Family Planning Plus

Not sure if I am having irregular periods or if I might be pregnant. Is it possible to have red bleeding and be pregnant?

Red bleeding is possible during pregnancy, but not common. The only way to know if you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. Use first morning urine for the most accurate results. Do not drink anything prior to your test as this may dilute your urine. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

You may also want to see a medical provider to determine the cause of your irregular periods. If you do not wish to be pregnant, they can also talk with you about your contraceptive options and help you choose a method that would both prevent pregnancy and regulate your periods. If you are attempting pregnancy, they can assess your health, discuss your lifestyle, and recommend healthy behaviors to help ensure a healthy pregnancy and a positive pregnancy outcome.

If you don’t have a regular medical care provider and you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment.

I was on nitrofurantn, and antibiotic which canceled out my birth control when I had unprotected sex. I took plan be the next morning and 12 hours later I had unprotected sex again. My boyfriend did NOT cum inside me. Is there still a chance I could get pregnant from this?

The effectiveness of any type of estrogen-containing birth control pill may be impaired during treatment with some types of antibiotics.  However, the risk is very slight, and the supportive evidence is primarily limited to anecdotes from case reports and findings from uncontrolled or poorly controlled studies.  In fact, according to Contraceptive Technology, 19th Edition, it is not necessary to use a back up method of birth control while on antibiotics because they do not lower the levels of hormones in your blood to the point that you would be at risk for pregnancy.  The only exception is the medication, rifampin (which is primarily used to treat tuberculosis).   To be on the safe side, however, we do recommend that our pill-users also use condoms or abstain from sex during antibiotic treatment and for at least one week after.

As long as you have been taking your birth control pill at the same time every day, pregnancy is highly unlikely. If you are a week or more late for your period, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a…

My boyfriend and I landed up engaging in anal sex. I am on the Yaz pill and happened to have been on my period. We did not have intercourse. Could I fall pregnant?

Sperm deposited inside the anus cannot cause pregnancy. If sperm leaks from the anus and enters the vagina, pregnancy is possible. However, if you have been taking your pill at the same time everyday, pregnancy is highly unlikely even if sperm may have leaked into the vagina.

i had unprotected sex on my day 9 and 10,i have 32 day cycle.i took i pill after 40 hrs of my sex,after 1 week im having vaginal bleeding now,am i pregnant?when do i get my normal mensus?what should i do next?

Irregular menstrual bleeding is an extremely common side effect of emergency contraceptive pills so the bleeding you are now experiencing is normal. Your next period may be a little bit early or late. It may also be spotty (meaning you may bleed for a few days, stop, and then bleed for a few days more). If you are a week or more late for your next period, take a pregnancy test. If it is negative, repeat the test every two weeks until you have a normal period or a positive test result.

According to the manufacturer, the i-pill is approximately 85% effective when it is taken within 24-48 hours of the unprotected sex. The i-pill should not be used as a regular method of birth control as it is less effective than other methods.  If you are going to continue to have sexual contact, you may want to think about using a regular form of birth control.  If you live near one of our offices, please call us for an appointment to discuss your contraceptive options. If you live further away, contact the Family…

i have been on the pill,but for the last few weeks been sick and the doctor gave me antibotics,and ive had sex and my boyfriens came in me more then once,and now my period is late,am i pregnant?and does the antibiotics wipe away the family planing?

The effectiveness of any type of estrogen-containing birth control pill may be impaired during treatment with some types of antibiotics.  However, the risk is very slight, and the supportive evidence is primarily limited to anecdotes from case reports and findings from uncontrolled or poorly controlled studies.  In fact, according to Contraceptive Technology, 19th Edition, it is not necessary to use a back up method of birth control while on antibiotics because they do not lower the levels of hormones in your blood to the point that you would be at risk for pregnancy.  The only exception is the medication, rifampin (which is primarily used to treat tuberculosis).   To be on the safe side, however, we do recommend that our pill-users also use condoms or abstain from sex during antibiotic treatment and for at least one week after.

The fact that you are a bit late for your period may simply be caused by your antibiotic use. Different types of medication can cause menstrual irregularities. Keep taking your pill at the same time every day. If you fail to have any bleeding at all during your sugar pill…

can you still spread gonorrhea after you get treated the first you get the pill the fourth day u get the shot but the fifth day you have sex but u suspose to wait a week?

It is extremely important for individuals who test positive for gonorrhea or chlamydia to wait a complete week before having sex. You need to give the medication time to work and to completely get rid of the infection. So unfortunately, yes, it is possible that you may have transmitted it to your sexual partner. Your partner should be tested and treated just in case. Contact the medical facility that treated you and let them know what happened.  They will want to schedule an appointment for your partner so that he or she can be tested and possibly presumptively treated. If you live near one of our offices, you can call us for an STD testing appointment for your partner, and it will be completely free and confidential. When you make the appointment, specify that your partner may have contracted gonorrhea due to contact with someone who was infected. Good luck!

can you still spread gonorrhea after you get treated the first you get the pill the fourth day u get the shot but the fifth day you have sex but u suspose to wait a week?

if you got your contraceptive injection and you got it three days late and you havr sex 3 tine bit diffrent days and he cums in you 3 time can you get pregnant

If you received your injection three days after it was due, you should be fine. You can get your next injection up to seven days after your due date, and you will not be at any greater risk for pregnancy. Of course, no method is 100% effective even when it is used perfectly so there is always a very slight risk of pregnancy.

i have been on birth control for about a year now. me & my boyfriend were doing foreplay and he came in me. last week i missed four pills but i made them allup . can i get pregnant?

Yes, skipping and/or missing pills, even if you make them up, can decrease the effectiveness of your birth control.

We recommend using a back up method, like condoms or abstinence, for at least a week if you have missed moare that one pill.

Continue to take your pills every day, and begin a new pack as scheduled. If you are more than 1 week late with your next period,

perform a pregnancy test.

Whats wrong? I took two pills late in a row I have lower back pain and a little brown spotting the last two days that doesn’t last alld two weeks ago I switched from beyaz to microgestin me and my bf do not use any other protection I have Ben

Anytime you skip pills or take pills late, you are decreasing the effectiveness of your birth control method.

We recommend using a back up method, like abstinence or condoms for 1 week if you have missed more than

one pill.  Not only can skipping/missing pills decrease the pregnancy protection, it will also decrease the cycle control. If you are late with one or more

pills, you may have signs that your body is reacting to the withdrawal of hormones. You may begin to have period symptoms: cramping, spotting, maybe even some period bleeding.

Continue to take your pills every day, and begin a new pack as scheduled. If your period is more than one week late, perform a pregnancy test.