WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: [Birth Control] birthcontrol pills

Re: [Birth Control] birthcontrol pills

From: ELAINE (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Nov 2001 06:01:53 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote: >
>At Wed, 28 Nov 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>My Dr. place me on birth control pills. I want to start taking the first
>>pack. However, I have a problem. My last menstrual period was on October
>>20..which was normal. However, I have been under a lot of stress lately and
>>I have not gotten my period for the month of November yet (it is 11/28).
>>
>>The question is that I am going on vacation on 12/15 to see my long distance
>>boyfriend. I am afraid that I will get my period then. Is it possible to
>>start taking the birth control pills now. Will I be "safe" on 12/15. The
>>Dr. gave me a prescription for Ortho-tricyclen. I have not used them yet
>>...cause I have been abstinent for the past 3 months.
>>
>>thank you,
>>Elaine
>
>Elaine,
>It is better if you wait for your period before beginning. Given that
>there is not a chance of pregnancy, you could certainly start at any
>point, however, the possibility of break through bleeding is increased.
>Regardless, if you start now, I would still recommend using another form
>of birth control (i.e. condoms) during the first month of the pill...
>Lynn
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
>**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 e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

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Thank you for the response.  One more question. According to the package insert, using ortho-tricyclen...I thought you only have to use another type of protection for a week.  You see if I have to use condoms, there is no reason to take the birth control pillfor the month of December.  I am only going to see my boyfriend for a week.   Then I remain celebate agin for a few months.  I just hate using condoms!

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