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 tested clean for STIs at my last exam a year ago. When should I get tested again?
I tested clean for STIs at my last exam a year ago. When should I get tested again if I have no symptoms?
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 has been four days since the condom broke while we were having sex...
It has been four days since the condom broke while we were having sex. Can I still take the "morning after pill"?
Topic Tuesday: My discharge has a foul odor. Do I have an infection?
A change in the odor of your vaginal discharge may be a sign that you have vaginitis. Vaginitis is "inflammation" of your vagina and can be caused by bacteria
Topic Tuesday: My partner told me he has an STI. Did he cheat on me?
Unfortunately, the only way to obtain a sexually transmitted infection is through sexual activity. If you have not been tested for STIs recently, it is also po
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 am pregnant, but I don't want anyone to know. Can I still have an abortion?
Absolutely. You could choose to have a medication abortion in the privacy of your own home. If you choose a surgical abortion under local anesthesia (numbing me
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