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Severe pain in arm after implanon insertion?
I got implanon inserted two days ago by my gp, who's trained in it. I followed all her instructions, kept it bandaged, didn't lift anything heavy, etc. But now, I'm still having severe sharp pain around the site, whenever I move my arm or anything touches it. I can feel the implant easily, and... read more
Switch from Yasmin to Yasminelle after the 7 day break, is there a risk?
Hello, I have been using Yasmin for 6 months now, My gyn changed me to Yasminelle but did not say anything about taking it right after the next day my package of Yasmin was over. I waited the 7 day break and took the pill when I was suppose to take the new package of Yasmin, but I took Yasminelle... read more
I lost my nuvaring. Of course, I'm not sure when. I could have had it out for 2 instances of?
intercourse. On April 30th I called my gynecologist and told her that I had intercourse on the 27th and the 29th and found out I didn't have my ring in after I had sex on the 29th. I remember checking before intercourse on the 27th that it was in, after that I have no idea. She told me to take plan... read more
Nuva ring + brown period?
I had sex with a condom on the 24th and on the 26th i got my period, since i started using Nuva ring for the first time i inserted it on the 26th and at first the blood was red and when i inserted the nuva ring the period was really light on the first day( i could go with 2 small pads all day) now... read more
Is there any side effect in taking ovral l while give breast feeding to the baby who is 1 1/2 yrs?
... old., just need a contraceptive
I took my ortho evra patch off a week early and had a period can I start a new cycle and be protect?
i took my patch off third week instead of fourth and had a period can I now start a new four week cycle and will I be protected
Had nexplanon implant for 2 and a half years and suddenly I've missed my period?
Thanks to the implant nexplanon I had finally started having regular periods. My cycle is always 28 days long since about the 3rd month in to having it. I'm now 2 and a half years in and for the first time ever I have missed my period. I had a little spotting a few days ago but no full blown period... read more
Birth Control - Nuva ring won't go in all the way?
My Nuvaring won't go in all the way? TMI, but I can feel it with the tip of myfinger. I tried the tampon applicator method and can't push it in any further with my finger. Will it still work/how do I put it in further?
Depo provera withdrawal?? Breast/Nipple tenderness, lower abdominal pain?
Ive been off depo for nearly 3 months now I was on it for over a year, recently in the last few weeks I've been getting bad breast and nipple soreness and tenderness which is very uncomfortable. Also in the last few days I've had a constant lower abdominal cramps which are even more uncomfortable!!... read more
Nexplanon - Anyone had odor or yeast infections?
Ive had implanon and it was amazing , after it expired I was in depo for a year and no nexplanon. It was inserted in March 2014 so I'm nearing the end of it and I seem to have a foul odor all the time ! I've completely changed my life around this , not wearing tight clothing or underwear , I don't... read more
I had to put my Nuvaring on a Tuesday and I forgot and I put it on Thursday. When am I supposed to?
... take it out? Do I take it out when I was supposed to take it out regularly? Or do I go till Thursday to take it out when the three weeks are done?
NuvaRing - I need to take out my NR whenever I have sex due to the fact that it bothers my bf. It?
... doesn't bother me, but it bothers him due to his penis rubbing against it. He has such a bad reaction to it and it even gave him a rash. My question is this: how long can the ring be out for before I put it back in? Can I put the same ring back in if it's been out all night or do I need to put... read more
Does detox reduce effectiveness of depo?
I have been on depo for about a month - I came across some research that suggested that birth control is affected by certain herbs in detox teas. I drink tea often and went to look at the ingredients in my teas and while they are not detox teas, they do contain a few ingredients like organic... read more
Nexplanon and suddenly no period?
I’ve had my implant for almost three years now, haven’t had any issues til recently ( January 2018 to be exact). I had periods every 28 days for only 3 to 4 days but now that I’m in the last year of having it they’ve been very erratic. Like have my period then a few days later have it again or right... read more
Has anyone seen their prescription for Lutera change to Lessina?
I was taking Lutera about two years ago and really loved it until one day, went to go pick up my refill, and noticed that this new pack had a different name/packaging than what I had been taking. My pharmacy told me it was still Lutera just a different brand of it anymore, and I remember starting... read more
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