Question: When my doctor gave me the vaginal ring for birth control, she said something about not using yeast cream. I think I have a yeast infection. Is it okay to buy a yeast cream? – Anne Answer: Dear Anne: You remembered correctly! There are two types of...
Question: The condom broke last night and I would like to take the morning after pill, but I heard it causes abortion. I’m not sure what to do. –Concerned Answer: Dear Concerned: Taking the morning after pill does not cause an abortion. The morning after...
Question: I’m 31 years old and I’ve been on the pill for 10 years. Should I go off to give my body a break? – Emma Answer: Dear Emma: If your health status has not changed since you started the pill, and you do not want to become pregnant at this...
Question: “Is it normal for women to have “smegma” of sorts on their clitoris or the lips sometimes as a form of discharge? or does that mean yeast infection or unbalanced pH?” Answer: You made me laugh using the term “vaginal...
Question: “Hi! I have a question about vaginal discharge. Almost every day I have discharge that is brownish. I have gotten it checked out in the past and doctors have said it is normal and that I just have more discharge than others. I am wondering if you had...
Question: “Hi there. I am a women’s health NP. I work independently. Recently I saw a 44 yr. old new patient who is on combined oral contraceptives and also on norethindrone day 10 to 21 of her cycle. She stated her previous gyn prescribed the additional...
Board-certified as an OB/GYN with a fellowship in contraceptive research and education, I aim to help people make informed decisions about their health.
I’ve co-authored sixteen editions of Managing Contraception* with over one million copies in circulation. I’m here to answer your questions about birth control.