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Jul 25, 20232 min read
Mirena IUD and Menopause
Question: I'm 52 and am, according to my GP currently in menopause, following some blood tests. I have the Mirena in place, the current...
mimizieman
Jul 25, 20234 min read
4th generation progestins and thrombosis.
Question: What is the recent literature on 4th generation progestins . In my facility my medical director had been advising that if our...
mimizieman
Jul 25, 20234 min read
Should I prescibe COCs to patients with an aneurysm or high blood pressure?
Question: A patient came with h/o cerebral aneurysm (stable) and h/o pre-eclampsia years ago. She wanted a RF on her coc's but I was not...
mimizieman
Jul 25, 20233 min read
I stopped Depo but still not able to get pregnant.
Question: I took depo after my son was born 2009 and stopped after I heard about the side effects in 2011. Till now I tired to conceive...
mimizieman
Feb 19, 20232 min read
I missed some pills and my period is late.
Question: I’ve been on my birth control pills for 6 months. Taken every night at 9pm. I missed my birth control for 2 days 3 weeks ago...
mimizieman
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Is there a downside to taking additional progestin when on birth control pills?
Recently I saw a 44 yr. old new patient who is on combined oral contraceptives and also on norethindrone day 10 to 21 of her cycle...
mimizieman
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Birth control pill and breastfeeding
Which birth control pill would I recommend for breastfeeding moms who want to keep their milk supplies up and avoid staining/spotting?
mimizieman
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Lost Birth Control Pill?
You lost one of your birth control pills and took the next one in the pack? Will it affect your cycle?
mimizieman
Sep 18, 20211 min read
Taking a Break from The Pill
I’m 31 years old and I’ve been on the pill for 10 years. Should I go off to give my body a break?
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Mirena IUD and Menopause
Question: I'm 52 and am, according to my GP currently in menopause, following some blood tests. I have the Mirena in place, the current...
Jul 25, 20233 min read
I stopped Depo but still not able to get pregnant.
Question: I took depo after my son was born 2009 and stopped after I heard about the side effects in 2011. Till now I tired to conceive...
Feb 19, 20232 min read
I missed some pills and my period is late.
Question: I’ve been on my birth control pills for 6 months. Taken every night at 9pm. I missed my birth control for 2 days 3 weeks ago...
Jun 15, 20223 min read
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Question: "I am 45 years old recently menopausal based on no periods for 18 months and confirmation by labs. I recently was having pelvic...
May 31, 20223 min read
Abnormal gush of blood with an IUD in place
Question: Hi I’ve had a coil fitted for nearly 6 years and I’ve just lost a large amount of jelly like brown discharge. Is this normal...
Feb 27, 20222 min read
Vaginal “smegma?”
Is it normal for women to have "smegma" of sorts on their clitoris or the lips sometimes as a form of discharge?
Feb 27, 20223 min read
My vaginal discharge is “normal,” but bothers me.
I have discharge that is brownish. I have gotten it checked and doctors said it's normal and that I just have more discharge than others.
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Birth control pill and breastfeeding
Which birth control pill would I recommend for breastfeeding moms who want to keep their milk supplies up and avoid staining/spotting?
Sep 24, 20211 min read
Vaginal Odor?
You think your vagina smells bad? Is it really the case? If so, how do you fix it?
Sep 24, 20212 min read
Lost Birth Control Pill?
You lost one of your birth control pills and took the next one in the pack? Will it affect your cycle?
Sep 18, 20211 min read
Yeast Cream and Vaginal Ring
When my doctor gave me the vaginal ring for birth control, she said something about not using yeast cream. I think I have a yeast infection.
Sep 18, 20212 min read
Is the morning after pill an abortion?
The condom broke last night and I would like to take the morning after pill, but I heard it causes abortion. I’m not sure what to do.
Sep 18, 20211 min read
Taking a Break from The Pill
I’m 31 years old and I’ve been on the pill for 10 years. Should I go off to give my body a break?
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