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Hi i got depo contraceptive shot after having my baby (he was born on the 1st march ) on the 6th march ive had none stop bleeding up to a couple of days ago as my doctor prescribed me primolut n 5mg i am due to start yasminelle pill on 30th may instead of getting another depo shot on the 6th june but i will still be ta... | In my opinion, yasminelle pill can be started like this but one must use barrier contraceptive for first 7 days for complete protection.If you are lactating, remember that it is contraindicated in lactation. Otherwise its fine. | 257,100 | Missed dosage of Femedette. No period, pregnancy test negative. Had unprotected sex |
When I started taking birth control pills 15 years ago my ears began to stop up. They started getting a lot of preasure in them. I took a weaker pill which seemed to help. When I got off the pill to have a baby the symtons left. Now that I am back on the pill my ears are stopped up again. Is it possilbe the pill is cau... | There is a rare side effect of birth control pills that is hypoacusis which means loss of hearing/ difficulty in hearing. in this, you will find it difficult to understand a conversation, need words to be repeated and need telivision volume to be loud.If you are having the same, it can be due to pills. | 257,101 | Prolonged bleeding after depo shot. Prescribed Primolut. Can Yasmin be taken simultaneously? |
Hi I am 21 years old and i just started having sex a last month. I have used post pill five times and now a Dr. has given me MICROGYNON oral contraceptives 4 cylce to help with my period(which is a bit unstable(timing)) but i am worried about its side effects and i am willing to pay more if there is a better pill for g... | Microgynon is a low dose oral contraceptive with minimum possible side effects. In my opinion, these should not be more than those of any other low dose oral contraceptive. Pregnancy rate with all low dose oral contraceptives is only 0.1% which is lowest possible rate.So, in my opinion, it can be a good choice. | 257,102 | Pressure in the ears upon taking the birth control pills. Reason? |
Alright. Me and my currently girlfriend had unprotected sex on the 25th of April. 12 hours and 30 minutes after it had happened, she took the plan B pill. Her last period occurred on the 5th of April, so we expect her period on the third of may. She has experienced light cramps and today a bit of spotting. She describe... | Dear User, I am little confused as today is 10 june 2013 and you are telling history of april and may. If I take it as per your wording; a pregnancy is must to rule out that too via a USG plus Urine pregnancy test, in combination.On the basis of result of these, the further management can be decided. | 257,103 | Prescribed microgyon oral contraceptive pill. Any side effects? Suggest better pill? |
Hi,I started using Trigestrel birth control pills about a year ago because my fiancee and I had a lil problem of forgeting to use a condom. Ever since I started using them we completely stopped using protection, can that somehow lead to pregnancy or is it ok? And sometimes my schedule can get so hectic that I get tired... | Percentage of women getting pregnant with pills( used correctly) is only 0.1 percent which is very low and you are safe if you are using them correctly. This much variation in pill time is acceptable. no need to worry. | 257,104 | Cramps and spotting after taking emergency contraceptive pills. Pregnancy or implantation bleeding? |
Hi I was in the process of invitro and before starting the injection they found a cyst 1.8 and had to take another type of birth control and was checked again and was told everything looks good but had to finish the pack of birth control pill but my question is what are my chances of becoming pregnant with invitro I ha... | hellothanks for your query.Yes, in absence of any other complications, chances of conception with IVF are high.Normally the chances range from 25 - 35 % in absence of factors such as semen problems, endometriosis, fibroids etc.If there is no tubal pathology like hydrosalpinx etc, your chances are pretty good, if you ar... | 257,105 | Using Trigestrel. Habit of taking the medicine early or lately. Chances of getting pregnant? |
hi, i had a baby in August 2010 and since then my birth control method was an injection for three months(petrogen) if im not mistaken until last year in November thats when i last took my injection and i never went back to the clinic for the injection until April this year, and istead i was given oralcön coz i told th... | HelloThanks for your query.You have experienced breakthrough bleeding due to the stoppage of the oral contraceptives for two days.Please continue taking the rest of the white pills and the placebo pills also.The bleeding should stop in a couple of days.If it doesnt, consult a gynecologist to rule out other complication... | 257,106 | Have cyst. Taking birth control pills. Is there chances of pregnancy if invitro was done? |
Hi im 18 and i had the implant put in for the second time a month ago ever since i havnt felt right my stomach hurts and i get head aches when i stand up i cant hold anything down i dont know if this is related to the implant or something els i also have had a bladder infection for about a year now and my doctor cant g... | HelloThanks for your query.the implant normally does not cause headaches.Persistent bladder infection could point to a renal problem.Have a complete assessment by a nephrologist and get your blood sugars tested.All the best. | 257,107 | On birth control, oralcon, arvs. Noticed bleeding. What could be wrong? |
Is there a chance of me getting pregnant? - What are the chances?Hello,On April 29th, my boyfriend and I had intercourse, when we finished we realised the condom broke - I quickly went to the bathroom and tried to get most of "it" out. I then rushed to the gynae and got morning and after pills (postinor 2) I took it an... | HelloThanks for your query.You definitely did overdose yourself.Postinor 2 is not supposed to be taken so frequently, however I can see you had very less options.The chances of pregnancy depend on what day of your cycle it was.if you were near ovulation, unprotected sex has higher chances of pregnancy.Postinor would le... | 257,108 | Have an implant. Stomach pain, headaches, bladder infection. Can I get rid of it? |
I am on Junel 1/20 (Loestrin) and started having left shoulder/arm pain yesterday and to day. Feels muscular in upper arm and in the shoulder joint. About 20 years ago I had bilateral arm pain at night but never associated it with birth control I may have been on this same pill then, but don't remember. The arm pain... | Hello Junel,I m afraid, but i didnt have heard any case of either shoulder pain or any other bodily pain with patients taking oral contraceptives.You also have a history of pill consumption without any pain complains. It might be due to pain which is due to muscle sprain or rarely may be referred from some other source... | 257,109 | Condom broke, taken pill. Any chance of becoming pregnant? |
My gf and i had protected sex, but it was not even a complete one. I mean my penis did not even entered her vagina completely & she didnt even had bleeding at that time. But next morning she had bleddng and now she told me that her period duration is getting delayed, also she's saying tht she's feeling a bit weak these... | Hello,You are unnecessarily getting tensed as there is no chance of pregnancy,because of two reasons.Any intercourse just before the periods is totally safe and once you get periods,then it itself is an indication that there is no pregnancy.As far as feeling weak is concerned,it could be because of various other physic... | 257,110 | Left shoulder pain. I have been using Loestrin. Is the pain because of tablet? |
Hello Doctor , i was supposed to have my period on May 05, 2013 but i took on April 28, 2013 cidolut-nor as i was on a vacation with my husband i stopped it on the may 06, 2013 so my period came after 3 days . i have been having symptoms for preganancy this month could it be pregancany or cidolut-nor has done somethin... | Hello and welcome to HCM, Cidolut is a progesteronal preparation. Progesterone is a hormonal preparation used in menstrual irregularities. It has certain side effects. Water retention is well known side effect of progesterone. water retention leads to breast discomfort, tenderness, etc. The symptoms mentioned by you ... | 257,111 | Delayed period, protected sex, no ejaculation. Pregnancy? |
Hi. I used depo before which made me bleed non stop for 6 months. I like depo because I don't have to remember to take it everyday and my opinion it really works as far as me not getting pregnant. I want to start depo again but I just don't want to bleed the same. I did some research and it say maca root helps to regul... | depo provera acts by inhibiting ovulation. it decreasse levels of FSH & LH. Irregular and heavy bleeding due to it can be managed by ethinyl estradiol or conjugated estrogen for 7-21 days or low dose oc for 7-21 days.Maca is a natural herb which suuports natural body estrogen and progesterone. in my opinion, it can be ... | 257,112 | Have pregnancy symptoms, tender breasts, backache, cramps, excessive sleep. Taken cidolut nor. Will I feel better? |
Hello.I have a question about plan B pill. My first day of my period was 18 April.I was taking birth control pills but i stopped them on 9th of March.Last night i had unprotected sex and i would like to know if i am safe or i should get the second day pill. And is it safe to start taking birth control pills again after... | As you have stooped taking your pills long ago, you are totally unsafe. you should get an emergency contraceptive. Yes you can again start taking birth control pills. | 257,113 | Had bleeding for months. Used depo. Can I continue? |
Hi i am 52 and have been taking 2.5mgs of progestrone orally in a troche.....for 7 days i woke up this morning having out of the blue panic attack shaky breathlessness and wanted to cry... i still feel unwell and a bit anxious and i am sure this is due to the progesterone, how long will it take to get out of my system ... | yes . depression can be due to progesterone. withdrawl can also cause anxiety and depression.in my opinion, pyridoxine 50 mg daily can be tried for some time. | 257,114 | Taking birth control pills. Had unprotected sex. Safe? Should I go for second day pill? |
Hi doc, i just wanna ask if there's a possibiltiy to get pregnant coz i forgot to take my pill on the 3rd day after my menstruation, then i take pill the following morning...then that night i got unprotected intercourse with my husband..then after a week i missed another 1 pill but i take the pill the following mornin... | Hello,Thanks for posting your query .You should be very regular for you pills .Now you should continue your pills & use barrier method for one week after that you can have unprotected intercourse.I hope your query has been answered.Thank you | 257,115 | Taking progesterone orally. Suffer from panic attacks, breathlessness and feeling sad. How can I feel better? |
Hello. This morning around 3am I had intercourse with my boyffriend and I'm currently on Lutera bc and he used a condom. After the third round, we noticed that the sex felt a lil bit different and when he pulled out, the condom got stuck in me and its possible a lil bit was inside of me. I always take my pills between ... | Hi,Since you are regular with your contraception, there is not much to worry about. You may use it as an emergency contraceptive but the efficacy is not known. If you wish, you may use an emergency pill after contacting your consultant. Please remember, any type of excess hormone use is going to disrupt your hormonal b... | 257,116 | Had unprotected sex after forgetting to take the pill. Can the pill taken next day to avoid pregnancy? |
Hi I have had the implano for about 4 months now this my second time , first time it was great for this time for the lst 6 days I have been feeling sick and spewing. Smells or sounds trigger me. I spew only at night time. I can't eat big meals. My boobs today felt like tightening it felt as if an having a let down fro ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Since you are already having the implant for the past 4 months, I feel the chances of pregnancy is minimal provided that you have followed an additional contraceptive method along with implanon during the first month. The failure rate of contraception with Implanon, the sub der... | 257,117 | Stuck condom in vagina during protected sex, suspected little leak. On Lutera bc. Taking morning after pill suggested? |
I got the birth control rod Nexplanon inserted in my arm on the 15th of May 2013. Later on that day, i had sexual intercourse with no condom but we used the pullout method. I was supposed to start my period on the 20th of May 2013. I still have not started my period. I have gotten period like cramps during the time of ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.You have had intercourse, five days before the expected date of period that falls during the 'safe period', so the chances of pregnancy is less. Nexplanon should be implanted during the first 5 days of period to be on the safer side, as it will exert protection without a need fo... | 257,118 | Feeling sick, vomiting during night, feeling of tightness and pain in breasts. On implanto for second time. Guide |
Ok I have a question Im 19yrs old & I am on the Depo shot I was suppose to go take my nxt shot on the 22nd of may but missed my appt. Ive had sex with my partner & the next day I had a clear but a little bloodie substance come out of my vagina what does that mean? & if it could be pregnancy should i wait on my next sho... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.The risk of pregnancy depends on how long you had been using Depot provera shots. If you had been using the shots long enough, then it may take atleast 2 months for the fertility to return back after you discontinue the depot shots, in which case, your chances of pregnancy is mi... | 257,119 | Have birth control rod Nexplanon inserted in arm. Had sex. Periods late. Cause? |
I had a Mirena IUD in for a little over 6 months. I had a lot of complications, bloating, weight gain (30 lbs), over heating at night, mood swings, among others. I took the IUD out about 2months ago. Within a few days, I had what I thought was my period for 2-3 days. I have not bled since then and I should have got... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.One of the main actions of progesterone is relaxation of smooth muscles of intestine resulting in constipation. Although you have removed the IUD mirena it will take some more time for the hormonal effects of progesterone to get flushed out from your system and hence you are fee... | 257,120 | On Depo shot. Missed shot. Had sex. Had little bloody discharge. Pregnancy? |
hi, im 28years old female, never been pregnant. i have been sexually inactive for 4 years, and stopped using birth control pills. i was on Femodene then moved to Yasmin, and back to Femodene for about 5 years. now im on Yasmin and my breasts are extremely painful. should i stop this pill and try find Femodene again or ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Yasmin is a combined OCP with a newer progesterone drospirenone whereas Femodene contains gestodene. Both are equally effective. Drospirenone is a newer progesterone and is said to be devoid of the androgenic effects of other progesterones. However the acceptability of a OCP va... | 257,121 | Bloating, weight gain and mood swings after mirena IUD insertion. Severe constipation after IUD removal. Reason? |
I have had the mirena for 3 years now. Recently I have been having pains that feel just like contractions and a sharp pain every time I urinate. I also can not feel my strings anymore. I have had about 3 or 4 UTI's since the mirena has been in so I know what one of those feel like and these pains are not similar to tha... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.You are unable to feel your strings of Mirena because it has moved from its position and it could have got embedded in uterine tissue. Sometimes it can spontaneously move out from uterus and can get embedded in abdomen.Absence of strings accompanied by unbearable pain could b... | 257,122 | Was taking femodene for birth control. Now taking yasmin. Painful breast. Stop yasmin? Other method? |
Hi there I have gone on Ava 20 contraception and I am getting really unconfortable tomach aches...it feels like acidity and I get nausea. Really uncomfortable. I was taking the pill at 1pm after lunch but decided might be better if I take it before I sleep. When I woke up I had sore stomach. I am also getting headaches... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Gastrointestinal side effects like nausea and abdominal bloating are the most common side effects of Ava 20. Both estrogen and progesterone can cause nausea. Head ache is due to progesterone. These symptoms are due to the contraceptive pill.Both the hormones in Ava 20 are rapid... | 257,123 | Contraction like pains, pain while urination after having mirena insertion. Frequent UTIs. What to do? |
I am 28 years old and have been using Implanon as birth control since 2005. Recently my husband and I decided we would like another child but I have some concerns. Is there a chance of multiple births due to the implanon?I was diagnosed with HELLP with my first son and almost died during labor. What are the chances of ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.It will take a while for you to get regular menstrual cycles since you were on implanon for a long time. However, implanon does not result in multiple births. Although implanon suppresses ovulation, once it is removed and the cycles are restored, it will not interfere with ovula... | 257,124 | Stomach pain, acidity, nausea, sore stomach, headache. Took ava 20 contraception. Side effects? |
I started my birth control pill pack on April 12, and took my pill at 9:00 PM like I usually do. I vomited at 10:00 PM, which has me worried that this pill was ineffective and could have sparked ovulation. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on April 23, and used Plan B one step an hour after this. Should I be wor... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.You have not mentioned if you have vomited out the sugar pill or the hormonal pill. Efficacy of the OCP depends upon the un interrupted intake of hormonal pills. No harm can occur if you have vomited the sugar pill but if it was a hormonal pill, then surely the contraceptive pro... | 257,125 | On implanon. Chances of multiple pregnancies due to this medication? |
Hi, about 3 weeks ago i ran out of my pill (On Cerazette) and after 4/5 days i started bleeding. But this was a different bleed to what i have had before, usually i am extremely heavy on my period, but i dont tend to get my period on this pill. this bleed was light and brown, using less than one pad a day. and continue... | hi,thanx for query.u had dischargeispite of that u can be pregnant.plz get doctors advice and get b hcg test done to confirm pregnancy.a full pelvic scan by agynaecologist and blood work up is required.it might be case of ectopic pregnancy too.plz get help byee. | 257,126 | Vomiting after taking birth pill. Will the pill be ineffective? Any chance of pregnancy? |
Like last month a week before I took the morning after pill I had my period and then I took the pill and a week later I had a full period which I thought was just spotting at first but wasn't and on the box it says that your period may be a few days early but mine was like almost 3 weeks early and originally it should... | hi,thanx for query.u had delayed periods.ispite of that u can be pregnant.plz get doctors advice and get b hcg test done to confirm pregnancy.a full pelvic scan by agynaecologist and blood work up is required.it might be case of ectopic pregnancy too.plz get help byee. | 257,127 | Bleeding upon stopping the cerazette. Sore breasts, headaches and fatigue. Pregnant? |
Hi Dr. I was wondering if you could tell me what are the chances of me being pregnant? I have been on lutera tablets and this is my 4 month. April 28 Sunday was day 1 of week one but I missed it. However I made it up on Monday around 3pm and then continued with my regular 9pm schedule. I had sex Friday may 3 and I'm wo... | hi,thanx for query.u had missed your piles,if contact occurred during time of ovulation then u can be pregnancy.plz get doctors advice and get b hcg test done to confirm pregnancy.a full pelvic scan by agynaecologist and blood work up is required.it might be case of ectopic pregnancy too.plz get help byee. | 257,128 | Having spotting and then full periods. Taking morning after pill. Gained weight. Pregnant? |
okay, my daughter missed 3 pills in her last month pill pack. so, she just stopped and waited for her period to start. she did have a menstrual cycle, restarted a pill pack. she did have unprotected sex during a two week period. so she is now on her next pack for a couple of weeks. has gained 10lbs, is nauseated and ... | hi,thanx for query.As your daughter did not take her pills properly and she had irregular menses ,ispite of that she can be pregnant.plz get doctors advice and get b hcg test done to confirm pregnancy.a full pelvic scan by agynaecologist and blood work up is required.it might be case of ectopic pregnancy too.plz get he... | 257,129 | Missed taking pill. Chances of getting pregnant? |
My girlfriend took an i-pill after 18 hours of unprotected sex. I didn't ejaculate inside her but still she took the pill for preventive measures. Her periods were due to start 7-9 days after sex. She got her period but it lasted for only 2 days. As well as the bleeding was very light comparing to her normal periods.Ca... | hi thanks for your queryyes consuming an i- pill any time can cause irregularity in cycle.most of the time it causes delay in periods.usually does not affect the amount of bleeding . first rule out pregnancy by urine pregnancy test if no pregnancy then tell her to keep menstrual chart and use a good contraceptivealso .... | 257,130 | Had unprotected sex while missed pills, breast muscles sore and tender, tiredness. What could it be ? |
Gud day, my ob prescribed me daphne contra. Pill because iam still breastfeeding, I am new in using a pill I started the 1st tab 8 days ago,my ob told me that I will not have a period for the whole 28 days of taking the pill,and yet I have a bleeding this early in the morning, is it ok? Is it just a side effect, I'm qu... | Hi, Thank you for choosing Healthcaremagic. Daphane is progesterone only pill, which is safe during breastfeeding. About your irregular bleeding, its better to confirm if you are pregnant or not. Kindly consult your obgy specialist.In case of any doubt, I will be available for follow ups. If you like my answer kindly ... | 257,131 | Took I-pill after unprotected sex. Had light period lasting 2 days. Advice? |
Hi.So over this weekend, I had unprotected sex when the condom broke Friday night (5 days) ago, so I took plan b the next day (saturday) since I had been off birth control for several months. That same saturday night I had sex again. Yesterday (Tuesday) when I was on the toilet, the condom fell out from saturday night ... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sex. The chances of pregnancy are less in your case because you had plan-B after sex. Don't take so much pills and repeat pills because they already disturbed your cycle, you should wait till your next period will ... | 257,132 | Is it safe to take pill while breastfeeding? Will there be bleeding after taking pill? |
Hello, im 17 & i started using the birth control patch Ortho Evra to regulate my irregular period. I started yesterday & ive been on it for two days now & i have been feeling nauseous and with strong back pain that i cant stand or sit for a long period of time. Is this normal to have strong back pain from this birth co... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Ortho Evra is a transdermal patch containing more amount of estrogen than the regular contraceptive pills, increasing the risk of estrogen related side effects. Such side effect depends upon the amount of estrogen absorbed from the patch and it varies in each individual. In fact... | 257,133 | Had unprotected sex a number of times. Took plan B the next day. Will there be any problem still? |
Hello dr, I'm getting married in 2 months and i started taking yaz 3 days ago as an ocp.. But i heard from some friends that it causes sudden death because of increases the risk of thrombosis and embolisms more than other ocps, so they suggested to switch to belara and i have already taken 3 tabs till today. So is it... | Hello,Yes ,you are right.Your concerns regarding YAZ are genuine.YAZ is fourth generation OCP and most of its increased side effects are due to the presence of synthetic progestin in it called as DROSPIRENON.Studies done in 2011 showed that Yaz had an increased risk of blood clots, including the FDA’s study that show... | 257,134 | Nausea, back pain, irregular periods. Taking birth control pill. Normal? |
Hi! I'm not on birth control and I had sex last night and the condom broke and I'm really scared now. I took 6 of my old birth control pills I had left over because I don't want to be pregnant. Will this help? I don't have enough money for the morning after pill and someone told me taking so many of my old birth contro... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Since you say that the 6 pills are 'your' old birth control pills, I presume that you are aware if they are hormonal pills or sugar pills. Also it is highly improper to take all 6 tablets at the same time as they may result in side effects and also can "delay" your periods caus... | 257,135 | Taking yaz 3 as OCP. Does this cause risk of thrombosis and embolisms more than other OCPs? |
I have the mirena iud, had it over 9 months now. I got a period at first but as months went on it seemed to go away, only maybe getting a very lite one every two months. All of a sudden my breast were feeling sore and swollen,followed by cramping and bloating. As what I thought might be my period coming on, still two a... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Mirena IUD contains progesterone. It releases progesterone slowly for a period of 5 years. Ammenorrhea (absence of period), bloating, breast tenderness and abdominal cramps are all due to the progesterone released from mirena. Absence of periods indicate that the progesterone le... | 257,136 | Had unsafe sex. Taken excessive amount of birth control. Will it prevent pregnancy? |
I have been on the depro Vera shot for a little under a year when I first started it I had some minor bleeding for a while but it stopped and my periods stopped also I haven't had any periods or spotting in 5 month until today after an argument I began bleeding it was short and heavy it concerns me because it was so ra... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Alteration in period cycle, heavy bleeding or minimal flow after a depot provera shot are common. Depending upon the individual, progesterone in the depot preparation can result in either too much or too little flow. Also the menstrual cycle will be erratic and that's why it is... | 257,137 | On mirena iud. Irregular periods, sore and swollen breasts, bloating, cramping with thick snot mucus discharge. Possible pregnancy? |
hey. I got on nexplanon birth control in mid November last year. and my last period was in the end of December. I am experiencing cramping in lower abdomen, clearish white gooey discharge(no smell) weight gain but only in my lower abdomen area. I had brown gooey discharge almost 2 months ago drs thought I was just gonn... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Your symptoms may either be due to pelvic inflammatory disease or bacterial vaginosis. Birth control pills can result in irregular menstrual flow or complete absence of period after stopping them, they may not result in abdominal cramps and discharge.. The increase in weight in... | 257,138 | On Depro Vera shot. Periods had stopped. Started bleeding heavily. Reason? |
I have been taking ortho tri cycles for over 10 years, recently on my third week, I missed 2 pills, which was the Thursday and Friday, on sat morning, when I noticed, I took the 2 missed pills right away, so I did not take any more pill on sat at my regular time, on Sunday I took sat. Pill and Sunday pill, I should ge... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Ortho tri cyclen contains same amount of estrogen in all 21 pills but varying doses of progesterone for every 7 tab (so called tri cyclen). For effective action, OCP should be taken at the same time every day. If you miss one pill, you should take two pills the next day at the u... | 257,139 | Taking Nexplanon. Abdominal cramps, white discharge, abdominal weight gain. Negative pregnancy test. Help |
Hi, I am 25 years old. In january I took depo for the first time. Almost immediately after I began experiencing something like pre-menstrual cramps. Since about mid february I have been alternating between bleeding and having a brown discharge. Also, my breast have been very tender and I find myself very exhausted. I h... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.You are experiencing the side effect of depot preparation. Depot medroxy progesterone preparation can result in either irregular and heavy bleeding or absence of bleeding. Progesterone can also result in breast tenderness, abdominal cramps, bloating and depression.It will take s... | 257,140 | Taking Ortho tri cycles. Missed pills. No period. Am I okay? |
Hi, I recently went to the doctors and my mirena string could not my found. He used his finger could not find it, he like used the inserted and his finger still no sign, after that he used the light to look inside and was still unable to find it. I have been having unprotected sex with my husband thinking everything wa... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. Your minera thread is not find out may be minera is misplaced from the site, only ultrasound can confirm wheather it is displaced or not. The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sex so if minera is displaced from site chances of pregnancy in your case ... | 257,141 | Experiencing pre-menstrual like cramps after depo shot, brown discharge, tender breasts. Is it normal ? |
hello doctor last night used condom during sexual intercourse with my gf but found that the condom had broken inside her vagina and i had also ejaculated inside her. she took the e72 pill within 12 hours. is it still possible for her to get preganant and also is it safe to take an ipill? she has taken onlly one tablet ... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sexual intercourse. In your case chances of pregnancy are less because she had I-pill with in time but chances are still there because it is 95% effective. You can consult with a gynaecologist for urine, blood... | 257,142 | Unable to find mirena string by doctor. Due for ultrasound. Been having unprotected sex. Cramping, pain vagina and back with brown discharge. Guide |
Hello.Looking for possible answers on why I am experiencing a Strong Metallic urine smell. I have a copper IUD, put in 7 years ago.I am a healthy 30 year old woman, and excercise everyday. I drink lots of water, dont smoke nor drink alcohol much.I do not have children and presently having my period - which is dark and ... | HelloThanks for visiting healthcaremagicThere is no relation for the metalic urine voided and implanted. Cu T . So. Need not have panic.Kindly do urine examination. | 257,143 | Had sex and condom broke. Took E72 pill. Is pregnancy still possible? |
hi i was taking micronor after giving birth in all ive had 3 children can micronor make my boobs disappear i stopped taking them for about a year and now my doctor gave them back to me but i got no boobs i went from a normal size bust to nuffin theres nuffin there just a little lump with nuffin in side them could this ... | Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The birth control pills do show a different effect on the breast size. It can both increase or decrease the size of the breast. If there is a major change in the size then you can consider changing your birth control pill.I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for... | 257,144 | Experiencing strong metallic urine smell, on Cu IUD. Why ? |
Hi good day,I have been taking pills irregularly because I forget sometimes. The last time my menstruation is very early and now I am delayed for two weeks. Can I conclude that I am pregnant? And if I am is there a possibility to post phone my pregnancy? What is the best thing to do to post phone my pregnancy? Can I bu... | Hello,thanks for using health care magicIrregular in take of contraceptive pills is the number one reason for failure when using contraceptive pills. Pills are hormone based and irregular intake creates hormone disequilibrium that could account for the irregularities in your menses. It is also possible that the irregul... | 257,145 | Loss of breasts size. Was taking micronor. Should I discontinue? |
genital-genital rubbing took place last night with my bf but there was no ejaculatory fluid or penetration that occurred. I was on my prime day of ovulation according to my cycle and I read debates on whether pre-ejaculatory fluid contains motile sperm- however he says this did not happen but it says sometimes guys don... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,Thanks for posting query to this forum,It is unlikely to have pregnancy without penetrative sex but theoretically possible.According to you it occurred near ovulation period hence it is better to be safe than sorry so the morning after pill may be taken if it is with in 48 to 72 hours to avoid any cha... | 257,146 | Taking pills irregularly, periods delayed. Am I pregnant ? |
hello doctor, good day! i would just like to have an advise. i had sex last night around 8pm. the condom was defective and i am very worried cause i am fertile this time. just wanna sure not to get pregnant. last month i took althea but i stopped cause i missed taking it. then now i found on the net that nordette s com... | Hi,Thanks for the query.Possibly nordette will give protection as you are taking that within recommended time in sufficient dose.It may alter your menstrual cycle, as you are taking the high dose.Then after getting withdrawal bleeding, you can go for althea as adviced by your doctor.Usually these may not affect the act... | 257,147 | Had unprotected sex. Should I take pill to avoid pregnancy? |
My period came on the 17th of may, but it usually just los for 3 days, so I had unprotected sex on tuesday the 22nd of may. I took the emergency contraceptive in the time limit, but I took 4 pills in stead of two. Now on the 30th of may I am have menstrual cramps and my period is on again. Please let me know what is wr... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,Your period came on 17 th of may and unprotected sex on 22 may as only 3 days after period is usually safe period but you took emergency contraceptive pill it is not advisable to take double dose it can cause hormonal imbalance.You took hormone pill in early phase hence you had withdrawal bleeding. Em... | 257,148 | Had unprotected sex. History of stopping althea last month. Can nordette be taken to avoid pregnancy? |
hello doctor my name is devika,for the first time i had intercourse and that was unsafe,so i took unwanted 72 the 3rd day,and then i i had protected sex after some days,i was very feared so i took regestrone tablets for four days 8 tablets. as im not used to these contraceptives but m suffering from feverish,weakness,... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,After going through your history, you had unprotected sex and took emergency contraceptive on 3rd day you must understand these pills are effective if taken within time limit.Then you had protected sex,please do not take any hormone tablets by yourself like you have taken.Now you have missed period as... | 257,149 | Unprotected sex, taken emergency contraceptive pills, menstrual cramps with periods. Whats wrong? |
I have been on Lo Loestrin FE for about 5 months and have been consistently getting normal periods on my inactive brown pills. When I finished the last pack, I got my period as planned, but about a week or two into the next packs active pills, I experienced brown discharge when I wiped and then sometimes it was slightl... | Hi,Thanks for the query.Contraceptive pill scan cause menstrual irregularity as a side effect.And it can occur in different forms like inter-menstrual spotting, breakthrough bleeding and also amenorrhea.Some women may have amenorrhea for months while being on pills.So if you used the pills correctly as per the schedule... | 257,150 | Taken unwanted 72 after unprotected sex. Taken Regestrone. Fever, weakness, tender nipples. Pregnant? |
hello i am on birth control pills for months and last month i only had spotting and crampts and vomiting and back pain with sore breast but i tested negative on 2 pregnancy test? I have already been pregnant while taking birth control and i miscarried last year around this time, Do you think I could possibly be pregna... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy are very rare when you are taking birth control pills regularly but chances are still there. You may consult a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy. Good luck. Take care. | 257,151 | Taking Lo Loestrin FE. Brown discharge. No period while taking inactive pills. Reason? |
had an ectopic pregnancy after using depo for five years, once treated, i was able to conceive and got a baby boy who is now five years, immediately after his birth i went back to depo, and now it has been nine months since i stopped depo, though my periods are regular, taking 24 days cycle, when am i expected to conce... | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of ectopic pregnancy are increased with the use of the depot. The fertility is immediately attaining after stopping depot injections, so you should consult a gynaecologist for your examination and ultrasonography to rule out any problem. Good luck. Take care. | 257,152 | On birth control. Spotting, cramps, vomiting, sore breasts. History of pregnancy while on birth control. Possible pregnancy? |
Hi Dr I started duromines 15mg a week ago and I am on the pill contraceptive. I started experiencing stomach cramps for 5 mins and I bled for an hour but then my periods disappeared I am on the white pills which is my expected periods time. I am worried why my periods have disappeared, what could be the reason for thi... | Hi there ~I understand your concerns. It seems like you started a drug or medication and since then you have been having problems with stomach cramps, bleeding, and others. While it is common to have these side effects when you switch birth control pills, it is not going to have a great impact on your future pregnanc... | 257,153 | Had ectopic pregnancy after the long use of depo shot. Future pregnancy risks? |
Good day! I am taking ovamit now for 3 months, during those months i am experiencing delay in my menstruation. On my first month i was delay 7 days, on the second I was delay 1 day and now i am delay for 3 days. Is this normal? Before I have a 28 or 30 days cycle but now, it seems that I had it irregular. I already tak... | Hello,Thanks for visiting healthcaremagic,Taking the oral contraceptive pills alter the hormonal level slightly which induces irregular menstration cycle. So need not worry about this. | 257,154 | Stomach cramps, bleeding, stopped periods while taking birth control. Worried |
Hello, I just finished my period on Sunday- 2 days ago I had copper coil fitted today and bleeding started again as if its my second day of period , I also feel sick i have cramps and have bedn taking paracetamol i also feel as if something is moving inside my uterus. Is this all normal? Ps I had 2 pregnancies and ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Copper T is generally inserted during on soon after menstruation. Spotting and increase in flow is common and experienced by 2 to 10% of women after insertion of copper T. It is felt as a foreign body by the uterus and it increases the uterine contraction and that is the reason... | 257,155 | Delayed menstruation when taking Ovamit. Negative pregnancy test. Normal? |
I sort of regularly forget my birth control, like a lot. I'm not sexually active, so that isn't a concern, but today I'm having stomach pains and my head hurts a bit, and I just feel nauseous. Could this be the missed birth control? Is that a serious problem, or will I be okay if I just start making sure that I always ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.The main problem of failure in taking the OCPs is unwanted pregnancy and this does not normally cause the symptoms you mention unless you have taken more than two pills the previous day to compensate for the missed pills as your symptoms are suggestive of progesterone excess. Si... | 257,156 | Had copper coil fitted. Bleeding, cramps, feeling movement. Taking Paracetamol. Normal? |
I have been on the birth control Kelnor 1/35 for a few years now and it has work great. Just this past month, my doctor without telling me put me on Zovia 1/35. I read that these two are 'similar' but I am now noticing my thoughts upsetting me, over thinking, and thinking my feelings have changed for someone or somethi... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Both Kelnor and Zovia contain equal amounts of Ethinodiol diacetate and Ethinyl estradiol. The acceptability of oral contraceptive preparations in various individuals differ from each other. Therapeutically both preparations are found to be equally effective. According to survey... | 257,157 | Stomach pain, headache, nause. Due to missed birth control? |
Hi Dr ,i start taking at the same da yof my priod start BC For 3days in the name of stoping my priod for same days,and it delay for 2 days and After that my prriod came heavy and more than befor normally it comes for just 3days only but now up to 5 days and everyday the blood is coming more am so worried about it ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Most of the OCP preparations contain both estrogen and progesterone. For postponement of period only progesterone preparations are given and the combination with estrogen is not suitable. Also progesterone is effective only if taken atleast 3 days before the expected date of per... | 257,158 | Feeling upset after switching from kelnor to zovia. What to do? |
I started the depo shot june 2012, i had my lost shot dec 13 2012. I didnt have a period the whole time i was on the shot. I started my period jan 2013 had regular periods after that. Well recently on april 20 2013 i started my regular period, stopped bleeding on april 27 2013. I then started bleeding again on may 4 20... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Although highly effective, Depot progesterone is not suitable for young girls like you as it can either cause irregular bleeding, excessive bleeding or absence of regular periods. These complications increase when you use it frequently as your case may be. Depot progesterone is... | 257,159 | Heavy bleeding after taking birth control pills. Advice? |
sir my name is chandan giri I need a help from u that I have two years kids & I am living far from my family I am going back to my home now I don't want any child this time so I want any medicine for my wife that I can stop coming child. Medicine which should be anti biotic & it should not be harmful for the health of ... | Hi,Welcome to HCM,Most safe and convenient is to go for oral contraceptive tablet.your wife has to take one tablet daily from contraceptive pack as mentioned on the pack.She should not miss the tablet.Consult your doctor and he will prescribe this tablet.This has no side effects and can continue for long time.Ok and by... | 257,160 | On depo shot. Irregular periods. Reason? |
I took prostinor on the 4th of May which was two days days before my period ended. my period returned on the 18th of May and has not stopped since. The bleeding is really bad. theres a lot of clotting and dizziness nausea etc. I told my physician what was happening and he said that irregular bleeding is normal but I... | Hello,Prostinor is an emergency contraceptive pill. Advised to take only once in a month.What was the necessity to take the pill on may 4th 2 days prior your last period ended. All the complaints you have may be due to the side effect of the hormone Prostinor (levonorgestrel). If you develop anemia it has to be correct... | 257,161 | Want medicine to prevent pregnancy without side effects |
on my third birth control patch ..never had spotting i put a new patch every friday and period always starts monday ..always ive been using BC for a year now ..i drank last night and this morning i saw blood and now alot of brown discharge or dried blood? ...getting lower abdomen pains by ovaries and lower back pain ..... | Hi ! Birth control means are not a hundred percent guarantee against conception. May be you conceived inbetween and also aborted without your knowledge which was probably incomplete. Now the brownish discharge what you are getting could be the after effects with some retained parts with resultant pains due the contrac... | 257,162 | Prolonged bleeding, clotting, dizziness, nausea after taking Postinor. Normal? |
Hi, i have taken Postinor 2 tablets (single dose) for three days somewhat consecutively i.e. First use was Saturday, second use was Tuesday and the third use was on Thursday. My questions are:-1) What are the chances of me still conceiving during this time although i took the tablets2) What are the effects on my womb/b... | Hi,I have a suggestion to make for you. If you are in need of the pill Postinor 2 quite often, then you rather take a contraceptive pill like Yaz or Microgynon on regular basis or go in for implanon insertion. It is easy and safe, and effective. You need to go for one implanon insertion just every 3 months.Coming to yo... | 257,163 | Blood and brown discharge, pain in lower abdomen near ovaries and backpain. On third birth control patch. Suggest |
Hi sir. I am havig sex with my girl friend once in every month. I am giving unwanted 72 every time with in 72 hrs of time. By that she is geting perious every time 1 week before the regular. Is any problem of using like this and is any problems will cause in the future. Means that any permanent pregnency lost chances.... | Hello,Unwanted 72 pill itself does not cause problem in future pregnancy or conceiving issue.But frequent use of that kind pill causes irregular period with impairment of normal ovulation. So it may cause delaying in pregnancy or conceiving problem. For natural conception, period must be regular.Here she can take combi... | 257,164 | Intake of postinor 2 tablets on consecutive days for a week. Side effects or possible pregnancy? |
Hello doctor, I have had unprotected sex the night before last night, I took an ipill right after that. Let me mention that today is 14 days from the day I started this month menstrual cycle. Today I had unprotected sex again but I dont want to take ipill again because of its harmful effects. Can you help me regarding ... | hello my dear, today is probably the day with highest chance of getting pregnant, so you must take the pill within 72hours to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. don't forget its always better you avoid unprotected sexual intercourse in order not only to avoid unwanted pregnancies, but also STI's. thanks | 257,165 | Will frequent use of unwanted 72 cause any problem in future pregnancy? |
This morning I had a cup of coffee and took my mini pill, I then went to the toilet and emptied bowels. Within 5 minutes I had severe stomach pains and started to feel unwell , I laid down where then I started to sweat all over, I was in extreme pain . My fingers started to feel numb and this spread up to my wrists. I ... | hello, mild dyscomfort are common when taking pills. besides many other pathologies could explain your syptomatology. so, please i think if your symptoms persist or recur, you should see a doctor for investigations. thanks. | 257,166 | Had unprotected sex. Is it safe to take i-pill frequently? |
Hi I'm on the mirena but I have been peeing a lot lately, sick, cramping and depressed. I'm sexually active (have a daughter) and I'm eating only when I want to. The last time I had a real period was before I got pregnant (march 2012) and I stopped bleeding in April. My urine doesn't have a smell && I'm discharging and... | hi, frequency of micturation indicates possibility of urinary infection.I would suggest urine examination & a course of medicines if needed. if you have pain in lower abdomen along with vaginal dischargee-an internal check up by a gynac is adviced to rule out vaginal infection.-with Mirena vaginal infection should b... | 257,167 | Severe abdominal pain and sweating after taking mini pill. Numbness in the fingers spreading to wrists. What is happening? |
Hi. I am 32 yrs. old, i am planning to take nordette pfizer today but i am scared something might get wrong bcoz i don' t know the right dosage of intake. Last saturday night, may 25 at 11 pm me and my husband had intercourse and i don' t want to get pregnant again and i want to be sure. I would like to ask the right i... | HelloThanks for your query.You could definitely get pregnant, as you have gone all wrong with the pills.Nordette is ABSOLUTELY not supposed to be used the way you have used it.Also, ECP use indiscriminately will cause various complications to you.ECP is emergency contraception and NOT at all a substitute for regular co... | 257,168 | On mirena. frequent urination, cramping and depressed. Irregular periods. Need help |
35yers old I have 2yrs 7month boy is their i am taken unwounted I-pill tablet in a 2 1/2 yrs 5times if i want's 2nd baby geeting any prlm and i am geeting anly side effect from i pill kindly help me becuase i need 2nd baby so i am very worried ge me the solucation Thannking Mrs Roopa | Hello,thanks for using health care magicIpill is a progesterone based medication and it is effective in preventing pregnancy when taken within the recommended time period of less than 72 hours following intercourse.Occasional in take of Ipill has no effect on fertility. However, persistent in take for years could suppr... | 257,169 | What is the dosage of nordette pfizer? |
I am on implanon, it's been 4 yrs without my period. Yesterday something felt no right down there, irritated.. But not yeast infection, sex last night was very painful and never is. Today I woke up with heavy bleeding, cramping that feels like contractions and causes me to breathe heavy and pain in my back and legs. Is... | Hello,thanks for using health care magicImplanon is a progestin based hormonal contraceptives. The most common side effects are changes in menstrual patterns including absence of menses which is the case with you. Other possible side effects is the formation of clots that produce that produce severe pains in the locati... | 257,170 | Took i-pills multiple times. Concerned about future pregnnacy |
I had a mirena coil fitted about 4weeks ago for about3weeks now my breasts have been really tender more than usual I have been having on and off bleeding which I under stan is normal ?? For the past two days I have terrible cramping lower abdominal area and lower back and I have passed two big blood clots and a few l... | Hello,Mirena causes some amount of breakthrough bleeding and that what you are experiencing. It will take some time for the bleeding to reduce and eventually may stop after few years. These signs are all normal.If the bleeding is excess get some medication like tranexmic acid to help stop the bleeding. | 257,171 | On implanon. Missing periods, painful sex, cramping, pain in the back and legs. Miscarriage? |
Hi, I will be 38 this year. Last year I had the T loop inserted. Before my mensors was normal. I started with the 28th day and finish within 6 days maximum. After loop, on the 28th and 29th day, I will have brownish discharge then after that I will have little bit of bleeding then stop for a day then bleed heavy fo... | Hi,Thanks for the query.With intrauterine loop insertion, some amount menstrual irregularity can be seen.And also pelvic infection is some what common after loop insertion.So you once consult gynecologist and get examined to rule out any possibility of pelvic infection and take treatment accordingly.Then the intermitte... | 257,172 | Tender breasts after mirena insertion. Irregular bleeding, cramping. Suggestions? |
I am currently taking Gildess FE 1/20 birth control pills, and I know some dietary supplements can affect the effectiveness of the pill. The dietary supplement I am taking is Herbalife, but just a powder that controls hunger, and I take it in the form of a fruit shake. I just don't know if this can affect my birth cont... | which fruit shake ,timing of pill with shake is also imp some fruits like grape seeds etc interfere with the metabolism of drug also timing of taking pill plz read the information along the pills care fully | 257,173 | Brownish discharge after T-loop insertion. Have white discharge and back pain. Is it normal? |
, I am a 21 yr old female. I am in a committed relationship for 5 yrs. I have a couple of questions, Pls assist. 1. I would like to know what if iI and my partner have indulged in an unprotected sex ones every month ? And take ipill or unwanted after sex wat harms can i have using these pills regularly once a month? 2.... | Hello,thanks for using health care magicIpill is a progesterone based medication and it is effective iin preventing pregnancy when taken within the recommended time period of less than 72 hours following intercourse.Ipill being a progesterone, has the potential of altering menstrual flow both by volume and duration. H... | 257,174 | Taking gildess for birth control pills. Will a dietary supplement change the effectiveness of the pill? |
Hi, I need some advice regarding the morning after pill. I have already taken one last Saturday after having unprotected sex. I have then had unprotected sex again last night. Can I taken the morning after pill again? I haven't had a proper cycle yet as recently had a planned child. So I don't know if the first morning... | Hi there ~I understand your concern. After having taken the morning after pill, it usually is the case that if you are in the period of ovulation, your chances of becoming pregnant go down to as low as nothing. However there is a slight chance with every contraceptive method that you might become pregnant, however sm... | 257,175 | Taking ipill, unwanted every month after sex. Periods have reduced to 2 days. Will this affect my future pregnancy? |
Hi! I have gained weight on my abdominal area due depo provera injections , Its been 6 months since I've discontinued and also tried had through all means such walking dieting yoga etc but it is not reducing also since I was on it I would not get my periods ,Till date I have't got them . I had My last depo provera s... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.The return of menstruation after a progesterone injection like Depo Provera is usually delayed. The cycles take many months to normalize and sometimes there may be complete suppression of periods.The increase of weight in the abdominal area is due to bulky uterus. Normally duri... | 257,176 | Taken morning pill after unprotected sex. Use pill whenever unprotected sex? |
Hi I have been taking Yaz however I have not changed to lavlin . I'm not sure where to start my last Yaz pill was Friday and I would normally start again on Wednesday (4 day sugar pill). Should I be starting lavlin on Wednesday or take the sugar pills Wednesday Thurs and Friday as per there packet (7 day sugar pill) an... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Yaz contains 28 (24+4) pills with 24 active and 4 sugar pills and Levlin has 28 (21+7) 21 active and 7 non hormonal pills. Since you are already on Yaz and the sugar pills get over on tuesday, you should start the active pills of Levlin from wednesday.The small beige coloured pi... | 257,177 | Severe weight gain on the abdominal area due to depo provera injection. Not getting regular periods. What to do? |
Hi Doctor.I had Copper T after giving birth to my baby boy. I have experienced brown /black discharge ,and irregular periods. I have consulted Gynaecologist and taken blood and Hormone test. Reports were fine , but due to discharged doctor advised to remove copper T.And it has been removed but after 14days of my period... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Irregular periods and brown discharge are some of the drawbacks of copper T and occur during the first 3 to 6 months of copper T insertion. Although copper T is only a non hormonal IUCD, the periods take some time to get regularized after its removal. Your bleeding could be due... | 257,178 | Need instructions on taking the birth control pills |
I had a Mirena IUD inserted a month ago. I have bled everday since insertion, from light spotting to heavy bleeding. The more physically active I am the more heavily I bleed and the more pain I have pain every I can only associate with the IUD because it was not present until the IUD was inserted. I have pain while act... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Mirena contains Levonorgestrel, a progesterone that is released slowly, daily for a period of five years. One of the main problems of IUCD like Mirena is inter menstrual bleeding in the initial 3 to 6 months. Progesterone results in spotting, vaginal discharge, abdominal pain. m... | 257,179 | Copper T removed after having black discharge and irregular periods. Symptoms persisting. Why? |
I received a birth control shot about a month ago because I am sexually active and don't want to become pregnant. The doctor had told me that there would hardly be any blood with periods and the cramps would almost be nonexistent. All of yesterday I had horrible cramps, the blood was a bit darker than usual, and there ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.The main mechanism by which an hormonal injection acts is through suppression of ovulation. An ovulatory cycles are painless and that's why your Dr has said so. Generally it takes some time for the hormones to act as they are administered externally and the body takes some time ... | 257,180 | Had Mirena IUD inserted, have bleeding everyday, spotting, painful. What is wrong with it? |
I started low dose birth control on Friday May 4th. It was the first day I had blood spotting for my expected menstrual cycle. I have taken the pill every day since at almost the exact same time. And I have not had sex or any physical contact with any men at all during this time.My period was unusually light for an e... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Light or heavy flow, delayed or frequent period, irregular period, spotting and bleeding between period are all the different types of effects of OCP seen in various people in the initial few months. It will take 3 to 6 months for the period to get regularized after starting the... | 257,181 | Dark spotting and abdominal cramping after having birth control shot. Worried |
i am recently married, i have open sexbefore one day of my wife period, so i ahve given i pill to avoid pregnency, it creates extra bleeding till 5 days, after completion of period we have again open sex, again i have given ipill, after taking i pill now it abt 3 days, agaiin bleeding start, i am worried why this bleed... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.i pill is not a substitute for regular contraceptive and should be used only as an emergency measure for accidental/ unplanned exposure. It contains high dose of progesterone and results in withdrawal bleeding within a week of taking the pill and that is the reason for the bleed... | 257,182 | On birth control, unusually light period, overweight. What is going on? |
Hi there doctor I am very confused at the moment :( about 15 days ago I had un protected sex. I took the emergency morning after pill. I feel very sick since but I did get a very light bleed for four days. I don't know if that was my period or not. I did take home pregency test a d it was negative. By lately I have a b... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Your symptoms of nausea, abdominal cramps and tiredness may be due to the high level of progesterone in the pill rather than pregnancy because severe abdominal pain in early stage of pregnancy is uncommon. Emergency pill or morning after pill is effective if it is taken within ... | 257,183 | Frequent use of i pill. Severe bleeding. Why? |
Hi i been on nuva ring for 3 weeks noe and i took it off just today because ive had not spotting but blending alot and when i took it off it was dark almos black blood and it had a strong smell .. And then i passes two big flesh .. To be exact it lookt like chichen breast when u thinly cut it and really rubbery im sur... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Nuva ring contains both estrogen and progesterone like the OCP. If you have used it for first time, then it would not have prevented the ovulation and the subsequent fertilization but it would have prevented the implantation of the fertilized ovum. If such is the case, then the ... | 257,184 | Had unprotected sex. Took pill. Noticed light blood. Feeling nausea, dizzy and discomfort. Pregnancy test negative. Suggest |
I am currently on TriSprintec, a triphasic oral contraceptive. I would like to delay my next period (scheduled to start next week), but read that the traditional method of skipping the placebo pills and starting a new pack is not always effective with the triphasic pill. I read an artcile skipping the placebos and taki... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.The triphasic pills are supposed to mimic the normal menstruation. Trisprintec contains the same concentration of ethinyl estradiol, the estrogen in all the 21 active pills with steadily increasing dose of progesterone, norgestimate. This resembles what happens in a normal menst... | 257,185 | Nuva ring took off due to spotting. Heavy clots discharged. Reason? |
SIR I AM ON KRIMSON 35 MEDICATION FROM PAST 3 MONTHS, THE CURRENT MONTH IS THE 3RD ONE AND I'VE HAD IT FOR PAST 10 DAYS AND I HAD I PILL DUE TO UNPROTECTED SEX ON THE 10 TH DAY WITH KRIMSON. NOW I DON'T KNOW WHETHER I SHOULD GO AHEAD AND COMPLETE THE COURSE OR STOP HAVING KRIMSON... MY AGE 23, I'VE BEEN MISSING MY PER... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Krimson contains Ethinyl Estradiol, an estrogen and Cyproterone acetate, an anti androgen. It is given for persons with PCOS having high androgen level. It not only regularizes the period but also prevents the conception by inhibiting the ovulation and making the cycles anovulat... | 257,186 | On trisprintec for birth control. Need to delay the periods. Is it safe ? |
I'm having the coil fitted next week and I'm currently on cerazette. My pack is due to run out on sat, should I just start a new pack on the sun or shud I stop taking it so I can get the coil fitted? Also I am bleeding now, do you need to be bleeding to have the coil fitted (mirena)? What will happen next week if I'm n... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.The ideal time for insertion of Mirena is between 4th and 7th day of your period irrespective of bleeding. Both Cerazette and Mirena contain progesterone and so there is no necessity to start a new packet of Cerazette. . In case of Mirena, progesterone will be released slowly o... | 257,187 | Taking crimson. Had unprotected sex. Missing periods. Suggestions? |
Hi, i am 29 years old,had sex with my gf on 17th april.and on 19th gave ipill to her orally.on 20th april she had abnormal period only on a single day.And next month she didn't get her period at regular date.she tested herself with prega news,result showed negative but still she is scared of getting pregnant ? even i a... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.i pill contains progesterone which prevents the implantation (attachment) of fertilized ovum in the uterus by making the uterine lining endometrium unsuitable for nidation. It also results in withdrawal bleeding. It should be taken within 72 hours of intercourse. Since i pill co... | 257,188 | Taking cerazette, coil inserted. Have bleeding. Should I stop taking the medication? |
I had just taken the plan b pill yesterday at 5:40pm and I have developed a throat infection. I've been put on amoxicillin for 15 days as the dosage. I have not started taking the amoxicillin yet because I am worried that it will decrease the effectiveness of the plan b pill. Will taking the antibiotic interfere with w... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.The antibiotics like Ampilcillin, Amoxicillin, Tetracyclines, Clarithromycin and Co-trimoxazole interfere with the function of plan B by suppressing the intestinal microflora and decreasing the duration of action of Levonorgestrel present in plan B.Since you have already taken... | 257,189 | Missed period. Taken I pill after sex. PT showed negative. Chances of pregnancy? |
Hi Doc! i got married last year nd had oral contraceptives for 2 months ,then discontinued it coz my husband went to abroad.Now im united with my husband again after ten months nd taking contraceptives again.The problem is dat im noticing less bleeding nd almost no pain during periods.Before my weddind i used to have ... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.You have a very good observation indeed. Generally, menstrual cycles are painful as they are ovulatory cycles. Ovulation is the rupture of ovum and release of egg, necessary for fertilization. The oral contraceptives inhibit ovulation and makes the cycles anovulatory. This is... | 257,190 | Developed throat infection after taking plan B. Taking antibiotics. Will it reduce the effect of plan B pill? |
About 3 weeks ago, I had a drunken sexual encounter. He did not ejaculate inside of me, intercourse barely occurred, but there was contact and I know that there is always a chance of a few sperm lurking around in pre-cum. This occurred the week after my period and the early morning of the day that my predicted "fertili... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.You have taken the right precaution. Your knowledge about the actions of the pill is also perfect. As you are aware of, the pill contains high amount of progesterone that has resulted in withdrawal bleeding. Also such a high dose of progesterone can interfere with your regular m... | 257,191 | Taken oral contraceptive. Have noticeably less bleeding. Are they related? |
i started the pill my last period which was at the end of april took it until next period, has bleeding inbetween that lasted for a few days, then got what i think is my next period a few days earlier then it should be..., really confused, i have been having symptoms like nausea, cramping, irritability....what could th... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.All OCPs contain hormones and will result in hormonal imbalance by interfering with the existing hormonal status of the body. So depending upon the individuals, it will take some time, usually 3 to 6 months, for establishment of the regular cyclical pattern of menstruation.On... | 257,192 | Had sex. Took pill. Got periods after six days after. Then again had it back on normal period time. Is it normal? |
Hi, I have been on The pill (levest) for about a month now and have noticed a lot of changes and I m not sure if it s because of the pill. I keep having extreme mood swings and snapping at my family, I have a few headaches and the other day it was one of the non pill days I felt really dizzy and nauseous and weak. My e... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Do not worry. The problems you are having are due to the influence of hormones present in Levest. The progesterone, Levonorgestrel in Levest is responsible for headache, mood swings, nausea, dizziness, depression and fatigue. Levest also results in bleeding/ spotting between per... | 257,193 | Having nausea, cramping and irritability. Using pill. Side effects of pill? |
Hi, I'm 21 and I've never ever taken contreceptives before in my life and I'd like to start with the Pill. I bought these contreceptives 4rm the local Doctor called trigestrel, but I'm still a bit uncertain with when I can start taking them and which colours I should start with because I just got done with my period te... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Trigestrel is a triphasic oral contraceptive pill with three different doses of estrogen and progesterone (brown, white and yellow pills) and non hormonal red pills. Generally OCPs are started on the first day of menstrual cycle with non hormonal pills (red pills). But, since yo... | 257,194 | Suffering from mood swings, headache, dizzy and nausea. Taking levest. Side effects of pill? |
I have been on microgynon 30, I have started my 7 day break. I went to the doctors yesterday and was given rigevidon. I was told they are the exact same pill. But I looked at the information leaflet for the Rigevidon, and it says when starting a new pill you must carry on the pill and not have a 7 day break, but i am a... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Both Microgynon and Rigevidon contain 21 active tablets of 30 micro gms of Ethinyl Estradiol and 150 micro grams of Levonorgestrel respectively. A 7 day free period is allowed for the menstrual cycle. All the OCPs when you start them for the first time, if you are not under the ... | 257,195 | Suggestions for taking contraceptive pills? |
I've been taking the birth control Reclipsen for about 8 months. I had unprotected sex during the placebo week of the birth control, and got my period the next day. I have decided to not continue taking the birth control as I want to give my body a rest from the hormones, so I will not be continuing the next pack. What... | Hi.Thanks for asking in Healthcare Magic.Inter menstrual bleeding or spotting during OCP is common. This occurs in the initial few months and is quite rare after 8 months. The likelihood of your pregnancy is high if you don't continue the tablets. Although the hormonal effect in suppressing the ovulation is expected to... | 257,196 | On 7 day break of microgynon. Prescribed rigevidon. No 7 day break advised for regevidon. Risk of pregnancy? |
Hi, I am taking mercilon. On week 2 May 17, I missed taking the tablet and had unprotected sex that night. on the next day upon realizing Imissed taking hte pill, I immediately took the msised pill and at the same time the usual pill. Query: will I get pregnant? Should I take the emergency contraceptive now? It is now ... | Hi,The emergency contraceptive pill should be taken on the same day for it to have an effect, as such there is no point in taking one now.How long have you been on the pill, if its been for a long time then there is a chance that you wont get pregnant.But in these things there is always a chance, especially if you were... | 257,197 | Taking reclipsen. Had unprotected sex. Will I get pregnant if I stop medication? |
I've been on birthcontrol for two years. This past Friday I had unprotected sex after missing two days of my pill. I know for a fact that my boyfriend ejaculated inside of me. The next day I took my birthcontrol and started having dark brown, almost black, discharge. Its been three days since we had the unprotected sex... | Hi,Well missing two doses and having unprotected sex seriously increases the chances of you getting pregnant.What you need to know is that a brown discharge is normally not something to worry about, but a brown discharge around 4-5 days after having unprotected sex can be because you have conceived and are now pregnant... | 257,198 | Had unprotected sex. Taking mercilon. Missed the pill. Will I get pregnant? Take contraceptive? |
Hi. I had intercourse with my boyfriend around 2 weeks ago and we didn't use protection. He didn't put his --- in my vagina, but in the back, but it went in for around 2 seconds. I don't think he came in my vagina, though, but I am really nervous that I may be pregnant. I really can't tell anybody. How do I get rid of ... | Hello and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your query.I would first like to state that if you and your partner practised anal intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. This is not possible.But if you think during your sexual contact, there was a chance that your partners penis ejaculated inside your vagina, then the fi... | 257,199 | Dark brown discharge. Had unprotected sex and took birth control pill. Concerning? |
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