by Managing Contraception | Mar 15, 2015 | Emergency Contraception
Q        I am a CNM and I recently had two patients with the identical problem, ectopic pregnancy after using Plan B. Is there an increased rate of ectopic pregnancies after using Plan B? CNM A:       Below is the paragraph on ectopic pregnancy...
by Managing Contraception | Mar 15, 2015 | Injections/Implants
Q        I have been using Depo-Provera for the last 7 years and I feel that it is time to come off of it. I have seen increased weight gain (about 5 pounds per year). How long will it take for me to lose the weight that I have gained after stopping the...
by Managing Contraception | Mar 15, 2015 | Contraception, Sterilization
Q        Can you please educate me abut why a cervix would be left in place during a partial hysterectomy? Is there a medical benefit? Why not just do a total hysterectomy? Great website! Keep up the good work. Women’s health NP A:       I...
by Managing Contraception | Mar 9, 2015 | Contraception
Endometriosis is a common cause of secondary dysmenorrhea. It consists of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterus. CONTRACEPTION: Treatments that eliminate menses often successfully reduce symptoms of dysÂmenorrhea caused by endometriosis. The LNG...
by Managing Contraception | Feb 23, 2015 | Injections/Implants
Q        How often do allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis happen when women are provided Depo-Provera?  A:     Depo-Provera injections occasionally cause an allergic reaction. Anayphylaxis is extremely rare, but it may happen [Patient Package...
