WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2003: Re: [Birth Control] Birth control and eating disorders

Re: [Birth Control] Birth control and eating disorders

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 17:49:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 24 Sep 2003, JP wrote: >
>Hi there,
>
>I have had an eating disorder for about 15 months, and haven't had my
>period for over a year. I was anorexic for about half the time, and now
>I am recovering from bulimia. I am truly committed to my recovery, and
>have gained a significant amount of healthy weight, and am pretty close
>to my normal weight now. But, my period still has not resumed. I am
>fairly concerend that I have not had a period for htis long, and am
>considering going on the birth control pill. Is the pill a safe way for
>me to help regulate my cycle again?
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>JP
>

Most likely would be. But you need to discuss it with your physician.

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