Birth Control Questions (Page 17)

What is causing pain in my arm with Nexplanon?

I am having random, sharp pains in my arm where my Nexplanon implant is. The pain shoots all the way down into my hand and up into my shoulder. I typically gently rub the implant and the pain slowly subsides. I am also having head aches and lower abdominal and back pain. What could be causing this?... read more

Is the Nexplanon implant bruising months after insertion normal?

I got the implant about 2 months ago, so the initial bruising from insertion is long gone, but this morning I noticed my arm was tender and there's a large purple bruise around the area. Last night I did take a bit of a fall, so its possible that I injured my arm and it happened to be in the... read more

What birth control pills have the least side effects for depression and anxiety?

After starting birth control pills I noticed I became irritable, had anxiety, sleeplessness and fatigue so I would like to know what birth control pill I should be taking to eliminate this side effect. I was on lo loestrin .

If I'm on the Depo shot and my boyfriend ejaculated inside me multiple times. Could I get pregnant?

Over the weekend my boyfriend ejaculated inside me. I've been on the Depo shot for about a month now. And i didn't give it any thought as to if I could get pregnant from him doing so. My period is still consistent and I'm just worried that I'll get pregnant. I really don't... read more

Are odd dreams a symptom of Nexplanon implant?

I just recently got the Nexplanon implant put in nearly one month ago. The only things I have noticed so far are some slight breast tenderness, mild cramping (though it could just be my period on its way), and since it's been inserted I've been having strange dreams nearly every night.... read more

How long will it take for my body to back to normal after Nexplanon removal?

I’m 21 years old and I got the implant on August 2018. 3 months went by and I was fine, my period stopped immediately and I haven’t gotten it ever since, it’s now May 2020. Only spotting but only twice ever. After the 4th month my mood completely changed.. I’d get very upset... read more

Depo-Provera - Was my Depo Provera shot given in the wrong place?

The midwife injected it above my butt in my “muffin top” area. I usually get it lower but she gave it higher this time. I have a lot of anxiety on whether or not it was given in the right spot. I tried looking everywhere else for answers but got nothing except that it was supposed to be... read more

Sertraline - taking 100mg of Steraline?

I have been in 100mg of steraline (Zoloft) for 3 months but I had to stop taking it because I was on a birth control that made me incredibly sick for 3 weeks before my weird. I had just taken one last night and woke up this morning feeling very nauseous, shaky, getting cold chills and having slight... read more

Depo-Provera - Depo shot. Taken 10 years?

I have been on this for over 10 years. I know have started to get brown spotting and I’m due for my next shot today. I hadsex 11 days ago. I don’t think pregnant but not sure. I’m always in time to get my injection and have never missed one. What do you think ?

What is a medical abortion and what is a morning after pill?

Period late after Plan B. Am I pregnant?

The first Plan B I took was 1st of September after sex. My period then came out on 5th and ended 10th September and I had sex the same day, but to be sure I also took a Plan B. From 15th till 17th I bled. Now I was expecting my period on 5th October but till now no sign of it, do y'all think... read more

I am currently on birth control pills Apri and never missed a pill. Yesterday I was on my 7th pill.

I been on this pill for 2 years. Never missed a pill. I got worried and took an emergency pill yesterday for protection. My bf did not used a condom. Did I do okay, taking the emergency pill or was I protected with my birth control pills? I take my pills every morning same time. Thank you,

Does Cephalexin affect Birth Control Pills?

I take cephalexin for adult acne... I also take bcp's. I'm wanting to know if this antibiotic (cephalexin) decreases the effectiveness of bcp's. Any insight/feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Can I take AZO yeast while on birth control?

I am currently taking YAZ, but it is messing with my pH levels I think I may be starting to have a yeast infection. I read about this pill, AZO yeast, that is supposed to help relieve and prevent future infections, and it seems pretty harmless. I was wondering if anybody knew if taking the AZO... read more

Does macrobid effect birth control pills?