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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Sarah" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list YOUNG-WOMEN"
<young-women@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 11:59 PM
Subject: Condoms and The Pill(Please Reply)
> Hi everyone,
> I have noticed that a lot of people writing say that they still use
> condoms while on the birth control pill. I just started birth control
> pills and it was my assumption that you didn't have to use a condom
> while on the pill. It is supposed to be 99% effective when used
> correctly, so why isn't anyone trusting their pill? I would like to know
> if using a condom while on the pill(and taking it regularly as
> prescribed)is necessary(if you trust you and your partner's sexual
> history etc.), and also if withdrawal during sex is necessary while on
> the pill(isn't the whole point of the pill to replace these
> unsatisfactory methods?). Thank you very much for replying.
>
> P.S. Please, I don't want a lecture about the need for condoms to
> prevent STDs, that is not a problem in my relationship.
>
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