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Re: BCP and any problems to the babyFrom: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:07:30 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Faizatul wrote: > >I am on the oral contraceptive pills cycle at the moment. I have been taking >it for 2 months now. I took 21-days cycle and stop after 7 days and then >start again. I admit that I am not that "discipline" enough to take the >pills at the same time everyday thus leading to possibility of pregnancy. >Problem is: my menstruation was three days late already and I am worried >that I am pregnant while I am still on the pill cycle. Not that I am very >much worried that I am pregnant (I am happy about it) but some other thing >worries me, hence my question is: Is there a study that indicates problems >or complications that occurred to pregnant women (or baby) who conceived due >to imperfect use of oral contraceptive pills? This is one of those debateable areas. There are a few studies that suggest that there might be slight masculinization of a female fetus in a very small number of these pregnancies. The vast majority are perfectly normal.
-- R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG **Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
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