Birth Control/ALLEXPERTS

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Expert: - 9/12/2011


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Hi Cheryl

I was previously taking the contraceptive pill, Microgynon for 6 years and then I had a 3 year break. I am now ready to start taking a contraceptive pill again however, microgynon is now not available where I am living.

The alternative I have is Gynera, will this be ok?

Many thanks

Answer
I don't really recommend hormonal birth control pills or any kind of hormonal birth control method. Until recently, I only recommended condoms and Natural Family Planning.
http://www.ccli.org
However, recently I just found out about an alternative birth control method. I don't know much about it so do research or ask your doctor about it.

http://www.ecobabe.co.za/

Let me know what you think. Did you have any side effects from the birth control pill when you took it back then?

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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