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About three weeks ago I switch from Ocella to Lo'Ovral. I've gotten acne and gained a few pounds. I'm wondering if this is normal. I also had sex within the first week, unprotected, and am concerned about possible pregnancy. I need advice.
Dear Brittany,
Thanks for your question. I don't usually recommend hormonal birth control methods so I wouldn't advise either of these pills. The side effects are what worries me. For example, the acne and gaining weight. The pill and other methods have hormones in them which, in my opinion, can be harmful to your body. Also, about the "unprotected" sex, there really is no such thing. Any time you have sex even if you think it's "protected" you still have a chance of pregnancy. So has anything happened since then, such as missing your period or any other kind of pregnancy symptoms? Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so you can update me. Would it be a problem if you ARE pregnant? Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Diane Cheryl
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Answers by Expert:
Diane Cheryl
Expertise
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".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
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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