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Expert: - 10/27/2007


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Hi, I've been in recovery from an eating disorder for a few months now.  Even though, I never lost my period during my eating disorder (3 years), I know that it still affected my hormones.  Now that I'm eating more normally, my hormones are going haywire!  My PMS has escalated and I even feel cramps during my period, which I rarely did before.  Could going on birth control pills help regulate my hormones?

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Hi Susie,

Thanks for your question. I'm not a medical doctor so of course, I advise you to see your personal physician about this. I don't know why you would be having your hormones go crazy when you are starting to eat more normally. But I would have to do more research to hopefully find out this information. Birth control pills are composed of hormones so I don't know if this would help or hinder your regularity. Please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com if you want to talk more or have me check this out.
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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