Birth Control/ALLEXPERTS

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Expert: - 1/24/2011


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Hi Diane,

I've been on Marvelon 21 for a number of years now. i just finished taking the pills for 21 days and am on day 3 of taking no pills. Can I stop taking the pills for one month and then start up again without any problems?Can you please advise.

Thank you.

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Did you get the question that I answered below?

Hi Christina,

Thanks for your question. I don't usually advise trying to alter your period by doing this method. I have had many questions and comments from women trying this and it usually turns into a health problem. Sometimes, they say that their period was irregular from that time on. Sometimes, they miss a period or have extra bleeding. So I don't recommend this. Please let me know what you decide. You can email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com so hope to hear from you soon. Please put ALLEXPERTS in the subject line of your email.

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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