taking HBC out of order

[crashhburn.livejournal.com]

this is probably one of the dumbest questions to ever be posted on here, but i'm freaking out and probably for nothing.

so, i am on my second week of nortrel and accidentally took the one for tomorrow instead of the one for today. i'm planning on taking the one that should have been taken today tomorrow. i didn't mess anything up, did i?

i also took it about an hour and a half later than i've taken my other ones, but an hour and a half wont make that much of a difference, right?

Irregular Vaginal Bleeding

[tsukichibi.livejournal.com]

( Background Info )

Now, I realize that my period actually *did* stop during the time when (I'm assuming) the pills were giving off the strongest horomones. So, my question is, is this my actual period that has just broken through? It seems like a relatively normal period - it's fairly light (although it seems to be getting a little heavier as I approach my sugar pills) and only a couple of very small clots (normal for me). My period usually lasts for about a week (so it IS a little on the longer side already) and I am experiencing the normal lower back pain I often have during my time of the month. 

I also feel like I should point out that I am 99% certain that at some point, I messed up my pills - the days are just not adding up. Furthermore, when I was on BC two years ago, I could never stack for more than two months before I'd get breakthrough bleeding. I am also overweight, but I am NOT sexually active in any way, shape, or form and I never have been. So there's no way I could be pregnant.

Okay, my questions, in simple point form:

1) Do you think this is just my actual, normal period?
2) I've only got two active pills left. Should I take my four sugar pills, or should I continue with a new pack as soon as I am done this pack's active pills?
3) What -exactly- do I say to my doctor to get thyroid tests done? He is the sort of person where, if you don't make what you want exceptionally clear and fight for it, he'll blow you off. So I need to know.
4) Is there another form of BC I should consider looking into? I'm getting sick of the way the BC pills affect me. I was tentatively considering asking about the Mirena, as I'd heard that it a common side effect is shorter and lighter periods. I'm twenty and I do not want children (I'm also in Canada and I have visited IUD_Divas a fair amount of times). Do you think this would be a good choice for me to bring up with my doctor even though I'm not sexually active?

EDIT: Coding fail. *facepalm* I hate you sometimes, LJ.

ended up with pneumonia but no period

[esses-lady.livejournal.com]

Hi... So, I've been sick since May 29th and finally yesterday was diagnosed with pneumonia and am still feeling really bad. I've not felt this bad ever as an adult - I'm 30. I am not on birth control (haven't been in 5 years) but am in a monogamous relationship for 8 years, my partner had a vastectomy (sp?) about 10 years ago... I should have started on June 1st, and though I did experience some moodiness around that time, still no period.

My question is, when should I do a pregnancy test? I've felt so awful, it's been great to not have to worry about my period, so I can see how this could be my body's way of making things a little easier... but I guess I'm a little worried by the lack of period, too. Any thoughts?

Constant Yeast Infections

[kyleann.livejournal.com]

I get yeast infections pretty regularly. It seems like I get at least one every 2 months. I have no health insurance so I can't really go to a gyno to see what's up. I've tried everything to prevent them. I don't use perfumes in my detergents or fabric softeners, I wear cotton underwear or no underwear at all. I can't figure out why I get them so often. What could be causing them to be so frequent? It's super frustrating.

Help?

[gollymsholly.livejournal.com]

Hi, I stumbled upon this community from Google, and made an account just to post here.
I have a problem. I'm 22, and my boyfriend and I are both virgins, though not from lack of trying. He was my first kiss, and we're pretty much each other's firsts as far as anything sexual goes. Now, recently we've been trying to have sex, but it just... won't work. Every time we try, I end up in pain to the point that I'm pretty sure I've drawn blood from digging my nails into him. I feel like I'm just... not opening up for him the way girls are supposed to. We do foreplay for lubrication purposes, and we've tried him on top, and me on top. Still a no-go.
Admittedly, nothing's ever been up there. I've never masturbated, and the couple times I tried using a tampon, I chickened out because it stung (or felt sore? uncomfortable? It's hard to explain) when I tried to insert it.
I Googled possible causes, and came across vaginismus, and a resistant hymen. Now, the thing about vaginismus is that from what I understand it's got a lot to do with psychological issues. I'm not afraid of sex... everyone I've talked to about it says it's painful, so I might be a little nervous, but I'm ready and I want to, and I'm in love, I just can't imagine that being the issue. A resistant hymen? So I need surgery?
I guess I'm just confused and lost. I feel like a Barbie with no anatomical parts, like something's wrong with me. For everyone else I know, it was painful, but at least it worked. I've been told it's "because I'm small" (I'm petit, 5'2", 100lbs, with minimal hips), but I've known girls smaller than me who lead perfectly healthy sex lives at much younger ages.
It's starting to take en emotional toll on me, though, and I know my boyfriend feels terrible when, after something that supposed to be so intimate, I'm either crying in the fetal postion, or walking around like a zombie.

I guess all that's left to say is... help? Is something wrong with me?

Plan B and Pregnancy

[oneexcitedlamb.livejournal.com]

I know I'm being slightly paranoid because I watched the movie Knocked Up last night, but I'm really worried that I'm pregnant.

I had unprotected sex on April 21(2am), took Plan B on the 22nd (12noon.) Got my last period April 29th. It was the heaviest period I've experienced in my entire life. I had unprotected sex June 1 (12:30am.) Took Plan B on June 2nd (9am, so about 32 hours later.) I was on Day 33 of my cycle when I had the sex and day 34 when I took the pills.

I know that Plan B can delay when a period comes, but it is possible that I could be pregnant? I experienced some spotting briefly yesterday, and I've had these weird menstural cramps on and off since I've taken the pills. But I'm also wondering if my period is late (and may potentially be lighter) because I took Plan B two months in a row.

I know Plan B is not birth control (I am getting my IUD, conveniently enough, during my next period), but I'm afraid that I could be that small percent chance of being pregnant.

Help?

 

Unprotected sex same day period starts.

[mrs-ouellette.livejournal.com]

Hello VagPag,

I have a question and feel slightly silly asking but you"ve helped me so much I figured this was the best place to get an answer.

I started my period yesterday afternoon (6/10) and my husband and I had sex last night. My question is what is the likely hood that I could become pregnant?

Thanks in advance for the help.

I really, really hate the OBGYN.

[villagetheatre.livejournal.com]

So, last time I had a smear (october) (and while I was on my period), it came back irregular (that's normal for women in my family) but also with a faint strain of HPV in it. They did a colposcopy and didn't see anything. I just had one last week and I was just called with the results and the HPV is still there, so they want to do another colposcopy just to make sure it's not cancer - AND they told me I had an internal yeast infection (which might be a reason for the irregular results this time).

Re: pap smear: Should I be worried?
Re: HPV: When will it go away??
Re: Yeast Infection: Should I use a cream or take a yeast-be-gone pill? I think my yeast infections are due in large part to the anti-biotic I take for my skin (tetracycline).

Any words of knowledge, wisdom, or suggestions would be appreciated!

2 Week Period... normal?

[questionofwhen.livejournal.com]

I feel bad for posting another question, but google has been no help - and you guys answer my question everytime!

I'm not sure if I have completely screwed up my menstrual cycle or what. After taking the birth control Ocella for a few months, I decided I want to try and just skip my period by just starting one pack after another. I had been told this was safe to do, so I saw no harm.

Well, at first it was fine. But after about 3-4 pills of my new pack, I started to bleed. I thought it was break-through bleeding, but it still continued. I thought it'd stop in a few days -- it didn't. I continued to take my pills, because I didn't want to become unprotected or anything. Well, fast forward to a week and a half and I'm still bleeding. And it's still as heavy as it was when it started.

Is this normal?
If yes, when can I expect it to stop? Or, is there anything I can do to slow it down?

Yeast Infections Caused by Fake Menopause?

[airenwoodmoon.livejournal.com]

Just a quick question for you all since I doubt my doctor's going to get back to me. (or tell me something other than "use more lube!")

I guess I've had a low level yeast and BV infection for the last two months in which the only effect is painful sexual penetration. Finally got tested and found out it is that.

Thing is, it won't go away. Either of them.

My NP wonders if it's a side effect of the Zoladex (otherwise known as Lupron, sends me into menopause)- and all I've read is side effects pertaining to dryness and vaginal atrophy. Nothing about infections.

Anyone heard of this? Does it sound like it could be right?

If it is a side effect I'm pretty much stuck with it for the next three months (cause I doubt anyone's going to do anything about it). I've read that you shouldn't masturbate/orgasm even without penetration when you have an infection- but is it really bad? Does it hurt anything?

Apparently my body is determined to make sure I never have sex again. Ever. Not fair. :(

Thank you all so much.

Talking to the gyno

[xx-socold-xx.livejournal.com]

I have sort of an odd question--

It's almost time for my annual check-up/pap. For the past two years, I haven't been able to have sex due to the tremendous amount of pain I'm in every time I try. I didn't ask last year because I got nervous AND I didn't see my normal doctor (she was on vacation) so I felt awkward.

However, I'm pretty sure I'm still going to feel awkward seeing my regular doctor. I've only been to her maybe four times, and only had one pap smear. I want to talk to her about the pain I'm experiencing during sex, but I'm not sure how to go about it. How do I bring it up? What exactly do I say? I'm afraid I won't say the right thing and she won't understand what I'm talking about, I don't know. I'm really nervous about it.

Also, what can she do for me? Will she be able to do anything, or will I have to go to another doctor, etc? I guess it depends on what exactly is causing my pain?

Want to try Cloth Pads - a few Q's

[applepie04.livejournal.com]

Hi there. I stumbled across this community via iud_divas and noticed a post about cloth pads. After a tad bit of reading and researching I decided that I may want to give them a try for the sheer comfy factor. I'm an avid tampon user but am also concerned about the environment and about just how many tampons and pads I'm using every period. I've been on HBC for 2 1/2 years which gave me a very light period. However now I just got an IUD inserted and am anticipating a return to my average 5-7 day heavy period pre-HBC.

WIth that said, I had a couple questions about cloth pads. 

1. I'm looking for something cute and relatively affordable. Any suggestions?
2. I live in a sorority without free laundry. Therefore washing the pads 1-2 times a period is just not going to work financially when I have all of my other laundry to do. How often do they need to be washed? Is there another way I can care for them such as hand washing? I just don't want to freak out my roommates/sisters. Public bathrooms shared by 20+ girls on a floor and such...
3. How often in a day do you have to change the cloth pads? Do they leak?

I'm thinking about trying out a free panty liner from Party In My Pants. I've got all summer to try them out before I move in. My mom is sort of freaked out though and think it's unsanitary. Any helpful advice or answers to my questions would be appreciated. Thanks! 

skin sensitivity and burning/menstration?

[holdthedivine.livejournal.com]

yesterday i started my period. 4 hours before using a tampon, i noticed a sensitive sensation around my inner thigh, lower belly button and vulva. i thought it was just sensitive because i started my period, but since then, the pain is now almost intolerable. it burns, stings and is sensitive upon touch, but only in that area. any movement hurts and it wakes me up while trying to sleep. IT LOOKS like the other side on my thigh, lower abdomen, vulva, but STINGS and BURNS.

has anyone felt this before? do you think it's associated with my menstration? i cannot wear pants or move very well, but again it LOOKS exactly the same and i do not have a fever. it's a bit hotter than the other side, but not by much.

:(

When using it down there...

[sofaking-lame.livejournal.com]

can pure cornstarch baby powder cause UTI's?

I'm in a pickle. An IUD pickle.

[jamievulva.livejournal.com]

I have had my Copper IUD since March of 2007.
It has always been a friendly with me, aside from the landslide of blood it encourages each month.
I don't mind.
Anyway, about 7 days ago I was poking around and didn't feel my strings. Now, my strings were cut rather short, so I just assumed I couldn't feel them because my cervix was swollen and pillowy. Normal ovulation weather. Fast forward to today, My cervix is no longer swollen or pillowy. It's tough, and tight and still I feel no strings.
This has led me to believe that my dear friend has dislodged itself.
I am not currently sexually active*not by choice. : )*
so that really isn't an issue.
My main concern is,
How do they remedy this issue?
I have googled my heart out, and come up with no answer.
I do not want them to take it from me, I just want them to put it back.

I am not in any pain. No bleeding. Everything feels normal.
What's up?
I also don't have insurance. Bummer.

Thanks is advance, Babes!

Jamie!

Let's speed this up, period.

[sqweezil.livejournal.com]

So I'm getting married on July 4th and despite careful planning, it looks like I'll be enjoying Shark Week on the day... If I were still on the pill I would have just stacked the packs to skip it, but I've had a Paraguard for over a year and obviously, that can't do much in the way of period stoppage.

My question for you dear ladies is, what can? I was going to get a Plan B and force a period next week. What's the word? Is that feasible?