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SUZANNE, are you there? Re: Safe/Effective Birth Control?
From: E (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 23 Mar 2001 10:07:37 -0600 (CST)
Suzanne, I had serious problems with birth control pills as well,
although they were not some of the most commonly listed problems. I
went off after trying a few and just use condoms and spermicide 100% of
the time. Yes, I feel neurotic some of the time, but it's better than
being in pain and depressed. Ultimately, I think you just have to use
the method that works best for you.
At Mon, 12 Mar 2001, jwang, M.D. wrote:
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>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.
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>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
>>
>--
>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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