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Re: High BP & taking birth control From: anonymous@obgyn.net Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:28:06 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: Blood spotting after 7 weeks of pregnancy" Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: microlaparoscopy" In reply to: Brandy: "High BP & taking birth control" At Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Brandy wrote: > >I'm 36 years old with high blood pressure, which I take medication for. >Is there a safe birth control method available? You can use sterilization of either partner, progesterone only hormonal contraception, barrier method contraception or the IUD. In addition, it may be OK to use the birth control pill under close scrutiny in certain circumstances. After all, the risks of the pill with HTN are dramatically less than the risks of pregnancy with HTN. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG Clarksville, TN This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. Next message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: Blood spotting after 7 weeks of pregnancy" Previous message: anonymous@obgyn.net: "Re: microlaparoscopy" In reply to: Brandy: "High BP & taking birth control"

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