After using withdrawal and taking Plan B ONE STEP, could I still be pregnant? Q:       On December 14th, I had (unplanned) unprotected sex with my boyfriend. He pulled out right before he ejaculated. About 17 hours later, I took Plan B ONE STEP. On December...
I have a horrible discharge after sex with a new guy. What is going on? Q:       I started having sex with a new guy. After sex I bleed. At first it was red, but now it’s a dark color that I sometimes get after my period. I’ve bled before after...
Stress is everywhere  Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH     Stress is all about us. It creeps into our lives like fog the day after a rainstorm. Stress seems to taunt us with the refrain: “Stop me if you can.â€Â But sometimes it seems almost impossible to...
I had a patient today looking for hormonal contraception. She is currently being treated for latent tuberculosis with Rifampin and INH for 9 months. She and her partner are using condoms sporadically and wanted something more reliable. Are all hormonal...
Happy Birthday, Pills! Birth control pills are 50 years old now. From the very start birth control pills have been popular, effective when used correctly, safe for most, but not all, women, and often embroiled in controversy. YAZ is one of the most recent pills –...
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.
