Birth Control Pill FAQS
From the Woman's Diagnostic Cyber - Frederick R. Jelovsek MD
- Heavy flow when stopping a pill cycle early
- Leg and arm pains on DepoProvera®
- How long does it take Provera® to start a menses?
- Continuous pill therapy for endometriosis
- Emotional on monophasic pill after menses
- Cramps and BCP's with iron
- Do I need emergency contraception?
- Do antacids interfere with birth control pills?
- Faintly positive pregnancy test 1 month after DepoProvera®
- Can a lower estrogen pill cause weight gain?
Heavy flow when stopping a pill cycle early
I took 3 pills out of a new pack of pills. Three days after I stopped taking the pill I started a menses! My problem is I have had some rather large clots and I am worried!
Leg and arm pains on DeproProvera®
I had a baby about 3 months ago (my 3rd) and since have had 2 injections of Depoprovera®. I'm not sure if it's related or not but I have noticed increased pain in my legs, mostly inner knee area (both legs) and sometimes calves. It is not a joint or muscle pain. I also have unaccounted for bruises on my legs and an amazing increase in varicose veins. Regarding my arms, I occasionally have similar pains but have also noticed numbness and some weakness. It is almost like how your hand feels if you've had a rubber band on your wrist. Fortunately, my baby sleeps great and through the night but I am almost constantly tired to the point of having difficulty keeping my eyes open. Hopefully I'm just paranoid, but I just don't feel "right."
How long does it take Provera® to start a menses?
My doctor prescribed Provera® for 7 days to bring on my period. How long does it usually take before the period begins?
Continuous pill therapy for endometriosis
I am 39yrs old. with endometriosis. The pain, bleeding, and mood swings were so intense. Currently, I am on Loestrin® 1.5/30. This is my second month taking it continuously with no menstruation. After 21 days I begin the next pack as to keep the hormone levels the same. I am also anemic. Two questions: 1) What, if any, are your concerns about taking the pill continuously?
2) While the pill seems to help somewhat, the lethargy, bloating, and depression almost negates the benefits. What other pills might you suggest? More estrogen? More Progesterone? Any information would be appreciated.
Emotional on monophasic pill after menses
I have been on the Levlen® ED Birth control pill for just over 2 months now. I find the week after my period I become negative and very emotional, feel useless and lack confidence, am grumpy and have a very short tolerance span and feel almost suicidal. I have been on the pill before but it was Triphasil® and didn't seem to have problems like this. I don't have any reason in my life to feel these above feelings and most of the other time I am fine and happy. I am wondering if it would be the pill effecting me this way and should I change brands?
My gynecologist recently switched my birth control pills from Ortho-Cyclen® to Loestrin® FE 1/20. Since the switch I have been experiencing strong to severe abdominal cramps. It is like I am on my period even though I am in the middle of my pill pack. I am a little concerned but I am not sure if I should call my doctor. I have also been having an increase in appetite and weight but I thought this is normal. I am not sure what to do, any suggestions?
Do I need emergency contraception?
I'm 18 and I was just wondering, is it possible for semen to go through underwear, and up into the uterus? Do I need emergency contraception? I am a virgin but I think my boyfriend leaked semen on my underwear. My friend told me there is a possibility. Is it true?
Thanks for answering my question. This is a big relief. I plan on being way more careful next time. And I'll think twice before even starting to go too far with someone who isn't my husband!
Do antacids interfere with birth control pills?
I had heard somewhere from a source (which I'm not sure to believe or not) that antacids interact with the pill in some way, as in decreasing effectiveness. I have never heard this before, had only heard about antibiotics, epilepsy medications. There's also no mention of it in my pill pack info. Has anyone heard this..and if it is true, what happens and why aren't women told about it?
Faintly positive pregnancy test 1 month after DepoProvera®
I use Depo-Provera® injections for birth control. My last injection was last month. My doctor told me that I had no more chance of getting pregnant using this method than women who have had their tubes tied. Recently, I have felt sick, all of the time (vomiting, and ache in lower belly and upper groin area). I took a pregnancy test just to see what it said. It came back faintly positive. Is this possible or due to other factors???
Can a lower estrogen pill cause weight gain?
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