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Expert: - 11/21/2006


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I had been on the birth control patch (Ortho Evra) for about one year, and when I found out there were many medical problems from it, I had my OBGYN change my prescription right away. He put me on Yasmin now, but no one ever mentioned to me if I should be using other protection for the first 30 days....please let me know.

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Hi Amy,
I'm glad that you are getting off the patch. There has been much research done and I believe that it is very unhealthy and even dangerous to a woman's body. However, I don't believe that the birth control pill is healthy either. But I'm not a doctor so check with your physician. It might be helpful to use two methods. No one method is 100% effective. The only method that is 100% is abstinence. Hope this is helpful to you. If you would like more information about the pill or other methods, please email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com
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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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I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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