For the past 6 months, for a week before my period comes I have a really thick mostly black, slightly reddish discharge, and then my normal period starts. I don't have any pain. From what have read in the magazines about STIs I know one of the symptoms of Chlamydia is abnormal bleeding, so I am really worried this might be the cause, but I don't want to go to the doctor.

Some women choose to miss the occasional period by not taking a break or not taking the sugar pills at the end of the pack. There is no harm in doing this, and you are still protected from pregnancy, but if you are late with pills you may be more likely to have breakthrough bleeding.

No! Because you ovulate before you start your period, you can get pregnant before you ever have your first period.

No, taking the pill correctly means that you don't get pregnant, regardless of whether you are having your period or not. Does the morning-after pill induce your period? I understood it did, but 7 days later my period has not come. The morning after pill does not induce your period. When the next period occurs depends on when in your cycle you took the morning-after pill. For most women, the next period occurs on time or is early.

Yes! You can get pregnant the first time you have sex because having sex for the first time is the same as having sex any other time. If you want to avoid becoming pregnant, you should use birth control, right from the first time you have sex.

You can’t get pregnant through oral sex, or through masturbation. But if you are fooling around with your partner and there is any genital contact, especially where fluid is involved, there is a chance that you can become pregnant. This can even happen if he touches his own semen and then touches your vagina with his hands. If you want to make sure that you don’t become pregnant, make sure you use a condom, or avoid having contact with his genitals and fluids.

Because the herbs are formulated to help procure a pregnancy there is nothing in them that will harm a baby or the mother; we are qualified herbalists and naturopaths and therefore know which herbs are, and are not, safe for this purpose.

Once on the Pill, your periods will probably become more regular — with less overall bleeding and fewer menstrual cramps. Usually, you can predict when you are going to get your period by looking at your pill pack. If you have a 21-day pack, you will get your period after your third week of active pills — in other words, during the week when you are not taking any pills.

None of these methods of birth control have any long-term effects on fertility. However, sometimes periods can be delayed after stopping the pill or the Depo-Provera.

It used to be that women were encouraged to wait several cycles before trying to conceive following the use of the Pill. But nowadays, many physicians suggest trying shortly after discontinuing it, since some speculate there is a higher chance of conceiving within the first few months after stopping. When a woman comes off the Pill or other hormones, her cycles will usually revert back to the way they were before. However, the length of time it takes varies among women.

Since the absorption through the fingertips can't be measured, the FDA considers it all to be absorbed, regardless of how infinitesimal the absorption actually is. If there were really a concern the FDA would require men, taking Propecia to wear condoms when their wife is pregnant, but they do not even recommend this.

Yes, you can get pregnant from unprotected anal sex. What goes in the anus must come out. The distance between your anus and vaginal opening is relatively small. The lubrication that occurs in women when they are aroused works like flaggers at an airport for the sperm to find the egg. There is a chance that the sperm will enter the vagina after exiting the anus and the woman can indeed become pregnant. You should always use protection when engaging in any form of intercourse!

YES, Yes, Yes! A lot of people think that if a woman has sex during her period, she can't get pregnant. Even though this is a common belief, you CAN get pregnant while you are bleeding. Sometimes ovulation can occur before the bleeding from your period has stopped, or it may occur within a few days after your period is over. In both cases, having sex before your period is finished can result in pregnancy. Having unprotected sex at any time, including when you're menstruating, is very risky.

Sexual relationships and intimacy are important and fulfilling aspects of your life that should continue after ostomy surgery. Your attitude is a key factor in re-establishing sexual expression and intimacy. A period of adjustment after surgery is to be expected. Sexual function in women is usually not impaired, while sexual potency of men may sometimes be affected, usually only temporarily. Discuss any problems with your physician and/or ostomy nurse.

No, you can’t. Swallowing semen is the same as eating something that ends up in your digestive system—it can’t make you pregnant because your mouth doesn’t connect with your reproductive system. Remember though, that you can get a sexually transmitted disease through oral sex if your partner is infected, so you should use a condom or dental dam during oral sex.

Most women who want to have sex while they are pregnant should not have any problems and the baby should not be at risk. If your pregnancy is ?high risk? you should talk to your doctor about whether or not having sex is safe for you and your baby. It is important that you consider if you want to have sex as some pregnant women feel too tired or find sexual intercourse uncomfortable. You may need to experiment with different positions especially as your pregnancy progresses.

Sex while pregnant is normally safe though you may have to adjust your position to allow for that bump. Women who have a history of miscarriage may be advised to avoid having intercourse during the first trimester and those with a history of early births should avoid it in the final trimester. Speak to your doctor if you have any concerns.

Oral and anal sex are considered to be fairly safe in terms of getting pregnant, but if any semen gets in or around the vaginal opening then there could be a chance of pregnancy. Of course it still depends on ovulation as well. If you have had sexual intercourse then there could be a chance of pregnancy, but the only way to find out is to take a pregnancy test (see the resource list at the end of the FAQ).

Yes, there is always a possibility of getting pregnant, no matter where you are in your menstrual cycle, if you have unprotected sex. Chances could be less likely, however, when you are on your period. Most women, if they have a normal 28 day cycle, usually ovulate, or release an egg, 10-14 days from the first day of her period. This would be the time when a woman is most likely to get pregnant. This is not applicable if she does not have a regular cycle.

Can you get STDs or HIV by having anal sex? Answers: The only way you could get pregnant by having anal sex is if sperm leaked into the vagina. All STDs and HIV can be transmitted through anal sex. If you have anal sex, use a condom to protect against STDs including HIV.

Yes, it is possible although not common. It depends on the length of her cycle, how many days her period lasts, and when she has sexual intercourse, because the sperm can stay alive up to two days in the body.

i am on contraceptive pill called marvelon. would that effect my weight loss on induction, if it does what is the best option and whats the best contraceptive pill to take I have just started on Atkins but I have not a clear idea of what i can and what i cannot eat or drink. Could someone give me a list of do's and don'ts.

There is no research to show that the birth control pill will have any effect on the development of your baby. Women are always advised to STOP taking the Pill, however, as soon as they become aware of a pregnancy .

There are few women who would not be considered good candidates for the Pill. Patients who should not use combination pills under any condition are smokers older than the age of 35, those with a history of spontaneous estrogen-induced blood clotting, those with an estrogen-dependent malignancy, and those who are already pregnant.

Maybe. The faeries are sex-positive, but this is not a sex party. Some romances bloom at the gathering, and some people have sex. It is up to you to make these things happen if you want them. A gathering is what the participants make it. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet men from very different cultures, and experience them first-hand (so to speak).

Sure can! You can use the EnchanterX software to cast any type of love/sex spell you can think of. Simply focus your attention on your target of choice while listening to the EnchanterX software and watch in amazement as this person's lust for you grows on a subconscious and uncontrollable level.