Re: Switching BCPs
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:16:21 -0600 (CST)
Not necessary.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Thu, 9 Nov 2000, jenni wrote:
>
>I'm a 27 year old female who has been on birthcontrol pills for several
>years. I have recently switched brands (from Orthocyclen to Mircette.)
>I began my cycle as usual but it's VERY light. My question is, when
>switching BCPs, should one use additional protection for the first month
>of pills?
>
>Thanks for your help.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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