902 | Missed taking loette pills. Bleeding started. Can I take primolut? |
hi i would like to know if i missed a birth control pill and didn t take it and had unprotected sex can i be pregnant and how long after will i start getting symptoms if i am?hi i would like to know when i missed a contraceptive pill and didnt take it and had unprotected sex with my husband can i be pregnant and if so ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Yes, there is a possibility of getting pregnant if you miss your contraceptive pill and have unprotected sex. Wait around 7-10 days and then take a home pregnancy test, that should give you your result. Alternatively you can... | 256,903 | Took pills after intercourse, didn't get periods yet. Should I worry ? |
hi i am 22 years old, and i am having irregular cycles ever since stopping birth control last year. i had my first depo injection in February 2012 and my second in may 2012 i didn't return for my third injection in august, instead i went onto the mini pill until October 2012. my cycle started in September 2012 and last... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.I recommend you see a obs and gynae specialist, she can prescribe you with proper hormone replacement medication that should help get your period back to normal, they can also run an ultrasound to check if there is anything ... | 256,904 | Missed taking contraceptive pills, had unprotected sex. Will this causing pregnancy? |
Hi. I m on Sprintec ( norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol ... 0.250 mg/0.035 mg). I m usually very accurate with my bc, but i ve been recovering from an intestinal infection in addition to a bladder infection and haven t been myself lately. I was supposed to start my new pack of bc on March 13th, but didnt until the 14t... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Yes, I think you should take an emergency pill just in case. There is always a chance of conception when you have intercourse after missing a pill, so to be on the safe side take an emergency pill as soon as possible.I hope... | 256,905 | Took depo injection two times, then took mini pill. Have irregular cycles now. Cure for symptoms? |
Hi, i m in age 36 and never get pills. Me and my husband having plan to have kid but decided to get only three months pills dian 35 and then stop and go for pregency. My question is, is that affect my pregency? Is that make my pregency by delay or any other problems? Is there any changes in my hormones by getting 3 mon... | Hi Sue,Thank you for posting your question here I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Many women take contraceptive pills for months, even years before they decide they want to get pregnant and from what I have seen in my career they usually always manage to get pregnant unless is their some other problem... | 256,906 | Had missed birth control pill. Had sex. What to do? |
i been on birth control for about 2 years- Seasonique that is. I just stopped taking them. I started bleeding like as if it was my period a few days after i stopped. Not sure if it was my period or not by the way. But, now i have my period and i have been itching and burning down there really bad. I just need to know w... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.If your vagina is burning and itching, I think it is quite possible that you have some kind of infection. It could be that you have vaginosis. So go see a doctor,m they will check if you have an infection and if you do what ... | 256,907 | Planning for taking birth controls for 3 months. Later will this affect pregnancy? |
Hi,I am currently on birth control but I "feel" pregnant. I have had 3 pregnancies before with one child currently so I am familiar with the feeling. My question is if I was taking antibiotic eye drops, could this have lowered the effectiveness of the pill at all? Also I am pretty good about taking it the same time ... | Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Antibiotic eye drops wont affect your birth control but few antibiotics when taken orally will affect. Since you are having symptoms this may be due to other reason. Get done one UPT done if you miss your normal period. Otherwise dont worry. There are also some food and other drugs that can aff... | 256,908 | Itching and burning in the vagina. Stopped birth control. Severe bleeding. What to do? |
I am on Beyaz birth control tablets. My "sugar" pills began on Wednesday and during the middle of the day today, I started getting really bad cramps like my period had started. I put a tampon in, and when I went to take it out, there was barely any blood. This happened again later on.. Should I be concerned? I usually ... | Hi thanks for the query.You should take some antispasmodics like mefenemic acid tablets. This may be an indication of start of your period and may be relieved with start of your period.Hope this information is helpful and informative to you.If you have further queries you can directly reach out to me on the following U... | 256,909 | On birth control. Can antibiotic eye drops lower effectiveness of pill? |
I was on microginon 30 n finished my last pill packet saturday last week! during my last pill packet I had diarreah for about 10 days! Myself n my partner decided that that pill packet would be my last n I will come off to start trying for a baby! I came on my period Thursday n today I have finished! My period is a lot... | Hi,Thanks for the query.After stopping the pills you will get withdrawal bleeding only instead of normal menstrual flow.And the withdrawal bleeding can be lighter compared with normal menstrual flow.Folic acid and vitamin tablets usually will not affect the menstrual flow.After stopping the pills it will take some time... | 256,910 | Bad cramps without periods. On Beyaz birth control pills. Concerning? |
my girlfriend has been on the implant for about 2 years, and has also been taking microgynon for the last 5 weeks, i am wanting advice on ejaculating inside the vagina and whether or not he can be pregnant? i know what both contraseptives are supposed to do but i read than using both together can thin the mucus around ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Yes they do say that taking two contraceptives at the same time can increase the chances of pregnancy, so why dont you ask your girlfriend to stick with only the implant, she doesnt need the pill as well.I hope this answere... | 256,911 | On Microgynon 30 last pack, started diarhea, will come off the pill. Light periods. Why ? |
Hi I ve had my mirena coil for 2 years now. I ve had extremely sore nipples , terrible mood swings and its been making me lethargic. I got the mirena to atop my periods because I was bleeding through several pill contraceptions. It does stop my periods apart from every 6 months. Could you advise me on a more suitable c... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. Well you could just use avoid having intercourse on the days when you are ovulating, it is one of the easiest methods of contraception if you have a regular period that is, if you have an irregular period it makes it sligh... | 256,912 | Has implant and taking microgynon. Can she get pregnant with unprotected sex? |
Hi I m 23 years old. Yesterday I had sex with my boy friend without any protection, though he pull out before falling sperm but we are confuse. So please tell me do i need to take pill or not? And if i take then can it make any problem for future pregnancy because before i had already take i-pill 2times.. So please rep... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. I recommend you use ulipristal acetate, it is a emergency pill that works up to 72 hours intercourse. As far as I know there is no dangerous side effect of taking an emergency pill, the common side effects are nausea, vom... | 256,913 | Had Mirena coil fitted. Having sore nipples and terrible mood swings. Suggest a suitable contraception? |
Hi, I m a 15 year old girl on contraceptive mixed pill , I missed it for 2 mornings and took both around 2:20 on the second day, and that evening (although I have been fingered 3 or 4 times before by the same boy) my boyfriend did it again, I don t know if it was rougher or something, but when I got home my discharge w... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities. Yes it is possible to break your hymen by fingering, but in your particular case I think your boyfriend was a little rough with you that is why it still hurts. So tell him to be gentler next time, you should be back to nor... | 256,914 | Had unprotected sex in pull out method. Should I take I-Pill? Any future side effects? |
Hi, I'm going on holiday tomorrow and don't haven time to go to the doctors. It's my second year on the implant and I've for the last 6months ive had very long periods. i want my period to go away (im now on the 12th day of this period) as there is strain on my relationahip with my boyfriend and the holiday will just b... | Yes, you should never take a medicine with an expired date. Instead, you can buy another from some other store or some other brand with same drugs. Also, haemostatics can also provide you relief from this bleeding.You should also take iron syrup/ tablets to build up the loss. | 256,915 | Missed contraceptive pill, had both together. Having pink discharge and pain in lower abdomen. Is it due to pill? |
35 yrs. old, 5"3" inches height, 56kls weight and asthmatic using Symbicort as maintenance..Birth control pill that will not cause gaining weight and acne..Currently i used SOFIA pill for 4months already but I've noticed I'm gaining weight from 50kls. to 56kls. now..What Birth control pill will you suggest at cheaper p... | Hi, Thanks for using HCM.You want birth control pill, prevention of acne and obesity. Continue Symbicort inhalation for maintainance. It has steroid but systemic absorption is very minimal to cause weight gain. Since obesity and acne at 35years, get done USG abdomen and pelvis, lipid profile and blood glucose level onc... | 256,916 | Is it a bad idea to use the Cilest if its 2 months out of date? |
Hi, I used Nordette as ECP and I'm getting worried that it did not work. My last period was last June 14-20. We had unprotected sex on June 22. Although it was already the 2nd round and he was definite that he did not spill inside me and he was far from cumming when we stopped, i still know that there are possibiliti... | Hi, I understand your concern and I shall answer your queries in points.1. Though not equivalent of normal emergency contraceptive pills 8 pills of nordette can act similar to emergency contraception. 2. The chances of pregnancy is fairly dependent on the timing of sexual intercourse when periods are very regular. Sexu... | 256,917 | Gaining weight using birth control pills, asthmatic. Using Sofia pills. Remedy? |
I'm 20 years old and I have been on birth control for almost four years but my doctor recently changed my pills so that I take them continuously because I have a slight case of endometriosis and the first month I missed my period I have never missed one since I've been on the pill. I randomly have symptoms that feel as... | hi.. thanks for using HCM..you are taking ocp's.. chances of pregnancy is remote..since the urine pregnancy test is negative, get one serum HCG levels.. which is confirmatory..see the obstetrician in any case..all the very best.. | 256,918 | Took Nordette before having sex. Experiencing early pregnancy symptoms. Side effects of tablet? |
I was on cerezette mini pill for 3.5 years stopped cause doctor said been on it too long had no problems somstarted noriday been on it for 7 months I m continuously getting deep hormonal spots on chin they wont budge swelling in my face ive been depressed and having continuous headaches 4 days in a row. I have to have ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.It is quite obvious that you are suffering certain side effects related to taking noriday, as such the best plan of action is to change to another mini pill since this one doesnt suit you, you could try norethisterone, it i... | 256,919 | Changed birth control pills. History of endometriosis. Missed periods. Pregnancy chances? |
I've been on Jolessa for over 2 years and for the first time last week I started bleeding excessively, half way through my 3 month pack. At first I continued taking the pill, noticing it would not stop, I stopped taking the pills. But it still has not slowed down at all, I am still going through many heavy pads a day. ... | Hi,Thanks for the query.Better to consult gynecologist once.Hormonal imbalance may be the cause for your bleeding.As you stopped the pills in the middle, that withdrawal might have added to the bleeding.So you consult gynecologist, get examined and take tablets to stop the bleeding.Go for one ultrasound and if your doc... | 256,920 | Get deep hormonal spots on chin, headaches on using noriday. Should I switch back to cerazette? |
I had a medical abortion 6 weeks ago.. I stopped bleeding 7 days after the abortion. 2 weeks ago I noticed a brownish discharge sometimes it gets a little red but doesn't last long. Most of the time it is brownish in color. When I use the bathroom is when I notice it (once I wipe). It is not enough to where I would nee... | Hi,Thanks for the query.After abortion, it will take sometime for regularization of the menstrual cycle.And that time can differ from person to person.The possible causes for your brown discharge are:-Hypomenorrhea means scanty flow during periods due to loss of blood during abortion etc.-Ovulatory bleeding, refer:http... | 256,921 | Taking Jolessa. Heavy bleeding, no pain. Should I wait for or go to doctor? |
my friend finished with her normal periods on 22nd of may, she had sex with her husband on 26th of may and taken unwanted 72 on 27th of may one more pill she has taken on 29th of may without any intercourse.... after 7 days of taking pill (4th june) she started bleeding that was only for one and a half day now its 8th ... | Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Since she had sex at safe period that is 8th day and took unwanted 72 with in a day no chances of pregnancy and because of pills her periods has postponed. If you suspect pregnancy to be the reason of delayed periods with the light periods being decidual bleeding, then get a thorough evaluation... | 256,922 | Had an abortion recently. having brown and sometimes red discharge. What is the reason? |
hi, i am a 19 year old i hav had symptoms of pcos..wen i did the tests only the testosterone level was high in my blood where as the other hormones were within the normal range and there were no cysts found in my sonography..so my doctor prescribed me Diane 35 which i was having for one year...now my doctor has asked m... | Hi,Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. As you took I pill within few hours , it is very effective in preventing the pregnancy. But, watch out if you miss your periods.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow-ups. If you like my answe... | 256,923 | Took Unwanted72 after having sex. Missed periods, having breast pain. Chances of pregnancy? |
Hi doctorI had intercouse with my parter after my safe periods continously for 7 days.i am sure I wil get pregnent and wil skip my periods.have 10 more days for my regular cycle date.to avoid this pregnency I have bought mifeprin kit and was told to use the first tablet so it ll continue the regular days.is this safe.i... | Hi,Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. It is not advisable to take this kit before pregnancy, because this is abortion pills, which are intended to be used after a confirmed intra uterine pregnancy of 7 weeks. You would have gone for emergency pill like levonoargestral, rather than taking MTP kit.I hope this inform... | 256,924 | Was on Diane, stopped recently. PCOS, high testosterone levels, partner s semen fell near vagina, took an ipill. Will it be effective ? |
I'm on birthcontrol . I've been on it for an entire packet & already on my 2 week on the 2nd packet I had sex on Saturday and this morning I used the bathroom red pink was on the toilet paper . I'm wondering if its still regulating my cycle or something is wrong also my left leg has been numb for a couple days do you ... | Hi and thank you so much for this query.Congrats for adopting and using a birth control method. Nothing puts you more in control of your reproductive life than this.The above symptoms are very non specific and cannot be attributed to birth control pills. They are often transient and never really represent any real unde... | 256,925 | Had continuous intercourse after safe periods. Bought mifeprin kit to avoid pregnancy. Advise? |
Hi i'm 16 and I am on the pill but recently dotted taking them throughout the week to make them last until the weekend but I took them on Thursday Friday and Saturday night, on the Sunday I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and after continued to take my pill as usual but I have messed up the cycle in a sense that ... | Hi,It seems that due to taking hormonal tablet irregularly and haphazard way, there might be some hormonal imbalance causing this problem.Now wait till 7-8 days passed of your expected date of period.If you do not get period, then go for pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.Ok and take care. | 256,926 | On birthcontrol. Red pink discharge, Left leg numb. Pills reaction? |
hiiii..im zaa 28 yrs old and have 1 baby boy age 1 year 6 month .Last year on early of febuary i start to take depo injection once for 3 month.i take the injection for the first day period.I take the injection for three time on february, mei and august.So my next injection on november but i stop it.From last injection ... | Hi,Thanks for the query.First you have to get evaluated to find out the cause for your irregular periods.So consult gynecologist, get examined and go for ultrasound.By this possibilities like poly cystic ovaries, endometrial abnormalities can be rule out.Then with your doctor's advice you can go for hormonal profile in... | 256,927 | Had unprotected sex, took pills. Missed periods. Are pills safe? |
hi there,my question is on my iud, i recently had it come out and the next day got another one put in its been 2 weeks since i got it and have not checked it yet,until today i tried to feel it and when i put my finger in more on the left side i felt this hard thing feeling like a stick and more on my right i felt the s... | Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. You can't feel yourself. Just consult the Gynaecologist and get his opinion. Physical examination is very important. Good luck. Dr. HET | 256,928 | Took depo injection. Having spotting, weight gain. Taking noresthrone. Chances of pregnancy? |
i stopped taking my birth control pill normin-1 because ive been on it for 5 years and want to give my body a break and i no its a strong one so hoping to try shift some weight that ive gained over the 5 years. i didnt get my period only 1 day of light brown discharge when i peed for one day it was due 2 weeks ago and ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.A brown discharge on its own is not something to worry about, it usually means that during your last period all of the blood didnt come out and its coming out now, that is why it is brown colour and not bright red.So if you... | 256,929 | On IUD. Feeling of hard thing like a little stick. Normal? |
I have a question and I am particularly worried. I have been off my birth control for about 3 weeks and had my last cycle about a week to two weeks ago I started up my pill 2 days ago and doubled up the dosage on the second day ( being yesterday ) and today, because i had intercorse with my boyfriend. My worry now is c... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Yes, there are some variations as to how long the pill is effective after you stop taking it, but the popular answer is 7 days.Whether or not you're pregnant depends on whether or not you were ovulating at the time when you... | 256,930 | Had intercourse twice. Stopped taking my birth control pill. Saw light brown discharge when i peed. Am i pregnant? |
what is the effect of primolut depot injection to mum and the embrayo of 6week one day according to scan but ' i saw my last menses 2nd February' really i dont feel any pregnancy as per tenderness on my breast and connectivity with the child since few days i took the injection 500mg at once and after four days i repea... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Are you sure you're pregnant? Because if you are, you shouldnt be given primolut, it is medication given to ladies who suffer from irregular periods and it is highly contraindicated in women who are pregnant.So call up your... | 256,931 | Had stopped using birth control for three weeks. How long will the pill be effective? |
Hi, I'm 18 and sexually acive and live with my boyfriend. last night i noticed that my uhum nipples where suddenly a lot harder than usual and very sensitive, it felt uncomfortable when i touched them. although i know that on some girls it gets like that before they are about to get their period. although i have had my... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.If the condom didnt break then the chances of you getting pregnant are close to nil. Yes, you can start taking the pills right after your next period.So naturally during that time, it is better to use a condom. I recommend ... | 256,932 | Breast tenderness, missed periods. Took primolut injection. What is the drug action? |
Hi I am looking for some advice or information about the contraceptive pill Microgynon 30 in regards to taking this pill late I took it late twice on the first day it was about 13 hours late and then the next it was about 17 hours late, when I see my boyfriend in 3 days do we have to use extra protection for 4 more day... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.You can make up for a late pill by taking two pills the next day, that is what they say. But I believe that you should use extra protection at least till you have taken the pill two days in a row at the right time, not late... | 256,933 | Taking birth control pills. Forgot pill so had sex with condoms. Safe? |
hai i used nordette for the 1st time. and i followed the taking of 4 pills after unprotected sex then another 4 pills and just continuing the usage of nordette. im already 1 week delayed from my period. i have taken a preganancy test 14-15 days after my unprotected sex. and i just took another pregnancy test yesterday ... | hi there and thanks for using this forum to pose your worrythere are some chances of getting pregnant even after taking an emergency contraception. however, your pregnancy test result (which you didn't mention), should tell if you are pregnant or not.also, hormones are able to disregulate your cycle sometimes. so if yo... | 256,934 | Taken Microgynon late. Do I need to use protection during intercourse? |
I had my period nearly 3 weeks ago. Soon after my boyfriend and I had sex( protected with BC and a condom) two times in that week. Everything was fine. A week later we had sex again...about two weeks into my BC pills( protected with BC with condom) and a day later I started bleeding. at first it was dark and a little c... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.The chances of you being pregnant are pretty small, after all you used condoms and contraceptive pills.It is very well possible that you're period is early this month, that can happen sometimes. Another reason could be beca... | 256,935 | Taking nordette for birth control. Delayed period. Pregnancy chances? |
my wife's age is 29yrs, Doctor suggested to adopt Copper - T, we accepted and he adopted on 28-05-13, but after that is adopted, my wife is facing many problems. like periods not happening at the right time and from 28-05-13 bleeding is stay continued. Please help me doctor. Please tell me after adopting coper t can b... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. You should consult a gynaecologist for your proper examination and see the proper position of copper-T. These all symptoms may be because of copper-T because of hormonal changes but if she is unable to tolerate you should consult a gynaecologist for removal of copper-T. Good... | 256,936 | Taken BC pills after intercourse. Prolonged bleeding. Am I pregnant? |
Hi. I got the mirena on may 15th, 6 weeks after having my baby, so about 6 weeks ago. It's down to minimal bleeding but a dark long string of blood comes out every now and then. I am also losing ALOT of weight and am hardly ever hungry. And have been having stomach pain(but I think that is from not eating) anyways is i... | Hi,Thanks for the query.Usually some amount of spotting can be seen 4 to 6 weeks after delivery.But the dark blood you are seeing at present could be due to mirena side effect.If the bleeding continues, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.You may need one ultrasound also.Then you can take tablets to co... | 256,937 | Wife had Copper-T as suggested by doctor. Has irregular periods. Is this normal? |
I had a iud put in about 1 1/2 months ago and started bleeding 2 weeks and have not stopped pretty heavy. Yesterday I started passing large blood clots any where from golf ball to baseball size. During one of them my Iud came out with it. The bleeding and cramping stopped until about an hour ago and now I am passing t... | Hi,Thanks for the query.After putting IUD some amount of menstrual disturbances are common.But as you are having continuous bleeding even after expulsion of the IUD, better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.Go for coagulation profile once.After confirming the expulsion of the IUD, take medicines to control ... | 256,938 | Dark bleeding, long strings of blood, loss of weight, stomach pain. Have mirena. What is the reason? |
Hi, I had IUD inserted 8 March,A week before that my monthlys were finished for the month. Very painfull on insertion and alot of bleeding. It felt like I was going to die. 3 Days later was in so much pain and constant bleeding that they suggested I take it out. Which was just as painful. I am yet to have my menstrual ... | Hellothanks for your query.Probably the IUD could have perforated the uterus, and moved out.Another possibility is that it was inserted with difficulty creating a false passage.You should definitely visit a gynecologist and have a thorough check up and abdominal and pelvic scans.take care. | 256,939 | Heavy bleeding after IUD is placed. Have cramping. Is this normal? |
I think I may have broke out in hives from the depo birth control shot. I got the shot on march 21st and a few days later starting seeing small red dots on my neck and back, a few days later it got worst and was all over my back mildly itchy, could be worst, my hands, arms, legs, chest, and now it's been about ten days... | Hi,Thanks for the query.You once consult gynecologist, get examined and go for complete hemogram with coagulation profile.If any abnormality is detected in these factors, you have to get treated accordingly.After ruling out this possibility, if the doctor says it is just because of progesterone influence, you can go fo... | 256,940 | Bleeding after IUD insertion, pain. No periods. Any clue? |
I've been on birth control for over eight months now a d take them perfectly. Although,my boyfriend and I started having sex last week. Almost a week ago the condom broke and he came inside me. Me, being stupid, I grabbed two birth control pills and swallowed them to be sure. The next day I accidentally took two pills.... | Hello dear,The emergency birth control pills are considered effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse.These pills have high hormonal content.And since you have taken 4 pills accidentally, it can cause hormonal imbalance in the body, resulting in delay of periods.However, to relieve your app... | 256,941 | Suffer from hives after taking depo shot. Small reddish dots on the neck, back and arms. What to do? |
hi, i just have a quick question about Yaz birth control. So if I take the last two inactive pills not on time, one by 5 hours and the other by about 2 or 3 hours late and then take first active pill an hour and a half late... how long does it take to get back on track with the pills? and how many hours can you be late... | Hi, Thanks for using HCM.Hi these pills contains hormones to maintain your normal cycle and hormone level. If you miss one day then have to take care using other precautions like condom. Once or twice delaying for 1 - 2 hours does not affect you. Last 4 pills are inert and no problem if any variation. But dont vary pi... | 256,942 | Condom broke during sex . Took two birth control pills twice. Period not started. Reason? |
Hi, I have the implanon in arm for 2 years and keep experiencing excessive bleeding. It starts, lasts for 3 weeks at a time now for atleast seven months. I might break one day to a week and then it is back. I had something different this past 2 months. I had 2 week period and stopped 6-3 and last tues I had some bleedi... | Hi,Thanks for the query.Implanon can present with menstrual irregularities.And usually they will get corrected in few months.But as you had excessive bleeding with clots, pain abdomen etc. better to consult gynecologist once and get examined to rule out the possibilities like ectopic pregnancy.You may need one ultrasou... | 256,943 | What will happen if the birth control pills are taken late than suggested? |
hi, i got the trigestral pill from my works surgery yesterday, im staring my period on the 7th i am a first time user the sister said that i should start the 3rd day of my cycle with the brown pill please advice the correct method of using the pill. could you please send to both work and personal adress regards a... | Hi,Trigestril is similar to the pill triphasil in action and the usage. The pill should be started on the first day of the mensus. The first tablet that should be taken should be from the first red tablet area. The tablets should be taken at roughly the same time daily and should be taken within 24 hours of the previou... | 256,944 | Have Implanon in arm. Have excessive bleeding, irregular periods, lack of energy, cramping and depression. Advice? |
my last period started on 22 of feb and ended on 25th i had unprotected sex on 28th of feb after which i took an i- pill within two occurs of the same. today. i.e. on 22nd i m expecting my period but nothing, however yesterday i have spotted very little blood and it was the same thing today along with a little red lini... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Stress can cause the dates of your period change, they can come later or earlier than what is normal for you. An i-pill within two hours of the intercourse was a good move and it should reduce the chances of you getting pre... | 256,945 | How should I use trigestrel pill? |
Hello, I just went off birth control last month and my husband and I were having intercourse every other day for about a week and a half during what would have been around when I was ovulating. I am now on day 32 of my menstrual cycle and still have not gotten my period, but have taken many pregnancy tests and they all... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Stress can cause periods to start later than usual, even in women who have had regular periods for years. So that alone doesnt mean that you're pregnant. The fact that several home pregnancy tests have given a negative resu... | 256,946 | My periods are delayed and I have spotting. Could I get pregnant despite taking i-pill within two hours of copulation? |
hello, i started taking noriday after the birth of my daughter 9 months ago. I breastfed her and currently still breastfeeding her, however she only has about an hour a day. My question is will taking noriday still prevent pregnancy and also i have not had a period since starting taking noriday, should i be concerned? ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.It varies for every person, for some women they dont get periods while they are breastfeeding but there are other who do get their periods while breastfeeding.So there is nothing to worry about, and she can take noriday wh... | 256,947 | Off birth control. Had sex. Missed periods. Pregnancy tests negative. Still be pregnant? |
I have been on alysena 28 for exactly a month now and I had been spotting for 2 weeks before I started the inactive pills. When I started them I had my normal period but for only 4 day which I usually have it for 8 days. After it stop I had more spotting show up a few days later. Is this normal for the birth control to... | Hi,If you are young, it is possible to get a few irregular periods. It takes time for periods to become regular. If you are facing some sort of stress at home, this can also cause you to get late periods. Thus, what you can do is wait and see if the pills are causing problems. Also, some females have mid cycle bleeding... | 256,948 | Breastfeeding mom taking noriday. No periods. Should I be worried? |
I have had mirena coil fitted for over a year with no problems. No periods throughout and only minor, very light spotting every 4-6 weeks or so. Today I started bleeding heavily completely out of the blue. I have some discomfort (feeling of pressure in abdomen, slightly nauseous) but otherwise OK. Should I be worried... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.I would recommend you see a obs and gynae specialist as soon as possible, because heavy bleeding with a feeling of pressure in the abdomen is not a very good sign.Once they perform an ultrasound we can find out what is going o... | 256,949 | Taking alysena. Noticed spotting. Having unprotected sex. Hormonal changes? Birth control pills? |
I'm a 17 year old girl with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.I got my period last year, I used to take Duphaston to regulate it.I had sex yesterday for the first time and it was unprotected. I've been told I have low chances of being pregnant but I'm very worried. This seems dangerous and risky but would it be bad if I starte... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Duphaston is given to women with fertility issues, it is a synthetic hormone designed to replace the one your body isnt producing properly.Yes, if you start taking it you will get your period regularly and that increases your ... | 256,950 | Light spotting after mirena coil insertion. Heavy bleeding, pressure in the abdomen and nausea. Worried |
Hello,I have just started the pill after not been on it for quite some years....within 3-4 days of taking the pill I bled for about 2 weeks none stop,I then had finished a pack and had to take my 7 day break....so I took my 7 day break and was having unprotected sex,within that 7 day break I never bled once and still a... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.60% of women have an egg ready to go on the last day of the break, which means that if you take the pill even a few hours late on that day, there is a chance of getting pregnant.As such question yourself did you take the pill ... | 256,951 | Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Take Duphaston. Had unprotected sex. Recommendations on taking Duphaston, Nordette |
HiI am a 31 year old female considering going on the contraceptive pill. I have most recently used the Merina coil which resulted in many negative side effects including acne on face and back (I had never has any skin issues before), serious lethargy, significant anxiety symptoms and massive fluid retention. Also rais... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.If contraceptive pills dont work for you, why not just calculate the days when you ovulate? These are the danger days when you can get pregnant.This is how you calculate it - count 14 days from your last period, the next 4 day... | 256,952 | Taking birth control pills. Had periods for 2 weeks. Had unprotected sex. Feeling sick in mornings. Pregnant? |
I am short of breath . I have no fever. I have no pain. I try to fake yawn so I feel better, (like the satisfaction of a deep breath), but that does not seem to help. * I am only 20 years old, and am other wise in good health. I started to take birth control about 6 weeks ago, and for the last week I have felt ... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Shortness of breath isnt a side effect we usually associate with contraceptive pills, as such I am sure the cause is something else.I recommend you see a doctor as soon as possibe, after an xray of your lungs and listening to ... | 256,953 | Side effects from mirena coil. Tried contraceptives. Which low dose contraceptive pills can i use? |
I have been on Yasmin birth control for 9 years, and have never had a problem with it before. I got off of it last year in March, but by October I got back on it. Was on it for a few months, then stopped for 2 months, back on a month, now off again. For the past week now, I have been getting dizzy, light-headed, my ton... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Nausea and light headedness is a rather common side effect of contraceptive pills, as such it is entirely possible that they are the reason you are feeling this way.Stop taking them for a week and see if your condition improve... | 256,954 | Having short of breath. Taking birth control pills. Suggest |
Hi I have been on mycrogynan 30 for a year and a half. I usually take my pill around 5-6pm every evening but on thursday I didnt take it until 2am friday morning so I was 8hours late, I forgot to take my pill on friday but took it at 1pm on saturday which means it was 11hours late since my last pill. am I still protect... | Hi,Thanks for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.When you miss a pill, you have to take 2 pills in order to cover up for the one you've missed. If you have intercourse before taking two pills, yes you can get pregnant.Contraceptives are an easy form of protection, but they o... | 256,955 | Feeling dizziness, lightheadedness and swelling in the throat. Irregular use of birth control pills. Side effects? |
Hi I was recommended by s gynecologist to have the marina coil fitted. Due to me having non bleeding PCOS I got this fitted 5 month ago been experiencing a lot of bleeding. I also got cetezette to try stop the bleeding but since coil been inserted I been crying at silly things n getting annoyed at nothing . But since ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.IUD's are known to cause mood swings, it is not something new, so that could be the reason you're feeling the way you are.Contraceptive pills, also cause mood swings and well it seems that both of them working together are ... | 256,956 | Taking Microgynon. Am I still protected if I forgot to take pill? |
Hallo Doctor,,,,,,am a lady aged 31 and i have a 6year old baby girl turning 7 in May have been trying for a second baby since 2011 December thats when i had stopped taking family planning pills.I also experience lower abdominal pains could it be contributing to my failure of not getting pregnant ,,please help i need ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.How long have you been having this abdominal pain and how bad is it? Have you had it looked at by a doctor? You should consider having an ultrasound of your uterus and ovaries done, to find out the cause. That may very well... | 256,957 | Got marina coil inserted. Having heavy bleeding. Taken cetezette. Feels itchy and have mood swings Suggest |
Hi I had the mirena coil fitted three months ago , iv been feeling really low depressed iv got acne plus iv had continuos spotting a brown discharge Im a single mother I three children to look after and I also get really bad headaches my family planning clinic refuses to take it out what can I do plus I need to know wh... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Depression (mood swings) and unexpected bleeding are some of the common side effects of IUD's. In some cases the side effects do go away after sometime, so you have a choice either wait to get used to it or have it removed.... | 256,958 | Trying for a second child, stopped birth control pills. Have lower abdominal pains. Will it cause problem to conceive ? |
I am close to then end for my implanon to be taken out and I started having brown discharge not spotting it was like I was on my period but it was brown and I had some cramping tow days later I can on my period which lasted five to six days now Ive been off my period for about a week now and I m having brown discharge ... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Brown discharge before and after period isnt something abnormal, it means that some of your blood didnt come out during your period, its coming out late. That is what makes it brown in colour and not bright red.So dont worr... | 256,959 | Acne, depressed, continuous spotting, bad headaches after getting mirena coil fitted. What to do ? |
i was suffering from mild endometrial hyperplasia. iam 29 years old. I was on a birth control pills for about 7 months. Now i stopped taking it on 11 march. I had a wthdrawal bleeding on 16 march. Now i am having pain in my lower abdomen, especially near uterous. My first period is due on 12th. Why i am feeling pain? I... | Hi,Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. Sometimes withdrawl bleeding can be associated with pain i.e medically known as dysmenorrhoea. It is not a major problem, i suggest you to take some pain killers which contains Mefenamic acid after consulting your doctor. you need regualr followup for your endometrial hyperpla... | 256,960 | Brownish discharge, cramping. Due to delay in implanon removal? |
well it all startedin 2009 when i fallen pregnant and had an arbotion where i ddint go back to get cleaned up. then after that i went on a three month contraceptive injection for about two to three years until i decided not to use it agian in 2012. i then got my period that went on for almost seen days in three weeks t... | Hi,Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. Injectable contraceptives can cause your endometrial layer thinning, which eventually leads to not getting periods. I suggest you to stop all medicines now, get a scan pelvis to see the endometrial lining and serum FSH level to rule out pre-mature ovarian failure.I hope this i... | 256,961 | Suffer from mild endometrial hyperplasia. Stopped taking birth control pills. Withdrawal bleeding, abdominal cramps. Is this normal? |
Hi I have the mirena a coil fitted for the past five years due to be replaced in June been at the hospital Monday got told it Was a womb infection Put on two lots of antibiotics Went back to gp who said was not caused through the coil as had water infection previous was advised to leave coil in and wait and see if infe... | Hi,Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. Once the course of antibiotics is over you can get this Mirena removed. And kindly make sure the whole infection is cleared before the new Mirena is inserted.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. In case of any doubt, I will be available for fo... | 256,962 | Got abortion in 2009. Used to contraceptive injection for about 3 years. Now there is no periods. Serious? Am i able to conceive? |
I've had paraguard for 3 years now and intercourse has always been painful since and I keep getting pain in lower abdomen. Why is this? Should I get it took out? I don't have medical insurance to get checked out.. But if this is a sign of something bad I will definitely go to the hospital to have it taken out. Please l... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Pain during sex is one of the more common side effects oh having a paraguard IUD placed, if the pain is too much I would recommend you get it removed, after all there are other ways to avoid getting pregnant, which dont hur... | 256,963 | Mirena coil not removed due to the infection. How long to wait? |
hiya .. i have an impanon in my arm which expired on the 12th of feb and now i am experiencing brown blood/discharge which has lasted for 6 days now .. it only leaves a bit in my pants but is mainly when i wipe. i have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend but when i did a test 2 days ago it came back negative... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Brown discharge on its own is nothing to worry about, it is a common thing which happens to a lot of women after intercourse. Another common reason for brownish discharge is that your endometrial lining didnt clear fully in... | 256,964 | Painful intercourse, pain in the lower abdomen. Should I take out the paraguard? |
Hi, I am a 21 year old who has been on nuvaring for around two years, and I love it. I use nuvaring continuously to only get my period every three months. A few days ago, I took the old nuvaring out and immedietely put a new one back in, and it has been in since then. However, tonight I have fairly heavy bleeding which... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.From what I can tell you arent using it right, you're supposed to keep it in for three weeks and then take it out for one week during your period.Nuvaring doesnt stop periods, it is merely a contraceptive method which is so... | 256,965 | Brownish discharge after using expired implanon on arm. Reason? |
hi doc i want to know if i can used duphaston pill as a contraceptive,coz now im 47 yrs old and i did have my menstruation for 7 months nand my obgyne has given duphaston,but i forgot to ask him if i can used it as birth control pill coz my husband and me are using withdrawal method,so i want to ask if we can stop with... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Duphaston is usually given for a number menstrual disorders and helps to regulate the healthy growth and normal shedding of the womb lining. As such it is not a contraceptive. It is a synthetic female sex hormone that resem... | 256,966 | Using Nuvaring. Heavy bleeding. Why am I bleeding with Nuvaring in? |
Hi i am using the contraceptive pill cerazette. I forgot to take it on sunday night the 17th march at half 10 an never took it until the following monday morning at half 11 (after the 12 hours) that monday night i had unprotected sex. I went and got the morning after pill (ellaone) on the friday morning 22nd march, 88h... | Hi Hannah,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.Usually you're supposed to take two pill in order to make up for the missed one, that's what I've been told by most doctors. The smart thing you did was taking the emergency pill on the next day,ellaone can be taken ... | 256,967 | Can I use duphaston pills as contraceptive? |
Hello sir, I am 30 years old. My legs, hips and legs paining after sex . Or mostly I suffer with burning or waist legs paining after sex. I mostly suffer with waist pain, lower side of my abdomen. We don't used to sex daily . We do sex once or twice a week or in two weeks. Tell me about safe period of sex? We don't... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.The days on which you ovulate are the danger days. So check when your last period was, add 14 days to that, the 4 days after that are the ones when you ovulate. As such these are the danger days when you can get pregnant, s... | 256,968 | Using cerazette. Missed pill. Had unprotected sex. Pregnant? |
hiee.. My date was of 1st... I had an intercourse in the same week after my chums got over. I took an i pill.. I got my chums again on 20th of the same month. Now i dont understand which date should i calculate. I had an intercourse on 28th of d same month without precaution assuming it as a safe day be it either 1st (... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.I pill doesnt stay in your system for a week, its already gone, as such I recommend you go to your doctor and ask him to prescribe you some ulipristal acetate, it is an emergency contraceptive pill that works upto 5 days af... | 256,969 | Have pain in legs and hip after sex. Have sex once or twice a week. Which period of time is safe to have sex? |
Hi, I am currently taking birth control pills ( MARVELON 28) and I have gained weight, I was planning to take PRESCOPODENE and CLEAR CLEANSE PRO to manage my weight gain and to lose the extra weight I have gained. Would this diet pills decrease the effectiveness of my birth control pill? I hope you could answer my ques... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my abilities.You could try quitting the contraceptive pills and instead calculating the days on which you ovulate, as contraceptive pills tend to cause weight gain I think its a good solution for you.This is how to calculate your ovulat... | 256,970 | Had unprotected sex. Took a i-pill after which got my periods. Is it required to take medicine again? |
Hi I finished my last pill on the 27th of January and was due on Thursday 31st of January but I got a little cramping feeling along with brown spotting lasting only 3days, feel a bit bloated in my belly and breast feel a little sore I ve done 4 pregnancy test but have all came up negative but the 2nd one had a very ver... | dear user. welcome to healthcare magic.the blood test is much more sensitive than the home urine test. So the first thing to do in your case is to have a quantitative hcg test in you blood.if the test is negative consider this as an abnormal event that happened due to any reason (stress for an example), and wait for th... | 256,971 | Taking birth control pills. Gaining weight. Will diet pills reduce the effect of birth control? |
I have Been on the depo since February of this year. I use to be on it last year in march was my last shot. I received it again in the beginning of may I also had unprotected sex that same day then five days after ever since I had sex a week later I was nauseous had headaches, back pain I don't get a period so I don't ... | Hi and thank you so much for this query. I a so sorry to hear about this troubling thought of possible pregnancy going through your mind right now.Deprovera, like every other contraceptive is not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy. Having unprotected sex on the same day after receiving this drug when it has not h... | 256,972 | Finished last pill, had cramping with brown spotting, sore breasts, HPT negative. Could be pregnant? |
Hi I have been on cerazette for 8 months I'm late taking it most days but not normally out of the 12 hour window, I have missed several pills this last two months and have been havin regular unprotected sex with my partner, I have pregnancy symptoms but have been told this pill can give you the symptoms, I'm experienci... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sex. The chances of pregnancy are there in your case because you had missed your pills and you have pregnancy symptoms also. You should consult a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule o... | 256,973 | On depo. Had unprotected sex. Have nausea, headache and back pain. Pregnancy chances? |
Hi, I usually take my contraceptive pill at 12:15pm daily and have been doing so for the last 3 months. Yesterday I forgot to take my pill, which was the 13th active pill, and had sex about 13 hours later. Halfway through I realised I hadn't taken the pill and made my boyfriend stop and took the missed pill immediately... | Hi,Thank you for posting your question here, I will try to answer it to the best of my ability.Since you did remember to take the pill on the same day, you're okay. You can continue taking the pill as you did earlier starting tomorrow. By the way good call to stop having intercourse, I recommend you dont have intercour... | 256,974 | Had unprotected sex, missed some Cerazette pills, have pregnancy symptoms. What does it mean ? |
I had super protected(with 2 condoms) sex with my boyfriend for the first time 2 days back. Actually he did not enter me properly only.. He just slipped off. So we dint have proper sex. Both of us are still virgins. Hymen is still persistent. But we are just scared. In case something leaked (we are 99% sure that nothin... | Hello,Thanks for posting your query.You should not be pregnant as you used double condom.However if you are still doubtful can use emergency pill.In side effects you can have irregular period or spotting for 2-3 months.Just after sex there are no symptoms of pregnancy & it can be detected 12-13 days after fertilization... | 256,975 | Forgot taking contraceptive pill, but stopped intercourse and took pill. Should take pill in morning? |
hello,.my name is griselda and on jan was my last period, i took the plan b pill..my test came positive on march,.but after two weeks i had abdominal pain and went to emergency and test came possitive but in the ultrasound there wasnt anithing,.i still dont get my period and have cramps sometimes,.why is this,.what are... | Hi, Griselda, It appears that you have conception, and ended up, but the changes in the harmone levels will be shown for quite some time , of ending the conception, so is the positive pregnancy test, other possibility might be tubal pregnancy, which also might have ended up. Thank you. | 256,976 | Had protected sex, hymen persistent still. Should I still take unwanted 72 ? |
On-site for a depo shot and not sure if I should. I"'ll be 50 in August..I"'ve been having constant headaches, hair loss, feeling bigger, weight gain about 15 lbs but I can't get it off. I have previously lost 96lbs and have kept it off 7 yrs. No sex drive, and always tired. Problem is I smoke and have few options fo... | Hi, you have head ache , hair loss, weight gain, no sex drive, always tired, in this situation it is not preferable to have a depo shot. you can have a intrauterine devise, or pills, so that you can with draw when ever you have some side effect. Thank you. | 256,977 | Positive pregnancy test. Abdominal pain, cramps, no period. Ultrasound shows no pregnancy. Due to plan B pill? |
Hi there,I began taking Errin birth control and am about halfway through my first pack. Yesterday morning I woke up late and realized that I didn't wake up to my alarm to take it. I took it as soon as I realized it just like the directions said to. This morning I woke up and took my regaular pill at the normal time and... | Hi, thanks for the query.Taking two pills in a day will not affect the efficacy of pills and you will be equally protected. If you have taken a missed pill within 3 hrs of due time, it will not change anything. But if it was after more than 3 hrs, then you should use backup method(condom) for next 48 hrs.As you have o... | 256,978 | Onsite for depo shot, have headaches, hair loss, weight gain, no sex drive. Any suggestions ? |
I am experiencing extreme burning pain during and after sex since I relieved the depo shot birth control.. I'm also very moody and annoyed easy for silly things and basically an emotional reck., my question is will this go away if and when I stop getting depo ? will I ever want to have sex again? will it always hurt no... | Hi dear user,thanks for your query.Irregular bleeding, decreased libido and emotional disturbances are side effects of depo provera. Painful intercourse may be due to some local infection.In my opinion, you should take antibiotic and antifungal treatment for local infection after proper prescription. I hope that once e... | 256,979 | Raking Errin birth control. Missed a pill. Will that make a difference? |
Dear Doctor,I am currently taking Microgynon ED Fe Birthcontrol pills. The expiration date on them is May 2013. I am not able to get more pills that have the expiration date passed May 2013. The Family Planning clinic here said that these pill will be effective up to 6 months after the expiration date. Is that true? Th... | Hi, thanks for the query.As per the normal recommendations one should not take any drug post expiry date. As nay type of side effects can occur. In my opinion you should not take the expired drugs and should try to get other drugs may be another brand having same active ingredients, which has not crossed their expiry.H... | 256,980 | Burning pain after intercourse. On depo shot. Mood swings and getting angry. Side effect of birth control? |
Hi,Is it common for the contraceptive pill Ava 30 Ed "Levonorgestrel and Ethyinylestradiol tablets" to give you vaginitis or something along those lines, I have been taking this for just over a week now and have noticed i have been very itchy, so I was just wondering if it would be that and should i change my pill or ... | Hi, thanks for the query.Estrogen in oral contaceptives may cause vaginal discharge. Vaginitis can also occur in pill users mostly due to unprotected intercourse. Trichomonial and chalmydial infections are common. In my opinion you should take antibiotic and antifungal pessaries along with barrier contaceptives for som... | 256,981 | Taking Microgynon ED Fe Birth control pills of expire date may 2013. Does it effective to use after expiry date? |
I have had the contraceptive implant for nearly 2 years, in the last 2 months ive had my first period since the implant was inserted and been having irregular periods since. my breasts are sore also, is it time to change my implant and also if i was to have the implant removed what alternatives that are similar to the ... | Hi thanks for the query.Irregular bleeding is one of the main side effect of contraceptive implants. As this is your first episode no need to remove the implant. Implant should be changed at its due time. For this bleeding you can use homeostatic. If not controlled with that you may require estrogen supplementation.Hop... | 256,982 | Is it common for the contraceptive pill Ava 30 to give vaginitis ? |
what are common causes for pink discharge?i'm on birth control. and my doctor put me on the skip period method. i just started my third months pack of pills about 5 days ago. but at the same time i was taking my last pill of cephalexin for an ear infection. but about two hours ago i had weird pink discharge. should i b... | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Pink discharge is actually blood stained discharge. It may occur sometimes in women who are on pills specially for prolonged periods. It may also be due to some infection .Cephalexin don't interfere with oral contraceptives.In my opinion, if you have some itching, burning or foul sme... | 256,983 | Irregular periods and sore breasts after contraceptive implant. Time to change the implant? |
Hi I took NorLevo-1 tablet 12hrs after having unprotected sex and I was suppose to have my period after 8 days from the day i took the pill. So I got my period on the 9th day which is one day late but it last for only 3 days and was not heavy as usual which is normally 5 days. My period are very much on time every mont... | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.The period you after NorLevo is a withdrawl bleeding and not your regular period.So, its duration and amount was different. Usually period comes early or on time after emergency contraceptive, but it may be late by a week or so in a few cases.Emergency contraception avoids pregnancy ... | 256,984 | Under birth control. Taking cephalexin for ear infection. Common causes for pink discharge? |
im on 50mg clomid and had unprotected sex 3/4 days after my my period had ended, a week later ive been having backache and feeling very tied (weak) then a few days later i had slightly sore nipples a bit more veiny than usual also i ve been having a slight bit of whitey creamy discharge and feeling bloated.......could ... | hi.. you are trying for conception, and you have used clomiphene citrate for the ovulation induction... you had unprotected sexual intercourse for 3-4 days after period.. but this is not the fertile period.. you need to get follicular scan done to see the follicle size, hcg injection for assisting the follicular ruptur... | 256,985 | Took norlevo after unprotected sex. Pain in the abdomen, late periods. Chances of pregnancy? |
Hi, I don't know if I'm actually talking to a real doctor but I have an urgent question. I have been on my birthcontrol (Tri-Sprintec) for about two weeks now. I previously had been on it for a couple years but just recently started using it again. Through the two years I had never gotten pregnant...even though My part... | Hello Sky and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your query.Tri-sprintec is a birth control pill that has to be taken as advised by your doctor, not more, and not less.The usual instructions include taking it on the first day of your period, and then taking one pill a day. The 28 day pack contains 7 pills which are called th... | 256,986 | Backache, tiredness, sore nipples, white discharge after unprotected sex, on Clomid. Could I be pregnant ? |
Hello, I'm hoping you can help clarify if what I'm experiencing us a side effect or something else-I finished my period around the 22nd march. I had taken the morning after pill in that month, around the 9th, abd then again on the 25th. on the 28th-30th I had a long international flight and a very stressful experience... | Hellothanks for your query.The emergency contraceptive pill does tend to alter the pattern of your normal menstrual cycles.However, you should visit a gynecologist to rule out other conditions such as uterine fibroids, polyps, cysts etc.Have protected sex in future, and try to avoid emergency contraceptives.All the bes... | 256,987 | On Tri-Sprintec, never pregnant, had unprotected sex. How many pills should I take ? |
gud day doc.. I want to ask if althea or diane pils can cause infertility when taking it in the long run?.. Im planning to use this as my birth control but doubting it because I think that this can lead to infertility since I don't have any baby or nullipara.. please help doc, Im 23 yrs old.. thank you is taking pill... | Hellothanks for your query.None of the pills mentioned can render you infertile.Sometimes, if you use the pills over a long period of time, return to normal periods may take time.However, Althea and Diane both are safe and effective forms of birth controlTake care. | 256,988 | Feeling bloated, tired and sad. Had taken morning after pill. Concerned |
Hello, I have completed a full cycle of the birth control pill Apri 28. I started my period on April 1st and ended Friday April the 5th. I took the placebo pills until sunday night when I took the first pill of my cycle. Last night (9th day of my cycle) I had unprotected sex and being two days into the birth control pi... | HelloThanks for your query.For the first one or two months of birth control, a back up method like condoms is advisable, because the hormonal effect takes some time to kick in.However, as you have consistently used the pill for a month earlier, chances of pregnancy are quite low, although you are never altogether safe.... | 256,989 | Planning althea, diane pills for birth control. Long term usage infertility? |
I have been taking the pill cilest since August without having any breaks and I am getting constant breakthrough bleeding every day and it isn't like fresh blood. I am now taking my 7 day break from it after all these months as I can't deal with this what seems like bleeding everyday and am on my fourth day yet still h... | HelloThanks for your quqery.You should switchover to another form of birth control instead of tolerating this kind of bleeding.Also, pills cannot render you infertile, so please dont worry.Please consult a gynecologist and choose a method that is better suited to your body.Have protected sex meanwhile.Take care. | 256,990 | Taken birth control pills. Had unprotected sex. Safe from pregnancy? |
Hi, I was on birth control pill for a few months. I was taken off that for two weeks due to an injury that caused worries about blood clots. They switched me to the depo shot two weeks after I had been off the birth control. I started a period the week before I got the shot, and have been sexually active. I have yet t... | HelloThanks for your query.There is a low probability of pregnancy as you are on the Depo.The symptoms could be due to the stress as you rightly guessed.If you DO miss a period, take a pregnancy test.All the best. | 256,991 | Taking Cilest, have breakthrough bleeding. What should I do? |
Hello. I have gotten the Paragard. I'm curious about its effectiveness over time. I read that there is a .08% chance of becoming pregnant the first year of use. Does the risk of becoming pregnant increase each year? If so, by how much? I know that they say it's safe for 10 years, that's not my question. Thank you for y... | HelloThanks for your query.the efficacy of Paragard is 99. 5 % and it is effective upto 10 years.So there is no question of reducing efficacy each year.Studies only mention the failure rate in the first year of typical use.Take care. | 256,992 | Taken Depo shot. No period. Negative pregnancy test. Could I be pregnant? |
i have fitted merina hormonal coil in jan 2011 but i never feel the coil and initially had periods twice a months, then slowly turns to a very lightre periods but i am feeling very feverish a week before my every monthly periods. since I have inserted merina coil I have big tummy and swings moods. I decided to remove t... | HelloThanks for your query.It is not necessary to get pregnant everytime with unprotected sex.So even in the coil fell out, getting pregnant is not the norm.Secondly the coil might just have moved upwards in the uterine cavity, and that is why the string might not be visible or palpable.If you are not having irregular ... | 256,993 | Want to know about effectiveness of Paragard over time. Does risk of pregnancy increase with each year? |
hello. i am 19 years old. i had intercourse with my boyfriend 2 days back. and i experienced bleeding during and after the intercourse, i am on birth control pills Ginette 35 from the last two and half months. i am worried as the bleeding continued for a while, the flow wasnt heavy after the intercourse, just light sp... | HelloThanks for your query.there could be a few reasons for post coital bleeding.Cervical polyps, cervical erosions, and cervical growths can cause this.Endometrial polyps also can lead to it.You should definitely see a gynecologist, as post coital bleeding can have serious causes and should be definitely evaluated.Tak... | 256,994 | Have merina coil inserted, light periods with fever, mood swings, bloating. Coil not found, advised scan. Pregnant? |
My girlfriend is on the contraception pill and she has been on it for 7 months now. Every month she takes a break for her period tho her period always starts before she finishes her strip for the seven day break. This month is different! She has finished her strip and is now into the second day of her break and her per... | HelloThanks for your query.The chances of getting pregnant while using the contraceptive pill regularly are very very low.Occasionally, while on the pill, a period might be missed.However, as she is very regular, please take a pregnancy test to confirm.Take care. | 256,995 | Bleeding after intercourse, on birth control. What is the reason? |
hi doctors , can you help me, i and my gf had unprotected sex after her mens stopped but then she took 4 nordette pills as ecp after 3 hrs of unprotected sex and 4 more after 12 hrs. she bad withdrawal bleeding and now 5 days delayed. how many days can nordette delay a period and does this mean that nordette effect is ... | HelloThanks for your query.Nordette can delay or prepone the period by a week or sometimes more.This definitely does not indicate that the pills worked.you should take a pregnancy test as she has skipped her normal period.take care. | 256,996 | On contraception pills. No period. Why? Pregnant? |
i have been on the depo provera shot going on 6 years now. i have not had a menstrual cycle in almost 6 years due to the shot so i do not have "period" symptoms. here lately, i have been feeling a bit "un" normal, like, being extremely irritable over nothing, overly tired for no certain reasons, having cravings for foo... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy in your case are very rare because you are on depot shot regularly but no protection is 100% effective. You should consult a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy. Good luck. Take care. | 256,997 | Had unprotected sex, taken Nordette. Have withdrawal bleeding. Delayed period. Successful? |
Hi I had the mirena iud about 4 yrs ago and my fiancé and I have not used Any other for of birth control with it.. I have not had a period since I got my iud. About 2 weeks Go for 3 days in a row I got very nasues but kept myself from vomiting ever since I have bad very sore breasts and nipples (this is a first for me)... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy are rare in your case because you are on IUD. You should consult a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy. Good luck. Take care. | 256,998 | Getting depo provera injections. Feeling irritated, food cravings and frequent urination. Should I go for a pregnancy test? |
Hi I have a mirena fitted 9 months ago, for constant heavy periods. It hadn't made any difference. I had a previous one for 6 years which worked like magic and I was period free for most of those 6 years. Now I have been prescribed northisterone which I have been taking for two months, with a break in between as I am w... | Thanks for using HCMYes tranexamic acid do help to reduce bleeding. Continue to take those medication as your doctors prescription.Though you are bleeding ultrasound can be done, not a problem.As you had responded well in previous mirena, this time also we expect a good response. Better to rule out other endometrial p... | 256,999 | Missing periods after IUD insertion. Sore breasts, nausea and constipation. Pregnancy test report negative. Is it true? |
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