WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1999: Re: Birth Control after Partial Molar Pregnancy

Re: Birth Control after Partial Molar Pregnancy

From: Jeanne' (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:05:09 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 27 Aug 1999, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>At Fri, 27 Aug 1999, Jeanne' wrote:
>>
>>My Dr has told me to start taking my birth control pills this sunday. I
>>had a D&C done 8/6 and have not had a period since. Is it wise to start
>>the pills before I have a period? I would think it would be better for
>>your body to have at least one normal cyle (after being pregnant for 9
>>weeks and then having a D&C due to a partial molar) before you start
>>putting hormones ect into your system.
>>
>>Any thoughts on this?
>>
>>--
>>Jeanne'
>>
>There is no medical reason to allow one natural cycle, and since the
>vast majority of women will resume sexual activity within 3-4 weeks, and
>since you really don't need another pregnancy for a while, taking the
>pill sooner rather than later is a good idea.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>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.
>

Thank you for your thoughts on both of my questions, I really appreciate your help. It is wonderful that you are doing this.

--
Jeanne'

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