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Can I have intercourse if I am spotting or bleeding? #310/15

by Managing Contraception | Mar 19, 2015 | Injections/Implants

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...

How long after a tubal sterilization do I have to wait to have oral or vaginal intercourse? #308/15

by Managing Contraception | Mar 19, 2015 | Sterilization

Q         How long should I wait to have vaginal or oral intercourse after my tubal sterilization? A:        After a tubal sterilization you have have both oral and vaginal intercourse immediately without using a second contraceptive. Good luck. Robert A....

A client received a partial Depo 150mg IM due to error. What should we do to correct this? #305/15

by Managing Contraception | Mar 18, 2015 | Injections/Implants

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...

Should I worry about a late period if I use condoms and I also always take my pills correctly? #312/15

by Managing Contraception | Mar 18, 2015 | Barrier Methods, Contraception

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...

Can a woman have multiple orgasms? Is this possible? #307/15

by Managing Contraception | Mar 16, 2015 | Miscellaneous

Q         Is it possible for a woman to come more than once during intercourse?   A:        The information below was provided by Dr. Erika Pluhar: “Yes, a woman is physiologically capable of more than one orgasm during sexual activity with a partner...
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