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How long after taking the sugar pills will you get your period??

So I've only just started taking levlen birth control pills and I have a few questions. Because my period had finished right before I went to the doctor to get on the pill he said to start taking the active pills (brown pills in the pack) so I've taken yesterday's (Monday when I... read more

Updated 21 July 2015 1 answer

Would Pepto bismol interfere with birth control pills?

I take my pill daily at 8am and today I took one spoon of Pepto bismol at 5pm. I took it because my mom had severe diarrhea and I took it because I run to the bathroom twice only. I'm ok now I always drink water which I think it helped a lot. Would I be ok if I only took 1 spoon of pepto... read more

Updated 2 Sep 2015 1 answer

Does birth control still work if my period's aren't synced up to it?

I've been on the same pill (Gianvi) for three to four months now and I have four sugar pills for when I'm supposed to be on my period. But my period's are never in line with the sugar pills, usually they start a day late and go on for more than four days. Does this decrease the... read more

Updated 9 Sep 2015 1 answer

Dry swallowing birth control pill?

This is my 1st week of my 2nd pack. I was driving and I took my pill 2 minutes later. Unfortunately I didn't have water at the moment so I dry swallowed the pill. I had enough saliva to swallow, but it partially dissolved in the back of my mouth. I was able to obtain water a couple minutes... read more

Updated 20 Sep 2015 1 answer

Do you wait 7 days after or 7 days including day of insertion of Nexplanon to have unprotected sex?

I got my implant on November 12 and it's currently the 19th. I received my Nexplanon insertion about a week after my last day of my last period. The doctor didn't give me any details or talk to me much, and even making the appointment took a lot of trouble. Getting a hold of them is... read more

Updated 20 Nov 2015 1 answer

Junel Fe 1/20 - if you are taking the 21 day pack do you wait a week between taking pills?

Or do you start taking them after each pack? I've been taking the 21 day pack for a few months now and I've been bleeding on it and it's getting worse each month. I've read the packs and they don't day if I should wait a week or not. I'm debating on not taking them for... read more

Updated 28 Feb 2016 1 answer

Lo Loestrin Fe - Is it normal to have my period in the second week of my pill pack while on lo?

... loestrin? I hadn't had my period for 3 months (barely spotting on innanctive) so I figure I'm due for it, but I think it's odd that it's two weeks before I reach the brown pills. I haven't missed a day and I'm farely regular at taking them at the same time

Updated 27 March 2016 1 answer

Can you self inject the depo-proverb drug incorrectly?

I had a depo-provera needle given to me by my doctor. While I was away travelling the family clinic would not administer it as I didn't get it from their clinic. Due to keeping to my cycle I decided to inject it myself. I researched and aimed for my upper right buttock. I made sure the area... read more

Updated 1 March 2016 1 answer

Lo Loestrin Fe - Anxiety/Depression on Lo Loestrin Fe?

Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone else is experiencing extreme anxiety/depression from this birth control pill. I have been on it now since last fall, so I would say 8-9 months now. Beginning the poll I emotionally felt great because I switched from Sprintec which literally made me an emotional... read more

Updated 25 March 2016 1 answer

No period on lo loestrin fe?

I've been on the pill for over a year now, my last one didn't work well for me (anxiety and? depression) so i switched to lo loestrin fe and i took it the first day of my period (may 17) and i haven't gotten my period yet and im starting my second pack today. i didn't spot, i... read more

Updated 6 July 2016 1 answer

Does Metformin counter the helpfulness of birth control? Does it make periods heavy?

I have PCOS and I have been on birth control for about 2 years now to help control it and because I am sexually active. I started Metformin about 4 months ago since I was becoming insulin resistant. Recently every period I have been getting has been long and heavy, since I started taking... read more

Updated 30 June 2016 1 answer

Nuvaring a day late?

I insert and remove my nuvaring on mondays, I took it out on monday, july 25, and I was supposed to resinert it the following monday (8/1). Unfortunately I was unable to get home to my pharmacist until the following day (8/2), I immediately came home and put the ring in, am I at a huge risk of... read more

Updated 24 Aug 2016 1 answer

How long does it take Nexplanon to work?

I got nexplanon the day after my period ended and the day after I got the implant my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. My doctor did not say anything about waiting, so I figured I was in the clear. I'm gonna call my gyno on Monday and check. I just wanted to know if anyone knows anything.

Updated 7 Aug 2016 1 answer

How long do I have to wait to have unprotected sex after finishing antibiotics- have Nexplanon?

I got the Nexplanon inserted and shortly after had to take antibiotics for a UTI. My doctor said no unprotected sex until I'm done with the antibiotics, but I want to make sure because I want the Nexplanon to be working right and in my system before having unprotected sex again.

Updated 8 Aug 2016 1 answer