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Dr. Sue wrote at 2008-06-17 00:24:29
Natalie should have started her new pack of pills right away, as soon as she got her period. Waiting until the 7th day increases the chance that she will ovulate, thus increasing the risk for pregnancy during that month. Also, it is not true that pills are not effective during the first month of use-- they are, except possibly during the first week of use, when a back-up method like condoms should be used. Note, however, that birth control pills are never 100% effective. With perfect use, they're 99% effective, but in the "real world" it's more like 92%.

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Dr. Joeri van den Bergh,<B>MD. PhD. MNGvA</B>

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abortion specialist & Provider. Board Member of ISAD (the International Society of Abortion Doctors)

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Back in 1972 I co-founded the first second trimester abortion clinic in Europe in Heemstede the Netherlands. It still exists. I was an independent provider working in Spain, the UK, Austria, Germany and the Netherlands .I have performed over 100.000 abortions and learned to listen to and understand women who have to make one of the most difficult decisions in their lives. As a psychotherapist I studied the psychological after effects of an abortion.Oponents to abortion who call themselves "prolifers" (which suggests abortion doctors to be "pro death") invented "The post-abortal syndome" which should include depression and feelings of guilt. Only very religious people sometimes feel guilty as they are afraid of going to hell. This, however, does not stop them from having the abortion performed. Do not worry, such a syndrome does not exist. Most woman are relieved and grateful when the abortion is over. If you want an absolute private answer, you have to include you personal e-mail address in your mail. ! Usted tambien puede preguntarme en su idioma ! Sie konnen Ihre eigene Sprache benutzen ! Vous pouvez me poser Votre question en francais. U kunt uw vraag ook in het Nederlands stellen.

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