Q        I had sex and we used a condom. I know that it was put on right. The condom had not expired and there weren’t any holes in it. My boyfriend took off the condom across the room, but the only thing I can think of is he didn’t hold on to the...
Q        I received my Depo injection in November and started bleeding in mid December and am still bleeding now in January. It is heavy at times and light at others. Is it normal to have intercourse while bleeding lightly? My next shot is due next...
QÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â How long should I wait to have vaginal or oral intercourse after my tubal sterilization? A: Â Â Â Â After a tubal sterilization you have have both oral and vaginal intercourse immediately without using a second contraceptive. Good luck. Robert A....
Q        A client received a partial Depo 150 mg IM due to operator error. We figure that she received about ½ -2/3 of the dose. The client uses it primarily to control her periods. We contracted the manufacturer. They recommended that she se a BUM for...
Q        I have been on YAZ for about 6 months since stopping Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo. I usually start my period around the day or day after I start a new pack of pills. My periods last for a day or two. This month I am 12 days late so far. I am assuming...
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.
