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Expert: - 12/26/2011


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I want to shift my starting day of pills by taking two extra pills this period (it would mean I would take 23 pills this month), what are the risks?

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Dear Luna,

I'm not sure if this would be a good idea. You can ask your doctor, though. I don't normally recommend birth control pills at all because of the hormones, side effects and risks. Can you consider another form of birth control, non-hormonal? Let me know what you find out and think.
You can email me at CHERYL51@aol.com and give me an update.

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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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