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Re: [Birth Control] no period and birth control, help?! From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 12 Mar 2002 09:58:02 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Sex: Slight pain/discomfort during entrance" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: [Birth Control] zithromax or ceftin interaction?" In reply to: Anna: "[Birth Control] no period and birth control, help?!" At Tue, 12 Mar 2002, Anna wrote: > >I just visited my gyn. and had the full exam done, and got birth >control pills. However, my period didn't come this month like it was >supposed to (well I had some spot bleeding), but I always had irregular >cycles, sometimes even one month without a period. I know I am not >pregnant. I am wondering if it would be ok. to start my pills now in >order to regulate the cycle quicker, or will I have side effects if I >don't wait until my period. >Thanks The only risk is that you might be pregnant. Take a test if that is appropriate, and then begin the pills if you wish. You will need back-up contraception for the first cycle if you do it this way. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: Sex: Slight pain/discomfort during entrance" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: [Birth Control] zithromax or ceftin interaction?" In reply to: Anna: "[Birth Control] no period and birth control, help?!"

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