Chris asks…
started birth control patch?
My periods have always been regular I would always use the natural family planning method to avoid pregnancy. I recently started to use the patch about 3 days before my period was suppose to start. well I’m on my second patch and I still havent had my period is this due to the birth control? they did a pregnancy test before I got the b’c and it was negative but could it have been too early? Why didnt i get my period?
Michelle answers:
First off, I know that they say you should start any new form of BC the Sunday after your period ends… But lets face it… That’s not always possible. When I was on the patch I start it before my period started as well.
The late period is most likely from the birth control. It always takes a while for your body to adjust to the changes in the hormones. Sometimes up to 6 months. Just give it some time. You’re probably going to have some light spotting as well. This too is normal. Just give your body some time to adjust. You should get your period a few days after you remove the third patch.
One thing you have to be careful about though… Keep an eye on the area where you have the patch. And make sure to put it in a different spot the next time you put it on. If you get a rash that won’t go away after a week… Then talk to your doctor about it. That’s what happened to me. Turns out that I had developed an allergy to the adhesive on the patch. I know it doesn’t happen all the time, but just something to be aware of.
The patch is great. It will help keep your periods regular. Just give your body some time to adjust to the new hormones.
Lisa asks…
How can I turn a breech baby naturally?
I am 36 weeks pregnant and my baby is still in the head up position.
I have been considered a high risk pregnancy so I get ultrasounds and stress test every week. My doctor wants me to schedule my c section but I was really hoping for a natural birth. Has anyone out there had sucess in turning a breech baby naturally?
Michelle answers:
You still have time for your baby to turn around. One of my babies was breech, but turned around by the time labor came. You can try getting on all fours & staying there as long as possible to see if the baby flips on his own. But really, you still have plenty of time for him to turn around, so I wouldn’t get too worried about it yet. Maybe your doc wants to schedule a c-section due to you being high risk, not because the baby is breech at this point.
Jenny asks…
Period weirdness – come of the pill 6 months ago?
I came of the pill in april and have been having quite big gaps between periods which i understand is normal. However, on Friday I bled (only a small amount) I assumed this was the start of my next period. However, no more blood came. Come saturday same amount of blood – again not much at all. Sunday nothing, Monday Nothing, tuesday nothing and today nothing.
I am trying to concieve so did the natural thing and took a pregnancy test which came back negative.
Has anyone experienced this disappearing period act before? Does it sound normal for someone who suspects they are not pregnant ?
I have had lady pains – seen as i’ve only been off the pill for 6 months i’m still trying to know what the typical period lady pains are though.
Any thoughts?
Just to add – the bleeding started during a 5km run that i went for during my lunch hour – i have only been running for approx 7 months – the 5km distance was my longest distance to date.
Michelle answers:
Good morning,
From what I’ve read it seems to be pretty normal. Also your nerves could get the best of you especially if your trying to conceive. After stopping any form of birth control, it can take your body a while before a regular menstrual cycle begins.
Have you started:
*exercising (cardio, running, etc)
*stressing about anything
*poor dieting
Those can also be contributors to a delay in some women’s cycles. If you still don’t see your cycle, and your not completely comfortable with the idea, schedule an appointment with your local physician
Plenty of baby dust
Michael asks…
How far along am i after a miscarriage?
I had a natural miscarriage (no D&C) a week before my birthday…July 14th. Starting about a week ago i started getting pregnancy symptoms and i took a test and it came out positive…So its August 26th now….So its going on 8 weeks since my miscarriage…How far along am i? What do i tell the doctors when i go in? Im so confused on what to do! Please help!!
Michelle answers:
First, remember that home pregnancy tests only measure if there is human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), the hormone produced in a woman’s body when she is pregnant. It can take quite some time after a miscarriage for all the hCG present in your body to leave, so a pregnancy test doesn’t necessarily mean you’re pregnant, but that you still have the pregnancy hormone in your body.
In your case, you’ll need an ultrasound to determine it for sure if your pregnant; if your doctor uses blood testing alone (which also tests for just hCG), then you may get a false positive.
Blessings to you!
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