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Q: I’m 5 weeks pregnant and experienced heavy bleeding two days ago, the bleeding reduced and basicly went away. There was no clots in the blood, however My doctor just diagnosed me and treated me for gonnoreah, is my growing fetus for sure dead?? Or is there a posibility my baby can survive with treatment?

Gonorrhea usually does not harm the fetus during pregnancy. The important thing is that you were diagnosed and treated. Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea are more harmful to the baby at the time of delivery. If you are infected at the time you deliver, the baby could be infected as he/she passes through the birth canal. Babies exposed to these infections at delivery are at increased risk for eye and respiratory infections.

It is important that your current partner (if you have one) also be treated. If your partner is not treated and you have sex with him, you can be reinfected. The safe thing is to abstain from sex until your partner has completed his medication. If there is a possibility that you have been reinfected, please tell your doctor.

Prenatal care includes testing for chlamydia & gonorrhea at the first prenatal visit, and again later in pregnancy. Continue receiving regular prenatal care and taking good care of yourself and your pregnancy. This includes stopping smoking, refraining from alcohol and drug use, and healthy eating.

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i stated my period on dec 30 and it stopped on Jan 9. during this time i was BC pill on the second week of the pack. but on Jan 4 i stopped taking the pill. so on Jan 12 i had unprotected sex but before i had sex i started a new pack of pills. this BC pills were different then the other ones i was taking. the ones i was taking before were yaz and the ones im taking currently are ortho tri cyclene. so i was scared after i had sex i got the morning after pill on Jan 14 which was 2 days after i had sex. i did what the directions say take one pill now and the next pill 12 hrs later. so im still taking ortho tri cyclene everyday same time as directed. but im scared i might be prego cause my boobs and nipples hurt to the touch. am i pregnant?

Anytime you have unprotected sex, there is the risk of pregnancy. Birth control pills are effective after 7 days of daily use. Once you stop the pill, you are no longer protected from pregnancy….there is no “carry over” effect. When you stop and start hormones (any birth control pill, Plan B) frequently within a short amount of time, it is bound to alter your cycle.

Plan B helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. Additionally, Plan B may make your period occur a little earlier or later than usual.

Breast and nipple tenderness can be a symptom of pregnancy. It can be common in women who are just starting or re-starting birth control pills. It may also be a symptom of a soon to come period. 

Continue taking the OrthoTriCyclen daily. Wait until after you have completed all of the placebo (sugar/green) pills in your pack.  If you do not have a period, perform a pregnancy test, either at home or at a clinic.

I’ve been on birth control for a while now but I missed my pill about 3 or 4 days ago today. I was having sex today and the condom slipped off while he was thrusting for a few seconds without us realizing. Chances of pregnancy?

If you take your pill correctly & consistently most of the time, a late or missed pill once in a while probably won’t decrease the effectiveness that much. It is best to make up (take) the missed pill as soon as possible.

If this is the case, chances of pregnancy are low.

my friend’s erx boyfriend cheated on her and gave her gonnera and chlmydia! and didnt find out until November because her period didnt come in October and she thought she was pregnant but found she and an std instead!. she got it cleared up and everything and after her period was normal in December. now she has a new boyfriend and she said they had sex the night before her ovulation day. is it still possible for her to get pregnant even tho she dnt kno how long she had the stds????

Yes, your friend could have gotten pregnant. It is possible to become pregnant while you are infected with an STD.

Infertility is more likely to occur when a woman has had sexually transmitted infections (like chlamydia & gonorrhea) multiple times. Multiple infections may cause scaring of the fallopian tubes. This blocks the passage of the ovum (egg) to the uterus.

If your friend is more than 1 week late with her next period, she should perform a pregnancy test, either at home or in a clinic. Family Planning clinics offer pregnancy testing at little to no cost, depending on household size & income.

i was putting petroleum jelly on ma vaginia cause i cut it while shaving and my finger slipt inside my vaginia and i pulled it out and it was some white milky stuff on my finger. what could that have been?? do i need to get checked

Normal vaginal discharge can vary, depending on the time of your cycle. During ovulation, when you’re most fertile, the discharge is thin,clear and a larger amount. Closer to your period, when you’re less fertile, vaginal discharge tends to be a thicker,creamier white. It may dry yellow on your panties or pad. Normal vaginal discharge should not smell bad. The amount of discharge depends on hormones; younger women tend to have more discharge.

STDs, like Trich, chlamydia and gonorrhea sometimes have no symptoms. Other times, they can cause changes in the discharge. STDs may cause discharge to appear yellow, green or gray, and have a foul odor. Other vaginal infections, like yeast and bacterial vaginosis are not sexually transmitted, but may also cause changes in discharge. Yeast infection is characterized by white, thick, cottage cheese like vaginal discharge. It usually causes intense itching in the vaginal area. Bacterial vaginosis may appear as a thin, milky, white discharge. BV typically causes the discharge to have a “fishy” odor, which may be more noticable after intercourse. BV may cause burning in the vaginal…

if i had sex and i was starting to ovulate and the condom broke and i took the plan b pill 27 hours after sex, could it still work?

Plan B is most effective when taken within 24 hours after intercourse, but is effective even when taken up to 120 hours (5 days)after unprotected intercourse. Since you were able to take in within 27 hours, it should be very effective. However, nothing is absolute when it comes to unprotected sex and pregnancy.

After taking Plan B, you might experience some irregular spotting or bleeding over the next month. Your period may come a little earlier, later, or be spottier than normal. If you don’t have a period within 4weeks, do a pregnancy, either at home or at a clinic.

If you need a pregnancy test, Family Planning clinics offer these at little to no cost to you. Please call to schedule an appointment.

I’ve been taking birth control for four weeks. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex two weeks ago, im having terrible cramps and spotting. Is it possible im pregnant?

As long as you have been using your birth control method correctly, pregnancy is unlikely. It is unclear from your question what type of birth control you have been using. However, when you start any hormonal birth control method, you may notice some menstrual irregularities during the first few months of use. These irregularities may include spotting, bleeding between periods, and even a missed period. If you are still worried, you can take a pregnancy test in 2-3 weeks.

I had sex for the first time but he pulled out before he ejaculate then I swallowed his cum. Then, after our oral sex, he inserted his penis again which caused me to bleed. It’s really painful so he pulled it out in less than 5minutes. I asked him if he ejaculated inside me and he answered “No”. The thing is, I felt an unusual hot water popped inside me when he inserted his penis the second time. I am worried if that is his ejaculation. He told me he dont remember that he ejaculated. Then what’s the strange warm liquid i felt? Please help.

Just to be on the safe side, we would recommend that you use the morning after pill (Plan B). The sensation you described does sound as if he may have ejaculated inside of you. Regardless of whether or not this may have happened, pre-ejaculatory fluid may have leaked out of his penis beforehand. This fluid may contain sperm which can cause pregnancy.

The morning after pill helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. It is available for purchase over the counter at most pharmacies by women 17 and older. Teens under 17 require a prescription. The cost is around $50, depending on the pharmacy. ECPs are most effective when taken within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse/method failure, but studies show that it may be effective  even when taken up to 120 hours (5 days) after.

Family Planning Plus offers Plan B at all of our offices. It is free for anyone under the age of 18. Fees for individuals 18 or older are based on household size and income. Some women qualify for free services, some for reduced fee services, and some may need to pay…

will jacuzzi water mess up the condom?

If the jacuzzi water is treated with chemicals such as chlorine or if you add bath oil or bubble bath to the water, then yes, a latex condom could be weakened by these chemicals/products. When weakened, condoms are much more likely to fail.

is it wise to take a contraceptive two weeks after an abortion,due to unprotected sex & is there a possibility of pregnancy?

Anytime you have unprotected intercourse, there is the risk of pregnancy. Pregnancy just two weeks after a termination is unlikely, but it is possible.

If you had unprotected intercourse and have not started a long term method of birth control (pill, shot, patch), then taking Plan B would be a good option. Plan B is most effective when take within 24 hours after unprotected intercourse. However, studies show it can be effective when taken up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex. Plan B helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. Your body is probably still adjusting to not being pregnant anymore, and it may take a while for your hormones to return to their pre-pregnancy state. Keep in mind, you will ovulate before having a period bleed. Thus, it is possible for you to get pregnant again after your termination, without having had your period. It is important for you to use a reliable form of birth control until your body adjusts and your period returns.

If you do not have a period within 4-6 weeks after your termination, do a…