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I lost my pack?

I'm on the second to last week of my pack and I managed to lose it tonight. From what I've gathered, I can just start a new pack. However, it's ranging from "start where I left off" to "start from the beginning" and I'm not sure what to do. I'm missing a... read more

Updated 21 Oct 2014 1 answer

Nexplanon pregnancy chances?

I have had the implant about 4 weeks and never had a period since the day they put it in. I haven't had sex since but me and my boyfriend are considering it. My boyfriend has asked me when it happens if should he pull out (we do not plan to use condom) I said I wasn't sure maybe just to... read more

Updated 12 Dec 2014 1 answer

Severe pain in arm after implanon insertion?

I got implanon inserted two days ago by my gp, who's trained in it. I followed all her instructions, kept it bandaged, didn't lift anything heavy, etc. But now, I'm still having severe sharp pain around the site, whenever I move my arm or anything touches it. I can feel the implant... read more

Updated 7 Jan 2015 1 answer

Sex - Lost my virginity a week ago, spotting?

I lost my virginity to my boyfriend about a week ago & I've been bleeding lightly for about 3 days? Is this normal? Also, didn't use a condom but I'm taking Aubra birth control & my inactive pills are next week so I know it's not my period.

Updated 16 Jan 2015 1 answer

Very heavy period after losing virginity?!?

Hi I lost my virginity a week ago & a few days after I was spotting a little bit (guessing it's from my hymen) I am on Aubra birth control & I just got my period yesterday morning, but it's very very very heavy over night, it has never been like this before. No cramps yet or... read more

Updated 20 Jan 2015 1 answer

What happens if I remove nuva ring two days after I was supposed to?

I was to take it out on the 20th it's now the 22nd and its 11:30pm. I just remembered and took it out. Am I pregnant?

Updated 23 April 2015 1 answer

Switch from Yasmin to Yasminelle after the 7 day break, is there a risk?

Hello, I have been using Yasmin for 6 months now, My gyn changed me to Yasminelle but did not say anything about taking it right after the next day my package of Yasmin was over. I waited the 7 day break and took the pill when I was suppose to take the new package of Yasmin, but I took Yasminelle... read more

Updated 4 May 2015 1 answer

Am I protected during placebo week of birth control directly after taking antibiotics?

Hi, I am taking amoxicillin for 10 days for a strep throat I had. I know that I am supposed to wait a week after taking antibiotics to regain protection from my birth control, but what if the week after my antibiotic course is finished, I am taking my placebo week of pills? Will I still be... read more

Updated 18 May 2015 1 answer

I lost my nuvaring. Of course, I'm not sure when. I could have had it out for 2 instances of?

intercourse. On April 30th I called my gynecologist and told her that I had intercourse on the 27th and the 29th and found out I didn't have my ring in after I had sex on the 29th. I remember checking before intercourse on the 27th that it was in, after that I have no idea. She told me to take... read more

Updated 24 May 2015 1 answer

Am I Protected Even if I Insert A New Ring A Few Hours Late?

Hi, so I know that for the initial ring you are supposed to use back up birth control, but this is my fourth month on the ring. I was supposed to insert a new ring on Thursday at 10am but didn't get my refill until 2. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex last night, am I still protected or... read more

Updated 15 May 2018 1 answer

Nuva ring + brown period?

I had sex with a condom on the 24th and on the 26th i got my period, since i started using Nuva ring for the first time i inserted it on the 26th and at first the blood was red and when i inserted the nuva ring the period was really light on the first day( i could go with 2 small pads all day) now... read more

Updated 30 May 2015 1 answer

Can you use a saline enema on birth control?

Hi, Weird question, but I was wondering if you could use an enema while on birth control. I couldn't find any good answers. I'm mainly asking because I know that when you throw up or have a bowel movement too quickly you sometimes don't process the birth control. Not sure how it... read more

Updated 1 June 2015 1 answer

Removed Nuvaring 1 Week Early by Mistake, Could I be Pregnant?

I misread my calendar and removed Nuvaring a week early (on Sunday 8/2). I had unprotected sex Monday night (8/3). I realized my mistake the next day (8/4) and took Plan B. Is it possible that I had already ovulated? I know if I take Nuvaring out before week 3, I'm not protected. I have had... read more

Updated 2 March 2017 1 answer

Is it okay for me to have unprotected sex the 8th day after receiving the IMPLANON?

I was just concerned about getting pregnant because I was told to use protection for 7 days prior to getting the birth control IMPLANON inserted. But on the 8th day I had unprotected sex and my boyfriend ejaculated inside me. Should I be worried or concerned about being pregnant?

Updated 10 Sep 2015 1 answer