I started a new birth control about a month ago, but I'm experiencing side effects that resemble pregnancy symptoms, including light pink-orange bleeding 5 days before my expected period. Could this be implantation bleeding, and can I take a pregnancy test to get an accurate result?

October 11th, 2024

I have been having unprotected sex with my boyfriend for about 6 months and have never gotten pregnant. I am not ready for a child, but it’s worrisome that it never happened. He has had 2 kids before, so I know he is not the problem. I have once had an uncomplicated abortion using recommended pills. Could it be the reason?

September 6th, 2024

My period is suddenly irregular, and I've been on combination birth control (Sprintec) for a year now. My last period started July 17 and ended August 13, and it was on and off. My period just started again today, 17 days after my last one. I haven't experienced any recent changes in stress or weight. What could be causing this irregularity, and what should I do?

December 13th, 2023

After taking the morning-after pill earlier this month, I started having my period. Then in the second week, I had it again, and now I'm still bleeding for three weeks. Is this cause for concern? I had a negative pregnancy test, no swelling, discoloration, or unusual smells, and had polyps removed in the past. Are you using any contraceptives?

November 9th, 2024

I missed pills and took them late this month on birth control. I stopped taking it this week, even though I had 4 more pills left. The spotting stopped when I went off it. When should I start my new pack to avoid the spotting starting again?

June 2nd, 2023