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PREGNANCY PLANNING, PREGNANCY: PLANS, TESTS, TERMINATION, POSTPARTUM
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  1. questionAfter continued unprotected intercourse with my husband, I took Plan B, but continued to have unprotected sex. Could I be pregnant? #328/10
    My husband and I are having unprotected sex all of the time. I have a regular cycle. Thursday, March 4th, I had unprotected sex with another male around 1:00 PM. On Saturday I took Plan B and I continued having unprotected sex with my husband. On March 19th my period began, but I feel like c ...

  2. questionCan obesity cause complications during pregnancy? #606/10
    I have a 2 year-old baby and we are planning to have a second child. The problem is that I am obese and weigh around 94 kgs and my height is 5’4”. My question is; will my weight affect anything during my pregnancy, if and when I become pregnant? Your weight could lead to some c ...

  3. question I was not taking birth control pills due to painful migraines. Is pregnancy possible if there was no ejaculation nor penetration? #545/10
    I was wondering what the chances are that I am pregnant. My boyfriend and I were fooling around with no pants on. His penis grazed my vagina, but there was absolutely no penetration and also he also did not ejaculate. He did touch himself and then touch me. So, I was concerned if the pre-ejacu ...

  4. questionShould a man wear a condom before ejaculation or before any direct genital contact? #535/10
    Dear Doctor, this may sound silly but I just wanted an answer from an expert. Different sites say different things, causing confusion. Can indirect transfer of pre-ejaculate cause pregnancy? This is what happened. I was making out with a friend. We didn't have sex and were fully clothed at a ...

  5. questionHow long does it take for pre-ejaculation fluid to happen? #405/10
    I had sex spring break for about 8 minutes with no ejaculation. My girlfriend is irregular with her periods and hasn’t yet had it. So, I am worried. How long does it take for pre-ejaculation fluid to happen? My suggestions: Time until pre-ejaculation fluid is completely variable. I ...

  6. questionDoes the pain in my girlfriend’s stomach 20 minutes after sex mean that she is pregnant? #315/10
    My girlfriend and I had sex and after an hour, or 20 minutes after we had intercourse, she felt pain in her stomach. I didn’t ejaculate my sperm inside her but I am sure that I had some precum on my penis. I did not use a condom, but before I withdrew I ejaculated on her stomach and all ...

  7. questionIs pregnancy likely if I was 5 hours late taking my pill? #306/10
    On Sunday I was around 5 hours late taking my birth control pill. If I were to have unprotected sex on Saturday (6 days later), is there any risk of pregnancy? I am also skipping my inactive pills and starting a new pack. Five hours makes no difference in the effectiveness of your pills. I ...

  8. question Is pregnancy really possible after a tubal sterilization 11 years ago? #921/9
    I had my tubes tied almost 11years ago. I have recently became pregnant. I have been nauseous, breasts are sore, and I missed this months period. My last few periods have been very light. I am now gaining weight and have gone from a size 10 to a 14 in less than 2 months. I took a home test purch ...

  9. questionI have been using withdrawal and I have only been putting a condom on prior to ejaculation. Is this likely to lead to pregnancy? #1116/9
    Hi, my girlfriend and I have been having sexual intercourse on a regular basis over the last couple of months. She had dizzy spells and fainted on several occasions last month and as a result, she went to see her doctor. The initial assessment was whether or not she was pregnant. The blood test ...

  10. questionAfter withdrawal, then emergency contraceptive pills: could I be pregnant? #1142/9
    On the 16th of October 2009, I had my usual menstruation as normal. On the 8th of November, I had unprotected sex but my boyfriend didn't ejaculate in me. On the 9th of November, roughly 12 hours after sex, I took the first tablet of Norlevo emergency contraception. The second tablet was followe ...

  11. questionWhat's the word on Tamiflu and pregnant women? #1110/9
    Should H1N1 flu be confirmed before giving a pregnant woman Tamiflu? Flu is here!!! What are the latest numbers and what are the most important implications for WOMEN? Robert A. Hatcher MD, MPH Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Emory University Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Ge ...

  12. questionI have a question about the extract in your text in Contraceptive Technology, in reference to pre-ejaculation fluid causing pregnancy. #1115/9
    I had a question about the paragrahp in your text in Contraceptive Technology, in reference to pre-ejaculate fluid causing pregnancy, "Although the 8 samples containing spermatozoa revealed only small clumps of a few hundred sperm, these could possibly pose a risk of fertilization. In all likeli ...

  13. questionWhat are the chances of pregnancy after unprotected intercourse (withdrawal used) 14 days into my cycle? #1010/9
    I had unprotected sex with a sexual partner 14 days aftermy last period started ( 14days into my cycle). He didn't use a condom, but didn't ejaculete inside me. He withdrew just before and ejaculated on my vagina. What is the likelihood I am pregnant? I still have 6/7 days until I'm sure, but I ...

  14. questionMy boyfriend had a vasectomy 14 years ago but I have been pregnant twice with him. Why would something like this happen? #484/6
    I am 43 and my boyfriend is 38 years old. He had a vasectomy 14 years ago and I have become pregnant twice!!! The first time resulted in a blighted ovum and we are waiting to see what happens this time. What could possibly have caused this after so many years? I am clueless and so is he! We d ...

  15. questionWhat are my options in avoiding pregnancy now that I was advised to stop pills due to a fatty liver? #927/9
    Hi there, I was recently told I have a fatty liver and that I need to stop taking the birth control pill as soon as possible. Am I not able to take any kind of hormones as long as I have a fatty liver to protect against pregnancy? Is the Depo shot not safe as well (probably not in my condition)? ...

  16. questionWhat are the chances of pregnancy if ejaculation occurs the night prior to ovulation? #915/9
    What are the chances I will become pregnant if ejaculation occurs the night prior to actual ovulation? The risk of intercourse leading to pregnancy is very the highest of any day in the cycle if intercourse occurs the day before expected ovulation, about 20 to 25 %, meaning use of Plan B wou ...

  17. questionShould I get Plan B to be safe after intercourse using withdrawal? #814/9
    My boyfriend and I had sex for the first time yesterday. We were not planning this, so we didn't have protection. He went inside me for a few seconds and drew back, but did not ejaculate inside me. He eventually ejaculated on my abdomen area (and I'm pretty sure nothing went near my vaginal area ...

  18. question Is it possible to become pregnant after removal of one fallopian tube? #817/9
    I had to have my left tube removed due to an ectopic pregnancy that had formed in the tube. The pregnancy was about 3 weeks when the emergency operation was done. Is there any way of becoming pregnant again? If I can become pregnant again, what will help speed up the process? I am turning 3 ...

  19. questionDoes paracetamol dissolved in the vagina, prevent pregnany? #722/9
    A friend told me that paracetamol dissolved inside the vagina prior to sex can prevent pregnancy, is this true? I have never ever heard that. What is the evidence? Her reply on 7-15: “Good day and thank you for your reply!” “Actually, I have no solid evidence backing ...

  20. questionCan a woman become pregnant after 6 abortions? #742/9
    Can a female become pregnant after having 6 abortions in their life? Please answer the following questions and I will be able to provide you with a better answer: Have there been any infections at the time of the abortions? Have you been trying to become pregnant? If so, for how long? For how ...

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