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Contraceptive patch came off a day and a half early- can this be my new patch change day?
My Contraceptive patch fell off a day and a half early & i have put a new one on immediately. In the leaflet i was given about the patch it says to put a new patch on and keep your patch change day the same however I feel like its a waste of a patch if I only have it on for one day! Can I leave... read more
Help! After almost 2 weeks on the new implant Nexplanon(the newer Implanon that us miltary wives?
... have to have instead of the old Implanon) anyways I got pregnant on it after almost 2 weeks but didn't know I was pregnant and had a miscarriage. I'm finally over the whole mess a miscarriage makes on your body and am ready for sex again and my question is "I know I... read more
Second time on the depo provera shot and all the signs of pregnancy, is it possible I am?
I have a 21 month old and 5 month old both of which were concieved while i was on the pill. So my doctor decided to switch my contraception. he put me on the depo shot the day after my period had stopped (it was my first period after the pregnancy which only lasted 3 days and i found that strange... read more
Can I get pregnant during my week off the Nuvaring?
I took the NuvaRing out before sex during the first week on it and forgot to put it back in till the next morning. I did my research and found out that if This happens during the first 2 weeks that I will be ok. My concern is, what are the chances I get pregnant during my week off the ring?
Sex two days after having contraceptive injection could I be pregnant?
I got the injection when I had just finished my period the day before had sex with my other half 2 days later and I'm worried I could be pregnant or was I protected straight away ? I've had light spotting through out since having it and would just like to be reassured
NuvaRing - Fell out during sex, put back right away?
I've been on the nuvaring for a week now. My doctor gave me the okay that it would be safe to have unprotected sex, it fell out but I put it back in right as it fell out, my boyfriend came in me after that. Was I still protected?
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
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
Depo-Provera - One shot only and periods are still missing?
..I had my first, one and only shot in September, but I hated it (severe emotional disturbance/moodiness/depression that wasn't there before), so I never had another. It's now May, eight months later, and I haven't so much as spotted since getting the shot, let alone had a period.... 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
Depo-Provera and Antibiotics?
I have been finding some extremely conflicting information regarding the use of Depo-Provera (a progesterone contraceptive injection) and doxycycline (a tetracycline antibiotic). The prescribing information pamphlet for Depo-Provera indicates that enzyme-inducing drugs may decrease its... read more
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
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
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
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
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