I want to start using birth control pills but I don’t know which one I should choose. I’ve never used birth control pills before, and my last period began today. My periods are regular, a little long (up to 8 days) and painful, but I haven’t had any changes in weight, diet, exercise, or stress levels. I recently had sexual intercourse, and I’ve never had a Pap smear. I don’t have any acne or headache issues, and I’m not allergic to any medication or have any other medical conditions.

April 22nd, 2023

I am 5 days late on my period. Should I be worried? I am currently sick from COVID. Could that possibly delay my period?

October 29th, 2024

What would you recommend for persistent vaginal itching, especially at night, in a 72-year-old woman who has been using Vagisil for three years without relief, and had a hysterectomy at age 40? She had her last pap test and pelvic exam about four years ago with no irregular results.

December 4th, 2023

I recently switched to the Depo shot as my birth control in October. I received my first dose at the end of October and missed my expected period. I started a period on November 21st, which has been ongoing with bleeding and spotting. I'm concerned about the prolonged duration. What should I do?

September 24th, 2024

I just had a baby on August 20th, 2020. I had sex for the first time on September 12th using a condom, and again on October 31st. My first period after childbirth was from October 2nd-8th. I haven't had a period since then and recently tested positive for pregnancy. When did I get pregnant?

March 27th, 2024