WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] birth control and getting pregnant?

Re: [Birth Control] birth control and getting pregnant?

From: Garry Siegel, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 20:52:27 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 14 Sep 2001, sue wrote: >
>I have been on birth control for 6 years. my husband and i want to get
>pregnant but were told by family and friends to be off the pills for at
>least 3 months. well, i was off the pill for only about 2 weeks when
>the condom broke during my ovulation. I am certain I was ovulating. I
>am very scared that i might be pregnant and because my system wasn't
>"cleaned out" first, i am afraid for my baby's health. What are the
>chances something could go wrong if I am in fact pregnant? We really
>want to have a baby and are even getting excited that I may be pregnant
>but we are also very worried! Please write back. Thank you, Sue

Hi Sue:

No big deal about the 3 months--it is an old thought in Ob/Gyn that really has little factual basis.

Please take a vitamin that contains folic acid (any prenatal or over the counter one will due--needs 0.4 mg.).

Happy Hunting :).

-- Garry E. Siegel, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Roswell, GA Private Practice

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.

**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

**Thank you for understanding :).**

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