YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for November, 2002: Re: B/C pill info please? Help MD or professionals only please

Re: B/C pill info please? Help MD or professionals only please

From: Bernard Cristalli MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 1 Nov 2002 05:31:52 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 31 Oct 2002, Ashley wrote: >I dont understand your response, can you please explain it. thanks
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>>At Wed, 30 Oct 2002, Ashley wrote:
>>>Hi, I am 24 years old. I am 5'10" and 250lbs. I have been on ortho
>>>cyclen for almost 2 yrs. My blood pressure is normal 128/88 or around
>>>that. My questions are is it still safe for me to stay on the pill
>>>(blood clots, heart attack, etc)
>>>And I am getting married next month, I dont want to use condoms anymore,
>>>does the pill have the same effectivness for someone who is overweight?
>>>Thank you for your time.

>>Is effective but has to be controlled. >>Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.

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The effectiveness is the same, but this BC method is more risky in your case than in a normal weighted person. You have to balance the pros and cons of any BC method with the help of your health care provider.

-- *These comments are for educational purpose only. They can't replace an examination by your doctor. * I won't have time to answer personal mails, please post to the forums.

Bernard G. Cristalli MD AMACOG AIHP - ACCA - Paris France OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Urogynecology Editorial Advisory Board http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm

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