Melissa A. asked
I'm currently on the birth control pill Estelle and experiencing abnormal withdrawal bleeding in dark brown color during my placebo week. I had a normal menstrual period ending on March 28th, followed by unprotected sex on March 29th when I started my new birth control cycle. I've been experiencing symptoms such as nausea, morning vomiting, mild pelvic pain, bitter taste in the mouth, and random shoulder pain. I've taken pregnancy tests which are all negative, but I'm still unsure if I could have an ectopic pregnancy. What should I do?
August 12th, 2023
Christine L. answered
Given that your last unprotected intercourse was on March 29th and your most recent pregnancy test w...
August 12th, 2023
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