WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1999: Re: Should I use backup? Is my body ignoring pill hormones?

Re: Should I use backup? Is my body ignoring pill hormones?

From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Mar 1999 16:13:53 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Mar 1999, Lauren wrote: >
>I had posted previously about a sudden shortening in period length. The
>general opinion (mom, nurse, etc) is that it's stress causing the
>shorter periods. However, one person's experience worries me. One
>person said that the same thing happened to her and that what it was was
>her body had adapted to the pills and began ignoring the hormones. A
>switch of perscription took care of it. Is this possible? If so, should
>I use back-up birth-control? My doctor does not get back from vacation
>until later in the month, I will see her then, but wonder if I should
>use back-up in the meantime. I'm not ready for kids yet. (I know, no
>one is ever ready.) :)
>
>--
>Lauren
>

There is not any more risk of you getting pregnant in this circumstance than any other, as long as you take your pills on time. All combination oral contraceptive tablets are equally effective in preventing pregnancy, but the side effects,like bleeding, can vary widely. Your body cannot "ignore" hormones. Your body's reaction to hormones from outside can change over time, but pregnancy is not likely.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD Clarksville, TN

This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace consultation and examination by your physician or other health care provider.

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