Frequently asked questions

Pregnancy Questions

• Am I pregnant?
• I missed my period. Does that mean I'm pregnant?
• What are the symptoms of pregnancy?
• What are the chances of getting pregnant if ...?
• How soon can I check a pregnancy test?
• Are home pregnancy tests accurate?
• Can birth control interfere with pregnancy test results?
• What is the difference between a home pregnancy test and a blood pregnancy test?
• How long does it take to get pregnant?
• When am I most fertile?
• What is implantation bleeding?
• How many weeks pregnant am I?
• Is spotting in early pregnancy normal?
• What is a chemical pregnancy?
• What is an ectopic pregnancy?
• What is a molar pregnancy?
• When will I feel the baby move?
• Should I use BBTs and OPKs when trying to get pregnant?
• Can I prevent a miscarriage?
• Are anti-depressants safe in pregnancy?

HPV and Dysplasia Questions

• What is HPV?
• What is a Pap smear?
• What happens if my Pap smear is abnormal?
• What is dysplasia?
• What causes dysplasia?
• How is dysplasia treated?
• What does ASCUS mean?
• What if I am pregnant and my Pap smear shows dysplasia?

Birth Control Questions

• What are the chances of getting pregnant using the withdrawal (pull out) method?
• I forgot to take my birth control pill. What should I do?
• I just stopped the Pill. How long will it take for my period to come back?
• What is the morning after pill?

Menstrual Period Questions

• What is polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)?

Miscarriage Questions

• Can I prevent a miscarriage?
• What are the different kinds of miscarriages?
• If I had one miscarriage, am I more likely to have another?
• I just had a miscarriage. Why can't I try to get pregnant right away?