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How bad is putting in nuvaring two days late?
There trouble with my pharmacy and my insurance, and it took a week to resolve, rsulting in me getting my perscription 2 days late. My doctor advised me to use the 4 week method without taking a week break, so instead of 28 days, i had it in for 30. How much does this effect its protection? I plan... read more
What are the effects/risks if using medroxyprogesterone and having unprotected sex?
I just started my Provera (medroxyprogesterone) and am supposed to take it for only 5 days in order to start my period (doctor said it will be a period, but not really... hard to explain. To kick start it, I guess).Then I had to begin my birth control pills the first Sunday after my period started.... read more
I accidentally took two of my active birth control pills?
One day I guess I had completely forgotten that I took my pill at the scheduled time and took another 2 hours later in a frenzy because I thought I didn't take it at all. Then I realized that I took two in one day! What do I do?? I was feeling a little bit of cramps, was this because of taking... read more
Laxative Tea and Birth Control Pills??
How does one take laxatives properly with birth control pills? Hi. I have this weight loss laxative tea containing senna and i took it 7pm 3 hours after i took my birth control pills. The website where i got the tea warned "Yes, the teatox can potentially reduce the effectiveness of birth... read more
What are the chances of me getting pregnant if I use birth control, a condom, and pull out method?
I am 18 years old, and I've been on birth control since i've been 16. I am on birth control, and I make him use condoms. And even with the condom on I make him pull out before he ejaculates. What are my chances?
Depo-Provera - I've been on depo for about 4-5 years & since last June I've been team NO depo, due?
I've been on depo for about 4-5 years & since last June I've been team NO depo, due to the Vitamin D lost I've herd it causes. I've also have been scared of infertility & all the jazz but anyway after my first year of depo I stopped having periods!( Which I've herd... read more
Can I put my birth control patch (evra) on underneath my upper arm instead oft outer upper arm ?
I am going down south and don't want to have tan lines from my patch so I was wondering if I am able to put it on the underside of my upper arm.
Lo Loestrin Fe - Does Loestrin cause yeast infections?
I started Loestrin Fe 8 days ago. On the 6th day I started feeling itchy & a little tender down there you know common beginning signs of a yeast. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this as well? A little nervous, thinking it may be the Loestrin, maybe my body is adjusting.
Can I get pregnant if I stop taking birth control pills seven says after unprotected sex？?
The last day of my pack is on Wednesday and I've decided to stop taking birth control pills. However, the last time I engaged in unprotected sex was last Wednesday. I've read that sperm live up to 5-7 days. So in my case it's 8 days that I would have been protected by the pill. So is... read more
Blackish/brown constant discharge with Implanon Implant , normal ?
I got Implanon in Dec. 2014 , and I was fine for the first few months , but for the last few months , I have had a blackish brown discharge in between my periods and it's near constant , sometimes it goes away for a day. But it's very irritating . I have none of the other side effects... read more
Antibiotics and Vaginal Bleeding (I'm not on birth control, is this normal?)?
I got my wisdom teeth removed last month and they got inflected so now I'm taking antibiotics, Amoxicillin Trihydrate (3 times a day) and Metronidazole (2 times a day) for 10 days. I've had some vaginal bleeding so I'm a bit concerned... Is this normal? ***I am not taking birth... read more
Will boric acid effect my birth control?
My doctor put me on boric acid suppositories because I get bacterial vag. I know it causes break through bleeding, I am currently bleeding now. I thought I had a bv or yeast infection... so I washed and the smell was gone. But my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex after. Then I smelled it again so... read more
Brown Spotting only on 3rd Placebo Pill?
Question Preview 3rd Day of Placebo Pills, No Period? Alright, I've been taking Gianvi, the generic of Yaz, for the past two months. The first month I remember getting my period just fine. Now I'm on my 3rd placebo pill out of 4 and wondering if I will get my period at all, and all... read more
Depo Provera Shrinking breasts / Bleeding?
I have been taking Depo Provera Birth control shot for almost 6 months now. I have received two shots. The first shot everything was grand and I did not experience any ill side effects. I also did not get my period for the first three months. Getting my second shot my nightmare began! I have been... read more
Is it safe to use Maca while on birth control?
Ive been on Microgestin Fe 1.5/30 for about 8 months now and have been on birth control for about 2 years now. I wanted to start taking Maca, however I read that it involves hormones and fertility increase. Is this true? Basically, could I take both and still be protected of unwanted pregnancy?... read more
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