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Re: Birth Control after Partial Molar Pregnancy

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 10:04:44 -0500 (CDT)

At Fri, 27 Aug 1999, Jeanne' wrote: >
>My Dr has told me to start taking my birth control pills this sunday. I
>had a D&C done 8/6 and have not had a period since. Is it wise to start
>the pills before I have a period? I would think it would be better for
>your body to have at least one normal cyle (after being pregnant for 9
>weeks and then having a D&C due to a partial molar) before you start
>putting hormones ect into your system.
>
>Any thoughts on this?
>
>--
>Jeanne'
>

There is no medical reason to allow one natural cycle, and since the vast majority of women will resume sexual activity within 3-4 weeks, and since you really don't need another pregnancy for a while, taking the pill sooner rather than later is a good idea. 

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
Clarksville, TN


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