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All your questions answered by Violet staff and board-certified OB/GYNs

Can the birth control pill turn you straight?

No, not really! Birth control doesn't affect your sexual orientation. Birth control pills have hormones in them that affect your menstrual cycle and help prevent you from getting pregnant. For more information on how different birth control methods work, check out this section: https://www.violetproject.org/contraception

Do you have pregnancy tests?

Currently, we do not. We are working on getting them though, so stay tuned! If you cannot get to a store to get a pregnancy test, you can get one shipped to you. 3-pack: https://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Detection-Pregnancy-Prueba-embarazo/dp/B000NDS2CC/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=pregnancy+tests&qid=1673402757&rdc=1&sr=8-9 10-pack: https://www.amazon.com/Clearblue-Pregnancy-Test-Combo-Pack/dp/B08NMJ6SQ2/ref=sr_1_12?keywords=pregnancy+tests&qid=1673402785&rdc=1&sr=8-12 Common stores l

Why do I get dizzy on my period even if I don’t bleed a lot?

Good question. First, you may think you don't bleed a lot - maybe you bleed the same amount as your parent, or someone has told you that you're not really bleeding a lot. But, you might be bleeding more than you should in a healthy amount, and that might be part of the reason why you feel dizzy on your period! Check out the section "How much bleeding is too much?" on this page - https://www.violetproject.org/menstrual-health If you ever feel dizzy or nauseous or vomit while o

Is it normal to have brown discharge?

Many times, during your period, menstrual blood can sit in the vaginal canal or take longer to leave your body – this blood is then exposed to more oxygen, which causes the blood to become oxidized or turn brown. Usually, this kind of blood can be anywhere from dark red to dried brown. However, if your discharge is changing in color from before, or if there is a new odor with your discharge, you may want to go see an OB/GYN and ask about this change. It can be helpful to take

If you have protected sex with two different people within the same day will you get an STD?

If you have used a dental dam or condom, then your chances of getting a sexually transmitted infections (STI/STD) is low in each sexual encounter you have. However, if your protection did not include a barrier method like condoms or dental dams, then your chance of getting an infection becomes higher after having sex. Your chance of getting an STI increases with the number of sexual partners you have, as your exposure to potential sources of infection are higher. That is why

Are there any pills I can take for an easier access abortion?

There are pills that you can take for an abortion, and you can see a doctor to get these serices or have a self-managed abortion (SMA). However, these medications are often hard to access without seeing a doctor in the United States - the Plan C website has more information about how to do so at home and more information about the process. The recommended pill therapy is a combined medication called mifepristone-misoprostol (made of these two medications). While it is safe to

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