YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for July, 2001: Re: PCOS and the effectiveness of birth control

Re: PCOS and the effectiveness of birth control

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Jul 2001 11:02:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 30 Jul 2001, Jane wrote: >
>I am a young woman who is thinking about losing her virginity. I was
>recently diagnosed with PCOS and I am now on Desogen as treatment for
>PCOS. Will PCOS affect the effectiveness of Desogen as birth control?
>If I have unprotected sex would I be at risk for pregnancy because I
>have PCOS? Thank you very much for your time.

Jane,

Women with PCO can still get pregnant. So, not using birth control may leave you with something you aren't ready to handle.

Please, consider using condoms. They help to protect against STD's, including HIV. Remember, you are sleeping with everyone your partner has. If he tells you he is a virgin, still use condoms...there are many people out there that say they are virgins, never practiced any type of sexual activity, and this isn't necessarily the case. Sex is a lot of fun, but not worth the consequences if you are not protected effectively.

You say you are a young woman, but don't mention your age specifically. Please, discuss safer sex practices with your MD. Talk with your parents too. It may be difficult, but you may be very surprised at how supportive they can be.

Best of luck to you.

-- Robin

-- ~Robin~

I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.

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