Medical Questions and Answers

Assuming that you had sex in the middle of your cycle (ovulation day) and that ELLAONE worked, you shouldn’t be worried about the "risk" of pregnancy. We usually don’t like to talk about "risk"—it’s more of a chance than a risk, since pregnancy is NOT a

It’s important to know how far along you were when you took the medication. Ideally, you should have taken two different medications: one pill that you swallow, followed later by four pills that you dissolve. If everything passed last night, you should expect

The brownish-blackish discharge you are noticing two weeks after your period could likely be mittelschmerz bleeding, which occurs around the time of ovulation. During ovulation, the body releases an egg, and in some cases, a small amount of blood may mix with

You are experiencing a condition called hemorrhagic and need to be treated as it can lead to anemia and other problems. It’s important to get a physical examination, along with blood tests, an ultrasound, and urine tests to find the underlying cause of your

Yes, the medications you mentioned can sometimes cause a delay in your periods. I recommend that you take a home pregnancy test using a kit to determine if you might be pregnant. If the test is positive, it’s important to follow up with a healthcare provider

If the absence of a period wasn’t causing any distress, it’s generally safe to continue using Mirena. The bleeding you’re experiencing is most likely a breakthrough bleed. However, while rare, the failure rate of the Mirena system is about 2-3%. To be 100%

There is no mention of pain or the type of bleeding after missing the period. Bleeding could be due to a pregnancy-related condition like an ectopic pregnancy if the test was positive. It’s essential to get checked out soonest with a serum beta HCG test and

If you have fibroids, the birth control pill should be stopped, as the fibroids can grow bigger, causing increased pain and bleeding. You will need to undergo a scan after a full check-up to determine the cause of the bleeding. It could be related to missed

The bleeding you're experiencing could indeed be related to the Plan B pill. However, to be certain and to identify the exact cause of the bleeding, a scan following an internal examination is recommended. Possible causes of bleeding include hormone imbalance,

It is essential to get examined and investigated for possible causes, such as a tubal ligation failure with a pregnancy-related condition like a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy. Other possibilities include dysfunctional uterine bleeding caused by declining