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i have bloatin, and irregular bleeding and the hospital said i have a cyst on my ovary and they said i was not pregnant but my ureathras are changin color and i am tired an hungry all the time.. what is going on with me??

The symptoms you describe can be due to many things. Occasionally, ovarian cysts may cause cramping, irregular spotting or bleeding and bloating. Ovarian cysts can be common in young women. These cysts usually resolve on their own. If the cyst increases in size or causes constant, progressively worse pain, then surgical intervention may be necessary. The best way to accurately measure an ovarian cyst is by doing an ultrasound.

If your urine is changing color and you are having any burning or pain when urinating, you may have a urinary tract infection. Urine should be clear to pale yellow in color, with little to no particles in it. Keep in mind, that some vitamins and foods can change the color and odor of urine. For instance,  B vitamins will make urine appear bright yellow. The “night shade” vegetables ( broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, etc) may cause urine to have a strong odor.

Urine should not be bloody, green or brown. If your urine appears this way, or it you have discomfort with urinating, consult your family doctor. A urinalysis will show if there is any infection,…

I just got my wisdom teeth removed yesterday and got an antibiotic, penicillin, to take. I’m on birth control and me and my boyfriend had sex the first day I was on the penicillin. Is there a possibility that the penicillin could have lowered the effectiveness of my bc pill during one day?

It is unlikely that 1 or 2 doses of penicillin would significantly decrease your protection. However, a “normal course” of 7, 10 or 14 days of this would. It is important to use a back up method of birth control during the time you are on the antibiotics, and for at least 7 days after. Abstinence, condoms, or vaginal spermicides are affordable options.  

i missed six days on my birth control pills and me and my BF had unprotected sex on the day before ovulation and ovulation day…could i get pregnant?

Yes, you could have become pregnant. If you are not taking your pills, then you are not protected from pregnancy. There is no carry-over protection.  Wait until your next period is more than 1 week late. If it does not occur, perform a pregnancy test. In the meantime, do not have unprotected intercourse. Abstain from sex or use condoms.

If your next period occurs on time, you should be able to re-start your birth control pills. Call your clinic or doctor if you have further questions about re-starting.

me and my boyfriend are very active we have sex 2-3 times a day well while i was on my period every time we had sex he went inside me hes never done that but heard you cant get pregnant while on your period. anyway my question is is it possible i could get pregnant?

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy. The more frequently you have unprotected intercourse, the more likely it is that you will become pregnant.

However, the level of risk can depend on where you are at in your menstrual cycle.

The first day of your period is considered day 1 of your menstrual cycle. “One cycle” is considered to be from day 1 of a period to day 1 of the next period. Normal cycles are around 25-28 days. This means that you have a period regularly about every 25 to 28 days. Cycle lengths can vary. Things like stress, medications, hormones, lack of sleep can all cause your period to come earlier or later than usual. Therefore, your ovulation time (the time when you are most fertile) will also vary.

If you have a 28 day cycle, then ovulation (fertile) time would be in the middle, from approximately days 12 to 16. The times prior to this and after this, theoretically, are when you are less fertile. During your period days, typically, the risk of pregnancy is lower. Keep…

i just started using birth control, after the 6th day on it i had unprotected sex. my birth control is now on the placebo pills and i have yet to start my period. is it possible that im pregnant?

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy. Birth control pills are usually effective after at least 7 days of use. It is unknown how much protection you had after 6 days.

It can take your body up to 3-4 months to become adjusted to being on the birth control pills. In the beginning, your periods may be a little irregular. Most women do not begin bleeding immediately when starting the placebo pills. Bleeding (period) usually doesn’t begin until day 3 of the placebos, but could start as late as day 5. Any bleeding during this placebo pill week is considered a period. If your period is more than 1 week late, perform a pregnancy test, either at home or at the clinic. Although it is not unusual for women to skip a period in the beginning, doing a pregnancy test gives you more peace of mind.

Start a new pack of pills as scheduled and continue to take them correctly and consistently. If you do not have a period with your second pack of pills, and your pregnancy test…

Me and my boyfriend have had sex a few times lately and he has came in me at least 5 times at the minimum. Plus we had sex one day before I ovulated and he ejaculated in me that day. What are the chances that im pregnant?

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy. If you have unprotected intercourse during your fertile time, it is more likely that you will become pregnant.

If you and your partner are not planning to be parents, consider using some form of birth control. Condoms can be very effective when used correctly and with every act of intercourse. You may chose to begin a long term method of birth control like the pills, Depo injection, patch, etc.

If your next period is more than 1 week late, do a pregnancy test, either at home or in a clinic. Family Planning Plus clinics offer pregnancy testing, Plan B and birth control for little to no cost, depending on household size & income.

A few days ago my boyfriend and I were messing around and there was no penetration, but a few minutes after he fingered me and so I wondered if sperm could have gotten in my vagina. So I took Plan B the next morning and I started my period at the regular time 3 days later. But I’ve been feeling pretty nauseated lately. Is it possible that I could be pregnant regardless?

If his penis did not enter your vagina, then it is unlikely that you would be pregnant from this episode of sexual activity. It is also unlikely that there was enough semen on his finger to cause pregnancy.

Additionally, you took Plan B, which helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. You note that you got your period on time, 3 days later. If you were that late in your cycle when this incident occurred, the risk of pregnancy is low.

Your nausea may just be coincidence, related to hormone fluctuations from your period and Plan B, or the start of a stomach virus. However, if this period is not normal, and you have regularly been having unprotected intercourse, you’d want to perform a pregnancy test.

i been cured for after being cured for Chlamydia im scared it might come back? will it?

Antibiotics are very effective at curing chlamydia infection.  Most antibiotics take 3-5 days, sometimes up to 7 days to be completely effective. That is why people are advised to wait 7-10 days after treatment before resuming sexual activity. As long as you completed your medication, you should be completely cured. It is also important for your partner(s) to be treated, so you are not reinfected.

You can be reinfected with chlamydia again if you have sexual intercourse with someone who is infected. The medication only cures this episode of infection, it does not offer any protection from future chlamydia infections. 

A sexual partner may have chlamydia and not be aware of having it. Most men and women do not have symptoms. Therefore, it is important to practice safe sex. Condoms are not 100%, but using them can decrease your risk of infections.

Family Planning clinics offer free STD screenings for men and women. Please call to schedule an appointment.

i been having unprotected sex, with my boyfriend is there a chance i could get pregnant before my period in a couple of days

Yes, there is always a chance of pregnancy whenever you have unprotected sex, regardless of where you are in your cycle. It’s usually less risky just before, during, and just after your period, but there is still a chance. If you don’t want to get pregnant, please don’t risk it. Either use condoms or don’t have sex.

If you plan to continue to have sex, please use a reliable method of birth control. If you live near one of our offices, call us for an appointment. We can help you choose a method that’s best for you.

i am under 17 and just made a big mistake and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend how do i get the plan b pill now its a friday soo my lical planned parent hood is not open to orrow helpp please???

You have two options. 1) You could tell one or both of your parents about your dilemma and ask them to purchase the pill for you at a local drug store. or 2) Contact the clinic first thing Monday morning and request Plan B.  The morning after pill can be used up to five days after unprotected sex, though the sooner you use it, the better.

If you plan to continue to have sex, make sure you use birth control in the future. Your local family planning or Planned Parenthood clinic can talk with you about all of your birth control options and help you choose one that’s best for you. Ask you boyfriend to purchase some condoms as well. Good luck.