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Re: Safe/Effective Birth Control?
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 12 Mar 2001 16:27:34 -0600 (CST)
You have a complex problem. The best solution is to try to find some
providers who will listen to your concerns and try different things for
you.
At Mon, 12 Mar 2001, Suzanne wrote:
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>I'm looking for advice on an effective and safe birth control pill or
>injection that will have the least amount of side effects. I have been
>on Demulan and Ortho Tri-Cyclen in past years that caused terrible
>migranes, an increase in depression (hospitalization/medication required
>as opposed to usual bouts of depression I can solve without professional
>help or medication), acne, and mood swings. I am currently on
>Ortho-Cyclen (six months) and am beginning to receive the severe
>migranes, depression, huge mood swings, and shortness of breath (my skin
>is great through). My doctors (through insurance and Planned
>Parenthood) just want to switch me to another pill, blame shortness of
>breath on allergies (which don't go away with the help of Clariton or
>Allegra!?!), and don't show interest in discussing the problems with me.
>I'm 22, very active and don't smoke - but do have family history of
>breast cancer. I'm just wondering if there is any pill/injection/or
>implant available on the market that may provide me safe, effective
>birth control...or is it the condom and abstinence until I have the kids
>I'd like to have someday and can look into sterilization?
>
>--
>Thanks, Suzanne
>
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J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.
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