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Re: Taking the pill for three consecutive months w/o a break
From: William D. McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Dec 1999 12:37:00 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Jennifer wrote: >
>I get very severe cramps every month. Recently my doctor lowered my
>dosage of birth control pill and told me I could take it for three
>months with no break. This has made my life so much easier. My
>co-workers don't believe me and think that it would be very unhealthy to
>do that. I am trying to convince them that this is a new way of doing
>it. Can you give me your opinion.
>
>Thank you.

This is not a problem. My wife does it all the time. Since the Pill "period" is not really a menses, it is not necessary to have one every month, or at all for that matter. Good luck!

-- 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.

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