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Pill and Hormonal Contraception
I stopped taking the pill two weeks ago. Does this mean I'm not protected against pregnancy? kateveritt 10.23.07
Help! It's been eight months since my last shot of Depo, but I still haven't gotten my period. confuse 09.28.07
I think I might be pregnant. Will taking birth control pills harm the pregnancy? ASHANDMIKE 09.24.07
Is it true that if you take antibiotics your birth control pills will stop working? anti-flaw 09.11.07
Is it okay to smoke if you're on the patch? mwallace43 08.30.07
How can you have vaginal intercourse while using the NuvaRing? And how big is the NuvaRing? knblatchford90 07.17.07
How do I stop using the ring, and how soon can I have sex again? curiousquestion 06.25.07
Is the pill still effective if you take it two hours late? tita8887 05.23.07
Can you get pregnant if you're on the patch and use a condom? tiana13 04.24.07
Can you get pregnant if you're on the pill and you pull out? no1totalk2 02.27.07
My mother says you shouldn't have sex for awhile after you go off the pill. Is this true? lckystar111 02.09.07
I'm spotting in between periods. Is that normal? Angel2007 01.26.07
Can birth control pills make your breasts bigger? reasdo 01.04.07
Can I take birth control pills with an IUD? annie_321 12.29.06
Can I use birth control pills to stop my periods? cece4lyfe06 11.03.06
Are the dark spots on my breasts from the shot? chicmichelley 10.25.06
How long does it take for the pill to work? Chuntymaya 10.23.06
Is it ok to just stop taking the pill? Krafraz 10.19.06
How long does it take for the birth control ring to start working? NuvaUser18 07.12.06
I want to go on birth control pills to regulate my period. Will a doctor prescribe them for that? njs7198 07.03.06
Is it really safe to use birth control pills? I heard that it can cause blood clots. Is that true? BabyGurl_07 06.29.06
I asked my mom if I could go on birth control and she said no. What do I do? Yintomyyang 06.06.06
How long does the shot stay in you after you get it? tweety19 05.10.06
I'm on the shot. My period is late and my breasts are tender. Are these side effects or could I be pregnant? Tarantism 04.25.06
I had sex and the condom broke, so I went home and put the birth control patch on. Will that prevent pregnancy? ever_after1617 04.14.06
I heard it's bad to use the shot, so I'm going to go off it. How long will it take me to get pregnant? JamaicanLady617 04.04.06
Is the NuvaRing safe for teens to use? Paradise09 03.21.06
Do you have to take the birth control pill at the same time every day? Dookydooky 03.13.06
I've only been taking birth control pills for a month. Am I protected against pregnancy or do I need the morning-after pill? Asheegurl 03.06.06
Besides preventing pregnancy, does the pill have any other benefits? Hummingbird 02.21.06
Is it true that birth control pills cause an abortion? Sascha 01.12.06
Can I go on the pill if I smoke? And will the doctor tell my parents that I smoke? Miabella 01.03.06
Is it OK to use a yeast infection cream while I'm using NuvaRing? Callie_Tea 12.27.05
If I am overweight will the patch still work? nattijo 12.09.05
My friend shares her sister's birth control patches. Is that a bad idea? land_animal17 11.17.05
What is the price range for birth control? Star061587 11.04.05
If I get on birth control, will I stop having my period? ladye 11.01.05
If I go on birth control, does this mean my boyfriend can ejaculate in me and I won't get pregnant? Marie27 10.14.05
My boyfriend told me that he took pills to prevent sperm from coming out before we had sex. Can I get pregnant? cocacola 09.30.05
How important is it to take the pill at the exact same time every day? oodlethetoodle 09.28.05
If you smoke while you're on the patch will it make it less effective? angEliClOVe28 08.31.05
Is it true that some antibiotics and vitamins make the pill less effective? kaidcapri 08.09.05
Can the birth control patch cause a change in mood, like make someone moody or sensitive? shugasweet 08.03.05
I'm on the shot and I don't get my period, so how would I know if I got pregnant? korn18 07.27.05
My girlfriend heard that birth control pills can make you gain weight so she's taking diet pills. Could this hurt her? nevetsvsx 07.22.05
How soon are you protected against pregnancy when you start taking the patch? shandi 07.13.05
I've been on the pill for eight months. Am I protected from pregnancy on the first day I take the pill each month? reff 07.08.05
If my girlfriend goes on birth control, how long do we have to wait to have sex? nova1 06.14.05
Can you go to a drugstore and buy birth control pills? lilbabi11 04.25.05
My mother told me that if I go on the pill, my child will be mentally retarded if I get pregnant in the future. Is that true? exilist88 03.28.05
Does the pill make you gain weight? profboty 03.07.05
After I got the shot, I didn't get my period. Could this be a side effect or am I pregnant? Ak_47 02.14.05
Do I need to get an exam done in order to get on the pill? horsesxo 01.28.05
I'm ready for sex and I want to go on the pill. Do I need an adult's permission? 5209xx 01.19.05
I'm on birth control and my boyfriend and I usually use a condom, too, but this time we forgot. Could I be pregnant? ballerbaby 01.10.05
How long does it take to get pregnant when you go off the patch? lilyogi_06 12.09.04
Is it true that it's bad to use the birth control shot? quietearth 12.01.04
How can I get on the pill if I can't afford to pay full price? paradice34 11.24.04
What happens if a guy takes birth control pills? 40dicky40 11.16.04
What do you think of Nuva Ring? I heard it has less estrogen than the pill. Forks 11.08.04
I'm on the birth control pill and I heard there's still one week a month you can get pregnant. Is that true? starnght35 10.25.04
I've been on the patch for a year and I really like it, but now I hear it's dangerous. Should I go off it? chedda 10.22.04
I think I might be pregnant. Should I stop taking my birth control pills? megio005 10.05.04
I started taking birth control pills and I noticed I'm not getting aroused anymore. What's going on? j_jean_18 09.21.04
What do the different colors of the birth control pill mean? jsb17 09.15.04
Can I get on the patch without my parents knowing? kimmy87x 09.01.04
Can you change the time of day you take your birth control pills? pillgirl 08.26.04
If you take allergy medicine does that affect or reduce the effectiveness of the patch? jumps1205 08.20.04
I heard that the pill doesn't work if you take antibiotics. Is that true? cerise 08.16.04
I heard it's bad to smoke cigarettes while you're on the pill. Is that true? iheartyou2 08.12.04
Are there any other reasons why someone would take birth control besides to prevent pregnancy? surfenbabe 08.09.04
What exactly do birth control pills do to your body to keep you from getting pregnant? skimergirl 07.28.04
Should my girlfriend and I use condoms even though she is on the patch? JohnJohn 07.21.04
Is it true that you can become immune to the pill if you take the same brand for a long time? orthogirl 07.15.04
How often do you have to go in for the birth control shot? Samschoice 07.08.04
Does the birth control pill have any side effects? mid20 05.11.04
Are two different forms of birth control better than just one? mest_babe 04.02.04
What does "being on the shot" mean? tl4e 03.09.04
Can you get pregnant if you have sex while you're taking the reminder pills in your pack? Sunshinejs 03.08.04
Is it true that you have to wait for the pill to start working? pixie69 02.13.04
Can being on the shot cause you to bleed irregularly during your menstrual cycle? brattchic 01.20.04
What is the name of the new birth control pill that will make you have your period only four times a year? katie31990 12.02.03
Where on your body can you wear the patch? And is it okay to take it off after having sex? LaBlueEyez 11.26.03
If you're taking lower-dose birth control pills, will that affect the protection against pregnancy? lolololo 11.25.03
When you are on the pill and have sex, do you still need to use a condom? Becca25 11.13.03
I don't have sex that much, so can I just take EC pills instead of going on birth control? kryptonite 10.13.03
If you're going to go on the patch, when do you start using it? sami222 09.23.03
Do you have to be a certain age to get the pill? soccer_gal 08.22.03
I am on the patch. Can I get pregnant during the week I'm "off"? Colbyschic 08.05.03
Are you still protected against pregnancy if you're on the pill and miss reminder pills? Bernardette 07.17.03
Does the birth control pill prevent you from getting infections? 28if 06.17.03
When does the birth control pill stop working? dianigu 02.28.03
I want to go on the pill but I'm scared it will harm me. What do you think? nikkis11 02.20.03
Is there any way a girl can get a birth control patch without seeing a doctor first? Ashley1987 02.12.03
Are there different types of birth control pills for people who are sexually active and those who aren't? Nitty 01.28.03
Can drinking alcohol change the effectiveness of the birth control pill? SBforever 01.23.03
Is it possible to get pregnant if you're on the shot? Also is it possible to have a miscarriage and mistake it for a period? Jodi16 02.19.02
Can I use my birth control pills as emergency contraception? kinkos 12.21.01
How long do you have to wait to have sex if you use the shot? sandrailmo 12.17.01
I want to go off the pill. Will there be any side effects? Starfire22 09.25.01
I heard there's a way I can skip my period. How do I do it? lizard42 09.14.01
Do you have to have a Pap test to get on the pill? tpt123 08.07.01
If a girl is on birth control, is it true that you can ejaculate inside her without getting her pregnant? imtheone 03.16.01
How do I go about getting on the shot? sweetgirli02 02.21.01
Do birth control pills increase the size of breasts or make you gain weight? BionicB 01.23.01
How can I tell my parents that I'm going on the pill? Nicolerene 11.26.99
Condoms
Is there a type of condom that's best for homosexual guys? renegade326 04.01.08
How effective are expired condoms? skasome 03.24.08
Can you use the same condom for anal sex and vaginal sex? smokeyboii14 03.10.08
If my partner has a piercing on his penis, will it cause a condom to break? virgoteen93 03.06.08
Are condoms 100 percent effective? house89 11.28.07
Is it okay to use a condom in the shower? ThePepper 11.16.07
How do you know when a condom breaks? iloveanthony22 10.29.07
The condom accidentally slipped off during sex. Should I be worried? love1026 08.31.07
Is it safe to use a female condom and a male condom at the same time? NYNEWNEW19 07.19.07
Help! I lose my erection when I put a condom on. dan_222 07.05.07
Is it true that condoms make you and your partner unable to feel anything? jorge33 06.28.07
How likely is it that a condom will break? Morgieporgie 05.07.07
Can you get pregnant if you're on the patch and use a condom? tiana13 04.24.07
Are two condoms better than one? aspire3050 04.02.07
Help! I think I'm allergic to condoms. want2know212 03.27.07
How old do you have to be to buy condoms? Are there any other restrictions? flintsfinest 01.24.07
Is it OK to use a condom twice? mystery 10.17.06
What does a female condom look like? laura123456 10.06.06
Help! Intercourse hurts. smiles 09.26.06
My boyfriend hates using condoms, and I can't take hormonal birth control. What are our other options? lee6884 07.26.06
Is it safe to keep having sex with my girlfriend after I ejaculate in the condom? stlouibseball1 07.06.06
I'm going to have sex, but I'm worried that the condom will be too big and slip off me. What can I do? first_timer 06.09.06
After my boyfriend pulled out, I felt really wet. Does that mean the condom broke? jessica_so 05.16.06
Is it easy to get HIV? I always use condoms, but I worry. Janney 05.05.06
I want to leave some condoms in my car. Will the heat damage them? TheHermit 03.27.06
If I ejaculate and I'm using a condom, is there any chance that sperm could leak out of it? PaintBaller 03.10.06