Re: [Birth Control] (no subject)
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 14:26:24 -0600 (CST)
You should expcet your period during your placebo week. As far as when
to have unprotected sex ONLY WITH RESPECT TO PILL EFFECTIVENESS (not
safe sex), the answer varies from 2 to 4 weeks after starting the pill.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Mon, 1 Apr 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I have been on Ortho Tri for one month. I am anxiously awaiting my period.
>Could you tell me if and when I will get it? I know this is a hard question
>to asnwer. but I am very nervous. I had unprotected sex after being on the
>pill for ten days... I have taken the pill at the same time evryday... I am
>just a worry wart. People tell me that you shoul dnot have unprtected sex
>until after one cycle.. is this true?
>
>PLEASE HELP
>ANDREA
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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