mimiziemanJun 103 minMalpositioned IUD after post-placental insertionQuestion: "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...
mimiziemanMay 304 minThe withdrawal method before QuickStart of an IUD or implantIs the withdrawal method considered a reliable method if used consistently and correctly?
mimiziemanMay 233 minHow 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...
mimiziemanMar 93 minHow 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..."
mimiziemanFeb 222 minIs 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...
mimiziemanJan 283 minIs 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
Jun 153 minPostmenopausal BleedingQuestion: "I am 45 years old recently menopausal based on no periods for 18 months and confirmation by labs. I recently was having pelvic...
May 313 minAbnormal gush of blood with an IUD in placeQuestion: 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 272 minVaginal “smegma?”Is it normal for women to have "smegma" of sorts on their clitoris or the lips sometimes as a form of discharge?
Feb 273 minMy 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 113 minBirth control pill and breastfeedingWhich birth control pill would I recommend for breastfeeding moms who want to keep their milk supplies up and avoid staining/spotting?
Sep 25, 20211 minVaginal Odor?You think your vagina smells bad? Is it really the case? If so, how do you fix it?
Sep 25, 20212 minLost 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 minYeast Cream and Vaginal RingWhen 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 minIs 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 minTaking a Break from The PillI’m 31 years old and I’ve been on the pill for 10 years. Should I go off to give my body a break?