I have had the Mirena IUD for almost 6 years. My periods have been very light, usually lasting 1-3 days with light spotting. However, this month I had no spotting at all, which is unusual for me. I took three pregnancy tests, all negative. Last month, my 'period' lasted over a week instead of the usual 1-3 days. Should I be concerned? What could cause this missed 'period'? Does the period disappear completely with long-term use of the same Mirena?

April 26th, 2024

When should I expect to get my period on my second month of birth control pills, and what are the implications if I had unprotected sex and took a morning-after pill during this time?

October 13th, 2024

I had my tubes tied 13 years ago and now my fiancé and I want another baby. Is the procedure to untie them safe, and will there be a lot of scar tissue? I am 34 years old, diabetic, and had a tubal pregnancy 3 years ago. My last pap test and pelvic exam were last month with normal results.

March 15th, 2023

I had some light spotting on the week of my period, but it wasn’t heavy as usual; it was just a light spotting with a little bit of cramping. Do you think that would have been my period?

January 21st, 2023

Four weeks ago, I had unprotected non-penetrative 'sex' where the penis was moved around the vulva and vagina area. I am on birth control pills and became paranoid about potential precum entering my vagina. I experienced stress, pelvic cramps, and a lighter period with clotting during the third week. I took a pregnancy test three weeks after the incident, which was negative. I want to know how accurate this result is and if I can be confident in it, considering I believed I had my period during the test.

January 13th, 2023