Birth Control / Contraceptive Forums (Page 44)

Hi, I was intimate with my partner yesterday, and a friend told me to take 4 pills of oralcon contraceptive at once since it was an emergency. Then I was told to take 4 more today; then I should stop. Please help me cause I have no idea what I am doing...

Hey I've never been on birth control before, this is my first time. I started lo loestrin fe the first day of my period and it seems lighter than usual which my Gyno said is normal but tomorrow would be my third day on it. Could the birth control have taken effect by now to prevent me from getting pregnant, or is it too early because its only my 3rd day tomorrow? ## Hello, Jacklyn! How are you? Unless your doctor instructs otherwise, you should be immediately protected, if you started it the first or second day of your period. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight changes and spotting. If you want to be completely safe, you could wait a full 7 days, to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i am 28 yrs. old and i wanna know why i can get pregnant since i stopped taking althea for almost 2 years. ## Hi fiona, Sorry to hear about your complications with pregnancy. I don't know whether contraceptive pills like this have any long term effects that people just aren't aware of in relation to getting pregnant. But from what I understand, infertility is not uncommon. Millions of women face it in today's society. However most cases seem to stem from hormonal imbalances or ovulation problems. It sounds to me like your best bet would be to check in with a knowledgeable gynecologist or doctor who can offer more advice through an in-person consultation. After understanding the cause of the infertility, treatment options may just require a simple hormonal adjustment to get y...

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Hi, im lyka. I've been using birth control pills regularly for years. When I was on the last 3 ferrous tablets i had my menstruation for 2 days but when on the last tablet i was intimate with my partner.. I just wanna know if there's a possibility that i will get pregnant bcoz of that? Pls reply. ## Hello, Lyka! How are you? As long as you've not missed taking any of the active tablets, you should still be protected, including those days. The FDA lists the typical side effects of oral contraceptives as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, spotting and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 39 and Have been on loEstrin 24 Fe for many years to now find out that it's no longer being made and was being switched to Minastrin 24 Fe. After being on this pill almost 3 wks, I have been an emotional hot mess , I cry for no reason at all , have gained weight , have had massive headaches, my boobs feel a lot fuller and bigger , stomach tenderness and cramping. Trying to figure out what to have my doctor switch me to ... Help lol ## Hello, Funmomof2! How are you doing? I'm so sorry about the problems you're having. It sounds like your just getting a bad hormonal balance from the Minastrin, from the symptoms you list, it's most likely too much estrogen. Your should be able to suggest one you can switch to that has a lower amount of it and will be closer to the LoEs...

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I'm on my first pack of microgestin FE 1/20 and I've been bleeding for 2 weeks. Do you have any idea when you think it will stop? ## Hello, Kika91! How are you? It may last for about 3 months, until your body adjusts to the hormones in this oral contraceptive. If the bleeding becomes very heavy, or persists past that time period, you should consult your doctor as it may not be the right OC for you to take. The FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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This month I got on minastrin 24 fe and I took it for a little while and stopped 2 days before my period because I would miss a day or two and now I'm 11 days late on my period. Should I be worried? I have had period symptoms like tender breasts, bloated, cramping, just like my normal period but I haven't started it yet. My boyfriend and I have been intimate 2 times since I stopped one with a condom and one without a condom and he didn't climax inside of me either time. I'm just worried and need answers fast. ## Hello, Teri! How are you? Has anything changed? There is a risk of pregnancy, if you missed pills and/or were intimate without protection. However, as reported by the FDA, this could also be caused by taking it for several weeks and then suddenly stopping. You ma...

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I started taking my pills on May 3rd and my menstruation date was on May 9th. I had sex on May 4th. Now my period is delayed by 6 days. Do you think it's possible I am pregnant? ## nakalimutan ko uminum kgabi ng pills,what should i do..?itatake ko ba ung 2pills mamayang gabi ng sabay..?kalimutan ko kz ung instructions pag na miss mu ang pginum mu,pls reply asap tnx ## Sheila, yes it is possible, because they are not effective immediately, they must be taken for at least 7 days to be effective at preventing pregnancy, unless you started them on the first day of your menstrual cycle. Learn more oral contraceptive details here. Joyce, I'm sorry, but I am having trouble getting an accurate translation. Can you please post back? ## Hi!!! I would like to ask, I started taking pills si...

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I just got prescribed sprintec. I just ended my period 5 days ago. Can I start it now? My doctor asked if I could wait until the end of next period but if not make sure to have a backup birth control method. So can I start today? ## Hello, Lindsey! How are you? As long as your doctor approves, you can start any time, but you will need to take them for a full 7 days, before they will reach their full level of efficacy in your body to prevent pregnancy. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, spotting and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I started my first pack of minastrin on the first day of my period, which was 9 days ago and I'm still bleeding. How long will this last and is this normal? ## sounds like endometroisis. Our overbooked thieving medical system to busy to even ck for easy test to see. just need some kind of birth control ## I'm on birth control. I've had 3 ultrasounds and it's not endometriosis. I just want to know if bleeding for 9 days is normal while on minastrin? ## Hello, Alisa! How are you? Yes, that can be a side effect of taking hormonal contraceptives, you may experience irregular bleeding for the first 3 months, or so. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may include nausea, headache, irritability, weight changes and PMS-like symptoms. If it concerns you, you should consult ...

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hi tanong ko lng po anu po yong exact na pgtake ng althea pill,firstday ng mens o after?pls reply... ## Good day po, pwede po ba magtake ng Althea pills kung may thyroid problem? ## Gud day po... i take althea nw. D vah after 21 tab. Mg rest ng 7days dn take na nman... ask lng po aqo sa 7days na nka rest sa pag take safe pa rin po ba un? ## Hello po.. This is vanessa.. Last feb. 27 i take my pill at 10 am and then i forgot i already take my pill.. I accidentally took another pill at 8pm.. But then the other day i took one pill again feb. 28 and now im one pill ahead with my regular tablets.. Now im confused when will i start taking piil again.. Another 7 days again

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I have been super busy lately and my boyfriend and I on Monday Jan 11,2016 had unprotected intercourse. I missed the time i was supposed to take my pills two days in a row. I just started a new pack for my 5-6 month. I took the first pill i missed three hours after my scheduled time and the second pill six hours from my scheduled time.... Do i take a plan b pill or do i let my birth control do it's job? And if i do have to take plan b will that effect my birth control?. ## Hello, Yella! How are you? You've generally got a window of about 12 hours, before it's considered a late pill and about 24 hours, before it would even be considered missing a pill, so unless your doctor feels otherwise, there's likely nothing to be concerned about. The FDA lists the typical side effec...

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hi doc,my OB recommend yaz pills and so i used my 1st tablet yesterday but i read a lot of negative reviews about yaz and now im planning to switch to althea today.it that ok? shall i take the 1st tablet of althea today or would that be the 2nd tablet? ## Well, first I would like to state that this site is not doctors, nor any type of medical professional. That said, have you spoken to your doctor about switching pills and the proper way to do it? In some cases, it is okay to just continue as normal, but in some it isn't and only a doctor or pharmacist can properly advise you. ## hi ask qlng ndi xe q sexually active e ok lng b mgtake nto ireg kc mens q isa p pde q b itake yan i have sensitive stomach kc mgrereact b yan s hyper acidity q? ## hi..ask ko lang pwede bang magtake ng alth...

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ask ko lang po kasi nagpachch up ako and the doctor gave me althea, but ever since i take it i always have dysmennorhea, its my first tym using it. ## Hello, Aleakim! How are you doing? Have you discussed this issue with your doctor? There should be a different oral contraceptive that they can prescribe for you that may not cause you to suffer dysmenorrhea. There is more than one option available, so sometimes when a woman has problems with one, there may be a different one that works well for her. ## thanks. i havent discussed t yet with my doctor, but mybe this comig tuesday, i will. tnx ## Hi, I'm worried right now because my 2 year old son swallowed 4 pills today, he thought it was candy and i wasnt able to see him getting my pills inside my bag, I'm very worried right now, ...

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I been on minastrin for a month and I still havent had no period what should I do I am scare that I want be able to have kids ## Some women do not have periods, when taking oral contraceptives, you could also experience irregular periods for the first 3 months, or so, as reported by the FDA. Other typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and PMS-like symptoms. However, unless your doctor sees a reason to be concerned, it is usually nothing to worry about and will not affect your ability to have children in the future. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, I have my period today (Thursday) but can I start taking Tri-Sprintec on Sunday instead of today? Because I will be on a vacation next month and I dont want to have my period during those days. ## Hello, Charm! How are you? No, as long as your doctor approves, you can start it at any time, but if you don't start it on the first or second day of your period, it will take 7 days to reach its full level of efficacy in your body to prevent pregnancy, so you'll need to use some other form of protection for the first week. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, spotting and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello,my first menstrantion was feb. 4,i took my grist pill feb 9,my husband went back to his work feb. 15,our last contact was feb 15.just right now i noticed i took the pills the wrong for a week now,instead of taking 15-21,i took it 21 15.will i get pregnant?

I've changed pills and have been on my new pill for 2 days am I safe ## What type of pill? Are you talking about an oral contraceptive? And if so, did you do a direct switch without missing any? What are the names of them? Learn more oral contraceptive details here. ## i was taking lolette then changed to yaz lolette's active pill starts on a monday whereas yaz starts on a wednesday so i didnt take anything after the sugar tablets mon and tues then started my yaz on the wednsday ## Hi good day i was taking daphne pill and plan today to switch to sophia is it safe? I let my baby feed on the bottle already... I will be wating for your rply thank you. ..

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Hi there i just started taking oralcon, since my bf says he doesn't a baby, is the pill going to help with my acne and a little bit of weight gain and shaping my breast.....? I used to use yaz pill and it made me depressed hence i changed to this one.... ## Yes, it can sometimes have such side effects, as listed by the U.S. FDA. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, spotting and PMS-like symptoms. There are no guarantees that it will, but it is possible. Is there anything else I can help with?

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im using injectable pill i already had 3 shots and today feb 29 i should back for another shot but i decided to switch into oral pill which is daphne pill.. ok ba tong pill na to? , and i started right away actually i start feb 28 taking pill para continue pa din ang protection sken, tama ba ung steps na gnwa ko, i start agad taking it ? din ksi ako nagkka. mens. for about 9mos. because of injection kaya nagwworry din ako.? tama ba mga gnwa ko and ok ba tong pill na gngamit ko thank you, i just need opion, tnx