Topic Tuesday: Is spotting while on the Mirena IUD normal?
Great question! For most women with a Mirena IUD, not having a period at all is actually the most common side effect. Typically, there is an adjustment phase wh
Topic Tuesday: Does the Paragard IUD cause your period to be heavier?
“Does the Paragard IUD cause your period to be heavier?"
Topic Tuesday: Are heavy periods cause by a Paragard IUD
The simplest answer to this question is yes… and no. Let’s dive into why this is!
Topic Tuesday: I have an IUD and stopped having a period.
I’ve had the Mirena IUD for a year now and I stopped having a period, but sometimes I have some spotting from time to time - is that normal?
Topic Tuesday: I am on the mini pill and spotting between periods. Is this normal?
Yes, spotting between periods when you are on a progestin-only mini pill can sometimes be normal, especially if you have just started this new method within the
Topic Tuesday: It’s not healthy if I don't get my period every month while on birth control?
It is a popular culture myth that it is healthy and/or necessary to have monthly bleeding. In fact, using birth control that stops your period is not unhealthy.
Topic Tuesday: I forgot to take my birth control pill. Could I get pregnant?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. If you forget to take just one birth control pill out of the month, your risk of unintended pregnancy is increased. Rememberin
Topic Tuesday: Can I still use tampons if I have an IUD?
Can I still use tampons if I have an IUD? Great question! Yes, it is safe to use tampons when you have an IUD.
I have vaginal itching and dryness since I started taking the pill – could it be causing it?
Vaginal itching or dryness could unfortunately be caused by a lot of different things. Without examining you it is impossible to say for sure, but it sounds lik
Topic Tuesday: Is it safe to take multiple birth control or morning after pills to end a pregnancy?
Good question – and we are so glad you asked before trying this. There is a lot of confusion regarding birth control pills, morning after pills (emergency con
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