Hormonal Birth Control - Fresh Advice

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Hormonal Birth Control

If you are not concerned with STDs, there are a number of birth control options besides "the pill" to choose from. Dr. Yvonne Fulbright presents the most common hormonal - as opposed to barrier - birth control methods on this episode of Fresh Advice. (more...). (5:40)

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Yvonne K. Fulbright, Ph.D., M.S.Ed.

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	what exactly is spotting? I always hear about it but am not sure what it is, especially when compared to breakthrough bleeding.	Comment by: hawaii 05/25/2008 18:49:26

	Hi Hawaii! Most people refer to spotting and breakthrough bleeding interchangeably. However, breakthrough bleeding can be a little heavier than spotting.	Comment by: Cherry TV Chickalee 07/19/2008 23:03:38

	Spotting is the presence of apparent menstrual blood during the wrong parts of the menstrual cycle. ( usually pinkish or brownish in color) usally for short peroid or time , in most cases one time inccident thats is not normally during to actual menstrual cycle.	Comment by: Diva_Deja 09/13/2008 13:33:07

	Thanks Diva_Deja. My answer was certainly lacking!!	Comment by: Cherry TV Chickalee 09/14/2008 16:02:25

	The information is quite useful although I did not here you mention the Coil. Could you also explain what bloating is all about? Otherwise keep up the good work you are doing to wade ignorance on these important life issues. Bravo!!!!	Comment by: Concerned Mr. 12/03/2008 09:58:07

	Please respond to my earlier questions. I wait anxiously!!	Comment by: Cncerned Mr. 12/08/2008 09:18:22

	I regret the delay Mr. Concerned, there's just a lot going on! The coil placed inside a woman fallopian tubes. Scar tissues grows around it preventing sperm from getting through. Iit's permanent so it's not birth control but a form of sterilization. Bloating is when the abdominal area swells.	Comment by: Cherry TV Chickalee 12/08/2008 12:34:56

	is panadol safe?i know its a pain reliver but i usually use it to avoid being pregnant..and it had helped me and my hubby many times coz we seldom use condoms and i dont use pills bcoz of my migraine...pls help me...reply please....	Comment by: curious 04/19/2009 13:34:41

	Dear Curious, Thanks for writing in! Panadol is a type of acetaminophen. (For those in the U.S., this appears under the brand name Tylenol.) Though this might be useful for reducing pain and fever, it should NOT be used as a form of birth control! If you were experiencing migraines, I'd suggest either switching pills or trying one of the other methods featured in this episode. Some women have to try several types of birth control before finding the 'perfect fit.' This is definitely something to talk with your clinician about. Good luck!	Comment by: LittleCherry! 04/20/2009 00:05:08