help! really worried? i missed last active pill of ortho-tri-cyclen?

Question

I'm on ortho-tri cyclen. I started this past month's pack 1 day late, didn't double up on pills but didn't miss any more.Was i protected this month?

Answer 1

Should be okay: Missing the last pill shouldn't make that big of a deal, but you don't want to miss pills. Use a condom just to be doubly certain if pregnancy is a concern.

Answer 2

Should be ok: but use condom as a back up measure to be safe.

Answer 3

No: Several types of doctors can perform surgery on your foot including a podiatrist or orthodedic surgeon.

Answer 4

Not necessarily: By a "foot ortho surgeon" i assume you are referring to an orthopedic surgeon who is specializing in feet. There are many excellent podiatry practices as well and some are in association with an orthopedic group. Either way is fine. I would look for a board certified foot surgeon in either case. Try to find out how many foot cases they have done and try to get testimonials from their patients.

Answer 5

Check them out: If you need surgery on your foot/ankle, you can see a podiatrist or an ortho foot/ankle surgeon. My suggestion is to check out both types and see who you feel more comfortable with during the visit.

Answer 6

No: Both a podiatric foot and ankle surgeon and an orthopedic foot and ankle surgeon can operate on your foot, it's up to you to determine their experience and qualifications for treating your condition.

Answer 7

Little different: The athlete know about exercise and have more tolerance , and he want to go back to his or her sport.

Answer 8

Recovery time varies: Recover time will vary depending on many factors including age, general health of the patient, infection control, smoker or not, blood sugar control, the exact type of procedure, and post-operative and follow up care. Discuss it with your surgeon and get their opinion as to what they feel is a reasonable recovery time for you.

Answer 9

Yes: Chloasma, or darkening of the skin is a common side effect of oral contraceptive therapy. It is usually not too noticeable and its appearance varies from individual to individual. It has been reported with all oral contraceptives.

Answer 10

Fluid, bleed, HTN..: Side effects include vaginal bleeding, fluid retention, vision changes, spotty darkening of skin, nausea and vomiting, dizziness, and depression, among others. Fluid retention is important to tell your doctor because it can be hypertension. The most important fact to note is if you smoke and use this, you can have serious cardiovascular side effects. So do not smoke and use this.

Answer 11

Both: Both specialties work very closely with physical therapists in guiding the diagnosis and treatment recommendation.

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