I have been on birth control pills for one cycle and had unprotected sex five days after my last period. How long does it take for birth control to be effective, does the cycle length affect egg release timing, and what is the safest and most reliable form of birth control?

October 29th, 2024

If my boyfriend ejaculated, washed his hands, then fingered me, do I have to worry about being pregnant?

May 30th, 2024

I had post-coital bleeding (blood-tinged discharge) after sex. My ob/gyn said my cervix looks inflamed and could be an infection. I have no other symptoms. I had a normal pap smear and HPV check 8 months ago. My ob/gyn can't do another pap smear now due to insurance reasons and I have to wait 4 more months. Is it normal to wait for 4 more months for another test? Should I go to another physician? I am worried.

June 25th, 2023

I just started birth control pills and I’ve been spotting lately (brown). Is this normal?

March 12th, 2023

I am bleeding from my vagina and my period was supposed to end last week. I have been taking ortho tri cyclen birth control pills orally since I was 17. I switched to a pill that's safer for smokers in July-Aug, then I got pregnant and had an abortion in January. I then went back on the ortho tri cyclen orally. My period started 3-4 days after I stopped taking the pill (taking placebo pills) and I am continuing to bleed, it's been longer than a week and it's a lot of blood. I am very worried. I also smoke cigarettes and marijuana.

March 1st, 2023