WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1999: Re: Changing types of BCP, wait a month or still protected?

Re: Changing types of BCP, wait a month or still protected?

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 22:53:13 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 9 Aug 1999, Ann wrote: >
>I just moved to Colorado. I have an appt with an OB/GYN that came
>highly recommended, but I won't be seen until Oct 1st. I will run out
>of my Ortho/Novum 31 one month prior to that.

Although you probably would not lose any effectiveness if you went from a monophasic to a triphasic, it would be best to continue the same Rx. I can't imagine why your old OB would not give you a few months of a prescription, were you to explain to his or her nurse the reason.

You actually lready explained why it takes so long to get seen as a new patient, when you described your new OB as "highly recommended." Although it is often difficult for patients to believe, not all doctors are created equal. Yes, there are regulating bodies who (hopefully) make sure that doctors have a minimum amount of knowledge and skill. However, just like there is a wide variety of skill between different basketball players, car mechanics, airline pilots, teachers, and artists, there is also a wide variety of skill between different doctors. The very best doctors often have long waiting lists, as patients have heard from friends or other doctors that these are top-notch doctors. Whether or not the wait to be seen (including time spent in the waiting room) is worthwhile depends on your medical condition(s) and experience with other doctors.

Best of luck,

-- Ashley Hill David Ashley Hill, M.D. Associate Director Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency Orlando, FL http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd

The above is intended for general medical education, and is not for specific medical advice. I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail due to time constraints.

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