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Pregnant or just coming off of birth control messing up my schedule?

Sparkle440

My last period was on August 5th. I have a normal cycle from being on the pill. I stopped taking the pill August 21st at mid cycle, i did...

Tampon and condom stuck inside of me and my doctor doesn’t believe me, what do I do?

Netsrik07

So in mid May I got black out drunk and mistakenly had a one night stand with someone. I happened to be finishing up my period and had a ...

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I missed a pill am I still protected during my placebo pill

Ryl14

I am using a contraceptive pill for more than 4 years now and now, 1 missed a pill on my 3rd week my 18th day I usually took it 7pm but I...

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Can I have a reliable blood test during my sugar pill week?

loriebarrdi

Dear all: I have been in treatment for PCOS for one year and a half (Yasminelle: Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) and my OB/GYN wan...

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Can I start taking combined contraceptive pill after PlanB?

sofiaqueen2

My cycle is messed up as I took 2 PlanB pills within 4 days. This was 3 weeks ago, and my period is now 6 days late. I took a pregnancy t...

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Extreme tiredness and fatigue starting new pill

VS1998

I just started Yasmin for acne, having previously taken Microgynon with no issues. I've only taken Yasmin for about 2 weeks, but I've not...

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