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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, 20234 min read
Can I be reasonably certain this patient is not pregnant and place a LNG-IUD?
Question: Client presents to clinic for LNG IUD. Client has used condoms 100% in the last two weeks and has a negative urine pregnancy...
Hannah Blatt
Feb 24, 20233 min read
What's the scoop with Phexxi?
Question: I am a Nurse Practitioner at Student Health. One of our physicians sent an article about Phexxi, a contraceptive option to use...
mimizieman
Oct 20, 20223 min read
Hair Loss with Nexplanon
Question: “I have a patient that is complaining of hair loss after having Nexplanon placed. Is that common and if so, is there any...
mimizieman
Sep 28, 20222 min read
Are there new contraceptive management guidelines for states that have abortion bans/restrictions?
Question: Have any of the leaders in this field set forth any guidance re: providing care in restrictive states that could be deemed...
mimizieman
Jul 21, 20222 min read
Malpositioned IUD after post-placental insertion
Question: "D" had a Mirena IUD placed at the time of Cesarean section. At her 6-week visit, the strings could not be visualized; so, her...
mimizieman
Jun 10, 20223 min read
The withdrawal method before QuickStart of an IUD or implant
Is the withdrawal method considered a reliable method if used consistently and correctly?
mimizieman
May 30, 20224 min read
How common is delayed menses after taking Plan B?
Question: “I recently saw a 26 yr old female whose LMP was 3/13/22, she had unprotected sex 3/27/22 and took Plan B 3/28/22, experienced...
mimizieman
May 22, 20223 min read
How long is the Copper IUD effective for? 10 or 12 years?
"I have a patient that had a copper IUD placed and was advised that it was effective for 12 years instead of 10 years..."
mimizieman
Mar 9, 20223 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
Feb 22, 20222 min read
Is significant weight gain a reason to stop DMPA (Depo)?
"Is there a specific amount of weight gain in a client that would be unacceptable to continuing DMPA if that is her method of choice? We hav
mimizieman
Jan 28, 20223 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, 20232 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...
Jul 25, 20233 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...
Feb 19, 20232 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...
Jun 15, 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...
May 31, 20223 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, 20222 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.
Feb 27, 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?
Jan 11, 20223 min read
Vaginal Odor?
You think your vagina smells bad? Is it really the case? If so, how do you fix it?
Sep 24, 20211 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 24, 20212 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, 20211 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, 20212 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?
Sep 18, 20211 min read
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