Richard asks…
Went off birth control pills, missed 3 periods…?
So i was on the pill for about 5 years. I’ve been having health problems as of late, (commonly referred to as IBS), so i went off the pill to see if ceasing the introduction of hormones might help. I got my period in July, then stopped taking the pill at the end of that cycle and haven’t gotten a period since. I haven’t had sex since June, so I’m thinking that, because I got my period in July, i’m not pregnant. I’m mostly sure that the lack of period is just my body trying to get back on its natural course, but am not totally sure. I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative, and saw my doctor who said there’s a possibility of pregnancy, but wait a few more weeks to be sure.
This is the third period i’ve missed now. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem and, if so, how was it resolved? I read somewhere that taking Vitamin B might help kick start your system again… Any other suggestions?
Thanks!
Michelle answers:
I don’t know if the viamin B would help, though I do know that BCPs can make you vitamin B deficient, so it’s probably a good idea.
You should start taking cod liver oil, and increasing the natural fats in your diet as a starter. Switching to raw milk from organically grass-fed cows can help as well. Otherwise, you may need to see your doctor.
David asks…
Question about pregnancy, drugs, and outcome?
If a woman was unknowingly 4 months pregnant and took an Ecstasy pill, could this affect the baby’s genes? Like could it have mutations. When you get paternity testing there are markers, and in some rare cases there are natural mutations. Obviously, the mutation wouldn’t be natural but is it possible for that pill to cause a genetic mutation to the fetus?
Michelle answers:
There are really no studies on the effects of ecstasy and newborn children, because the vast majority of mothers are not willing to take drugs (let alone, illegal ones) during the course of their pregnancy for a research study.
It is unfortunate that a woman would unknowingly be pregnant and take drugs that are likely to harm the fetus. It is also unfortunate that in the absence of clinical trials concerning ecstasy, there is no way to know in what way(s) the drug will affect the newborn — the only guess is that the effect will not be positive. A quick google search of this question gives results of brain damage and mental retardation.
In terms of other drugs, every legal Rx drug is assigned a pregnancy category.
United States FDA Pharmaceutical Pregnancy Categories
Pregnancy Category A
Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
Pregnancy Category B
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women OR Animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in any trimester.
Pregnancy Category C
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Pregnancy Category D
There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Pregnancy Category X
Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use of the drug in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
Sharon asks…
just tested positive for pregnancy?
Hi there,
First off I have been married for 4 years, and have 2 beautiful daughters. I just peed on a stick and found out I am pregnant with baby number 3. Just a couple weeks. Here is the dilema…. I have a bowel desise called proclitis. It is like colits but in the rectum, and with the past 2 pregnacys It has fotten so bad I would just lay in bed for weeks and cry. My last baby I had a placenta abrubtion! Which means the plecenta came off my uterus wall and I almost lost her. I could have hemeraged at the same time and been in big trouble. I have done reasearch and have found out that I have a 30% chance of having another one and I am so scared of having a stillbirth……here comes the kicker. 6 days ago I have my breast done and was on 8 different meds. 4 of them being narcotics. I just came off them today. I was under a general anestetic, plus pain killlers, sleeping pills, gravel, antibiotics and so on! I dont know what to do abortion has never been an option for me. I knew I was not okay with having kids after my last baby, after almost losing my last baby! I am so confused and so upset and please dont judge me becasue I am considering this, I never thought I would I would only be 2.5 weeks. My husband and I have been using condoms, and it broke one time… Is there anyway to natural make a miscarriage happen…I feel so bad even saying that I love my girls so much but I just dont think I can do this…………please help
Michelle answers:
I’m going to start of by saying God will give you no more than you can handle! Now as far as the proclitis I’m sure the Dr. Can come up with a plan for treating it while your pregnant. Maybe you should see a specialist. About the surgery, a lot of people in early pregnancy not knowing there pregnant do a lot of things worse than having surgery and taking medicine that was prescribed to them. Of course there is risk with everything , but the Dr. Will even tell you as long as you stop you’ll be fine. I didn’t know I was pregnant with my son for the first 3 months and I partied a lot and he was fine. Of course I stopped when I found out. With this pregnancy I had my wisdom teeth pulled and the Dr. Prescribed me vicodin. They also prescribe percocets under certain circumstances. Don’t beat yourself up about this everything happens for a reason! The only natural miscarriage is an act of God and in most situtations it’s a blessing. I had 2 miscarriages and they say when you miscarry it’s because something was wrong. Just pray on it and take it one day at a time. Good Luck and God Bless!
Lisa asks…
Please Help? What can this all be?!!!!!!!!?
Recently I’ve been experiencing abdominal cramps and I’ve either been sick or felt sick since Christmas eve. My last period lasted 2-3 days when normally they last 7 days. I experienced some spotting about a week or so ago but the day after the spotting I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. I have also become more tired than usual, I’m starting get breakouts on my skin and my hair has lost it’s natural shine and looks so dull, I look a complete mess. What could all this be?
Michelle answers:
First of all depending on when your last period was, you could’ve taken the test too early. Also if you’ve been having some stress in your life, like thinking your pregnant, that can take a toll on you and your body and leave you a mess. Now I’m pretty sure you’re not pregnant I think morning sickness shows as early as 6 weeks. Hope this helps or calms you a bit atleast
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