Re: Contraceptive side effects
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 16 Jun 2001 22:28:54 -0500 (CDT)
The pill have been shown to not be associated with breast cancer. As
far as the vein thing, it's usually hereditary.
Everything has potential side effects and costs are sure to be an issue.
Feel free to peruse the archives to see people's reactions to different
types of birth control. Check here and the Women's Health Forum.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Fri, 15 Jun 2001, Jen wrote:
>
>I have been taking the birth control pill for around 8 years to correct
>my heavy and irregular cycle but have recently become concerned about
>possible long term side effects of the pill(breast health, spider veins
>and other vein problems)and the monthly cost of the pill since my
>insurance plan wont cover it. are their any other options for me
>(norplant, injections)that would be less costly and have fewer adverse
>side effects in the future? i am afraid if i simply get off the pill my
>cycles would return to their original state.
>
>--
>jen
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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