Archive for April, 2008

How do I avoid my period after first pack of birth control pills?

Tuesday, April 29th, 2008

BEV K asked: I just started the pill orthocyclen and wanted to ask about breakthrough bleeding.? It is my first pack and I am only starting it to delay my period. I have an anniversary with my husband and do not want to be on the rag. We have very limited ...

What are the side effects of going off birth control for good, if there are any?

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Ashley asked: I am currently on Yasmin and it is making me have food cravings and really bad bloating and mood swings. I am ready to go off birth control for good. I'm just afraid that doing so will make me gain weight. What are some of ...

When a girl gets birth control at planned parenthood do they automatically test you for STDs?

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Jack M asked: When a girl gets birth control at planned parenthood do they automatically test you for STDs every time the girl goes to get the birth control?Gladys

Can birth control pills cause back pain?

Sunday, April 27th, 2008

Ko asked: I recently started taking Lybrel and kind of have an achy lower back. It's more of a pressure sensation - my lower back feels like it's full of air or something - but it's very uncomfortable. Could the birth control pills be causing this?Eben

How many days after you end antibiotics does birth control begin to be effective again?

Saturday, April 26th, 2008

Golfr asked: I was on a ten day regimen of amoxicillan three times daily. The last day of antibiotics will be two days into my new pack of birth control pills.Toss