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Expert: - 7/4/2010


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Dear Dr Cheryl

I would just like to know if diet pills affect the efficiency of the Nur-Isterate birth control shot? The diet pills contain: Dextrose, L-Carnitine, Dietary Fibre, Aloe Vera, Evening Primrose Oil, Cassia Seed Extract, Lotus or Water Lily, Bitter Orange Citrus Aurantium Extract. I've been on the shot since March and haven't missed a single one. I've been on the diet pills for a week, but still want to be a hundred percent sure and safe.

Thank you for taking the time reading this!

Regards

Mariska

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You would have to talk to your doctor or check online about the interactions between these pills and the birth control shot. I don't recommend any kind of hormonal birth control method so please reconsider a non-hormonal method. Your health is of the utmost importance and guarded carefully.

Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and let me know what you find out.

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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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