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Expert: - 3/31/2009


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When I first started taking birth control my face broke out really bad (probably the worst acne of my life). I am thinking about going off birth control for awhile, but if I restart it a few months or more later, will I break out again like that?

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Hi Michelle,

I always recommend non-hormonal birth control methods. If you go off the birth control pill, why would you want to go on again? Why not try something else, like Natural Family Planning, condoms or abstinence for a period of time? Do you need to be on birth control for preventing pregnancy or some other reason? Let me know by asking a followup question or emailing me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com

Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl

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Diane Cheryl

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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