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I stopped taking a new birth control about a month ago because it was making me feel sick and about a month after to the day that I began taking it I had a horrible migraine headache and anxiety attack. I went to the dr and had blood work and the only thing that showed up was I had a vitamin d deficiency and my cholesterol is a bit elevated. I only bleed for one day while on this new pill and have missed a period all together. I have had 2 other attacks since I stopped taking the pill but no one has given me an explanation as to what it could be. I don't know if it's linked to the change in hormones or the vitamin D issue | Welcome to HCM.Don't worry,you can take very low dose oral contraceptive pill for birth control.Ask your doctor about this pill.There are certain medicines to control for migraine and anxiety.You have to be careful for vitamin d level.Take D3 60k tablet every week with warm milk.Take morning sun bath regularly.Start exercise,yoga.Avoid stress,anxiety.Also avoid oily,junk food(high calorie diet)Keep in touch with your doctor. | 257,000 | Have mirena fitted. Have bleeding and cramping now. Had been taking northisterone. What is the remedy? |
I've been taking birth control pills for 13 days now, my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex after 7 days of taking them (which is the time stated on the leaflet which came with the pills). We have had unprotected sex numerous times within these 5 days, all of which he has ejaculated inside of me. I have had sore, seemingly larger breasts for about a week, and have been slightly constipated, both of which are side-effects of this brand of pill, however in the last few days I've gotten pains which feel like I'm getting a period soon. Does this mean I could be pregnant? Is it worth visiting my GP or should I just wait to see if I miss my withdrawal bleed? | Hi, I do not think u could get pregnant with this. There is no need to visit your GP now. You could wait for the withdrawal bleed to occur.Hope this helps. | 257,001 | Stopped birth control due to headache and anxiety attacks. Have vitamin D deficiency. Cause? |
I didn't get my last shot for a month and a half. I spotted for that whole month. Everyday. I had sex a couple times in the last two weeks. The last time, the day after I felt cramping and then I started having headaches, nausa, feeling hot , sensitive breast and cramps. I went to my dr to get bc pills and told her what was going on and took a test. Came out negative but she said it could be cause my hormone s levels aren't up and early stage of pregnancy. So take a test in a month. This was on last week on Wednesday and start my pills that day too. Two days after I completely stop spotting and spotted light brown and once red pink color for three days and went away. Now my breast feel heavier and hurt when touched. Every time I eat I feel nauseous. Could I be pregnant or is it bc symptoms? | Hi,Thanks for using healthcare magic.I have gone through your available history.Your symptoms might be due to - Pregnancy if you had unprotected intercourse- Impending mensesYou should go for urine pregnancy test after 5 days of delay of regular menstrual cycle. You may consult your gynecologist for the same.I hope It will help you.Thanks. | 257,002 | Took birth control pills. Had unprotected sex. Sore large breasts, constipated, pain. Pregnant? |
Hi, I am on Junel 28 pill. I was going on a trip for a week and asked the doctor if I could skip my brown pills and go to the second pack. She said yes I could. I am into day 9 of the second pack now. I noticed that on day 2 of going to the second pack my breasts started to hurt. Now they hurt even more, they feel sore and harder, nipples larger. I am very nervous. I have been on Junel for 1 year now. Prior to that I had an abortion and every time there is something wrong with my breasts I just freak out, really freak out. We only had sex 1-2 times since my last period and I don't let my hubby to ejaculate inside me. What am I dealing with? Is this normal to have sore breasts on second pack? I hope really hope this is not pregnancy. I am 40 y.o. | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy are very rare in your case because you are regularly on birth control pills, these symptoms may be because of hormonal changes because you are on pills and your age is 40yrs. You may consult with a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy. Good luck. Take care. | 257,003 | Spotting after stopping birth control. Headache, cramps, nausea, sensitive breast. Pregnant? |
Hello, I had a nexplan 68mg implant put in 6 months ago. Due to persistant bleeding, I have been prescribed Cerazette which has done the job. I have been taking that for about a month now.. However, over the last week I am getting hot flushes on a fairly regular basis and I am waking up dripping in sweat every morning. I am only 36. I also today have experienced a persistant horrendous headache and pain in my hip joints which has been spreading down my legs. Are all these symptoms linked and should I be concerned? Over the last two nights I have also experienced the most excrutiating chest pain which I concluded was trapped wind for about an hour from 21:00 hours. | Hi, it is all appear to be due to urinary tract infection, chest pain may be due to pills you are taking causing gastric irritation. i to my patient with such symptoms prescribe, cefixime2oomg BD, antipyretic, and a combination of omeprazole and domperidone. So please consult your doctor for treatment, so that it may not be repeated. thank you. | 257,004 | Taking birth control pills. Breast pain, hard, larger nipples. History of abortion. Normal? |
Hi, I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for around 6 months now. I have had my regular period until this month. I came off my pill for a few days. I had minor surgery and had to take antibiotics. I have taken two pregnancy tests, both negative. I started my pills again and began Zoloft. No pregnancy symptoms but very jittery and weak today. Am I pregnant or are these medicines making my body go crazy?! | HelloThanks for your query.With regular periods and the negative pregnancy tests, you are obviously not pregnant.It could be the surgery and the medications that are causing the weakness.Have an evaluation for anemia and nutritional deficiency.Take care. | 257,005 | Hot flushes, severe headache, chest pain, breathlessness, pain in hip joint. Histroy of nexplan implant. Suggest |
I'm currently on the pill, however yesterday I didn't take it due to a friend having my bag still at her house! As soon as I got my bag from her I took the pill straight away (It was after 12 hours though since I normally take it). I had sex with my boyfriend yesterday morning but not since then.. I took my pill this morning at the normal time and I know I have to take it for seven days before being protected again... is there any chance I could be pregnant? | HelloThanks for your query.If you miss a pill by 12 hours, that should still keep you protected.I would put your chances of getting pregnant at very low.Please ensure that you take the remainder of the pills religiously.Take care. | 257,006 | Taking Loestrin Fe. Negative pregnancy test. Jittery, weakness. Taken antibiotics after surgery. Pregnant? |
I recently started takin birth control but I hace been very irresponsible with it...I also had unprotected sex a couple of times...8 days afrer I noticed light red bleeding it lastef a few days then I started getting cramps so I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative ..now I've been cramping and I have dark brown discharge and it smells weird..this has been goin on for a week now..my period is supposed to come tomorrow ...what do u think it could be? | HelloThanks for your query.The irregular spotting and cramping and the abnormal discharge is due to the erratic intake of pills.Once your period starts, please start a new pack and take it on schedule, otherwise it is best to avoid birth control altogether.Have a gynecological evaluation anyway to rule out pelvic infection or any other pathology causing the irregular bleeding.Take care. | 257,007 | Had intercourse, took pill next morning. Chance of pregnancy? |
hello, i wanted to ask about my case. my first day of cycle was 2nd of April. i had an unsafe sex with my bf on the 12th of April. he did pull out before he ejaculated tho, but as we know that precum does have live sperm as well, so around 4 hours after, i took postinor2, both tablet in once. i read in a lot of article, we supposed to feel nausea or vomiting. well, in my case, i dont feel a thing. i feel normal. too normal. this is my first time taking this tablets. is this a normal thing? do i have to worry about me getting pregnant? when do you think i will get my period again? and when am i suppose to get a pregnancy test, incase? | HelloThanks for your query.It is not necessary to experience nausea and vomiting with the pill, though it is a common side effect.Also, with the intake of emergency contraceptives, your normal period might be preponed or postponed by a week or more.You might also experience irregular spotting / bleeding anytime in between.You should take a pregnany test if you do not have your normal period 4 weeks after the episode of unprotected sex.Take care. | 257,008 | Have cramps, brown discharge, weird smelling. Taking birth control pills irregularly, had unprotected sex. What is it? |
hi doc, i used to take pills 3months ago then i stop it 1month ago..but before that while there is left over pills i have contact with my husband.. after that 1 stab , my menstration came..after 5 days, after that we used widrawal.. but now i was delay for 3 days..should i have tendency 2 be pregnant? i test week ago but its negative..should i repaet it? thnks | HelloThanks for your query.The withdrawal method is not reliable.YOu tested for your pregnancy before you missed your period, which is not the proper time.As you are 3 days overdue now, please take a pregnancy test again.Use a reliable family planning method in case you wish to avoid conception now.Take care. | 257,009 | Had intercourse after periods. Took postinor2. Had no vomiting or nausea. Chance of pregnancy? |
Hi, I came off the depo shot a month ago and my period has not come back yet. I started having sex with a guy but when we got into having it i stopped him after he went in three times he did not get to cum. My question is when will my period come back and even though he did not cum could I still get pregnant because I am no longer on the shot. Is the shot still in my system even though it has only been a month ago when i came off of it. | HelloThanks for your query.After coming off the Depo, it is common to miss your period for upto 3 - 6 months.You could still get pregnant with the pre ejaculatory fluid, which does contain live sperm.The effect of the Depo is not reliable now, since you are off it.You could theoretically fall pregnant.If you do not have your period within a month, take a pregnancy test to be sure, and use a reliable method of contraception.All the best. | 257,010 | Had unprotected sex after stopping pills. Delayed period. Pregnancy chances? |
hi there. i am currently on the logynon contraceptive pill and have been for about 6 months. i am currently on the first day of my withdraw bleed and earlier noticed a very large chunk of skin came out. it was pinkish/purple in colour, about 4cm long and about 2cm wide, also very stong and thick. it was at least 1cm thick. it would not break apart. ive had bad cramps the past few days if that is relevant. my flow is very very light, so the skin seemed abnormal and it was very obvious. ive only ever had skin like this once before however it was not as big.i am sexually active however have taken a precautionary pregnancy test last week and it was negative.what is this large amount of skin and is it healthy? | Welcome to HCM.There is no any chances of pregnancy because you are regularly taking oc pills.4 cm. long pinkish part is nothing but it is clotted blood.Don't worry about it.There is no any abnormal going on.You can take any NSAID with antispasmodic for menstrual cramps.Consult your doctor for your confusion. | 257,011 | Stopped depo. No period. Had unprotected sex. Could I get pregnant? |
Hi Doc. me and my bf have unprotected sex 3days after my menstruation. then i too nordette-21 2days after we sex. would it be still effective(nordette)?? please i need your help..-and also my friend took nordette 2 days after unprotected sex. then after 13days she got her menstruation but it processed only 2days and the flow of blood is few i mean not normal, what does it mean?? im just worrying because it only 2days... is nordette failed or not?? please asnwer me i do really need your help :( | Hello User, For your knowledge and future querries ,Nordette-21 is a combination drug that contains female hormones Ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel that prevent ovulation.Nordette is very much effective as long as you take it the morning after you had an unprotected sex. However you can still take Nordette within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex but the effectivity will not be that satisfactory. It may cause changes in bleeding patterns for subsequent 1 or 2 cycles. Dont worry ,as stress can also alter cyclic bleeding pattern. So Relax and remember above points for next time.Hope u got ur answer.Dr. Hari Om ChandrakarMBBS | 257,012 | Taking Logynon. Have withdrawal bleeding, tissue discharge. Negative pregnancy test. What is it? |
I take microgynon 30 3 weeks at a time and then break for a week and always get a period during this break. I took the pill for around 5 weeks without a break and now that I've taken a break from it I've not experienced a withdrawal bleed and I'm getting very worried. Could you offer me an explanation? I've taken one test and it was negative. Just want to know what's going on with my body, I've been taking the pill almost 3 years with no problems like this. | HI, thanks for using healthcare magicMicrogynon is a commonly used oral contraceptive. There is a form of oral contraception where essentially it is taken for 3 months so that these women have only 4 periods a year.It is likely that the prolonged use of the medication resulted in the delay you are experiencing. Though it is understandably alarming to you, it is a result of a slight hormonal imbalance and your period will return.I hope this helps | 257,013 | Took nordette two days after intercourse. Will it be effective? |
Hi. I had an implanon fitted in dec 2011 the implanon is stil there today,which makes it out of date. I recently visited a doctor because a strange kind of blister developed on the skin above the implant, the doctor assured me this was not due to the implant an told me it could be a bite. The blister thing has come again a day later I do not believe it is a bite any advice? | Hi,As of now, the cause of the blister need not be related to the presence of the implant, but, as the implant has been out of date, you should get it removed immediately and at the same time, consult a dermatologist for opinion and further care. Any displacement or breakage also should be ruled out. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. | 257,014 | Took microgynon. No withdrawal bleeding after stopping the medication. Why? |
Hi. I have had my tubes tied for 2 years and ever since then my periods have been every 29-31 days. I recently decided that I wanted to get on depo because i have heard of cases of pregnancy with your tubes tied. I had my depo shot on March 27 and was due for period anywhere between April 10-12. Around that time I had cramping like i was going to come on my period but it never came. Could that have been a side effect of depo? Also this morning i was really dizzy and I had to sit still, now I have a bad headache because of the dizziness. could that be a side effect of the depo also? | Hi,Your symptoms could be due to the effect of the depo shot since you did not time it with your cycle. Your period may get delayed or may not come at all as happens in some people. The headache and dizziness could be related to the effect of the hormone and you should get your blood pressure and other vital data checked to see if you need any medical assistance. If you continue having persistent discomfort you should report to your consultant and switch to some other contraception. Take care. | 257,015 | Blister developed on the skin after implanon placement. Why? |
HI, i am on aviane birth control and i had sex on one of the last days of my period. i had two "active" pills left over so i took one right before we had sex, and another in the morning, but then had to wait a day or two to get my new prescription filled. I also used a vaginal contraceptive film to back myself up while he used a condom. should i be freaking out this much about being pregnant? are my chances slim to none or very high? | Hi,Given the precautions you have taken, your chances of conception are almost nil and also the fact that your intercourse took place during the safe period excludes any chances at all. You may wait for your next period and if it gets delayed see your consultant for further care, which, I am sure, you would definitely not need. Hope your query is clarified. Take care. | 257,016 | Feeling dizzy, headache and cramps. Due to depo shot? |
Hi ,I was previously on the implanon then i was taken off it again within 2 weeks i was pregnant. unfortunatley this lead to a miscarraige. so i decided i wanted to go back on the implanon but since i been on it i feel my moods are alot worse and i have lost my sexual drive. Im not sure if this is because of the miscarraige or if the implanon has just made me less interested. | Hi,Hormonal imbalance created by contraceptive devices can lead to mood disturbances and as you said, your miscarriage is bound to have a subconscious inhibitory impact on the sexual drive fearing the consequences. Please discuss with your health care provider if you have the need to change to another mode of contraception and try to get some counselling to allay your fears. Hope this helps. Take care. | 257,017 | Taking birth control pills. Had sex on last day of period. Took two pills, used vaginal contraceptive film. Should I be worried about being pregnant? |
I have crohns disease, having had two resections. I have been experiencing very bad periods for the last six months (constant period really) with heavy clotting and flooding. I was diagnosed with a "wonky" uterus and fibroids (with a small malignant cist on my ovary). Ihave had the Mirena coil fitted now for eight weeks. My periods are still a nightmare, heavy, clotting, painful. Is this right? I have tried to see my GP but both him and the Practice Nurse are on holiday. I now have an appointment for next week. My question is: 1. Is this normal with the coil. 2. Should I have had the coil fitted with my crohns. I take immuno suppresants (Purinethol, Mercaptopurine). Many thanks | hello,people who has abnormalities of the uterus (e.g., fibroids) that distort the shape of the uterus cannot use minera coil as it controlls heavy bleeding as it contains levenorgesterol but in your case it is not happening so you have to consult your doctor for further examination.and about you chrons disease it is not related to it.But while you are taking immunosuppresants there may be a chance that the coil may not fit you.thank you. | 257,018 | Loss of sex drive and mood swings after using implanon. Had a miscarriage |
can you think of any other reasons why this would be happening?. When the implant was first inserted, everything appeared fine. Then the problems started building up. Sometimes i'd finish menstrating, then the normal dis-charging would follow. After this i'd have sex for an example then i'd bleed again almost instantly and sometimes this would cause a mild discomfort.I'm not very good at explaining the symptoms i am currently experiencing , but it does bother me and has become rather embarassing during those times. | Hi, Based on the information you are having bleeding after intercourse and are having implant for the birth control. Most of the time the bleeding is from the trauma caused by implant, due to the thrust applied during intercourse. Advice:- please consult gynecologist and get it checked, due to risk of having infections.hope it helps.Dr.JAY PATEL | 257,019 | Taking immuno suppressants for Crohn's disease. Can I use mirena coil? |
Gd aftrnoon doctor, I had unprotected sex with my guy on the fifth day of my period(on 15th of march) and within six hours i had an ECP. I had withdrawal bleeding on 21st march n it lasted for 1.5 or 2days. In this month m supposed to have period on 11th or12th ( as m in 30days cycle).. but m delayed for a week now. Today is 19th of april. When can i expect to have my period? Is there any probability of being pregnant even after withdrawal bleeding? Kindly rply. M mch worried | HI and thank you so much for this query. May be late already fro the dates you have posted but i guess the information is going to be of great help in future similar situations.If you have sex on the 5th day of your cycle, the chances of getting preganant are very very low. Taking ECP shortly after that further reduces the chances. Also, having the withdrawal bleed even makes the probability very very low.ECP often distorts the cycle though it eventually gets a new rythmn for itself.f you have not still seen your menses by this time, then you at least need a pregnancy test and further investigations if warranted identify the cause.Please, beside having unwanted pregnancy from an unprotected sex, you run the risk of transmitting or contracting sexually transmitted infections. I will kindly suggest that you always consider having protected sex unless otherwise indicated.Hope you find this information usefulI wish you good health.Dr. Ditah, MD. | 257,020 | Bleeding after intercourse. Have implant. Could this be due to the birth control? |
Hi I have been on the Nuvaring for 2 years. Worked always great. For the first time I decided to skipp a Period so I did what my Gyno suggested to leave it for 4 week and then insert a new ring right away. I still got my period(lighter and shorter) and then I spot bleed for 2 weeks still with the ring in. On the third week on this second ring I took it out and my period didn't come. Is that normal? I am experiencing some bloating and light cramps. The free ring week passed and I inserted a new ring. So. On this cycle no period???? I'm just wondering if this is normal do to me stacking the rings? Or can I be pregnant? I was always in the ring so I am confuse | Hello and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your query.Insertion of the ring can cause some menstrual irregularities, so the delay in period could be due to that. This was followed by the insertion of another ring, not giving your body a chance to go about the complete cycle which would have eventually resulted in a period.Stacking of rings is not a problem, but you will have to experience your period at least once in a month or 2, or else this can lead to some repercussions. Your question is quite good. Yes, in such situations, it is always advised to rule out pregnancy, and so I would advise a home pregnancy test, using an early morning urine sample which would be most concentrated. Repeat the test every 5-7 days; totally conducting it 3 times. This will help in finding a pregnancy if present.Once a pregnancy is ruled out, wait till you experience a period before inserting the next ring. If there is a further delay, do not hesitate to visit your doctor regarding the same.I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-shoaib-khan/64581 . I would gladly help you.Best wishes. | 257,021 | Took emergency contraceptive pill after unprotected sex. Delayed periods. Pregnancy chances? |
Hi, my friend is taking Progevera 10 mg, a birth control tablets and though she still has two more tablets to take, she already started to bleed. She was asking me if she should continue with them or not. Also, when she need to start with the new one. She is from Spain and got that tablets there, started 6 month ago, never had problems before. She also said that she took them regularly, did not forget to take it every day.Thank you, Beti | Thanks for using HCMProgevera is a progesterone containing pill. This time may be due to stress or other problem periods would have started little earlier, need not worry, can start with new pack as usually she was taking before. If bleeding does not stop like hers previous periods need to get examined by gynaecologist. Wish a good health to your friend.RegardsDr. Vidya | 257,022 | Was on novaring. Removed, got period. Inserted, didn't get period. Bloating, light cramps. Normal or pregnant? |
It is about birth contol.I was on a birth contol that seemed to work good. The doctor asked if I would be ok about switching to a generic brand then that way the pills would be sent straight to my house. She ensured me that they were exactly the same. I agreed. I haven't been on them long, not quit a year but I have noticed weight gain. Pants getting tighter from when I wore them in Oct. Another pair are getting tighter from when I wore them just this past Feb. Could it be because it is a generic brand? My eating habbit isn't bad but maybe not the greatest. I try to eat a yogurt or a meal replacement shake for breakfast. Fresh strawberries and ganola bar or yogurt for snake. Lunch which could be Subway or yes Taco Bell. Another small and healthy snake and then dinner which is a steak, greenbeans and a baked potatoe, or bbq chicken, or soup and grilled cheese. I try to eat small portions. I watch what I eat a lot. I take vitamens. I walk alot for work, on my feet all day. Walking up and down stairs daily. Hiking up and down hills once a week usually. I try to walk my dogs at home and usually running around for my son. So I feel like I am not an unhealthy or lazy person but seem to be gaining weight. I want to loose this weight to help my self esteem and mood. I can't afford 100.00 a week for meals from some of these diet plans. I am trying diet pills but not satisfied yet with them and it has been about a month. Please help me. I want to feel beautiful inside and out! | Thanks for using HCMAs you have mentioned generic brand medication content was same as your previous pills. Change in brand does not cause much difference. If you were adjusted to your previous pills, you can continue same pills. Weight gain is a one of the side effect of birth control pills. Taking pills for long duration is also not recommend . Consult gynaecologist to know about other methods of birth control, which ever is suitable for you if you are planning for some more years.As you are fallowing regular exercise and diet, you can maintain a dairy to calculate your daily calorie intake, this would help you know how much extra calories you are taking, and how to reduce that.Have a good healthRegardsDr. Vidya | 257,023 | Bleeding while on Progevera. Continue? |
I had the non hormonal coil fitted two and a half months ago which didn't suit me, I had cramping, bloating and a sore tender tummy. Anyway 6 weeks ago I had it removed, but my tummy is desperately bloated and so is my face. I look 4 months pregnant. I have always been a small size 8, have a flat tummy and exercise 6 times a week. It is not due to a change in diet. I am worried this will bloating will never go down. It's so bad that several people have commented on my tummy and face. I really want to know if the bloating will go down in time or if there is something I can take to help? Thank you | Hi, it appears to be due to ascending infection due to the coil,or may be indipendent infection efficting the kidney. I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment. It is better to have treatment of both the partners for complete eradication of the infection and to prevent recurance. Thank you. | 257,024 | Does generic birth control pills have side effect of weight gain? |
I am wanting to change birth control but do not have a family doctor. I really don't want to use anything but I am married and don't want to risk getting pregnant. I have one child. I am on the pill right now and was just switched to Lutera but am having some uncomfortable side effects. I had been on orth tryclen, brand and off brand in the past only. I am really trying to decide what is the best for me. Can you tell me about vagimal foam and spermicide and if it's possible to use together to prevent pregnancy. I am more concerned about pregnancy than STD's but would like to make the best decision. I would prefer not to use any hormones. I have been on birth conrtrol for a long time and am concerned about the length of time. | Hi,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,After going through your history, oral pills are good for contraception under medical supervision.If you want to use alternative methods there are many with different safety profile like Barrier methods like condom for male and female, there are vaginal tablets with spermicide, but Intrauterine contraceptive device like copper T may be very suitable to you.Please discuss with your Gynecologist for what is best for you. Barrier method can be combined also to improve their efficacy. They provide additional benefit of protecting against STDs.There are long acting depot preparations to be used once in 3 months.Hope this information helps.Take care.Good Luck.Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D. | 257,025 | Having bloated tummy and face. Had non hormonal coil inserted now removed. Will the bloating come down? Suggestions |
im about to start taking the pill for the first time. the prescription i got was Levlen ED and it has come to my understanding that i can start taking the pill between the first to the fifth day of my period. i'm currently on the third day of my period and would like to start taking the pill. do i start with the sugar pills or go straight to the active ones? | Hi,Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,You want to start the contraceptive pill this is generally good way of contraception.Tablet taking has to start on day 1 of the woman’s natural cycle (i.e. the first day of her menstrual bleeding). Starting on days 2 - 5 of the menstrual cycle but during the first cycle an additional barrier contraceptive method is recommended for the first 7 days of tablet taking. So you have to start hormonal tablet straight way(Active one). The tablets must be taken in the order directed on the package every day at about the same time with some water as needed.during placebo tablet usually withdrawal bleeding will occur.Take care.Good Luck.Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D | 257,026 | Want to change birth control. Have side effects with Lutera, Orth Tryclen. Can vaginal foam and spermicide be used? |
Hi I had an IUI 8 days ago...yesterday (day 7) I cam down with the stomach bug. Constant vomitting and diaherrea runs all day - I wasn't able to hold down flat gingerale until 8PM. Also have blood pressure issues and since vommited up my med my blood pressure was up. Could any of this affect my chances of getting pregnant and the IUI working? | Welcome to HCM.Diarrhea,vomiting and stomach pain indicates gastroenteritis.It could be due to consuming bad food.Take care for hydration.Drink enough water,lemon water,fruit juices,vegetable soups,ors formula,buttermilk.You can take tab ondencetrone 4 mg.to subside the vomiting.Take lactobacillus.You have to start proper antibiotic under guidance of your gynecologist because you have recently undergone for IUI. | 257,027 | Prescribed with birth control pills. How should I take it? |
Hi,I have the Nexplanon now after my Implanon ran out, during both I've had creamy white to off white discharge and some bloating, it varies in flow from day to day and may be connected to what I eat. I really love using this form of contraceptive because it's so stress free and this is the only change I've had. Is this relatively normal/should I be worried? | Hello and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your query.Although vaginal discharge is listed as one of the side effects of birth control, it is also a sign of an infection. Which is why you might have to report to your doctor to get examined, and rule out/diagnose an infection. A few of the other more common symptoms associated with an infection are:-Burning sensation while urinating-Frequent urination-Increased urge to urinate, but less amount of urine passed-Chills-Fever-Lower abdominal and/or flank region pain-Itching around the genitals-Blood in urine or immediately after (not always seen)-Vaginal discharge-Painful sexual intercourseand a few others.I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-shoaib-khan/64581 . I would gladly help you.Best wishes. | 257,028 | Have vomiting, diarrhea, having hypertension, placed IUI. Chances of pregnancy? |
Hi- I started taking cerazette about 2 weeks ago and have had a period lasting for over a week now. I havent been on the pill for 15 years before this. Usually my periods last about 5 days with one or two heavy days. The current period is heavy bleeding with clots- sometimes bright red blood sometimes a dark brown- but its the constant amount of clots Im concerned about. I have a dull ache as well which Im taking paracetamol to control (but dont want to be taking this constantly). Do I come off the pill or persevere with it? | Hi,Thanks for the query.If you didn't mention for which cause you started using cerazette.If you are using for contraceptive purpose you can continue the pill and take anti-fibrinolytics etc. to control the bleeding.If you are using for any menstrual abnormality or fibroids etc, you once consult your doctor and discuss about your problem.If she recommends additional dose of hormones you can use that or if she advices to change the pills you can choose some other treatment option.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. | 257,029 | White vaginal discharge, bloating. Changed birth control. Is that the reason? |
I have had mire a coil for around 12yrs because it was thought that I had endometriosis. Recently after surgery to correct serious adhesions it was confirmed that I had history of paid that had not been caused by std. I am still suffering from regular pelvic inflammation and acute urine infections and now believe that the mire a coil could be causing it. I also suffer now from severe fatigue, hair loss and mood swings. Should I have the coil removed? | Hi, You had mire A coil since 12 years, for endomatriosis, pelvic inflamation, urinary tract infections. fatigue, hair loss, and mood swings. Any IUD should not be left more than 3 years, it may loose potency, and cause infection. Most probably all these symptoms might be caused by the infection due to the coil. I advise you to get it removed and get anew one after some time. I to my patients with such symptoms prescribe fluconazole, a combination of cefixime, and ofloxacin. Thank you. | 257,030 | Taking Cerazette. Heavy bleeding with clots, pain. Taking Paracetamol. Should I continue medicine? |
Hello, I just had unprotected sex with my husband about three hour ago. After an hour I took one tablet of Gynaecosid and am yet to take the second one. Please I will like to know if it will work. I am within the 12 day after my mensuration. I had unprotected sex eight day after my period but I felt am save so didn't use any drugs but today is the 12th - 12th day so I decided to take one tablet of Gynaecosid. I hope it works. | Hello,Thanks for posting your query.Fertile period is 3 days before & 2 days after ovulation & you are in mid of your cycle.To avoid pregnancy you should take emergency contraceptive pills.Gynaecosid is used in secondary amenorrhea excluding pregnancy for withdrawal bleeding & is not an emergency pill.I hope your query has been answered.Regards, | 257,031 | Having mire a coil. Suffering now from severe fatigue, hair loss and mood swings. Should I have the coil removed? |
Hi I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he did ejacuate inside. I took the emergency contraceptive pill right in the morning after. Today is the third day since I took the pill and I've experienced very slight, occassional lower stomach pain and brown discharge. Is it just a side effect of the pill or is it something abnormal? I'm suspecting pregnancy but I haven't experienced any pregnancy symptoms. | hi.. you have taken emergency contraceptive after an unprotected intercourse.. it is common to have discharge/bleeding after taking emergency contraceptive..and pregnancy is very rare after taking emergency contraceptive.. all the very best.. | 257,032 | Had unprotected sex, taken Gynaecosid. Will it work? |
I just had a Mirena placed a week ago and I'm experiencing cramps, usually starting in the afternoon and lasting into the night. They're usually gone in the morning. I've also been spotting since then which I've read is normal, but today the bleeding is heavier, similar to the beginnings of a period. Is this normal? Can I use a tampon after just one week of it being inserted? Is it also okay to have sex by now? I was halfway through my cycle when I had it inserted. Thanks | hi,thank you for your query.yes it is normal to have cramping and spotting after insertion of mirena.it's the body's way of adjusting to the foreign body placed inside.you'll mostly have these symptoms for one cycle.yes you can use tampons during your periods as you used to.i would suggest you to wait till ten days after mirena has been placed to resume sex to be on the safer side.thank you,wishing you good health | 257,033 | Occasional stomach pain, brown discharge on 3rd day of taking bc pill. Side effect of pill? Normal? |
I have missed 2 pills this month not in a row one last week (in the first week of a new pack) and one this week the day before yesterday (in the second week of the pack) have had unprotected sex a few times with my husband and am feeling really nauseaus today and have had a little spotting and am just wondering what the percentage is of getting pregnant when you miss 2 pills like that? I know i have to wait until my regular period to be sure so i can test. Also i took 2 pills yesterday when i remember could that be why i am nauseaus? thanks | Hi,Thanks for the query.If you took the pill within 24 hours after missing the pill that can give protection towards the pregnancy.But if you missed the pill totally, complete protection may not be expected.The nausea can be due to high dose of pills as you said.And spotting could be withdrawal bleeding due to missing the schedule.Continue the remaining pills and if you miss the expected date of bleeding, for pregnancy test once.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. | 257,034 | Had Mirena placed. Cramps, spotting. Normal? |
Im switching from Lo Loestrin Fe to Sprintec 28.From what I have researched i have had "withdrawal bleeding" for 5 days. I took that last pill in my Lo Loestrin Fe today, and should start my actual period tomorrow. However, I have not yet. So should i start my new pack of Sprintec 28 tomorrow or wait till i have started my actual period? | Thanks for using HCMYou can start taking tablet regularly, withdrawal bleeding should have started by this time, if not started yet get UPT done just for your satisfaction. Take tablets regularly. Have a good health.RegardsDr. Vidya | 257,035 | Missed birth control pills. Had unprotected sex. Have nausea, spotting. Pregnancy chances? |
hey my girlfriend is on depo provera and she was on her period and said that her uterine wall/lining came out, she said it looked like an internal organ and was about the size of the middle of her palm, please let me know if this is serious or just a side effect of the shot that may have messed with her normal period a little bit | Thanks for using HCMyou need not have to worry, by taking depo povera initial cycles will be little heavy bleeding common, it could be a blood clot or just superficial lining of uterus, which will come out normally during periods. Have a good healthRegardsDr. Vidya | 257,036 | Switched to Sprintec from Lo Loestrin Fe. When will period start? |
hi im using pills,and everytime im taking it and after i finished tking it on the 3rd day may period starts,but dis month i dont have may period,actually im 6 days delayed after finishing may pills and im so worried about it so this afternoon i tried to use pregnancy test and im shock that it turned positive...is that possible to happen..even i dont mis any pill | Hello Good Evening,Yes pregnancy can possible despite the pills because it is not 100% effective.1-2 % failure rate is there.But from now onward, you should keep watch on your period and repeat urine pregnancy test after 1 week. If UPT will be positive then you can go for USG to see gestational sac and then only you will get confirmation about your pregnancy.But meanwhile periods also can be started with some unusual delay. | 257,037 | On Depo provera. Fleshy discharge during periods. Serious? |
A little on my history, I am a 29 year old female. I have a son going on 5 in November. I have had about 4 miscarriages before he was conceived. My question is, in the past I knew when I was miscarrying. But it has been some time since Ive had any misccariages since then. Once my son was born within two months I had Mirena as my chosen birth control. Back to my question, I started my period yesterday, and I just went to washroom and noticed a large flat piece of tissue. Flesh colored with no blood. I am very concerned I am having a miscarriage despite my birth control. I haven't seen anything like that and it was very thick. What do you think? | Hi, You are a 29 year old female, have a son of 5 years, had 4 miscarriages before him, It appears to be the mirena has fallen, if it is a miscarriage you can have a positive HPT, upto few days after the miscarriage. And the marina has a life span of 3 years and after that it is to be changed, other wise its efficacy is lost. consult your doctor to confirm its presence, and if it is still there get it changed. Thank yoou. | 257,038 | Taking birth control, missed periods, pregnancy test positive. Is it possible? |
I'm 24 years old I have twin girls their 7 I was on the iud for about 5 to 6 years then switched to the patch for a couple weeks but I didn't think it was affective enough to I switched to the shot I only got one haven't been on any birth control since Feb which was when my next shot was due lately I've been have lower abdominal pain really bad cramps I'll bleed one day be off the next sometimes it's heavy sometimes it's light I haven't been to my doctors yet nor taken a pregnancy test could you tell me what's going on with my body | hi.. you were on IUCD as a birth control.. now switched over to progesterone patch. it is common to have intermittent bleeding when you are on progesterone... usually this withdrawl bleeding is painless.. see your gynaecologist to rule out any other causes for pain.. get one urine pregnancy test done... because ectopic pregnancies are common after withdrawl of IUCD and on progesterone. all the very best. | 257,039 | Took minera after delivery. History of miscarriage. Noticed tissue in period. What is this? |
Hello,I am 33 years old . My last period was 3/17/13. I had a para guard iud removed 3/27/13. I have a 27 day cycle and have yet to start my period as of today 4/21/13. I have taken 4 pregnancy test all negitive. I am not trying to conceive. I have two children 11 and 9 and a HPT showed I was pregnant at that time. I currently have many pregnancy symptoms and have yet to start. Can you tell me what could be wrong? | hi.. you have got removed the intrauterine contraceptive device and waiting for the period.. i think you havenot used any type of contraception after its removal.. return of fertility is very fast after its removal.. if your urine pregnancy test is positive, then definitely you are pregnant.. see your obstetrician in any case.. all the very best. | 257,040 | Switched from iud to patch. Lower abdominal pain, intermittent bleeding. What's problem? |
Hi, I had sex with my bf on saturday night (15 june) around 8 pm.I was a virgin and he used condom.After sex, we found that the condom broke and he did ejaculate. To avoid pregnancy, I took 1 morning after pill on sunday (16 june) around 3 pm afternoon. Till today I have not felt anything to tell me if the pill is workingHow will I know that it has worked? what if I dont bleed or get any symptons said as side effects?? | Hi there,Thanks for writing in.Please mention the date of your previous period ? Are your menstrual cycles normally regular?The only way to know if the pill has worked is if you get your periods around the usual time. If you dont get your periods even after 1 week of the expected date of periods, it would be better to get a urine pregnancy test done.Hope this helps.Regards,Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan | 257,041 | Removed paraguard. No periods yet. Negative pregnancy test. Have pregnancy symptoms. What is wrong? |
Hello. For the past two, almost three, months I have been getting cankers sores (always in a different place). For the most part I only get, at most, two at a time. They will heal in about 2 weeks or less, I ll have a couple days peace, and then I start to get more again. They definitely look and act like canker sores. I am on the Depo-provera shot (I went on it June 29th). I haven had canker sores like this before! I m 26 with a pretty good medical history. My stress levels have been better, if not normal. As far as I know it s not a food allergy , nor have I introduced anything new into my diet . Could the shot be causing the canker sores? Could there be something else causing it? Thanks! | Hello,Thanks for writing to hcm forum.Depo-provera shots can lead into depression/anxiety and thereby can cause canker sores .I would advice you to take steroids aft.er consulting with a physician.Maintain oral hygiene well.Take vitamin becosules,iron supplements.Balanced diet and fluids has to be ingested.Please do consult with your physician and get the depo-provera replaced by other methods/devices.Hope this helps. | 257,042 | Taken Ipill after having partially protected sex. How do I know it is working? |
hi..I'm june kathlene rafayla,RN,MAN..my partner and I make love April 26-27..and I was given depo trust shot May3,2013..Is there any possibility that I May get pregnant from April26-May2 just before I received the depo shot? And if I get pregnant and still received the shot, what will happen to the baby? Is there any way to discontinue or reverse the contraceptive effect of depo shot at this moment? | I need to know your last menstrual Period(LMP) and regularity of your cycles to know if you were in your fertile period at the time of making love.In that case you could have become pregnant.If it is Depo Progesterone nothing will happen to the baby.No chance of stopping or reversing depo action.What was your intention of taking depo shot? | 257,043 | Have canker sores, recurring, on Depo provera. Shot causing sores? |
I have been using the implanon now for 10 years getting it changed every 3 years as your ment to. I have always had it removed and replaced the same day. At the end of April I had it renewed and got a new one put in. I had sex 11 days afterwards and the condom broke, I didn't think even think to get the morning after pill, so I missed that opportunity. I'm so paranoid about getting pregnant hence why I've been using the implanon for 10 years now, I never had an issue in the past with unprotected sex. My question is when you get it re-newed is it effective immediately because the drug is still in your system or did the do the right thing waiting 11 days. Just want to know if I'm covered. I know it can mess up your periods as it has in the past and in the last 6 weeks that I've had the new one in my arm I have only had the tiniest bleed that lasted 1 day. Is this also normal I hope you can clear up my concern | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy in your case are very rare because you are on implanon regularly. menstrual irregularities because of implanon also. But if you are having any doubt go and consult with a gynaecologist for urine, blood test and ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy. Good luck. Take care. | 257,044 | Had sex and took depo shot. Possibility of pregnancy? Any way to reverse the contraceptive effect of depo shot? |
I am 34years. I had my period 24th march through 27th march. By 29th of march I had sex with my husband.by 31st - 2nd April I had brown bleeding that was slightly heavy.then I started having sore breast and nausea. I had a blood PT on the 10th of April that showed a low HCG. Because we are not ready for another baby I used cytotec on the 12th of April. And I bled for that day and spot the nex t day. My problem now is I still have sore breast. I even feel it's getting fuller. Sometimes I feel dizzy with slight pains on my pelvis. I have repeated the PT but all negative. I have done scan but nothing. Could it be an ectopic? | Hi,In the current scenario, I would ask you to see a gynecologist immediately as you had self-medicated yourself. It is essential to confirm the presence of an intrauterine pregnancy and also the age of gestation before having any type of abortion and this should be done under the surveillance of an expert. Also, day 1-day 11 and day 18- day 30 are considered safe in a 28-30 day cycle. Hope your query is answered. Good luck. | 257,045 | On Implanon since 10 years, condom broke during sex, paranoid. Is it effective immediately when we get it renewed ? |
I'm on the implant, and I've been on it for about 2-3 months. I've had constant light bleeding since It was insterted. However for the last 3 weeks I have not been feeling well at all. I'm emotional, I have bad back aches, headaches, my hips hurt. I feel sick ALL the time. Sometimes I vomit quite a lot. And I've also had a few belly aches and constipation. Sex is also painful. | Hi,As per your symptoms, it looks like the implant may have created hormonal imbalance and breakthrough bleeding and this could be causing the distress that you have been experiencing. Your symptoms do not suggest a pregnancy as they are nonspecific. You could be suffering from a gastroenteric problem as well. Please see a physician and get advice. Take care. | 257,046 | Had sex, saw heavy brown bleeding. Took cytotec. Also done with scan but nothing. Could it be an ectopic? |
hi, im 22 years old. i had the nexplanon implant inserted in january 2012 and i have had no period since then? until 3 weeks ago....i have been on for 3 weeks non stop, it turns from brown to bright red constantly along with mood swings, headaches etc....i sont understand? everybody says if it was not going to work it would of done it already but i just cant understand why i am on now? and why so long :(...i was hoping its my bodys way of just catching up and getting rid of some excess blood but i dont no....please help | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Irregular bleeding is a major side effect of progesterone implants. It may be a breakthrough bleeding.All your symptoms are because of side effects of progesterone. In my opinion,you should go for an ultrasound first of all to rule out any pathology and you can try tablets of tranexemic acid 500mg thrice daily for 3 days to stop bleeding. If it doesn't help, then tablets of conjugated oestrogen 1.25 mg can be taken once daily for 21 days Hope this helps. | 257,047 | On implant. Light bleeding, emotional,back ache, headache, vomitting, constipation, painful sex. Advise? |
Hi, My last period was last March 5-9, then had intercourse on March 18 which is I believe my fertile day. I took Nordette as an ecp within 24 after I had sex and the second dose 12 hours after. I statrted to have withdrawal bleeding from March 26-30. From then I havent had my regular period yet. Its been 3 weeks since my bleeding. I tested for three times through over the counter pregnancy tests, and it resulted to negative. Is it possible that I could be pregnant? Thanks alot. | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Protection rate of emergency contraception is 75 %. So, the chance of pregnancy cannot be denied. Pregnancy test can be negative in early pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy(pregnancy outside uterine cavity). In my opinion, you should get your serum beta HCG levels checked along with a transvaginal sonography to rule out these. Hope this helps. | 257,048 | Nexplanon implant inserted. No period initially. Then heavy period, mood swings, headaches. Suggestions? |
So I had sex for the first time a week ago an i noticed I bled for a week and now it stopped and now im feeling hungury all the time my bf used a condom but im worried this might be something serious would i have to start taking birth control and did i already have my period when i bled cause im suppose to get it around now | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.You didn't mention your menstrual history clearly. Bleeding, which you had after first intercourse, might have been because of rupture of hymen or your natural period. Pregnancy cannot be decided only on the basis of increased hunger. If you are over due by more than one week, then i will advise you to go for pregnancy test( urine pregnancy test/ serum beta HCG levels). There is no use of birth control pills in this cycle now. Hope this helps. | 257,049 | Had intercourse around ovulation, took pill. Had bleeding, absent period, negative pregnancy test. Pregnant? |
I have the mirena iud (for almost 3 years now). I have not had a regular menstrual cycle in almost 2 years. 2 weeks ago I had an extremely light discharge for 4-5 days. Then 2 days ago I started having a dark red discharge yesterday it got heavier and it had several large blood clots in it. Then about an hour ago I discovered that my mirena has fallen out. Now I am cramping and feel nauseous and appear to be lightly bleeding fresh blood. Is that normal when an IUD falls out? And I plan to call my OBGYN on Monday, should I seek medical attention sooner? Thanks in advance. | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Expulsion of your IUD might have occurred due to heavy bleeding and uterine contractions. This is not normal but you need not to panic. You should use barrier contraceptive now to avoid pregnancy. If bleeding is too heavy, then you can take tablets of tranexemic acid 500 mg thrice daily for 3 days and get an ultrasound done in the mean time. Hope this helps. | 257,050 | Had protected sex, bleed after it, increased hunger. Take birth control pills? |
I'm sure these are silly questions, but I'm grasping at straws here. Can hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg be the cause of a false POSITIVE home pregnancy test? I took a Clearblue pregnancy test this morning and it seemed to be missing that all important word..."not". Uh oh. I am 46 years old. I am not menopausal. Could my age also influence a false positive? Thank you | Hi,Welcome to Healthcaremagic,After going through your history,This medication would not affect a pregnancy test.If you have tested at least two weeks after a missed period, and you had unprotected sex during this period, then visit Gynecologist and confirm it with blood test Beta HCG level which is 99.9% accurate and a ultrasonography may be done to confirm.If you do not want to continue pregnancy medical and surgical options to terminate are available.your Gynecologist would guide you for what is best for you.First we need to exclude pregnancy than other causes of amenorrhoea can be analysed and investigated if required.Hope this helps you.Take care.Good Luck.Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D. | 257,051 | Have cramping, nausea, mirena iud fallen, had periods from light discharge to heavy bleeding with clots. Normal? |
So I decided to get the Mirena IUD and close to a month after I got it, My vagina starting breaking out and turns out I was positive with Herpes, I could have had it for a while and not even know it, right?? Why does the IUD make me break out so much? I've herd this is common. Should I get the IUD taken out and just go on the pill? I have never had a break out before the IUD, and I didn't have sex for almost a month after it was inserted in me, so there's no way someone could have gave it to me after, so I must have had it before the IUD but never had a break out, should I risk getting it removed and see if the break out routine changes?? | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.According to WHO Eligibility criteria, intrauterine devices are absolutely contraindicated in current STD( SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE) as genital herpes. In my opinion, you should not use IUD. You can use any other hormonal or non hormonal method alongwith a compulsary barrier contraceptive. Hope this helps. | 257,052 | Can Hydrochlorothiazide be the cause of a false POSITIVE home pregnancy test? |
i was on the depo. came of it 9 months ago. after the 6th month my gp gave me 2 doses of hormon tablets and the worked. i got my period and again 10 days after finishing my first one. that was 41 days ago.. i had heavey discharge now it has changed to light brown discharge past 4 days. all tests are coming up neg.. could i be preg or would them tablets be messing my body up..daysdays | Hi,In the current scenario, it appears that you have been experiencing hormonal imbalance following the depo shot. You may need hormonal supplementation for a couple of cycles and please discuss with your doctor about this. If you are planning to conceive now, it is essential that your ovulation status is regularized to give you good and early results.To confirm/exclude pregnancy, you may go for the blood test. Hope your query is answered. Good luck. | 257,053 | Have Mirena IUD. Breaking out, herpes positive. Should I have it removed? |
im 25 yrs old i did unprotected sex with ny boy friend on 4th of april i took birth control pill on 5th of april and also did pregancy test it was negative than i did another test on 11th april it was also negative than again we did sex on 18th april and again i took birth control pill i have some early symptoms of early pregnancy but i dont knw its a sign that im pregnant or these are the side effects of the birth cobtrol pill.if im am pregnant i dont want this baby plz help me and suggest me a abortion pill | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.You have not mentioned anything about your menstrual cycles. Pregnancy test cannot be positive just after having intercourse. Also, morning pills are protective in 75% cases. So, i cannot rule out pregnancy in your case. In my opinion, first of all, you get a serum beta HCG test done to diagnose pregnancy only if you have missed your period and, if it comes out to be positive then, one ultrasound to see gestation and location of pregnancy. Only after that, you should think of abortion. Hope this helps. | 257,054 | On depo shot. Heavy bleeding. Not pregnant. Could it be due to birth control? |
hello. me and my husband have be using condoms for 3 years. we were really unlucky, the condom broke 3 times this month. it has never happened to us before. each time i took a morning pill. i want to start taking pills, when is it safe to start taking pills now? i imagine i should wait a bit, because there's so much hormones in my body right now? thanks | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.In my opinion, pills should be started on the first day of your next cycle( i.e. the day on which you starts bleeding). Only then, you will be protected in your next cycle. Hope this helps. | 257,055 | Have pregnancy signs, had unprotected sex, took pill. Pill side effect or pregnant, abortion pill? |
My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex last april 14, but I was able to release outside of her. But we were scared of the effects of the pre ejeculate while having sex, so she took Nordette as an emergency contraception.She took 4 pills at 6pm, then another 4 pills at 6am. However, last april 20, we had another unprotected sex, but this time I released my ejaculation inside of her. Being more paranoid than the first time, She took Nordette again as an emergency contraceptive. But we weren't able to take the specific time she first took the first 4 pills, so we estimated 12 hours after and she took another 4 pills.Yesterday supposedly was her period, but it didn't came. She said that she was feeling some of the signs of having her period. Will the Nordette work? When should she have her period? and Should we still take a pregnancy test just in case? | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Emergency contraception prevents pregnancy in 75 % case( not 100%).So, chances of pregnancy cannot be denied.Majority of women have their period on time or early after emergency contraception but in some it may be delayed by 3-7 days.In my opinion, you should wait for for 1 week before doing pregnancy test. Hope this helps. | 257,056 | Barrier broke during intercourse, took morning pill. When safe to start taking pills? |
I came off the contraceptive pill (Microgynon 30) last May and my periods have been irregular since. Before I was on the pill my periods were always 4 weeks apart like clockwork. Since coming off the pill my periods have been 8-10 weeks late each time and my last period finished on the 26th March. A week later I had light bleeding for 2 days, a lot of discharge and then last Thursday (18th April) my period has started. It is very light and not like my other periods. Is this normal and what could be causing this? | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Usually, ovulation and menstrual cycles returns to normal in 3 months after stopping oral contraceptives.As per your history, you are having light bleeding, lot of discharge and irregular period. In my opinion, first of all, you should rule out pregnancy for which you can use home pregnancy test or serum beta HCG levels( better option). Hope this helps. | 257,057 | Taken Nordette after unprotected sex. No periods. Will Nordette work? |
I started glidess fe 1/20 in Feb, and my periods have been irregular. I used to be on lo loestrin fe.I had a period in Feb n march, now April some blood came but then it has been red brown discharge for 2 days now with menstrual cramps and back aches. Should I be worried about pregnancy? Or is this normal to have thus discharge being on glidess fe? | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Decreased blood flow during menses is one of the advantage of oral contraceptive pills. In your case, it seems to be the same. Brown discharge may be residual menstrual blood or it may be due to some local infection. If this is residual blood it will subside. But if it is due to infection then it will persist and you will need some treatment. Failure rate of pills ( used correctly) is very low i.e. 0.1. So, if you have taken them regularly then chances of pregnancy are negligible. Hope this helps. | 257,058 | Irregular periods after stopping Microgynon. Light bleeding, excessive discharge. Normal? |
having light vaginal bleeding on 17th day of my menstrual cycle. Is it the side -effect of the i-pill ? I took an i-pill after a few days of my having my periods as the protection had failed. i took it 8 days back. And suddenly I am having vaginal bleeding. This does not seem like a normal period as it is very light. Is it the side -effect of the i-pill ? This was the second time I had use an ipill. | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Irregular bleeding and spotting is a common side effect of i-pill.In my opinion, you are right and this bleeding is most probably because of i-pill.No need to worry. Hope this helps. | 257,059 | Taking Glidess. Have irregular periods. Brown discharge, cramps, back pain. Pregnant? |
Hello. I have not had a period for three months. I stopped taking the contraceptive pill 6 months ago, had irregular periods for 3 months and now they have stopped completely. Four pregnancy tests are negative. I feel mmore bloated than usual but no other symtoms. I have a doctors appointmeny booked in a weeks time but wanted some quick advice please as it is worrying me. Thank you very much. | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.As per your history, you had your periods 3 months back and you pregnancy test are negative. Bloating may be due to fluid retention. In my opinion, you should get a few investigations done(complete hemogram, serum beta HCG, blood glucose,thyroid profile and serum LH& FSH levels) and an ultrsound of uterus and adnexa to find out any cause of amenorrhoea. Hope this helps. | 257,060 | Have light bleeding between cycle, taken pill after intercourse. Side effect of pill? |
hellow dr, i am 23yrs old. it z 15months now since i gave birth by operation to my first daughter, i bleeded 50days after the delivery when it stopped i went for a family planning method and i chose to be injected a stick under my left arm which last for two years. since then i have not been menstruating until the day before today when i have been having shomach ache my west and my back are aching as well plus i get very few drops of blood. my questions are, is that a mentruation? if yes why did i stay that long to menstruate? are there any effects in missing my periods? and the pains i get, is it normal? | Hi dear user, thanks for your query.Irregular bleeding/ spotting or complete cessation of menses are one of the common side effect of progesterone implants. In my opinion, they are not harmful. Pain in abdomen is not common with these implants.It may be due to associated bleeding or some infection. Hope this helps. | 257,061 | No periods. Stopped contraceptive pills. Negative pregnancy tests. Bloating. Need advice |
Hello, I have the Implanon birth control for 5 years 2 rods and always had periods every month just lighter. I'm overweight and my doc said that I should change it after 2 years due to the fact of it been less effective . now my period has been late for a week took a pregnancy test and it was negative. Also I'm removing my Implanon on 6/18/13 because me and spouse want to try to have a baby, how soon after removing it can I get pregnant. Thanks | Hello,The implanon is advised only for 3 years for its efficacy. You have kept it for 5 years. It is better to remove it. The effect of Implanon hormone (etonorgestrel) vanishes within 7 days and within 6 weeks you regain your menstruation as previously, So the chance for pregnancy can be expected after your next period. Meanwhile, because of the long duration of keeping Implanon check your pregnancy test in blood and confirm the previous pregnancy test result..Best wishes | 257,062 | Pain in the back and hips, spotting. On birth control. Missing periods. Is this normal? |
I've had the coil fitted for just over 4 and a half years now and I have had problems with it from the day it was fitted for the first year I bled heavily and had extreme abdominal pain. I suffer from other medical problems such as POCS, severe constipation and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Within the second year I stopped using the laxatives I was being prescribed as I was going to the toilet every day without them something that I was unable to do since I was 15. started having huge bloating but would go away after a few days went to see my GP regarding this and speak to her about being able to feel the threads whilst having intercourse wit my partner and she cut them for me. the 3rd year of having the coil in caused more problems I hadn't bled for about a year and then all of a sudden I was bleeding for 2 weeks at a time went to see my GP again regarding this and they sent me to see the nurse to check the threads under an examination the nurse could not locate the threads but I had a scan 2 months or so prior to this regarding POCS and when the GP looked at the scan they determined that the coil was visible but advised me that it was fine. I have been in and out of my doctor's for the following past 2 years with constant problems with bloating and I was given advice as to stick with it that these where only minor side effects. My stomach has been bloated for the best part of 3 weeks now and I am going for an ultrasound this month but I was only told on the 24th of this month that the coil has been ineffective and hadn't protected me against pregnancy. I am extremely depressed about the way I look and cannot cope with the pain anymore can you give me any advice. thanks | Hi, You got coil since 4.5 years, Had many problems, threads were cut, not felt but coil is inside and infected. feeling bloated. First thing one should change the coil every 3 years. stings were cut and it will be difficult to remove the coil. I advise you to consult a gynacologist for removal of the coil, immediately. i to my patients with such symptoms prescribe fluconazole, a combination of ofloxacin and ornidazole, and omeprazole and domperidone. Thank you. | 257,063 | Have implanon birth control. Late period. Negative pregnancy test. How soon after removing can I get pregnant? |
In july 2009 I went off bc and conceived in aprill 2010. I had a normal, healthy pregnancy. In march 2011 I had the mirena put in. I had that taken out in November 2011 because I had too many problems with it, and went back on birth control. In july 2012 I took the morning after pill(I was laid off). In sept 2012 after receiving my new dream job we decided to start ttc #2. After I took that morning after pill in July I never got a period(while on bc). After coming off bc I still had not had a period. I saw my ob in oct 2012 and he put me on provera. For the next 3 months I still had to take the provera to have a period. January 2013 he added progesterone. I had a period on my own in Feb but none after that. In may 2013 he dx me with PCOS(no ultrasound) and took me off provera and progesterone and put me on 1500mg of metformin, as of date I have not had a period. Is it possible for me to have developed PCOS since having a C-section with my daughter in jan 2011? Did the morning after pill some how mess my system up? Should I be pushing for more extensive testing? I know it took 9 months to conceiver her but I had a period each of those months, I just don't understand why all of sudden after taking that morning after pill they have completely stopped without medical intervention? Also with the metformin how do I know when day 1 is if I have yet to start a period from the last provera round? | Hello and welcome to HCM.Thank you for your query.I can understand your concern and shall address your queries one by one.Starting off with your first query, PCOS can be diagnosed clinically with the help of symptoms, but still requires a confirmation using an utrasound, which I advise at the earliest.PCOS is a purely hormonal condition, thus affecting women in the reproductive age group, so the c-section would have nothing to do with this, but a hormonal imbalance could easily cause this.The morning after pill has a known side effect to cause irregular bleeding and a change in the usual menstrual cycle, but to an extent equivalent to almost no period without medication, is usually not seen with the morning after pill. This could purely be a hormonal imbalance, and if the PCOS diagnosis is right, this could be directly attributed to the condition.The more extensive testing you are talking about would include hormonal levels: estrogen, progesterone, testosterons, DHEAS, etc; along with an ultrasound to confirm the suspected diagnosis of PCOS.Now coming to some extra information, metformin is advised in women diagnosed to have PCOS, for two purposes:1. Normalize/regularize the menstrual cycle2. Loss of weight (in woman who are slightly obese)If you indeed have PCOS, and have noticed an increase in weight since the time when your cycles were normal, this could also be attributed to the weight gain. PCOS gets worse with weight gain, if you have put on weight, I would advise losing it.It is difficult to calculate your day 1 right now, as your periods are very irregular. Let us wait till your periods are normalized, and then calculate the day 1.I would also like to add, that metformin, birth control pills, hormonal supplements, etc; will all be used to normalize your period. Women with PCOS require a certain medication to help conceive (clomiphene), so this will be initiated only once your period is regular again, only once this is initiated, can you successfully conceive.I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications at: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-shoaib-khan/64581 . I would gladly help you.Best wishes. | 257,064 | Heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, IBS, bloated stomach. Was on laxatives. Have had coil fitted. Why do I feel depressed? |
hello I have a question. I am a 20 year old female and when I went pee a little bit ago I wiped and there was some dark reddish brownish blood on the toilet paper. there was none in the toilet only when I wiped there was also blood when I wiped my backside. not a whole lot but still some. this has happened once before months ago and again same thing when I wiped there was a little bit of blood but last time it was pinkish and it was only that one time till now. I have been peeing fine and it doesn't hurt but sometimes I do get these really bad tight shooting pains in my stomach area and when that pain occurs its also sometimes on my side as well as my stomach that usually happen after I eat something and when that pain occurs it makes me feel like I have to flatulate. then the pain will go away then come back one minute then go away that's happened for a very long time. so Idk if that pain and this is related I don't know but I would really like to know ur opinion please. also I just ended my period like a week ago and I take birth control and so its always ontime. | Hello,thanks for using health care magicI want to believe you have two separate problems;an abdominal problem related to food and the problem of finding reddish discharge/blood when you wipe.For the abdominal problem, you might be suffering from a peptic ulcer or dyspepsia since you said the pains is related to feeding. Am sure not all food types do affect you or cause you the pain. It would be important to identify those food that cause you this pain and avoid them together with spicy food, pepper, gassy drinks, drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen etc. But more importantly, you should consider seeing a gastro-enterologist As for the second issue, you need to be investigated for probable genital tract infections by being checked by a gynecologist. It is also possible that what you are experiencing is just normal since you just ended your menses and on birth control pills.Hope this helps you.Best regardsDr Achuo | 257,065 | Trying to conceive. Have PCOS. On birth control, was on mirena. Can I take metformin? |
Hi, I am six days late on my period, I am on birth control but i missed two pills in the beginning of the third week of pills and had unprotected sex. I have been having head aches and slight cramps like I would have on my period but no bleeding, also my stomach muscle have been sore like i had worked out but hadnt, and my lower back has been hurting. I took a pregnancy and it was negative. Today i started having cramps in the side of my right thigh, kind of like a charlie horse but not as intense and has lasted for about 2 hours. It gets better when i sit down and am not moving it. could i be pregnant or is something else going on? | Hi,As you missed two tablet for 2 consecutive days, there might be a remote chance of having pregnancy.Wait for 2-3 days more and then go for pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy.Ok and take care. | 257,066 | Red discharge, stomach pain, painful urination. Taking birth control. What is it related to? |
i take migrogynon as contraception, this month instead of having my 7 pill free days i started the next pack of pills. i am now 8days in to the pack, had a slight post coital bleed. automatically you panic so have taken the self - swab chlamydia test, just wondering if the bleed could be due to starting a new pack and skipping a period. i havent missed any pills however i did take one late (i would usually take at about 6am however took in the evening) | Hi dear user, thanks for asking your query.If your pill is not late by more than 12 hrs then it does not loose its effect.Your history is suggestive of either some breakthrough bleeding( which is commonly seen with lower dose pills containing levonorgesterol) or some local infection. I will advise you to take 2 tablets of microgynon a day for 2 days to stop breakthrough bleeding.If your chlamydia test comes out to be positive, then you should take azithromycin 1g( both partners).Hope this helps. | 257,067 | On birth control. Missed two pills. Had unprotected sex. Having pregnancy symptoms. Chances of pregnancy? |
Hello, My name is BrianneI have an appointment tomorrow to receive my second birth control shot. My mom has to work so I was going to take myself but, they said that my parent or an adult who can sign for me had to be there. I'm 17 so I was wondering can't I go by myself without a parent because under consent and confidentiality laws I didn't even have to tell my mother. So can you help me figure this out. | Hi Brianne,Thanks for the query.Usually in some countries a person can give consent for contraceptive purposes only after 18 years.Possibly because of that your doctor or hospital people might have told like that.So better to take your mother along with you as per the rules.Ans also it will be good if some body accompanies you because sometimes side effects can occur to shots.If your mother is busy you can take help of some other family member. For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. | 257,068 | Took migrogynon as contraception. Safe remedy? |
i had the mirena removed due to malposition and after the suguery i did not have any vaginal bleeding. before i had the mirena removed i had regular periods this month i havent had one. Could i be pregnant due to that the mirena had moved to my abdomen and wasnt in placed for a while and i had regular periods for the past 3 months before removal. | Hello,Mirena is a levonorgestrel containing IUD. It may cause hormonal imbalance after removing and impact on monthly period.Though, you need to confirm pregnancy by one blood test for beta HCG and TVS scan. Following test report, you can consult with gynecologist.You can use other contraceptive method instead of Mirena. Be well. | 257,069 | Have to take up the birth control shot. Advised to be accompanied by another person. Is it really required? |
I am on reclipsen, I have been taking it for about two years now. I had breakthrough bleeding occasionally, when I first started but not since then. Recently (I do apologize, for oversharing but then again, Im sure youve heard everything) I had unprotected sex with someone, while I was having the very end of my period. I usually last around days with decent flow, then two brownish old blood days. this was on the sixth day, my first brownish day. I trust this person, am not concerned about stds at all, but he was, well, a bit rough. Hes quite well endowed... I began bleeding again, bright red, but a tampon lasted all day. This happened on sunday the 21st, I am still bleeding. Not heavily, but the fact that it is at all, worries me. Typically when I have my regular period I change my tampon every two hours or so. I had missed a couple pills on my card as well, on the third week of the last pack, when I called to ask what to do, the nurse said take my missed pills (there were only two I missed,) and start a new pack, to not take the last row (the fakes) So, should I be concerned? Thank you for your time!!! -Ashley | Hello,You may not have to be worried for pregnancy, as you had sex during the menstrual period. During this period the chances of conception are quite low.The bleeding which is still continue after about 24-25 days is not normal. You should undergone pelvic exam and may be other investigations like Ultrasonography.Keep taking your medicines and get checkup as soon as possible.Thanks being frank.Good luck.Take care | 257,070 | Had mirena removed. No periods. Could I be pregnant? |
Hi I am 22 and the other day I was just lying on my bed or walk and had this stabbing chest pain on my right side. I'm on nuvaring and it seems like it just started once I got on that because I was previously on the pill. But last month this happened, not as severe, and this month right about the time I'm supposed to sart my period. Im wondering if there's something wrong or if this might be normal? | HelloThanks for your query.Chest pain and Nuvaring are not related.Please have an evaluation by a Physician.there is no reason why Nuvaring would be causing you chest pain, particularly at the age of 22.Take care. | 257,071 | Taking reclipsen. Unprotected sex. Began bleeding. Missed a couple pills. Problem? |
Hi, Within the last couple of days i have been feeling like fluttering and movement in my stomach. No possibility of being pregnant. I have my periods regularly. I dont know if this helps but i recently changed birth control and been expieriencing slight pain in ovaries/lower abdomen would it be related? I also am not too gasy either. What is going on please possibilities???? this movement i am feeling is ot in one certain spot just all over. Help please! | Hi,Thanx for the query.I can understand your problem.Well if your periods are regular and still there is fluttering then possibility might be indigestion or excessive bowel movements.I suggest u get a abdominal scan done.At times worm infestation also causes same type of feeling.At time multivitamin deficiency can cause twitching of one group of muscles which can cause the feeling u are having.But please don't worry if scan is normal try taking multivitamins ,calcium and get deworming done under doctors supervision.Feel free to ask me question again.Byeee. | 257,072 | Occasional stabbing pain in chest after switching to NuvaRing. Normal? |
Hi, I took the next choice pill (generic version of the plan b pill)in January and got my period a lot sooner than I was suppose to, I had another period but my period hasn't been regular since.. It's been way off since I've taken that pill, I've never been irregular until I took this pill. I am now 2 months late with period, I took 3 pregnancy test, they were negative, but I'm still worried.. Could my period be thrown off from that pill? Even though I took it in January? Please help. | Hi,Your cycles should have become regular by now. That you are still experiencing irregularity calls for evaluation. I would ask you to see a specialist for a proper assessment of your condition and advice. You may need to exclude/confirm pregnancy through a blood test and a trans-vaginal sonogram, get a complete hormonal profile if pregnancy has been excluded and receive hormonal therapy if needed. Also, maintain a healthy weight and do some regular daily exercise. Hope you find this information useful. Take care. | 257,073 | Fluttering in the stomach. Not pregnant. Could this be due to change in the birth control? |
I'm 22 and married and have been on the depo shot for 3 years now and I don't have periods at all I haven't one since the very beginning of starting this. I have noticed when I go to the bathroom and I wipe there's light pink blood. I took a pregnancy test about 2 weeks ago and it was negative. I'm confused what is going on with my body. | Hi,As per your symptoms, it looks like you have been experiencing some amount of breakthrough as happens occasionally while on the depo shot. You should also exclude urinary source of the bleed by a test. You should get a trans-vaginal sonogram to see if everything is fine and contact your health care provider for further support. Please maintain a healthy weight as weight disturbances increase the body's hormonal needs and cause such disturbances. Take care. | 257,074 | Took choice pill. Irregular periods since then. Pregnancy negative. Reasons for irregularity? |
hi am just wanted to ask, i have been on implant about a year now.and my perids are all over the place. very bad bleeding, like i would be on for about 3. months then of for two days then back on. im also expirenceing harm ake were my implats is, and my pains are realy bad. is there anything that could stop my periods. and ease the paine ? | You should have the implant removed. Its obviously not working for you. Take ethamsylate/tranemic acid tablets for the heavy bleeding. But there may be another cause for the pain. See your doctor and get investigated. | 257,075 | On depo shot. Pinkish vaginal spotting and pregnancy test negative. What is going on? |
Hi there,I have been on the contraceptive pill since Late January early February. i have been lightly bleeding since the 16th of April. On the 6th and 15th I have forgotten to take the pill all together. On both of those days I had intercourse. I skipped my last menstual cycle. Which had I not have skipped would have occurred on the 1st if April. There were also 2 days in my last month of the pill where I accidentally took the placebo pills instead of the active pills. What do you think the cause of the light bleeding is | The cause of the bleeding is the breakthrough bleeding due to missing the pills from your last pack.Start a new pack after your next period. You should take a pregnancy test if you missed a period,because you are not protected from pregnancy due to missing the period. | 257,076 | Continuous severe bleeding with pain. On implant. Solution? |
I was away on business & forgot my birth control pills. I missed several days. Should I wait and start a new pack(beyaz) the Sunday after I get my next period and will that affect when I get my next period? I am not concerned w/ getting pregnant as I have not had sex I am more concerned if this will affect my cycle. Thanks | Hi,Missing several days of pills will cause a cycle irregularity. You should start the new pack after you get your next period. Meanwhile you are not protected from pregnancy. So use added protection from now till after 7 days of starting the new pack. | 257,077 | Have been on the contraceptive pill. Missed pills, had intercourse. Will it cause any problem? |
hi. i am a virgin and i am now using the microgynon ed fe pills for about one week now, because i'm gettting marriage in a week time and my husband and i want to prevent pregnancy until i graduate, so my doctor told me to start drinking it after finishing my period. my question is, will the pills not after my virginity went i get marriage..thanks... | Hi dear user, your question is exactly not clear what do you want to know about microgynon. However, microgynon is a combined oral contraceptive which will work effectively when started on the first day of your mensutral cycle that is the day on which you start bleeding. | 257,078 | Missed taking birth control pills. Will this affect next periods? |
This month I inserted the Nuvaring on the 15th and wasn't suppose to take out my ring until the 6th. Therefore, I am on my second week of having the Nuvaring inserted. Last night I had sex with my boyfriend and the ring slipped out, I wasn't aware until today in the afternoon when he texted me telling me that he had found it on his bed. I miscounted thinking this was my third week so i just told him to throw it away. But now that I've realized that im on my second week instead of my third, I dont know know what to do since I dont have that ring to reinsert anymore. What must I do? Thanks! | Hi dear user, thanks for your query. As per your history your nuvaring was out for mor more than 3 hrs. So, its contraceptive effect has been decreased. In my opinion you should use barrier contraceptive for next 7 days and get a new ring inserted till 6th and remove and that new ring after that. Then you can have withdrawl bleeding and start a new ring on 13th. | 257,079 | Prescribed microgynon ed fe pills as contraception. Explain |
I noticed couple of blood drops 2 days ago in the morning (this was about 5 days earlier than my usual menstrual cycle). I had unprotected sex with my husband that night assuming that it was safe. Since then, I only noticed another couple of blood drops yesterday & today. I am curious if I should take the Plan-B pill to prevent pregnancy (I could wait another 24 hours as the window to take the pill is 72 hours). | Hi, as per your history you had sex in safe period. This bleeding can be an abnormal start of your period or it can be a sign of early pregnancy or, if not because of these two, it can be contact bleeding because of some pathology or infection in cervix. If you dont want pregnancy, then you must go for emergency contraception immediately.Although time to take Plan B pill is 72 hrs after having unprotected sex but its efficacy decreases as the time interval inceases. So, in my opinion, you should take one as early as possible. | 257,080 | I had the NuvaRing inserted which slipped while having intercourse. Can it be re-inserted? |
I have been on the implanon birth control since May 2011. I bleed heavy for about 3 months. Have not had a cycle since about Sep. 2011. My birth control is good for another year May 2014 to be exact. I have recently have started bleeding which is not normal because I have been without one for so long. I haven't been stressed, so my question is what can be the cause of a sudden cycle. Should I be worried? Could I be having a miscarriage, with out even knowing it. I have called my Dr, but yet to heard back from anyone | Hi, according to various studies, implanon has a zero failure rate. So pregnancy is least likely. Irregular vaginal bleeding and ammenorrhoea(complete stoppage of menses) are its major side effects. Irregular bleeding due to it can be controlled with hemostatic drugs containing tranexemic acid or ethinyl estradiol 0.05-0.1 mg daily or conjugated estrogen 1.25- 2.5 mg daily for 7-21 days or low dose oral contraceptive for 7-21 days. | 257,081 | Having slight bleeding after having unprotected sex. Am I pregnant? Treatment? |
hi i am a 20 year old female. since last saturday (4/20/2013) i have not been able to keep anything in my stomach. i have a headache at the same time everyday, nausea every night, sometimes to the point of throwing up. i have lower abdominal pains, that are also in my lower back into my hip, all on the left side. i had an abortion in may, and at the same time got the mirena iud put in. i am always tired no matter how much sleep i get, loss of sex drive recently and when i do have sex with my boyfriend i do have pain and some spotting afterwards. we have not been using any protection because of the mirena and this is the first time since i had it put in that i have been this nauseas and have had constant headaches, what should i do? | Hi dear user, pregnancy rate with mirena use is less than 0.5 per 100 women years which is very low. So, chances of pregnancy are very low if your mirena is in its right place.Probably, all these signs are due to its side effects. However,to be on safe side, you can go for serum beta HCG levels to rule out pregnancy. If that is negative then you can take anti emetics and pain killers for your symptoms. | 257,082 | On Implanon birth control, bleeding suddenly. What could be the sudden cause ? |
Hi I am on the 3month injection, I went on it last month &i found that this month I am bleeding from the 6th april first weeks wasn't that heavy or regular but since last week wednesday I've been bleeding everyday. My bf n I had intercourse yday n today he says his penis is burning but I'm not burning.. What could b the course of all this? | This bleeding can be due to side effect of your contrceptive and burning can be due change in pH of vagina due to bleeding or some infection.This bleeding can be controlled with the help of low dose combined oral pills for 21 days. | 257,083 | Severe nausea, vomiting and headache. Abdominal pain. History of abortion. Could this be due to mirena? |
Hello I am 27 I have never been on birth control until last year jan I started on implanon since then I have my lady issue for around 23 days or so and afterwards I get a discharge and light odor it doesn't smell bad it just noticeable i have been to the doctor two or three times and one said it was vaginosis and the other said yeast infection. I have never had any of these issue before the birth control they said my body just had to get used to it. is there any kind of vitamin or over the counter minerals I can take to prevent this issue from continuing? and could this one day effect my body from baring children? | Hi dear user, Implanon can cause vaginal irritation and discharge. As per you history you are suffering from either vaginosis or yeast infection. In my opinion clotrimazole and clindamycin pessaries are good in treating such infections. You should get your blood glucose levels checked to rule out diabetes. To increase your immunity you should start multivitamin capsules single per day and increase your protein intake in diet (egg, pulses, milk; chicken, fish etc are good sources of protein).Although these infections are common but the possibility of affecting your fertility after repeated infections; cannot be denied. | 257,084 | On 3 month injection. Continuous bleeding since a week. Reason? |
I have had implanon inserted a few months ago, and had to have it removed a week later due to infection and large pain & numbness in my left arm and fingers. The numbness and tingling & weakness is still present, especially around the elbow area - the implanon was inserted into the elecranon (elbow), just underneath my elbow. | Hi, Paraesthesia is possible after insertion of Implanon although very rare. As you told it has been few months since removal of implanon and still you are having numbness. Here I would suggest you to go for Nerve conduction studies and in the meantime you can start multivitamin capsules single per day. | 257,085 | Light discharge after periods. On implanon since last year. Suggestion? |
Hi, I'm 24 years old and got the mirena almost 2 years ago. I haven't really had a period since it was placed. I've ben spotting for a few days. Last night I had miserable back pain and stomach cramping that woke me up. Then tonight I went to the bathroom and my underwear was soaked in dark blood and I wiped at least 3 quarter sized black looking blood clots...just wondering if this is ok... | Hi dear user; bLeeding and pain in your situation can be either a side effect of Mirena OR it may be because of displacement of MIRENA from its place within or outside the uterine cavity.In my opinion you should go for a ultrasonographic scan (USG) to check the positioning of MIRENA in the uterine cavity. | 257,086 | Pain and numbness in the left arm and fingers. Infection after implanon insertion on the hand. Any advice? |
hey, i just have a few symptoms im concerned about, im 22years old and have one child, first concern is i had been on the depo injection for 3years i stopped and last injection was in october last year (2012) it is now june (2013) and i havent been on any other contraceptive and i still havent had a period, but i have had white discharge since i havent been on it aswell. Second concern is my breast have been very tender and sore (i have taken pregnancy tests and all come back negative). on my areola i have got a pimple like lump its red and white discharge keeps coming out of it aswell. For about 2-3weeks my breasts had swollen up a cup size and were full and heavier but have now gone back down. Any answer to my concerns please?? Thanks. | hi i am dr usmanfirst of all you should know that prolonged use of oral contraceptives can alter the hormonal mechanisms and periods are controlled by hormones. if you are breast feeding then periods can be delayed. also have an ultrasound done to look into uterine status and get a blood pregnancy test. if all negative consult a gynaecologist which can prescribe medicines to start periods thanks. breast tenderness is generally due to hormanal irregularites as well. thanks | 257,087 | Have Mirena. Spotting, back pain, stomach cramps. Is this okay? |
i started my period a week or so ago, and it is not normal. I have cramps and bloating, but the blood only seems to come out in larger quantities when i pee or when i have a tampon in. I will have a couple spot on the pad but it is definitly not my usual periods. I was on the birth control shot. but my last shot was in October of 2012. What could this be? | Hi, Thanks for writing to us. The chances of pregnancy have always been there with unprotected sex. The chances of pregnancy in your case are there because you are not on any type of contraception but these symptoms may be because of hormonal withdrawal also. You should consult a gynaecologist for ultrasonography to rule out pregnancy and some contraceptive advice. Good luck. Take care. | 257,088 | Birth control Pills, not had periods even after stopping. Breasts are sore and full. Pregnancy test negative. Advise? |
Hi.. Im not trying to be pregnant and my period was about 1.5 wks late. I had very light spotting once or twice couple days before starting what I had thought was finally my period. At my heaviest i recognized some clots and when I wiped myself i saw a gray purplish like blob of .. I'm not sure even what to call it. I have been using a tampon and when i told my friend who went through an abortion before she recommended i use a pad. every since then i only bleed when i use the restroom and clots are still coming out. my abdominal pain only lasted two days. The types of blood has been changing from flush of mucus dark red to bright red to now very little purplish sandy blotches. I started wednesday night. and now it is saturday. I do not have a doctor to go to . I cannot go to my parents. All I can think is that I've had a miscarraige. Although this whole event might have been an accident I have been feeling very emotional and angry and tired and confused. I have not been feeling like myself the past couple weeks. Thinking I was PMSing till i got my period. | Hi,Thanks for the query.The possibilities are:-Delayed periods, due to some homronal imbalance.May be the tissue you mentioned is overgrown endometrial tissue due to delay in periods.-Miscarriage.As you are not able to consult gynecologist now, you go for urine pregnancy test once.If the test comes positive there is possibility for miscarriage or if the test comes as negative, the bleeding could be menstrual flow only.In case of miscarriage, if the bleeding continues you have to consult gynecologist once.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. | 257,089 | Abnormal bleeding, Cramps and bloating. Under Birth control. Advice? |
Hello, I am 19 years old and have had my implanon since december 17th 2010, on monday the 22/April/2013 I had my implanon removed and another and more new version of the implanon inserted straight after. My doctor said wait two days until I have unprotected sex with my partner and I did, but since then I've been experiencing a lot of symptoms for pregnancy. I understand that it is too early and that the implanon will give my body similar and if not the same side affects as a pregnancy at times. However, I have a weird feeling and so I am just wondering that for reassurance measures if I were... How long should I wait before taking a HPT? I don't get my period whilst having the implanon so I can't go off that which is why I am asking... Kind regards, krysta :) | Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.A pregnancy test will turn positive about 2 weeks after conception. So you could do the following:1. Either avoid intercourse or use condoms for 2-3 weeks2. Then check a pregnancy test in 3 weeks - if it is negative then you are not pregnant.I hope that this helps! | 257,090 | Delayed periods. Clots of blood changes its colour everyday. Not expecting to be pregnant. Miscarriage? |
Hi I started taking noriday about three years ago. I don't have a break from this pill and didn't have periods. I went away for a week last year and didn't take a new pack with me therefor I missed three days of pill. I started to bleed. When I got home I returned to taking it again and now I have had an irregular period every 24/26 days lasting 4 days for about 10 months. How come my periods are back again if they had stopped and is there any likely hood of them stoping again? As I'm due to go away in August and I don't want a period | Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.It is normal to have some break through bleeding when you miss a few pills. It is a little bit more unusual to have a "cycle" monthly when you are taking the pills continuously. Sometimes continuous use of the pill causes "thinning" of the uterine lining and subsequent breakthrough bleeding related to this thinning. You might do better with a new pill that has a slightly higher dose of estrogen - talk to your doctor!I hope that this helps! | 257,091 | On implanon. Symptoms of pregnancy. How long to wait until HPT? |
Hello, my husband and I are trying to get pregnant so I am very intoned with my cycle. I ovulated on April 26 which we had intercourse that very same night then we did again on April 28th.today will be 5 dpo for me and all day today and yesterday I been lightly cramping and very gassy..I also feeling a dull pulling only in my left lower pelvic area ..how good are my chances of be pregnant with the dates we had intercourse ..and could the feelings I been having be do to implantation? ? | Hello, I would be happy to help you with your question.It is unlikely that you would have symptoms related to pregnancy only 5 days after ovulating / conceiving. These symptoms are more likely related to the second half of your cycle. Here is a better strategy for getting pregnant:1. Count day 1 as the first day of your cycle2. Assuming ovulation is on about day 143. Have intercourse on days 10/12/14/16I hope that this helps! | 257,092 | Taking noriday. Bleeding on missing pills. How can I stop the bleeding? |
Hi , I'm 16 & sexually active . Last night , I felt I was going to throw up , I was dizzy , with a headache , and I felt weak . I woke up this morning , and I used the bathroom at school . I seen a brown spotting in my panties , I squeezed about 3 drops of blood out . I still feel a little weak. I am on birth control , but I've missed quite a few pills . Do you know what's wrong ? | Hi, as per your history you have missed pills. So,you are at the risk of pregnancy. you have not mentioned anything about your menstrual history. so i cannot comment upon it. i can advise to go for a pregnancy test and take some elder's help to get out of it. | 257,093 | Chances of being pregnant after and during periods? |
i was on the depo shot for just 3 months & i havent got it again but me & my husband had intercourse two days after my last window period for the shot & today i thought i had got my period but it turned out not to be it & it was brownish like urine when i wiped my self ? any chance i might be pregnant but to soon to take a test? | In such cases, where there is doubt of pregnancy, i advise my patients to go for serum beta HCG levels (blood test) to rule out pregnancy. | 257,094 | Feeling vomiting, dizzy, headache and weakness. Noticed brown spotting. Taking birth control. What's wrong? |
Hello, is it safe to switch from cerazette to cilest after 7 tablets? I am in a 3rd day of my period. I don't think I will manage to take the rest of the pack of cerazette - it has been giving me draining emotional states, headaches, frequent extremely heavy periods and it has been ruining my relationship. I have been giving cerazette a chance for the last 10 months. I feel like burning those pills. Can I start Cilest (my previous pill) on the 3-4 day of my period and just abandon cerazette? Thank you for your help. | Cilest is a combined oral contraceptive pill and cerazette is a progesterone only pill. Both are hormonal methods. According to studies, combined pills can be started immediately if the woman has been using her other hormonal method consistently and correctly. There is no need to wait for next period. | 257,095 | Taking depo shots. Noticed brownish like urine. Pregnancy? |
my girldfriend got her normal period then we had sex and took Next Choice within the 72 hour limit. after taking Next Choice she got what is thought to be her second period a week later that we think is a side affect of taking Next choice. It has now been a whole month and my girlfriend has yet to get her period. Is this normal? is she pregnant? or should we keep waiting? | Irregular uterine bleeding is one of the side effect of emergency contraceptive pills. Majority of women used to have period on time or early; in others it may be delayed by 3-7 days.In my opinion, you can wait for a week. Next choice reduces the pregnancy by 84%. So, risk of pregnancy is low but still its not nil. | 257,096 | Is it safe to take cilest instead of cerazette. Had heavy periods, headaches. When can I change medication? |
My last period was 25th March. A few days before this period was due, I experienced cramping as if I were about to start my period. I did not. 4 days after I was due to have my period, I had brown and slightly clumpy discharge followed by 2 days of bleeding, which appeared to be triggered by vigorous exercise (lighter than ordinary period). For some time, I have had a large swelling above my pubic bone which feels very hard. Feel odd. Negative pregnancy urine test... Could I be pregnant? | Hi, i am little confused as you are telling history of march- april and today is 11 june 2013. As per your history, you had periods more than 2 months ago. In case of strong suspicion of pregnancy and negative pregnancy test, one must go for serum beta HCG levels.In my opinion, this will help you to rule out pregnancy. | 257,097 | Took emergency contraceptive pill after having unprotected sex. Any side effect? |
I am on implanon and have been for 6 months with absolutely NO period ! Last week when i had went to the bathroom i noticed some pink spotting after i wiped from peeing but thought it was nothing.. than today i come home to notice Brown discharge and alot of it as if i was on my period again. I have looked on alot of sites and some say it can be pregnancy ? but the last time i have had sexual intercorse was about 2 months ago, CAN YOU PLEASE HELP ! im only 14. | Hi,Thanks for the query.Implanon can present with side effects like menstrual irregularities.Intermenstrual spotting, amenorrhea etc. are some of them.As you didn't have periods since 6 months, it is difficult to guess the possibility of ovulation.Though the chance of pregnancy is low, you can once go for the pregnancy test to find out the possibility as implanon is having some amount of failure rate.If the test comes comes negative no need to worry.And if the intermenstrual spotting increases or continues you may need additional dose of hormones to regularize the cycles.For more details you can ask me through: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sree-gouri-sr/63429Take care. | 257,098 | Bad cramps before the period, noticed brown and slight clumpy discharge. Pregnancy test negative. Can it be pregnancy still? |
I missed 3 pills roughly half way through packet I'm on femedette pill I took 2 and carried on as normal I bleed for 3 days after missed the 3 but like I said carried on taking rest as normal plus took extra week from new packet it's been a week since taking last pill and still no period I took a test yesterday negative but did have unprotected sex in the 3 days | Hi,I think without taking advice of your doctor you have taken this medicine by your own.This is very risky and it seems that there is hormonal imbalance due to way you have taken tablets.This is the reason you did not get period.Wait for 2-3 days, if you did not get period, consult your doctor.Now onwards never go for self medication for hormonal medicine without consulting your doctor.Ok and take care. | 257,099 | On Implanon. No periods since 6 months. Currently having brown discharge. Reason? |
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