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Jan 28
3 min

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

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Jan 11
3 min

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?

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Sep 25, 2021
1 min

Vaginal Odor?

You think your vagina smells bad? Is it really the case? If so, how do you fix it?

Jun 15
3 min

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
3 min

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
2 min

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
3 min

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
3 min

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 25, 2021
1 min

Vaginal Odor?

You think your vagina smells bad? Is it really the case? If so, how do you fix it?

Sep 25, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
1 min

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, 2021
2 min

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, 2021
1 min

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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a contraceptive question

Is significant weight gain a reason to stop DMPA (Depo)?

Birth control pill and breastfeeding

Vaginal Odor?

Postmenopausal Bleeding

Abnormal gush of blood with an IUD in place

Vaginal “smegma?”

My vaginal discharge is “normal,” but bothers me.

Birth control pill and breastfeeding

Vaginal Odor?

Lost Birth Control Pill?

Yeast Cream and Vaginal Ring

Is the morning after pill an abortion?

Taking a Break from The Pill