Women's Health - April 2007

I've been trying to find statistics lately about combined birth control methods to find how effective they are together at preventing pregnancy. I have been on birth control pills for a year and a half (I started on the pill more than a year before I became sexually active), but I know that the pill is only 99% effective when used perfectly, so my boyfriend and I also resort to the pull-out method. I can't seem to find any information about how much of the 1% remaining chance of pregnancy is reduced by pulling out. I know using a condom would be better than pulling out, but I have serious issues with condoms, so it's not an option.

2007-04-18 11:03:37 · 2 answers · asked by shortie19 1

I am already 24 years old and have been sexually active with the same partner for one year. They say you should get it up to age 26 - does it get less effective the older you get? I'm just trying to see if it is actually worth it since my insurance won't pay for it - I mean, always better safe than sorry, but still, I need more details before I commit! Help!

2007-04-18 10:55:49 · 11 answers · asked by Lisa S 1

also if a guy wear Boxers and not Pants !

2007-04-18 10:52:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-04-18 10:51:40 · 3 answers · asked by nandan d 2

Okay, I'm getting married in early May and my hubbie and I are planning to go to Hawaii for our honeymoon. I need help in coming up with plans for our honeymoon, especially the sex part of it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't know what lingerie to wear, what toys to bring, what position, whether to use protection or not, etc... PLEASE offer any advice (men and women) on what I should do. I am still a virgin and promised myself not to lose it until marriage and have kept that commitment. THANX for all of your help.

2007-04-18 10:51:29 · 22 answers · asked by Annie 1

2 months ago, my period was 3 weeks late and I finaly got it. After that, I never felt right. About 3 weeks ago I was so tired and started feeling sick to my stomach. Then the headaches, and stabbing cramps, and the last straw, my back pain. I lost 8 IBL's in one week. Whenever I eat (even a small bite) I bloat immediatley and hurt for hours. My back is on fire. So went to the hospital on Monday and the doctor said I had PID. He prescribed me doxycycline 100mg 2x daily for one week. Test results were negative for STD's. Its been 2 days and I feel worse, should I go back to the DR? I dont think he gave me the right amount of medicine based on searching :(

2007-04-18 10:51:04 · 3 answers · asked by puremourning36 1

Ok, im 15, and I got my first period in august ( a friday the 13th... I know I know..) then skipped until Oct. The didnt get it until the end of december, early january, like the 28 of dec. and then the end of jan, early feb, and havent gotton it since. i know its normal, but am I TOO normal?

Im just concerned, is it ok to skip a few months?
If this means anything, my mom g9ot hers at 18 and never skipped, and my aunts got it at 11-13.
Whats going on? Im Fully figured, and I have everything im suppost to. Why am I doing this? Is it okay?

2007-04-18 10:44:13 · 11 answers · asked by ♥Cristina♥ 4

I had my first child Jan. 27, 2007. I got my first Depo-Provera shot on March 20, 2007 at my 6 weeks checkup.

I have always been a moody person the week before my period (before I got pregnant) and fairly calm and laid-back during. Now that I've gotten the Depo, I've had my period for 2 weeks (and counting) and I've been moody the ENTIRE TIME! Before my period lasted 3-5 days tops. My fiance can't stand to be around me, I get upset over the stupidest little things, and it's just effecting me horribly. I know it's one of the side effects and so is a longer period before it actually stops it...but I don't like it. I didn't think my mood would get worse.

My Dr. told me to wait until I get the second shot in June, because for the first 3 months I am just adjusting to it mentally, emotionally, and hormonally. But, I'm thinking about switching to the pill, or some other form of BC before then. I don't like the way Depo has affected me.

Any suggestions? Suggestions on a new BC?

2007-04-18 10:44:00 · 6 answers · asked by kaiyas_mom07 2

Because i really dont know becuase my health teacher said that it could last twelve..... but i dont know if she is right or not..

2007-04-18 10:42:43 · 6 answers · asked by nikki k 3

My legs and arms are great, but my stomach isn't. Can someone recommend some type of exercise that I can do to improve my belly?

2007-04-18 10:42:00 · 6 answers · asked by ladya227 1

Recently i keep have been getting alot of clear fluid from my vagina.
Its only happened in the last few days
What is it?

2007-04-18 10:41:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

just wodering what causes a womens labia(lips)to be diffrent sizes from women to women

2007-04-18 10:37:13 · 8 answers · asked by charles r 1

2007-04-18 10:34:05 · 1 answers · asked by Ash c 2

i take it (orthotricyclin) soley to regulate my period so i'm not worried about getting pregnant; but sometimes i forget to take it for a day or 2, and other days i'll play catch up and take 2 a day, often i take it different times of day instead of the same 3 hour window. What happens if you take the under those 3 different circumstances? Also does starting a new pill cycle have any effect on my increased appitite, weight gain and bloating?

2007-04-18 10:32:54 · 2 answers · asked by Natalia 1

I have been on birth contol for almost 3 years now. I used to used Depo Provera, but switched to Sprintec about 7 months ago. To have a period only 4 times a year, I take only the blue pills for two packs and then on the third pack i take the blue and placebo pills. I wasnt supposed to take the placebo pills until this coming saturday, but started spotting two weeks ago and it hasnt stopped. this has never happened before. im pretty good about taking my pills on time, but two weeks ago i forgot one day and then doubled up on the next. So basically i am not sure what is going on with my body. Anyone have any ideas? SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE.

2007-04-18 10:25:53 · 1 answers · asked by Need Answers 2

I am 29 years old and a stay at home mother. I get about 7-8 hours of restful sleep a night (no sleep apnea) but I still feel sleepy throughout the day. Last time I went to the doc (6 months ago) blood sugar and thyroid were normal, and I take my women's vitamin with Iron faithfully. I limit caffeine and sugar and drink good stuff like decaf tea and water.

Is it possible I need more sleep than I'm getting? When I take an afternoon nap I feel better but then I don't get my housework done while my toddlers are sleeping! I hate wasting part of my afternoon on a nap. Any suggestions on what might be causing my sleepiness?

Thanks.

P.S. I am not pregnant - checked that already. LOL

2007-04-18 10:23:46 · 26 answers · asked by Veritas 7

Ok this is embaressing but I am 11 with pubic hair around an inch long and I get dicharge all the time! I have gotten for a few years and i don't know what to do! Is it abnormal for someone my age to be like this? Other kids on this website are starting to get pubic hair but I have had it for a long time and I am scared. I take dance class and have to where a leotard. What do I do if i get my period when i have to go to dance? How do I protect myself?

2007-04-18 10:21:24 · 16 answers · asked by curious_1_plz_help 1

I have taken the morning after pill twice in about 2 -3 months.. not because i am having unprotected sex... but because the condom broke twice.. i was wondering .. is it bad to take the morning after pill alot?...

2007-04-18 10:20:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a question for any of you girls who have had ovarian cysts or endometriosis....something along those lines. i was wondering if it is normal for the side you are experiences pain on to be inflammed. i noticed that side of my pelvis stick out a little. is this a normal symptom? i am going to the doctor, but my appt. isn't for another week.

2007-04-18 10:19:48 · 1 answers · asked by Shannon J 1

i was on the depo shot for awhile. then i finally got my cycle back on track. i have been rapidly losing weight i was wondering if the depo could have something to do with it.

2007-04-18 10:16:56 · 3 answers · asked by Bao 2

I bought a box of tampons (lowest possible) and i'm not sure how to put then in. I read the box and tried it a few times..but I don't think its right. Am I supposed to still feel it? Am I supposed to be able to feel it? Thanks for your help. Please only serious answers. Thanks! Best advice\help gets the best answer!!

2007-04-18 09:49:37 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

I invited my friend grace over to tea on tuesday. She ate it all up and said she really enjoyed it, but as she finished it she went all quiet and hardley spoke, like she was feeling guilty that she had ate this meal. Anyway she asked to go to the bathroom to wash her hands, but she was like 10 minutes so i decided to go and see if she was ok, to my horror i found her over the toilet with the end of a toothbrush stuck down her throat. She said shes scared of putting weight on and getting rid of the food is the only way she can stay slim. WHAT IS THIS A SIGN OFF? should i tell her sister or parents?...

2007-04-18 09:47:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have no idea whats wrong with me.. maybe you know
heres whats going on:
I am leaking:urine real bad. I use to wear 4-5 pantiliners a day and now I am wearing super pad several times a day.
it smells really bad. i take 2 showers a day hoping it will not smell as bad but it does
I have to pee about ten times a day and am up at least 3 times in the middle of the night to go the bathroom
it doesnt burn when I pee
i just got a pap about a month ago and I checked out fine so its not an std
what could it be.

2007-04-18 09:47:35 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have never had a regular period. It's always been late never early. Also I'm on the nuvaring...don't know if that has anything to do with it.

2007-04-18 09:36:47 · 3 answers · asked by Tisha B 1

i'm 17 and ive had heavy vaginal discharge for about 4 years now. it's thick and white, sometimes yellow. i've been to a gynecologist and been tested for infections several times, but everything always comes back negative. is there anything i can do to lessen the amount of discharge i'm having?

2007-04-18 08:57:18 · 8 answers · asked by E 1

What should I do? Today was the second day and my back was hurting soooooooooooooooooo bad. i have no idea how i survived but when i ate it helped a lot but not totally

2007-04-18 08:36:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

lately for the past month my sister has noticed a brown smelly discharge coming from her private area... she is a very hygenic and clean lady and she is really worried as for the last month she has been sick as a dog and has had excruciating pelvic pain... she also has inherited endo from our mother ... she has been to her local doctor who said he cant be bothered with her at the moment as its too complicated... she has also stopped eating because of the pain... she is not pregnant as she was tested yesterday...and her periods are verry irregular... can anyone help my sister please???

2007-04-18 08:02:04 · 13 answers · asked by ANGEL 1

2007-04-18 08:01:33 · 5 answers · asked by Rose B 1

2007-04-18 08:00:44 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Okay, is it a school policy or a law that says schools can't give medicines to the students without a doctor's note?

I have had to deal with cramps for the last three hours and I still can't get home for at LEAST another forty minutes. Do you think I could complain about this, or is this a law that I can't fight? And ladies, has anyone else ever had this happen to you?

2007-04-18 07:41:51 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous