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WorriedWilma (19) writes: Here's my situation. I'm thinking I'm probably not pregnant, but I don't completely understand how the pill works, I guess: -I have been taking Desogen (specifically Apri), the birth control pill, for a year. -I missed 1 pill on 12/12. -I didn't realized I missed it until a week later and therefore did not take an extra to make up for it like you are supposed to. … Continue
Lin (19) writes: Hi! Me and my husband are ttc. I took a pregnancy test on feb 12th there was a faint pos line. my last period was jan 16th. im not sure when to retest or when im suppose to get my period. should i retest now or wait till the end of the month to see if my period comes?- - - - - -Dear Lin,I'd recommend waiting a week (i.e. Feb 19th) unless you're willing to burn money :) If you've got a lot of pregnancy tests to use up, … Continue
I have been seeing a guy, we'll call him Joe, for the past few months although we took a break during the month of December. We use pull out method as I am scared of birth control and neither of us like condoms, stupid I know. I recall on New Years Eve looking up and noticing a full moon and realizing I hadn't gotten my period yet (I'm really bad at keeping track of it but usually its done around the full moon).I have an OCD thing where every … Continue
Scared writes: Hannah I have a question if I think I'm pregnant and I can't have a baby right now what are my options to terminate it?? I know it sounds horrible but I just can't right now it's not an option :( … Continue
Asking Hannah or Justin a question is easy! You can submit a question by filling out the form below. You can select to direct the question to Hannah, Justin or either. As we're able to, we'll select from the questions submitted and post them along with answers.We regularly field questions regarding the following: … Continue about Ask Hannah or Justin Your Pregnancy Question
Lin (19) writes: Hi! Me and my husband are ttc. I took a pregnancy test on feb 12th there was a faint pos line. my last period was jan 16th. im not sure when to retest or when im suppose to get my period. should i retest now or wait till the end of the month to see if my period comes?- - - - - -Dear Lin,I'd recommend waiting a week (i.e. Feb 19th) unless you're willing to burn money :) If you've got a lot of pregnancy tests to use up, … Continue about When Should I Take a Second Home Pregnancy Test?
Mariana (23) writes: I had sex on 3rd of January 2012, the condom slipped after he came. I cannot remember when my last period was; I think on 27th of december. I was told to take 2 Stediril pills then 2 other as I could not find a morning after pill. Apparently they work the same. So I did. Then took pregnancy test before my period they all came out negative.My period eventually came around 20-21st of january. It was very heavy and painful. … Continue about Can I Take Stediril Birth Control as an Emergency Contraceptive?
Casey, age 18, writes, I don't have a regular period, I can go months without having one. And I've just recently started being sexually active and the first time I engaged in Sexual Intercourse we didn't use a condom. But we used plan b the next day. And then the next week the same thing happened and we took plan b again. I'm now having some cramps. Since I've never had a regular period I have no idea when to take a pregnancy test. Do you think I … Continue about When Should I Take a Pregnancy Test after Using Plan B?
If you have any idea that you think you may be pregnant, the first few weeks may be the most nerve racking. Although you have taken a home pregnancy test that came back positive, it is important to confirm those same results with your doctor. Since your doctor may not be able to get you in immediately, waiting can often be the hardest thing. However, once you go to the doctor, they should be able to confirm pretty quickly whether you are or are … Continue about A Brief Guide to Your Pregnancy
Unknown (16) writes:Dear Hannah,I came to you a few days ago saying I took Next Choice 48 hours after having unprotected sex. My last period was on January 5th, lasted until the 10th. I had unprotected sex the night of January 21st, took Next Choice around 6pm on January 23rd.I was due to get my period around February 2nd and yesterday and today I am experiencing period like symptoms. I have cramps and there is some blood on my … Continue about Cramps & Spotting Instead of Period after Next Choice
WorriedWilma (19) writes: Here's my situation. I'm thinking I'm probably not pregnant, but I don't completely understand how the pill works, I guess: -I have been taking Desogen (specifically Apri), the birth control pill, for a year. -I missed 1 pill on 12/12. -I didn't realized I missed it until a week later and therefore did not take an extra to make up for it like you are supposed to. … Continue about How Do Birth Control Pills Work?
Candii (15) writes: I had sex on thursday and the next day my period came but not normal it wuss suppose to come on the 25 but it camed on 18 and only lasted 3 days when it suppose to last 1 week what does that mean? … Continue about Period Came Early after Sex and Lasted Only 3 Days
I am 25yrs and all ready have one child, I would like to know if a could take a home test now. but i do think it is a bit too early what do you say? I am sure my husband released in side me on the 16 september, but i will be having a peroid by end of this week (25 september). This morning when i woke up i started have cramps (period cramps).Ann-Marie (25) … Continue about When Is the Earliest I Can Take a Home Pregnancy Test?
Scared writes: Hannah I have a question if I think I'm pregnant and I can't have a baby right now what are my options to terminate it?? I know it sounds horrible but I just can't right now it's not an option :( … Continue about What Are the Different Types of Abortion Procedures?
Amanda (age 16) writes, "i'm sixteen. i really don't remember when my last period was but i believe it was april 28th, but i know it ended on may 3rd. i had unprotected sex the next day, may 4th, and my boyfriend cummed inside. i took the next choice pill about an hour later, and the next one 12 hours later. it's already june 10th and i still haven't gotten my period. i'm going CRAZY! my breasts are aching a little bit as well... do you think i … Continue about I’m 16, Had Unprotected Sex, Took Next Choice, No Period
I have been seeing a guy, we'll call him Joe, for the past few months although we took a break during the month of December. We use pull out method as I am scared of birth control and neither of us like condoms, stupid I know. I recall on New Years Eve looking up and noticing a full moon and realizing I hadn't gotten my period yet (I'm really bad at keeping track of it but usually its done around the full moon).I have an OCD thing where every … Continue about Painful Nipples, Plan B, Negative Pregnancy Test
Worried (16) writes: Hi Hannah, I had unprotected sex 13 days ago and took Plan B 48 hours later then took the second pill 12 hours later. I am due to get my period today or any day now. But I am experiencing some vaginal discharge. It is odorless, but is kind of like a watery, sticky kind of discharge. Any idea what's going on?- - - - - -Dear Worried,Vaginal discharge comes in all "shapes and colors." Truthfully, I'm not aware of … Continue about Does Plan B Cause Vaginal Discharge?
