Question 1

i think i have petechaie. im 10 weeks post partum and see tiny pin point red dots on my legs that are in a cluster and flat to my skin. they dont itch or anything. my grandma died of leukemia and i was anemic after giving birth. scared?

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: Let's find out if or not the red spots on legs are true petechiae- Petechiae do not blanch off (when you press over the rash, reddish purple color does not fade).   Individuals with leukemia are likely to have easy bruising, anemia, swollen glands, liver, and spleen.  Seek a medical attention if you are still concerned.

Question 2

does birth control cause hairloss?

Accepted Answer

No: Birth control pills should not cause hair loss.  You must look for another explanation.

Question 3

can birth control cause back pains?

Accepted Answer

Not typically: Back pain is not a typical side effect of birth control pills

Question 4

could birth control cause inflammation?

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Inflammation where?: Your site of inflammation is incomplete, but generally the answer is no if it is in regard to the oral contraceptive.

Question 5

will quiting birth control cause cysts?

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No, but: Taking birth control pills is pretty good at suppressing (or preventing) formation of large ovarian cysts.  When you stop taking pills your body begins to produce eggs and ovulate again, and so cysts will form (but its what your ovaries are supposed to be doing, just not supposed to be making very large ones).

Question 6

can a cyst cause birth control to fail?

Accepted Answer

No: Ovarian cysts don't cause birth-control to fail.  Best wishes!

Question 7

what could cause bleeding after birth control?

Accepted Answer

Pill side effects: In the first 1-3 months after starting birth control pills, irregular bleeding (termed "breakthrough bleeding" is common.  For almost everyone, periods become very regular and predictable after that time.  Write down the dates of bleeding, keep taking the pill at the same time daily (missed pills can cause irregular bleeding), and see your doctor if it persists beyond 3 months.

Question 8

can birth control cause inflammation? help please?

Accepted Answer

No: Birth control does not cause inflammation.

Question 9

can being late on birth control cause brownish spotting?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are late or miss a pill, you may have some spotting.  Brown spotting is usually old blood.  Best wishes!

Question 10

what can cause bleeding even while on continuous birth control?

Accepted Answer

Breakthru bleeding: One can have breakthru bleeding if on BCPs,
thru irregular levels of hormonal levels, ie low
estrogen. Don't use anti-inflammatory meds ie Aleve, Advil which can increase bleeding. Observe, keep a diary and if bleeding increases, contact GYN MD for further evaluation thru healthtap.

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Does birth control cause petechaie

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I think i have petechaie. im 10 weeks post partum and see tiny pin point red dots on my legs that are in a cluster and flat to my skin. they dont itch or anything. my grandma died of leukemia and i was anemic after giving birth. scared?

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Does birth control cause hairloss?

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Can birth control cause back pains?

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Could birth control cause inflammation?

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Will quiting birth control cause cysts?

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Can a cyst cause birth control to fail?

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What could cause bleeding after birth control?

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Can birth control cause inflammation? help please?

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Can being late on birth control cause brownish spotting?

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What can cause bleeding even while on continuous birth control?

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