Re: [Birth Control] BIRTH CONTROL & SMOKING
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 12:37:00 -0600 (CST)
Most gyns use the pill in patients up to menopause and thereafter but if
they smoke, the common cutoff time is age 35.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Mon, 1 Apr 2002, SUSAN wrote:
>
>I HAVE A FRIEND WHO IS 35 AND SMOKES. HER DOCTOR HAS HER ON YASMIN. I
>COULDN'T FIND A DOCTOR WHO WOULD GIVE ME BIRTH CONTROL PILLS AFTER 35.
>IS THIS NEW PILL SAFE?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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