GYN Issues: Jane Harrison-Hohner, RN, RNP | Forum profile

I choose to get mirena done after I had my son eight months ago. I was just wondering if there is any possiblity of me being able to get pregnant while i'm using Mirena.

Replying to: Birth Control Pills...Please help They are perfectly safe and yes, you will be able to have kids in the future...But, as you will see in the posts on this board, including mine, it can decrease your sex drive significantly. Of course, there are the other side effects, like mood swings and weight gain, but usually after some trial and error, most gals find the right pill. As ...

I need some help I'm 23 years old, I am a little over weight 5'4 239lb, I have not had my period for 3 months now. I went to the doctor for a pregnant test it was negative, I was pissed really I was. I don't understand why I haven't had my period in 3 months. My boy friend and I have been together for 3 years trying to have a baby for will 3 years has not happen. If someone knows something ...

My period has always been regular, even when I first got it back at 13. But within the first year I started to get some weird premenstrual side effects, and they just increase in severity as I get older. I used to think it was just PMS, but there's got to be a better way than this. I'm almost 20 now, and I just started my period, yet again. But every month for a week, almost to the day, before ...

I just lost my virginity and I started bleeding while having sex. When I go to the bathroom I bleed sometimes. And I bleed more when I hold it in. And I have been going to the bathroom more often now. Is this normal and for long will I bleed for?

I got a call from the doctor the other day telling me they found I had strep in my urine after running a culture. I have never heard of this before and my sister has studied nursing and worked in doctor's offices over the years and has not heard of it either. I looked around the internet and the most I could find about it was pregnant women may get it, and I am not pregnant and have not been ...

I am 50 years old and still get my periods (well, as of last month I did). I was told last week at my annual GYN visit that I have a prolapse uterus. I feel like I have a tampon that isn't in right. I'm begining to feel like there is something in the way when I have intercourse with my husband. I am not in pain at this point. I should have started my period within the last few days and ...

Hi. I have been on my birth control pill for about 6 months now and I was wondering exactly how important timing is as in the time I take it each day. Like, if I decide to take it at noon each day, but on some days forget and dont take it until 1 or 3 at the very latest how much does that effect the effectiveness of the pill and put me at risk for pregnancy? Thanks.

Thank you Jane for your last advice, it helped a lot. I do have a call into my physician, but a second opinion is always helpful. Last week after the biopsy, the blood results were completely within normal limits, he thought that endometriosis is the cause. He put me on birth control to start shutting down my system, while he was waiting for the results of the biopsy. Now I have ...

I was wondering if a traditional digital thermometer can be used in substitue for a Basal Thermometer? My husband and I are trying to get pregnant, and I currently am using an OPK, and thought that I might try using the thermometer method as well. Thanks, Sara

Replying to: provera? I am in the same boat as you. I havent had a period since Sept 2006. The Dr prescribed me provera also. I dont start it for 2 weeks, he wants to get my blood work back first. I am also looking for info on provera. I will let you know if I hear of anything. I am wondering if it will help me get pregnant....IDK.

Hi Jane, I just stopped nursing my infant about 2 months ago. I haven't gotten my period yet and I know for a fact that I'm not pregnant. I'm starting to use Birth control (Yasmin). Traditionally, you start using BC the first day of your period or the first Sunday of your period, however, I haven't received my period yet. I ended up starting the birth control last night (Monday). How long do ...

My GF has had 3 C-sections and a tubal ligation. We have had sex 2-3/week for over a year now but in the last month we had to reduce it to 1/week because she has suddenly started bleeding down there everytime we have sex. Its not her periods or a tubal miscarriage (EPT confirmed). I'm STD free and we think its uterine fibroids or some ...

Hi I am 49 years old and have my tubes tied and 2 years ago had an endometrial ablation. I no longer have periods and think I am going through menopause. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol and take meds for them. I have gained weight. For the last 6 months I have had bad abdominal pain and yesterday the dr gave me strong painkillers. I had a pap and an abdominal ultrasound and they...

I am 29 years old. For the last 4 days or so I have been having lower abdominal pain and occasionally pain in what I will call my "bladder" region. Sometimes it's a sharp (not drop to your knees) pain and then sometimes it's a dull constant pain. I got my last period on 8/7/2008. I looked at an ovulation calander and it says I should be getting my period on 9/4/2008. I honestly could have ...

I recently was in a car accident that resulted in a back injury. During the MRI for the lower back they noted free fluid in the cavity posterior to my uterus and asked my Orthopedic Doctor to have me follow up with a pelvic non-OB ultrasound. I had this ultrasound yesterday. What could this mean? Items to note, I have a 35 day cycle. My LMP was 7/22/08, the MRI was 8/8/08 and if it matters...

Hi-I'm 51 and have not had a period for two years. Three days ago it started again. Have you ever heard of this-especially given the two year span between the periods? Also-it is a normal period not just a scant thing. I thought I was in menopause! Thank you so much!

I was wondering if a traditional digital thermometer can be used in substitue for a Basal Thermometer? My husband and I are trying to get pregnant, and I currently am using an OPK, and thought that I might try using the thermometer method as well. Thanks, Sara

Thank you Jane for your last advice, it helped a lot. I do have a call into my physician, but a second opinion is always helpful. Last week after the biopsy, the blood results were completely within normal limits, he thought that endometriosis is the cause. He put me on birth control to start shutting down my system, while he was waiting for the results of the biopsy. Now I have ...

I just lost my virginity and I started bleeding while having sex. When I go to the bathroom I bleed sometimes. And I bleed more when I hold it in. And I have been going to the bathroom more often now. Is this normal and for long will I bleed for?