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Can birth control shots affect pregnancy test results?
Query: Hello doctor,I gave birth to my baby just two months ago, and I started having sex in the third week after delivery. Three more weeks later (at six weeks postpartum), I received the birth control shot. However, the doctor did not perform a pregnancy test before administering the shot. Recently, I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concerns. Please get a BHCG (beta-human chorionic gonadotropins) test done to rule out pregnancy. It takes six weeks for the body and internal organs, including joints, to return to their pre-pregnancy state after delivery. Every female should allocate ... Read Full »
Due to a rotavirus infection, I missed a few pills from my oral contraceptive pack. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old female (height is 5 feet 5 inches, and weight is 53 kg). I took my first-ever birth control injection a few months back. As a result, I had excessive bleeding during my periods. My periods last seven days, and then I would have a three to five-day break, and it would ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. You are already taking treatment for other problems. Taking birth control pills with these medications is like bombarding the body with chemicals. Oral contraceptives may have side effects on the body, and the best way ... Read Full »
What are the birth control methods available for me, if my mother had a history of breast cancer?
Query: Hello doctor. I need to find the birth control method that works best for me. I take Levest, but my doctor has advised against doing so since it increases my chances of breast cancer, and I am already in danger due to my mother's diagnosis. Because of my job, I will not be able to handle stressful ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One thing I would like to emphasize is that your cycles are a good indicator of your overall health. Hormones control cycles, which are in turn controlled by your emotions. You dislike your cycles, which is not a healthy thing because these are physiological processes... Read Full »