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Re: BCP or no BCP
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 15:52:28 -0600 (CST)
Personal opinion here but I don't think there's any reason you SHOULD be
taking birth control. They can be useful and some women take them to
help manage the symptoms a little better, but they don't do anything for
the PCOS itself. So if you're not comfortable taking them, you
shouldn't have to! (It sounds like your OBGYN will disagree though and
since I'm not a doctor, oh well :P)
At Fri, 28 Feb 2003, Jacqui wrote:
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>Hi everyone,
>
>I started a low carb diet in December and switched to Dr. Atkins about
>2 weeks ago and have lost over 30 lbs in less than 3 months. Since
>starting this diet, I have had 3 periods, all about 28 days apart. The
>problem is they last for over two weeks. I had my annual OB/GYN visit
>the other day and she suggested I start BCPs to help regulate my period,
>but I am afraid to do this because I think that maybe with the help of
>almost no carbs, my body is trying to regulate itself, and think maybe
>the reason my periods are lasting so long is because I use to only get 1
>or 2 periods a year, so there's a lot of build up to get rid of. I
>don't know if this is all wishful thinking or what. I do want to get
>pregnant more than anything, that's another reason I fear BCP. I am
>turning 31 this year and my biological clock is ticking sooo loud that I
>can't hear myself think. Any suggestions or comments are greatly
>appreciated, I'm suppose to start taking BCPs the day after tomorrow.
>HELP, I'm so confused.
>Please feel free to email me, thanks.
>
>--
>Jacqui
>
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