02.06.2021 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, about 6 weeks ago I had a mishap with the condom and took the morning-after pill. However, I also got my period afterwards. Now I have been waiting for my period for 3 days, pregnancy tests are negative - could it be that I had a bleeding/peri...
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05.01.2017 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Menopause.
Good day.
I am 50 years old and have been experiencing various menopausal symptoms for about 2 years (including night sweats, sleep disturbances, heart palpitations, joint pain). My period was very regular and consistent until August 2016...
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29.09.2016 | answered by Ive Dr. Schaaf
Dear Dr. Schaaf,
In October 2015, as a result of immobilization due to a foot fracture, despite receiving Clexane (40mg daily at that time with a body weight of 83kg and height of 1.65m - I have since lost 10kg), I developed a thrombosis in the fibu...
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29.06.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
My partner and I had a contraception accident yesterday evening (28.06.2016 at around 7pm) (condom broke). This morning (29.06.2016, around 8am) she had her period as usual and then in the afternoon (29.06.2016 at 1pm) she also took the emergency con...
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11.01.2016 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello, I am 33 years old, I have been taking the contraceptive pill Lamuna 20 for 15 years and have had normal bleeding for years, but usually only need 1 pad per day. During my last period from 2.1. - 6.1., on the morning of the 6.1. there was only ...
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17.09.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
I have had soft stools for a few weeks, usually 1-2 times in the morning. I always take Damara for contraception at 10 pm in the evening. Is the protection still effective or do I need to use additional contraception?...
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22.05.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Topic: Birth Control Pill and Emergency Contraceptive Pill!
I always take the birth control pill regularly and I am now in the second week of taking the pill. On the 9th day, I took it as usual (always in the evening), and on the 10th day, I had dia...
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13.04.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
Hello,
I have been prescribed a new pill, namely Diane35. I was supposed to start taking Diane35 immediately after my last dose of my old pill (Cerazette). I ordered my prescription online from a pharmacy and unfortunately it was not delivered on ti...
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15.03.2015 | answered by Frauke Gehring
How can I be pregnant if 3 tests were negative and I am using contraception?
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22.08.2014 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello!
Since I was 18 years old, I have been taking the pill. Now I am 40 years old and want to stop taking the pill (I recently developed a sensitive bladder, which is the reason). Now I am afraid of stopping after 22 years without a break:
1. hai...
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08.04.2014 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Good evening,
Since last night, I have been taking Amoxicillin 1000. In total, my dentist prescribed me 10 tablets. It is for the long-term treatment of periodontitis. However, initially the inflammation in my gums caused excruciating pain, which is...
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25.12.2013 | answered by Christian Welsch
Good day, I have a question about the emergency contraceptive pill. It is very unlikely that something has happened but not impossible. What is more stressful, taking the emergency contraceptive pill or risking a possible abortion? I have problems wi...
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10.08.2013 | answered by Michael Schröter
I am 38 years old and got my period on Thursday, only lasting one day and very light. What is this?
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15.01.2013 | answered by Christian Welsch
My friend and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year now.
Unfortunately, it hasn't worked so far.
We have tried a lot - eating oysters, protein powder, zinc tablets...
nothing has helped.
Now I wanted to ask if there is any medical treatment t...
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04.12.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
I have had my period for almost 2 weeks now, but it's not very heavy, more on the medium side. I have been using the contraceptive implant for 2 years now and it needs to be replaced next year. I am also taking 30 mg of citalopram. In September, I we...
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02.12.2012 | answered by Kathrin Hamann
Hello,
last Saturday I forgot to take the pill, I took it this Sunday at half past eleven and also took the morning-after pill.
The package insert says 'use additional contraception for 7 days'. Those 7 days are over today at half past eleven, righ...
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05.11.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
Dear Sir or Madam,
Years ago, I was advised by a gynecologist not to use any hormonal contraceptive methods. This recommendation was based on the results of a blood test which revealed the following:
- Indication of Factor V Leiden mutation
- Prese...
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16.08.2012 | answered by Michael Schröter
Dear Sir or Madam,
I immediately inserted a new Nuvaring after the last one and have been wearing it continuously for almost 6 weeks now. I was planning to remove the ring tomorrow to have a 7-day ring-free break.
However, yesterday the ring was ou...
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12.07.2012 | answered by Michael Schröter
Dear Sir or Madam,
For some time now, I have noticed a strong acidic body odor 2-3 days before and during my period. I believe it is due to hormonal changes. However, it is very unpleasant for my surroundings and especially for myself. My question w...
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12.05.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
Hello,
I have a chlamydia infection and have been taking doxycycline for 3 days. I am also taking birth control pills. However, I had unprotected sex yesterday and wanted to ask if it is possible that I am now pregnant?
If so, what should I do?...
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27.04.2012 | answered by Christian Welsch
Dear Sir or Madam,
my masseur told me that massage in general, including massage of the carotid artery, serves stroke prevention because it keeps "everything" elastic. To me, this sounded strange.
Is this "theory" of massage generally true?
If not...
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25.04.2012 | answered by Hendrik Bernau
Hello dear team,
I use the NuvaRing and always leave it in for 4 weeks, then take a one-week break. I should have removed it last Sunday, but I forgot and only removed it this afternoon. I know that after 4 weeks, there is no longer protection. I ca...
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24.04.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
Good day!
I am 40 years old and have never used a hormonal contraceptive method before. However, due to a new partner, I have now decided to do so.
My gynecologist prescribed me "Qlaira".
Now I am unsure because for about 2 years I have been reg...
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03.01.2012 | answered by Ralf Berg
Hello.
I got prescribed the pill a week ago. I was supposed to start taking it when I got my period. The actual bleeding should come in about a week. On Saturday, there was a beige-brown discharge in my underwear, which I then took as my period and s...
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15.06.2011 | answered by Freddy Feuerstein
Hello :-) I have many signs of pregnancy but I am totally unsure because my pregnancy test was negative today. In October 2010, I stopped taking the pill in order to have a baby. From 11.4.-15.4.11 I had my period as usual, 3 days very heavy and then...
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