WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2003: Re: [Birth Control] New risk?

Re: [Birth Control] New risk?

From: asd (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 23:37:27 -0600 (CST)

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I'm not a doctor, but I've been on birth control for over 7 years and I do know that there is no reason why you need to change pills. In fact, you are more likely to get pregnant right after changing pills because your body has to adjust to the change. Alcohol does not decrease the effectiveness of the pill. However, your body will take longer to process the alcohol, increasing the length of time you'll feel its effects. I don't think tobacco decreases the effectiveness of the pill, either. But the health risks for birth control users who smoke are significantly higher than they are for those who don't. Be sure to read the patient insert that comes with your pills. It should discuss these risks. Hope this helps!

At Thu, 6 Mar 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Hmm, dont know, amybe one of the docs can help, but I was on them for a
>while, same brand and a smoker to boot, never failed me!
>
>At Thu, 6 Mar 2003, Tara wrote:
>>
>>I have been on birth control pills (ortho novum 777) off and on since I
>>was 16 years old (I am 23). I heard a "rumor" today about 2 different
>>factors that can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills: #1
>>that you need to change your prescription often since your body will
>>develop an immunity to it and #2 that alcohol and tobacco use can reduce
>>the effectiveness of the pills as well. I was just wondering if there
>>is any merit to the rumors. Thank you for your time
>>Tara

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