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Does 10-30 minutes matter when taking BC?
Hi, I'm on Reclipsen, and I was just wondering if it counts as missing a pill if I miss taking it ten- thirty minutes late, or ten to thirty minutes early?
Is it okay for my boyfriend to ejaculate inside me while I'm on birth control?
I've been on tri-sprintec for a month and a half now. I have never missed a pill and always take it around the same time. Today he ejaculated inside me for the first time ever. I think I'm just paranoid, and I know there's always a chance of pregnancy every time I have sex, but I... read more
Can I take 3-4 placebo "sugar" pills instead of 7 while on birth control?
I'm currently using Alysena 28 as a form of birth control. It is a monophasic pill, and contains 21 active pills and 7 sugar pills. I've been using it for 5 months now and take it at the same time every day, and have never missed an active pill. However, I get migraines (without aura) and... read more
How long does emergency contraception stay in system??
My friend told me she had sex with her boyfriend and the condom broke. About 5 days ago she had taken a morning after pill because the condom broke. She spoke to her doctor about birth control but she didnt get the pills yet. She wants to know if by any chance the morning after pill is still in her... read more
Why does my arm still hurt after I two months of having the nexplanon put in?
If I bend my arm then it sends a sharp pain through my arm like I am being stabbed because the implant is pushing on the scar from the needle when they put it in. I don't Medicaid or Medicare because my mom kicked me out of the house and I have no job and I'm homeless so I can't go... read more
Itching Reaction to Birth Control???
I'm 26, and I've just recently begun taking birth control for the first time, as I'm getting married in 3 months. I started off with Gildess, which is a generic form of Loestrin I believe and was on it for 2 months. I experienced lots of water retention, mood swings, loss in sex... read more
DEPO PROVERA- dryness of vagina and soreness of vagina during sex, please help!!?
I started the depo provera injections about a year ago, Ive gotten 3 injections and was supposed to get my 4th a few days ago but decided not to follow through since I felt my body was starting to get weird on it. My first 2 injections were perfect no complaints at all but my last one seemed to... read more
I'm on Depo. Do we need condoms or is pulling out good enough?
I've been on Depo for 5 months. I'm very worried about pregnancy and have generalized anxiety disorder which doesn't help my worries. My boyfriend and I have used condoms and have gone without but he has never ejaculated inside of me. What is safe and what isn't? I personally... read more
How long will it take to stop bleeding after Nexplanon removal?
I've had Nexplanon for about 15 months (inserted Mar 2016) and have been bleeding almost nonstop ever since. There's only been 2 weeks that I wasn't on my period and I can't take it anymore. I plan on getting it taken out next week and was wondering about how long will it take... read more
What is the difference between Levora and Portia?
I've been taking Levora for almost 5 years and my pharmacy is now switching me to Portia (something to do with manufacturing costs). I called my pharmacy and they assured me that they are exactly the same with the same active ingredients. However, I've read nothing but horrible reviews... read more
Mirena - how long do you have to wait before having sex after getting the iud?
I just got the iud put in and I would like to know how long I have to wait before having intercourse?
Is Plan B Under a Different Name in Mexico?
I live in mexico and my fiance and I had a condom break on us. I need to find this for her. Under what name would I look for it here in Mexico. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Implanon - Random period after 2 and a half years without?
I had my implant inserted in November 2010 so almost 2 and a half years. I have had NO periods since it was inserted, other than VERY occasional spotting. However, 3 days ago I started a period - a full blown period with menstrual cramps, bloating etc. I am slightly concerned as I haven't... read more
How many yasmin pills act as emergency contraceptive?
I had unprotected sex (27 sept night). Took 2 yaz pills next day(29 sept morn). But found out 4 had to be taken. So took 4 the day after(30 sept morn). Should I take 4 more after 12 hrs? Where i live, emergency contraceptive pills are not allowed. If ovulation had taken place before I took yaz... read more
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