itchy bumps are likely razor burns or mild ingrown hairs. While Soframycin (framycetin) is a topical antibiotic, it is generally not needed for simple razor bumps unless there is an active bacterial infection. Using it unnecessarily can cause skin irritation. Instead, to soothe the area, try applying a cool compress, a fragrance-free moisturizer like aloe vera, or a mild over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream to relieve itching. It is also best to pause shaving until your skin fully heals. If the bumps become very painful or red, please consult a healthcare professional.

Taking the emergency contraceptive pill, levonorgestrel (Unwanted 72), introduces a high dose of hormones which frequently causes menstrual delays. Regarding your desogestrel/ethinylestradiol daily pill (Femilon), if you took it consistently every day after starting, it would have been fully effective by day thirteen. While the risk of pregnancy is relatively low, the delay in your withdrawal bleed is likely due to the emergency pill. For your peace of mind, I recommend taking a simple home pregnancy test.

Hello. I understand your concern, but please be reassured. Since you have been consistently taking your daily combined oral contraceptive containing levonorgestrel and ethinylestradiol for 14 days, you are already fully protected against pregnancy. These daily pills become effective after 7 days of consistent use. Therefore, taking an emergency contraceptive pill like Unwanted 72 is not necessary. Taking extra hormones when you are already protected is not needed and might cause minor side effects like nausea or irregular spotting. Just continue taking your daily birth control pills on schedule.

It is generally safe to continue breastfeeding, though a few simple steps can keep your baby comfortable. Mifepristone enters breast milk in very small, safe amounts, so you do not need to stop nursing. However, misoprostol can pass into breast milk and might cause mild, temporary diarrhea in your baby. To prevent this, you can simply pump and discard your breast milk for about 4 to 6 hours after taking the misoprostol. After this short pause, you can safely resume breastfeeding as normal.

Unwanted 72 contains levonorgestrel, a hormone that can cause temporary changes in your body. It is very normal to experience spotting, bleeding, and cramping or back pain within a week of taking it, and it can shift your regular period. However, because your back pain is severe, it is always a good idea to rest and consult a healthcare professional to ensure you are comfortable and to rule out any other concerns. We want to make sure you are safe and feeling well.

Typically, this process involves two medications. First, swallow the mifepristone tablet. Then, 24 to 48 hours later, place the misoprostol tablets in your cheeks or under your tongue, letting them dissolve for 30 minutes before swallowing the rest. Cramping and bleeding are normal signs that the medication is working. Please rest, stay hydrated, and use ibuprofen for comfort. Having a supportive person nearby is very helpful. For your safety, please reach out to a doctor if you experience extremely heavy bleeding?soaking two pads per hour for two hours?or a fever.