Comments for Contraceptives http://contraceptivereviewer.com PLAN your 'contraception career'- learn about LOW DOSE birth control, side effects and contraceptive options Fri, 18 May 2012 08:22:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 Comment on Mircette by Will Taking Low Dose Birth Control Pills make a Pregnancy Test Inaccurate? | Understand How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests http://contraceptivereviewer.com/8/#comment-3002 Will Taking Low Dose Birth Control Pills make a Pregnancy Test Inaccurate? | Understand How Accurate Are Pregnancy Tests Thu, 10 May 2012 20:07:47 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/8/#comment-3002 [...] Pemberton brings you up to date with the latest information on contraceptives including Mircette to empower you to enjoy your sexuality while successfully managing your birth [...] […] Pemberton brings you up to date with the latest information on contraceptives including Mircette to empower you to enjoy your sexuality while successfully managing your birth […]

]]> Comment on Contraceptive Implants- FAQ’s and Misunderstandings by kathryn http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-implants-faqs-and-misunderstandings/#comment-2999 kathryn Fri, 04 May 2012 00:55:51 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-implants-faqs-and-misunderstandings/#comment-2999 Hi, I just got the rod put in and was wondering if it would be alright to have a shower and wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner after 24 hours of insertion?? Hi Kathryn, Thanks for your implant query and yes, it’s perfectly fine to shower and shampoo your hair as normal 24 hrs after an implant insertion so long as the insertion is covered with a waterproof dressing while it is still healing up. Some people heal quicker than others but it usually only takes a few days for the skin to seal completely. Make sure you replace the band aid or waterproof dressing every day for about 4-5 days after showering and of course report any developing redness, soreness, oozing etc. to your doctor. I’m sure that your doctor would have cautioned you to report any other side effects too. Implanon does release a synthetic progestin so some women can have adverse reactions to this. Best of luck, remember that Implanon only lasts 3 yrs and does not protect against STIs or HIV! KInd regards Carole Hi,
I just got the rod put in and was wondering if it would be alright to have a shower and wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner after 24 hours of insertion??

Hi Kathryn, Thanks for your implant query and yes, it’s perfectly fine to shower and shampoo your hair as normal 24 hrs after an implant insertion so long as the insertion is covered with a waterproof dressing while it is still healing up. Some people heal quicker than others but it usually only takes a few days for the skin to seal completely. Make sure you replace the band aid or waterproof dressing every day for about 4-5 days after showering and of course report any developing redness, soreness, oozing etc. to your doctor.

I’m sure that your doctor would have cautioned you to report any other side effects too. Implanon does release a synthetic progestin so some women can have adverse reactions to this.

Best of luck, remember that Implanon only lasts 3 yrs and does not protect against STIs or HIV!
KInd regards Carole

]]> Comment on Alesse by >> Low Dose Birth Control Pills Minimize Side Effects | mini implants http://contraceptivereviewer.com/alesse/#comment-2989 >> Low Dose Birth Control Pills Minimize Side Effects | mini implants Fri, 20 Apr 2012 01:17:13 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/alesse/#comment-2989 [...] Pemberton brings you up to date with the latest information on contraceptives, including Alesse, to empower you to enjoy your sexuality while successfully managing your birth [...] […] Pemberton brings you up to date with the latest information on contraceptives, including Alesse, to empower you to enjoy your sexuality while successfully managing your birth […]

]]> Comment on Contraceptive Implants- FAQ’s and Misunderstandings by Raiza http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-implants-faqs-and-misunderstandings/#comment-2986 Raiza Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:38:37 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-implants-faqs-and-misunderstandings/#comment-2986 Hello:-) I really like your website it cleared most of my doubts out. I was wondering though if from your personal opinion, if you thought it was safe(against pregnancy) not to use protection while on the implant. Ive had it for 7 days now, im not scared about stds because my patner and I have both been tested. What does worry me is pregnancy. thanks Hi Raiza, Thanks for your query and I'm glad you like my site. It is a fact (not my opinion) that you do not need to use any other form of protection against PREGNANCY if you have the rod implanted since it delivers 3 years worth of progestin into your body. An implant is one of the most reliable forms of birth control you can use. (Less than one woman in a 100 will get pregnant in one yr.) If you and your partner are faithful to each other and have been tested you will be fine not to use condoms. Life can throw 'curlies' at us from time to time so if either of you are ever tempted to have sex with another partner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (or God forbid you are compromised into having intercourse against your will with another) head straight for the clinic to be retested prior to having sex with each other again. This is vital insurance for the health and happiness of you both. Best wishes, Carole Hello:-) I really like your website it cleared most of my doubts out. I was wondering though if from your personal opinion, if you thought it was safe(against pregnancy) not to use protection while on the implant. Ive had it for 7 days now, im not scared about stds because my patner and I have both been tested. What does worry me is pregnancy.

thanks

Hi Raiza, Thanks for your query and I’m glad you like my site. It is a fact (not my opinion) that you do not need to use any other form of protection against PREGNANCY if you have the rod implanted since it delivers 3 years worth of progestin into your body. An implant is one of the most reliable forms of birth control you can use. (Less than one woman in a 100 will get pregnant in one yr.) If you and your partner are faithful to each other and have been tested you will be fine not to use condoms. Life can throw ‘curlies’ at us from time to time so if either of you are ever tempted to have sex with another partner while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (or God forbid you are compromised into having intercourse against your will with another) head straight for the clinic to be retested prior to having sex with each other again. This is vital insurance for the health and happiness of you both. Best wishes, Carole

]]> Comment on Contraceptive Implants- FAQ’s and Misunderstandings by Jade http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-implants-faqs-and-misunderstandings/#comment-2983 Jade Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:28:34 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/contraceptive-implants-faqs-and-misunderstandings/#comment-2983 Hi, I've just had the 3 year rod in my arm 5 days ago. I have taken my bandage off, but is it okay to get my small plasters wet while in the shower? And when can I start having unprotected sex after getting the rod? Thank you. Hi Jade, Hopefully you received my email reply. For the benefit of others though the simple, quick answers are: Yes, if the wound is covered with a plaster it is fine to shower No further protection is needed if your rod was inserted by a professional at the correct time of the month (Day 1-Day 5 of your cycle, or on the day <em>following</em> an intake of your last contraceptive pill..If you had a ring or patch removed then inserting the rod on the same day is advisable. Implants do not protect from STI's or HIV of course. Hi, I’ve just had the 3 year rod in my arm 5 days ago. I have taken my bandage off, but is it okay to get my small plasters wet while in the shower? And when can I start having unprotected sex after getting the rod? Thank you.

Hi Jade, Hopefully you received my email reply. For the benefit of others though the simple, quick answers are:

Yes, if the wound is covered with a plaster it is fine to shower
No further protection is needed if your rod was inserted by a professional at the correct time of the month (Day 1-Day 5 of your cycle, or on the day following an intake of your last contraceptive pill..If you had a ring or patch removed then inserting the rod on the same day is advisable.
Implants do not protect from STI’s or HIV of course.

]]> Comment on 5 Tips to Remind You to Take Your Daily Low Dose Birth Control Pill by Eve http://contraceptivereviewer.com/5-tips-to-remind-you-to-take-your-daily-low-dose-birth-control-pill/#comment-2980 Eve Fri, 30 Mar 2012 09:28:20 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/5-tips-to-remind-you-to-take-your-daily-low-dose-birth-control-pill/#comment-2980 You can set up a medication schedule/reminder on android mobile application called MedDose. I use it every day. Great app. Go on Google play site Thanks Eve, very helpful. You can set up a medication schedule/reminder on android mobile application called MedDose. I use it every day. Great app. Go on Google play site

Thanks Eve, very helpful.

]]> Comment on Alesse by >> Low Dose Birth Control Pills | natural birth control http://contraceptivereviewer.com/alesse/#comment-2974 >> Low Dose Birth Control Pills | natural birth control Sat, 17 Mar 2012 22:41:14 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/alesse/#comment-2974 [...] Carole Pemberton brings you up to date with the latest information on contraceptives, including Alesse, and Yaz to empower you to enjoy your sexuality while successfully managing your birth [...] […] Carole Pemberton brings you up to date with the latest information on contraceptives, including Alesse, and Yaz to empower you to enjoy your sexuality while successfully managing your birth […]

]]> Comment on Well? What IS the Truth about Yaz? by FEL http://contraceptivereviewer.com/well-what-is-the-truth-about-yaz/#comment-2971 FEL Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:11:18 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/well-what-is-the-truth-about-yaz/#comment-2971 “I can see no real group of patients that this drug benefited over existing alternatives,” said Mark Woods of New York University School of Medicine. Well, it is perhaps a small group, but those of us with PMDD need the drospirenone to help alleviate our symptoms. To me, the benefits of removing PMDD symptoms far outweighs the risks. Other birth controls would do nothing to help with this. Hi Fel, Good point you make - once we empower ourselves with as much information as possible, it is up to each individual to weigh risks versus benefits for the medications we take. “I can see no real group of patients that this drug benefited over existing alternatives,” said Mark Woods of New York University School of Medicine.

Well, it is perhaps a small group, but those of us with PMDD need the drospirenone to help alleviate our symptoms. To me, the benefits of removing PMDD symptoms far outweighs the risks. Other birth controls would do nothing to help with this.

Hi Fel, Good point you make - once we empower ourselves with as much information as possible, it is up to each individual to weigh risks versus benefits for the medications we take.

]]> Comment on Best Birth Control Pill For Acne by Grace http://contraceptivereviewer.com/best-birth-control-pill-for-acne/#comment-2969 Grace Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:33:52 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/best-birth-control-pill-for-acne/#comment-2969 May I just say that you are so talented. You combine knowledge with wit and make people feel comfortable. You have a gift. I really hope you come back and write more. I came upon your site because I have acne. I just switched to Apri a month and a half ago, and am hoping it will help. I am 34 years old and in a commuted relationship. My man is getting ready to deploy and will be here in two days to spend some time with me. I really keyed my face would be clear for the time we have together. I developed a series of small bumps beside my nose and used a glycolic acid peel just on that area. I've used them before with no problem. Today, I woke up wih what appears to be a chemical burn beside my nose. I called ino work because of the embarrassment and have applied Aquafor to the area. I sure hope Apri helps this condition. Of course if it does, he will already be gone overseas and I have to look like beef carpaccio while he is here. Can you tell me how long I can expect to wait of the Apri (Desogen) will work for me? Sincerely, meat face :( <strong>Dear Grace</strong>, Thank you for your kind and generous compliments, I feel so much for your situation especially when time is so precious for you and your partner. I have emailed you privately so please let me know if my response does not arrive. Your partner loves you for <em>who you are </em>and will also feel for your situation. It is hard to keep a sense of humour isn't it but what great medicine you are giving to yourself and those around you who, trust me, will also sympathise with what you are having to cope with. My best regards to you and you partner, seize every moment to embrace each other and those special moments that will stack up the good memories! Carole May I just say that you are so talented. You combine knowledge with wit and make people feel comfortable. You have a gift. I really hope you come back and write more. I came upon your site because I have acne. I just switched to Apri a month and a half ago, and am hoping it will help. I am 34 years old and in a commuted relationship. My man is getting ready to deploy and will be here in two days to spend some time with me. I really keyed my face would be clear for the time we have together. I developed a series of small bumps beside my nose and used a glycolic acid peel just on that area. I’ve used them before with no problem. Today, I woke up wih what appears to be a chemical burn beside my nose. I called ino work because of the embarrassment and have applied Aquafor to the area. I sure hope Apri helps this condition. Of course if it does, he will already be gone overseas and I have to look like beef carpaccio while he is here. Can you tell me how long I can expect to wait of the Apri (Desogen) will work for me? Sincerely, meat face :(

Dear Grace, Thank you for your kind and generous compliments, I feel so much for your situation especially when time is so precious for you and your partner. I have emailed you privately so please let me know if my response does not arrive. Your partner loves you for who you are and will also feel for your situation. It is hard to keep a sense of humour isn’t it but what great medicine you are giving to yourself and those around you who, trust me, will also sympathise with what you are having to cope with.

My best regards to you and you partner, seize every moment to embrace each other and those special moments that will stack up the good memories! Carole

]]> Comment on History of the Contraceptive by Sissy http://contraceptivereviewer.com/history-of-the-contraceptive/#comment-2964 Sissy Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:42:51 +0000 http://contraceptivereviewer.com/history-of-the-contraceptive/#comment-2964 Biblically, this article is just so off base. Folks knew exactly how to get pregnant!!! Otherwise why would they get themselves ready with all their hoojoo methods just before sex?? Hello? - Genesis 38:8-10 clearly shows from the beginning of time, men KNEW how women got pregnant! "8 Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to raise up offspring for your brother.” 9 But Onan knew that the child would not be his; so whenever he slept with his brother’s wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring for his brother. 10 What he did was wicked in the LORD’s sight; so the LORD put him to death also. Onan, pulled out... and it's the same that many men have done throughout the years... so don't play dumb... get a clue and know the truth! Dear Sissy,   Thank you for your input on this subject from a biblical aspect. It was not my intention to offend you with inaccuracies or general statements but to inform readers on ancient methods used to <strong>preventing</strong> conception across cultures (not only Christians) when the general knowledge of exactly HOW the body's reproductive system worked (not intercourse per se) was extremely limited. As you will acknowledge, we are still discovering more and more about the complexities of the male and female reproductive system even today and, as with many of the body's other systems, as we discover more intricacies and links, we adjust our approaches, treatments, medications etc. to keep pace. In ancient times, each culture held its own beliefs and practised its own methods of birth control which I wished to share with my readers. Your comment will serve to remind me to be more precise with expression and I shall amend the statement in the post. I hope you continue to visit my site and I appreciate the time you took to comment here. Kind regards Carole Biblically, this article is just so off base. Folks knew exactly how to get pregnant!!! Otherwise why would they get themselves ready with all their hoojoo methods just before sex?? Hello? - Genesis 38:8-10 clearly shows from the beginning of time, men KNEW how women got pregnant! “8 Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife and fulfill your duty to her as a brother-in-law to raise up offspring for your brother.” 9 But Onan knew that the child would not be his; so whenever he slept with his brother’s wife, he spilled his semen on the ground to keep from providing offspring for his brother. 10 What he did was wicked in the LORD’s sight; so the LORD put him to death also.

Onan, pulled out… and it’s the same that many men have done throughout the years… so don’t play dumb… get a clue and know the truth!

Dear Sissy,  

Thank you for your input on this subject from a biblical aspect. It was not my intention to offend you with inaccuracies or general statements but to inform readers on ancient methods used to preventing conception across cultures (not only Christians) when the general knowledge of exactly HOW the body’s reproductive system worked (not intercourse per se) was extremely limited.

As you will acknowledge, we are still discovering more and more about the complexities of the male and female reproductive system even today and, as with many of the body’s other systems, as we discover more intricacies and links, we adjust our approaches, treatments, medications etc. to keep pace. In ancient times, each culture held its own beliefs and practised its own methods of birth control which I wished to share with my readers. Your comment will serve to remind me to be more precise with expression and I shall amend the statement in the post.

I hope you continue to visit my site and I appreciate the time you took to comment here.

Kind regards Carole

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