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I forgot to to take the blue active tri-sprintec pills for 3 days. Days Thursday, Friday, Saturday on the first row of pills. On Sunday morning I started bleeding a lot. Should I take 3 on Sunday and take 2 on Monday or start a new pack or just continue the same pack.. And how long should I wait to have intercourse.. I don't know what to do.. please help! please and thank you ## Hello, Diana! How are you? You are at the point where you should just start a new pack and you'll need to wait a full 7 days of taking the active tablets, before having unprotected intercourse, again. That means it will not be safe to do so, until the 8th day. If you have a smart phone, there are apps that you can download, many of them free, that you can set to remind you to take your medications. My fi...

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I want to switch from althea to yasmin when can I take my first pill? ## Hello, Janice! How are you? Unless you've missed pills, you should be able to just make a smooth switch, just stop taking one and start taking the other. It could be different if you've missed pills, or if your doctor has told you to do it differently for some reason. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm taking Daphne pills and I want to switch to Yasmin,is it okay? ## I'm taking Daphne pills and I want to switch to Yasmin,is it okay?and when can I take the first pills?? ## Im on my break week from taking Yasmin and Im on my first day of my period. Now, im thinking to switching to Althea pills. Should I take one today or will just take one pill on my 8th day? Help please ## Hello i am yasm...

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I've been taking regestrone tablets for the last 6 days and I had intercourse with my husband on the 6th day. Will I be able to prevent the possibility of pregnancy by taking emergency contraceptive pills like I-pill at the same time as regestrone? ## Hi, Suma! How are you? Unfortunately, I can't answer you, since you didn't provide the dosage information. Regestrone could prevent ovulation, but only in certain doses and only if taken continuously for awhile. Have you consulted your doctor to discuss your contraceptive options? ## I need to start my regrestrone 5-day course today but I had unprotected intercourse yesterday. Should I take I-pill along with regrestrone simultaneously or can I skip i-pill? Thank you.

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Hi this is the first time I have used Althea pills or any pills. I took it on the 3rd day of my menses. My menses is usually regular. The method that me and my partner are using is being together just the 5 days before and after menses. But we had contact on my 5th day and until today i still don't have my menstruation. I am worried. When will i have my menstruation? Thanks ## I have used prevent n tablet (Norethisterone 5mg) for 3 days 3 tablets a day to prepare my periods but this is 2nd day after stopping of using tablet but still am not getting periods. ## How can I use n tablet to prevent pregnancy. Please I want to know how to use it because one of my friends is using this n tablet as contraceptive for prevention of pregnancy. ## Please how do I use n tablet to prevent pregnan...

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Hi im CeeJay.. Im taking diane 35 for almost a year now.. And just finish my last pack. 2weeks ago? And until now i didn't start taking again. If i will take another set.. Is it possible for me to get pregnant on the 4th day of pill again? ## Hello, CeeJay! How are you? Yes, if you skipped a few weeks, then there can be a risk of pregnancy, especially if you didn't start it on the first or second day of your period. If you start at any point later in your cycle, you should use backup protection for the first full 7 days. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, spotting and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## hi Im ella.Almost 2 yrs already been taking up contraceptive pills but now seems so...

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Hi im jha..im using marvelon 28 for almost six years now however ive noticed that my hair on my upper lips become more noticeable and excessive so I concluded that I already hve hirsutism as a side effect of the pills that I currently use thats why im planning to switch to althea..the question is how will I start? marvelon has 28 tablets while althea has only 21?as of now july 04 2014 im on my 3rd active tablet of marvelon.. can I switch to althea immediately? ## Last march my period was on the 28th, then april 17th nagtake po ako mg marvelon pills kc po uwi po ako ng pinas ng april 22nd. I was expecting that on april 28th I will have had my period, but sad to say I have not had it yet. april 30th nag pregnancy test po ako pero negative nman po result. I am worried kc 4 days n po akong ...

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I started taking birth control pills on the second day of my menstruation, and now am waiting for my periods cause its the 3rd day that I am taking the red pills... Thought am suppose to get my periods when i started with the red pills. Is there a chance that I am pregnant? ## Have you taken a pregnancy test, yet? How soon after starting the tablets did you have unprotected intercourse? These are hormonal based contraceptives, so they can throw your cycle off a bit for the first few months that you're taking them. You may have irregular bleeding, breakthrough bleeding, periods that come earlier or later, or you may miss one. Generally, if you go a week or more late, then you should take a pregnancy test. ## Hi im using diane35 4days after my period and i already take all the 21 tabl...

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I have started taking diane 35 for the 1st time(1st time being on any pill contraceptive) on july 3rd stopped july 8 started spotting on july 10th light now on july 14 i think im having a period not really sure because of the spotting previously! How long does this last i. Worried and really need some help! Thanks!! ## Irregular bleeding can be a normal side effect of this hormonal contraceptive, according to the U.S. FDA for the first 3 months, or so. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi doc .I need some help.I'm started using pills but in the third week I mis to tablet I'm so worried .I will get pregnant ....but I rake 2 tablets in another day and next 2 days I take again 2 tablet...

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i'm a female and i am 28 years old,my doctor prescribed me this medication but when i read the side effects,i got scared and i don't know what to do because i'm planning on having kids,please help me thanks ## I am trying to have kids as well. I have not yet started taking this medicine but I hope it will help in the areas where is it need but don't stop my goals of a family with my dear husband. I am praying for the both of us. ## As long as you aren't using it while pregnant, you should be okay. It says not to be used during the first 4 months. ## I was prescribed medroxypr ac tab and it has been a week since i finished them and i still havent gotten a period. Could i be pregnant. I have gotten pregnancy tests and they are negative. my last period was on feb 09. sh...

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is it normal to get headaches and blurred vision because of jadelle. i had it for a year and i had those headaches. when it was removed the headaches stopped. please advise. ## It is a hormonal based contraceptive, so yes, it can cause those types of symptoms as side effects, just like some women experience from the oral birth control pills. Learn more Jadelle details here. How are you feeling now? ## Hi. I put Jadelle for 5yrs. In 1year i had no periods later about 2months i gained weight and started getting my periods normally. Its almost 4yrs 3months now i have got bad side effect of Jadelle being:- 1. Stiffness and numbness of spine 2. Fatigue 3. Drastic weight loss NB: i have an abnormal weight gain flunctuation, where by i have turned to be skinny where as am 90kgs and not fat. Ma...

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If I use the 2 penorit tablets at night, can you tell me what results I can expect from it? ## What are you taking them for? This medication contains Ethinylestradiol and Norethisterone and, in most cases, this combination is used as an oral contraceptive, to prevent pregnancy. For this use, only one tablet daily is required. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weight gain and menstrual irregularities. Learn more: ## i m 25 years old. i get the pregnant about 5 weeks. now i take the penorit medicine 2 tablet take last night and 2 tablet take today morning. but menses not com till now please reply me soon what i should expect? ## no periods last three years....my daughter is 3 year old ## I am 6 weeks pregnant. I took 2 penorit tablets. Will my menses come again? Please reply #...

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Hello - I take Tri-Sprintec but it has recently changed to Tri-Previfem. Anyways, I was wondering if missing the last 2 white pills in the package (for Friday and Saturday [yesterday]) made any difference at all... and if it's okay for me to just ignore those and begin my next package of Tri-Previfem which starts tonight (Sunday). I wasn't sure if the white pills were really placebo and if it made any difference? Or if there's a very small amount of hormone in them that does matter? Also, I had unprotected sex (he didn't ejaculate in me though) today... would that make any difference by missing those 2 white pills? ## No difference I never take sugar pills .Just take on Sunday as planned. ## That is correct, the last week of tablets only contain inactive ingredients and ...

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Ive been taking redotex for 3 weeks now my weight loss is amazing ive lost 17 lbs and have had no real side effects other than dry mouth but drinking water is vital. I have an implanon birth control inserted in me and dont have frequent menstraution cycles. But since taking the redotex my menstraution hasnt stopped some days its spotting other days its full on. Has this happened to anyone ? thanks for your help :) ## Hi Laurie, Based on my research, there aren't any drug interactions listed between the active ingredients found in Implanon and those in Redotex. Although I still wouldn't be surprised if Redotex has been contributing to the cause, since the stimulating ingredients in this medication may have some effect on your thyroid & hormones. I think it may also be a good ...

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i need tew know if femiane is a abortion pill ## No, it is an oral contraceptive, which if taken daily, can prevent pregnancy, but it will not cause an abortion, if you take it, after you are already pregnant. It is a hormonal based tablet and there are two ways that many of them can be used. The first is, as I said, to prevent your getting pregnant. In order to do that, you must take them daily, on a regular basis. They prevent ovulation and thicken the cervical mucous, to prevent implantation of the sperm. The second is that some of them, if taken in higher doses, such as once which contain Levornogestrel and Ethinylestradiol, can be used as a morning after pill to help prevent pregnancy, before the egg implants in your uterus, if you've had unprotected sex. Femiane contains Ethin...

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Missed taking my second white pill for the day, can I take it at night even though my scheduled time is in the afternoon or can I take it tomorrow along with my first brown placebo pill ## Hello, Courtney! How are you? Yes, that should be fine. But why are you taking 2 a day? Oral contraceptives as usually just dosed as one tablet daily, except in very rare cases to stop heavy bleeding, as emergency contraception and etc. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, breakthrough bleeding and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi Verwon, thank you! I ended up taking it about 5 hours after my scheduled time but no, I am not taking two a day. The only reason I would would be because I forget one for ...

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I am 26 years old and I've never taken birth control. My husband and I have always used condoms. I was prescribed this birthcontrol but am worried due to the lack of reviews. I am hoping someone has had some sort of experience they can share. I'm hoping this brand of birth control doesn't cause too many problems and scare me away from birth control all together. Any info/experience would be greatly appreciated! #supportyourlocalgirlclub ## I wouldn't recommend this birth control. I was on the former version of Minastrin for years but was just forced to switch to Mibelas since it is cheaper for my insurance. The switch was terrible. I'm having symptoms I never had before like depression and acne. I'd stay away. ## According to FDA reports, oral contraceptives can ...

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Took plan b twice about 2 months ago.. I got my period a month after for about a week then after 2 weeks I got heavy bleeding. I've been researching about it and I've seen that it's possibly not my period. It's hormonal bleeding ? Anyways, I went to to see a doctor 2 weeks later because I was still bleeding heavily. He prescribed birth control pills to get everything back on track. I am now on my 2nd week of taking the pills, however I'm still bleeding. Although not heavily, I'm still so worried. And the bc pills have affected my body so much; headaches and I get tired very easily. I also have hyperthyroidism, not sure if that affects anything ? And is still on medication. Please help me. Thank you in advance ## Everything you've described can be normal side ...

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I missed the last 4 white pills. Can i still get pregnant? ## Okay, if I remember correctly, those are the inactive tablets that you take the week you have your menstrual cycle? If so, then no, you cannot get pregnant by skipping those ones, you are still protected as long as you've taken all of the active pills as you are supposed to do. Learn more Sprintec details here. ## If I Start My Period In The Middle Of The Blue pills On Sprintec Does That Mean I Could Still Get Pregnant During The White Pills? Does It Matter What Time Of Month My Period Comes In Correlation To The Sprintec Birth Control Pills? ## Why did my period come in the middle of taking the blue pills?

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I've been using tri-sprintec for years. I started my new pack of pills on 03/24. I took my 7th pill almost 11 hours late, on 03/30. Took the pill the next day at my regular time. I had sex on 04/03, and now today 04/06 I had a bowel movement, a little cramp and after wiping I got light brown vaginal discharge. Wiped again and nothing. Should I be worried? I'm starting my third week of the pack tomorrow. ## That can be a normal side effect, according to FDA reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and PMS-like symptoms. Brown discharge is usually just old blood that was not released during your last cycle. But, if it concerns you, there is never any harm in checking with your doctor. Has there been any change?

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Hi! I am currently on Microgestin and have been on it for the past year. I just went to Mexico and took my birth control around two-three hours off from usual every night because of the time difference and one night about 7 hours off. That same night I had unprotected sex where we used the pull out method, but I am pretty sure he may have came inside of me just a little. I am also on my second week of the pills where I am most fertile and I do not get my period so I get extra nervous! Should I be taking plan b? ## Generally, there is 12 hour window, before it is considered a late pill, and 24 hours, before it is considered a missed pill, according to FDA advice. Thus, you should be okay, as long as you didn't miss any tablets. They list its typical side effects as possibly including...

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