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Expert: - 12/14/2011


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Good afternoon Dr Cheryl,

I am an Italian girl who moved to Amsterdam few months ago.
I would like to  begin taking the birth control pill: how can I do here, in Amsterdam? Do I need a prescription from my Italian doctor or can I also get it in another way?

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I'm sorry for the delay on answering your question. Did you start birth control? Let me know if you still need advice. I don't normally recommend the birth control pill or any kind of hormonal birth control method. The reasons are because of risks and side effects to your health.

I don't know how you can get the prescription and I would suggest another kind of birth control if you really need to be on it. If not, avoid if possible because as I mentioned, the health concerns. Please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com so we can talk more about options.

Thanks.

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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