by Managing Contraception | Mar 22, 2015 | Oral Contraception
Q        I have a question regarding taking a pill late in my third week (the last week of active pills) of Yasmin. I normally take my pills at 7 AM, but I didn’t have a chance to take it this time until almost 4 PM. I had intercourse the night before, so...
by Managing Contraception | Jan 23, 2015 | Oral Contraception
Q:      I have a 16 year-old patient who began using oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) extended cycling for acne and heavy menses. She developed chronic exercise related shortness of breath and had extensive negative pulmonary and cardiac work up. I had her...
by Managing Contraception | Jan 8, 2015 | Oral Contraception
Q:Â Â Â Â Â Â I am currently on Minastrin Fe 24 and I am having breast pain. I know that this is a side-effect, however it is bothersome. I do not want to go to any pill that is lower in hormones out of fear of breakthrough bleeding (BTB) and other side-effects....
