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I am on the Sprintec 28 day tablet. Can I get pregnant if I have sex during the placebos week?
Hi, I am new to being on birth control. I started Sprintec 4 months ago to ensure that my body would be adjusted to it by our wedding 2 weeks ago. I have taken the pill very consistantly every day at 9am and haven't missed a day. I usually get my period the 3rd day of the placbos (white pills or... read more
Does Tri-Sprintec cause all over body itching? I've been on this pill for 4 months now (i believe).?
... This is the first birth control I've ever been on and I've read other forums where Tri-Sprintec users complained of intense itching but nothing definite on any Tri-Sprintec side effect websites. Please help, my scalp, earlobes, face, neck, chest, torso and legs are extremely itchy! (I've... read more
If I took my pill late, can I get pregnant?
This is kind of a dumb question, but I just started birth control (Ortho-Tri-Cylen Lo) two weeks ago and am still looking for answers. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend at 2 am, and took a nap later the same day. I woke up 20-30 minutes after I usually take my pill, and almost immediately... read more
Will I get pregnant if I remove my implant after sex Hence had sex on Thursday & removal is Tuesday?
Am wondering if I should worry about being pregnant after I get my implanon removed on Tuesday as I had unprotected sex on Thursday? Is it possible that the sperm will still be alive and waiting to reach an egg by Tuesday?
Two periods in a month using implanon?
I use implanon as birth control a year and a half ago. But, this month I have experimented some changes. I had my periods twice!! Is this normal? Having my period again and twice??
Could I be pregnant? (Nuvaring)?
I started using Nuvaring on the 19th of September. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on the 21, 22 and 23. He didn't pull out and we didn't use a condom and when I checked my dates I was fertile from the 17-23 and ovulated on the 22nd. So technically I started using nuvarig while I was... read more
I had unprotected sex on day 6 on the Implanon insertion?
So I'm 19 and I got the Implanon 8:30am in September 24th. I had sex around 1:00pm on Monday the 30th of September. I didn't have my period when I got the Implanon. The doctor said I could have sex 7 days after the Implant. Even though I had sex day 6 I should be fine right? Just making sure thanks... read more
Bacterial Vaginitis - Will Septra DS help get rid of BV? 1st episode of BV was while I was?
... pregnant. Then after I had my daughter I was urged by my gyno/midwife to get the Mirena(IUD). Which I had nothing but BV on and off for 5 years. Got it removed. And haven't been on any kind of birth control since besides condoms. I even had PID diagnosed early 2012 beacuse of an E.R. visit... read more
How can I change the time I take my birth control?
I've been on birth control, ortho-Tri cycles for over a year now and I take it everyday at 2:45pm and I want to change my time to 10:00pm is that okay? Would I still be protected if I had sex a couple days after changing my time? Help
Birth control pills, antibiotics, sore tips of nipples?
Hi, I've been on combined monophasic bc pills for the past year or so. I noticed today that I have sore nipples. Only the tips of them, though. I had sex without a condom with my boyfriend 4 times, all with him finishing outside of me (not effective, I know). I was on antibiotics in early June,... read more
It seems to be time to bring this foreword-worried about pregnancy?
I posted this a few weeks ago, but it seems to be needed again. For All You Girls with Birth Control and Pregnancy Questions 1. Bleeding is NOT a sign of pregnancy. 2. You need penetration to get pregnant. 3. Any penetration with a naked penis can make you pregnant, it doesn't matter how long, how... read more
Nexplanon - I've had unprotected sex within two days of my placement of my implant. Am I safe?
I had gotten my period on 2/10/15, it ended on 2/14/15. I got my period prematurely due to the fact that I took a Plan B, because the condom broke during sex. I took the Plan B on 2/7/14. Got my implant placed in on 2/23/15, two days ago. So technically I got the implant 9 days after my period... read more
Amoxicillin while taking birth control and unprotected sex?
I have been prescribed Amoxicillin for 10 days twice a day and have been on birth control specifically Ocella for a year and couple months and I take it religiously. Never miss a pill. Well I started the antibiotics on Wednesday 2/25 and had unprotected sex Friday 2/27 my husband pulled out but... read more
Nexplanon - Can it break ??
I have had my birth control for almost 2 years now , I get it taken out in October .. The rod has gotten longer , could it be broken ? Please respond , I'm getting worried ..
Skipped my placebo pills and went straight to new pack of active pills?
I've been on the birth control pill Ocella since December of 2013. I take it farily consistently at 3:30pm every afternoon. Since last Wednesday (5/13) I have been spotting, light brown discharge but also some heavier red occasionally-- i think because I had taken my pill a few hours late some days... read more
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