I would like to comment in the diverse use of the progesterone/based IUD- Mirena. It is Levonorgestrel releasing that primarily confines itself to the uterus with systemic release. It is beginning to be more than a contraceptive. In our recent … Read More
Dear Dr N- My daughter has a scholarship for college, but she can’t get pregnant or she loses it. How do I, as a parent, help her with this as she goes to college? signed worried parent Dear Worried- Your daughter … Read More
Dear Dr N- Which pill should I take? Dear Reader- Finding the right oral contraceptive can be challenging. There are various doses and different combinations of hormones that can be offered. Cost is also an issue, so picking an ocp … Read More
Dear Dr N- I am post partum and not nursing anymore and would like to know if bc pills are covered by my insurance company? What are my options for birth control? Not ready to have another. Dear Not Ready- … Read More
Dear Dr N, can I have a permanent sterilization procedure in the office? Dear Done- Yes! There is a great out patient procedure that is carried out by going through the cervix with a camera and putting coils in the … Read More
DrNGyn in Lake Oswego is a center for placement of Mirena. It is astoundingly popular. We carry out a prior authorization for your insurance company, order the device for you and place it in the office working around your schedule. … Read More
Dear DrN- I cannot take birth control, it upsets my stomach but I like how it helps my skin. What can I do? signed pimples Dear P’s- There are many BC options on the market, that are FDA approved. There … Read More
Dear Dr.N – I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year….. any suggestions? Dear planning- A year can seem like such a long time when you are trying. We do not tend to be concerned as medical … Read More
Dear Dr. N How effective is natural family planning? signed K Dear K- You ask an interesting question. Natural family planning has been around a long time. It is a method that women use involving using their temperature, cervical mucous, … Read More