What is the period?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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A period is release of blood when uterus lining shreds and passes out into vagina

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I'm 5 months pregnant and dealing with a really bad cold, cough, and throat pain. I'm worried about what medicines are safe to take for this. Can anyone help with advice on what's okay to use during pregnancy?

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I'm really worried because I had a small amount of precum on my hand, and I wiped it off. But then, after a few minutes, I used that finger to touch my girlfriend's vagina. We're both virgins, and I'm not sure if this can make her pregnant. Could she be at risk?

The chance of pregnancy in this situation is extremely low, especially if there was minimal precum and no ejaculation. However, if you both are still concerned or if her period is delayed, you can take a home pregnancy test after about 2 weeks. For future peace of mind, consider using contraception during any sexual activity to reduce the risk of pregnancy and STIs.

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I'm taking Ovral-L and I'm curious if ovulation still happens while I'm on it. Could you explain how exactly it prevents pregnancy? I'm just a bit worried and want to understand everything better. Also, is it possible for ovulation to occur with Ovral-L?

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