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Expert: - 9/29/2009


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Hi, I'm an eighteen year old girl and have been having my period for awhile. I've always had an irregular period schedule spanning from every month to every four months at random. My question is will birth control pills still be effective, and will I get my period during the placebo pill time? Thank you so much from reading my question.

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Hi Jessica,

If you are irregular, I'm not sure if your cycle would be appropriate to use birth control pills. I don't usually recommend any kind of hormonal birth control methods anyway, so can't guarantee that the pills would be effective in your situation. I would advise a non-hormonal method. Since I'm not a medical professional, please check with your physician about this.
You may email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and let me know how you are doing.

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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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