by | Jul 21, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: Have any of the leaders in this field set forth any guidance re: providing care in restrictive states that could be deemed “providing abortions” (even though definitely not) – for ex removing an IUD following a +PT? placing an IUD more than...
by | Jun 15, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: “I am 45 years old recently menopausal based on no periods for 18 months and confirmation by labs. I recently was having pelvic pressure and went to my ob/gyn. He ordered a transvaginal ultrasound that showed thickened endometrium (15) which he said...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: I’m 31 years old and I’ve been on the pill for 10 years. Should I go off to give my body a break? – Emma Answer: Dear Emma: If your health status has not changed since you started the pill, and you do not want to become pregnant at this...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: The condom broke last night and I would like to take the morning after pill, but I heard it causes abortion. I’m not sure what to do. –Concerned Answer: Dear Concerned: Taking the morning after pill does not cause an abortion. The morning after...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: When my doctor gave me the vaginal ring for birth control, she said something about not using yeast cream. I think I have a yeast infection. Is it okay to buy a yeast cream? – Anne Answer: Dear Anne: You remembered correctly! There are two types of...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: I lost one of my birth control pills so I took the next days in the pack. Is that okay? What should I do if this happens. I don’t want to get pregnant. – Anonymous Mouse Answer: Dear Anonymous Mouse, Yes—you can just continue with the other...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: I honestly think my vagina smells horrible all the time and I don’t know if its in my head……. how do i go about fixing this? – Anonymous, 22 Answer: Dear Anonymous: The most common reason for odor is a condition called bacterial...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
QUESTION (submitted 1/09/2022): “When prescribing a birth control for a breastfeeding mom who is breastfeeding at least 4x day but who has experienced breakthrough bleeding, ie got a period, and now wants to start on an oral birth control (wants something easy...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: “Is there a specific amount of weight gain in a client that would be unacceptable to continuing DMPA if that is her method of choice? We have tried other options and she wants to use DMPA despite a significant amount of weight gain. Thank you.”...
by Managing Contraception | Jun 13, 2022 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: “Hi there. I am a women’s health NP. I work independently. Recently I saw a 44 yr. old new patient who is on combined oral contraceptives and also on norethindrone day 10 to 21 of her cycle. She stated her previous gyn prescribed the additional...