Birth Control Questions (Page 8)

Can I get pregnant after having sex the same day I started birth control for the first time ever?

I started birth control pills for the first time ever yesterday and last night my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. My period is suppose to start in 4 days. Do I need to take Plan B to prevent pregnancy or will I be alright if I keep taking my pills?

Depo-Provera - Has anyone NOT experienced weight gain with the Depo shot?

I've tried the pill in many different forms, and I've experimeced relatively low amounts of weight gain no more than 5-7 lbs but I am getting older now and my schedule is so out of whack I want to make my life easier without having to remember to take a pill every day. I've read a lot of women... read more

Is It Normal To Miss Your Period When You First Start Using Birth Control?

I am using Trinessa Birth Control for bad cramping and heavy periods. This is my first cycle of it and I have still not started my period. I only have 3 more days of the inactive pill. I know I am not pregnant because I am not sexually active. I've heard it is normal and I have also heard that I... read more

Psoriasis - Could this be a Mirena side effect?

I had my Mirena placed in January 2011, and shortly after (about 2-3 weeks) got engaged. Since then, I have had liquid filled bumps on my fingers, hands and feet. I thought it was the ring, but found out it wasn't. I thought maybe it was from the Mirena, so I took my Mirena out in July 2012, but... read more

Nexplanon - Has anyone else gotten the brown/black discharge?

I have had the implant for two weeks, and I got my period the day I got it. It lasted about a week(my periods are usually 3-4 days), then I stared getting brown discharge. It stopped for a couple of days and now it has started up again. I am hoping this will happen for the next two weeks and die... read more

How long does the bleeding last after mirena coil insertion?

I had it inserted 7th of jan. Extreme pain and cramps, the got worse on the 3rd day and then slowly just stopped. I got my period on the 10th of jan and I usually have it for 5/6 days but it's been 8 and there is no sign of it stopping. It got lighter but it's still regular bleeding everyday and... read more

How long until menstrual cycle returns after nexplanon removal?

I had my nexplanon removed on November 20, 2014 after having it for 15 months due to not liking all the side effects associated with it and haven't gotten my menstrual cycle. I'm in no other form of birth control and my husband and I are not using condoms nor are we trying to get pregnant. I just... read more

When will I stop losing hair from Removed Mirena?

Hello, about 3 weeks ago my doctor inserted the Mirena IUD. One day after I started experiencing high blood pressure, anxiety and panic attacks . 6 days after getting it inserted I removed it. Two day after removal my hair started falling out! Not just a little 3 or 4 strands but whole handfuls. I... read more

What is a list of medications that will affect my birth control?

I'm not taking a certain kind I just wanted a list to make sure that I didn't take them.

Using Birth Control and NOT pull-out method without Condom?

Can he enjaculate in me if I take birth control responsibily? I if i take birth control every day and not miss a pill, what are the chances of me getting pregnant if he cums in my sometimes but using birth control?

Has anyone experienced frequent heartburn or indigestion on Loestrin 24 Fe?

I recently started on Loestrin 24 Fe (on second month) and have noticed that during the end of the 1st week & into the beginning of the 3rd week I have more frequent heartburn than normal. I was on Ortho-tricycline for a long time and experienced frequent and severe heartburn, but as soon as I... read more

Birth Control - Will azithromycin affect birthcontrol?

No period. Can I start birth control?

I am currently traveling and havent gotten my period for a few months but I want to start birth control. Can I start taking it on a random day or do I have to wait for my period?

How long should it take to conceive after Lupron Depot?

Hi there, I'm a healthy twenty year old who's dealt with extreme uterine pain since I was nine years old. A hundred doctor visits, two laparoscopies and a cholecystectomy later, no number of doctors has any clue what the root cause of the pain is. The only relief I have ever had is through the use... read more

Has anyone ever gotten pregnant while on lutera who has taken them correctly?

I freak out over getting pregnant. It just happens. I've been on lutera for a month and 4 days and I had sex 2 days ago. My fertile days started yesterday and he came inside of me. I took all of my pills correctly except I took one of my pills 15 minutes late on accident. I want to know if I'm... read more