AboutDiane Cheryl Expertise 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 21 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".
Experience I have almost 21 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 21 years of counseling experience. I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 21 years.
basura wrote at 2008-06-10 00:45:31
I AM a medical doctor, an ob/gyn and teach at a major medical school and find you information erroneous and misleading. Birth control pills work by preventing ovulation and thickening the cervical mucus but this is temporary.. only while you take the pill. It does not cause "chemical abortions" or cause inflammation of the lining ... it thins the lining and therefore you have lighter periods.
I could go over the side effects you mention one by one but would run out of time as they are incorrect. Here are a few: they prevent ectopic pregnancy, do not cause birth defects if taken accidently while pregnant, do not cause infertility but might in fact protect you from becoming infertile. and you do not mention the non contraceptive benefits of pills: marked reduction in uterine and ovarian cancer for starters.
Let's be fair and honest. This young lady should see a the doctor who started her on pills and discuss her weight gain. There are plenty of other choices.
