WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: birth control pills

Re: birth control pills

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Dec 2000 00:06:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 29 Dec 2000, Lila wrote: >
>"Every other month my period is very painful and I get headaches before
>I start my period. My doctor told me not to take the
>last week of pills for 3 months so that I will not have periods during
>that time. Is this right?

yes, your doctor is trying to minimize the times you have hormonal fluctuations that contribute to the headaches -- this can be very effective

I cannot get pregnant because I had a tubal >ligation, but I am not sure about skipping the green pills and stopping
>my period. The pills suppose to help me to control my heavy period and
>the pain.

the green pills are sugar pills and do nothing other than remind you to take your pills on time. Even taking the active pills everyday will help with heavy bleeding and pain

Sorry I send this message in Spanish, but I found these >information in the Spanish search.Thank you

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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