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I recently went for my pap smear and talked to the doctor about symptoms of menapause.I'm 44 and having hot flashes and night sweats. she sugeested I go off the pill for a couple of months to see if I have periods. My concern is, while on the pill I'm still having periods. So if I go off the pill I take a chcance of getting pregnant. So should I wait untl I'm not having periods to go off the pill or will that continue until I quit taking the pills? I'm confused.
The pill forces periods to happen even if your body is ready to quit. So, you won't know if you are into peri-menopause until you quit the pill and see what's going on with your normal hormones. It is conceivable that you could get pregnant but at your age it is not as likely as it was 20 years ago. You will have to be aware of what you are doing and if you are concerned you can abstain or use another type of birth control.
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Answers by Expert:
Ramona Quilter
Expertise
Natural Family Planning is a risk-free, safe, and economical alternative to chemical and barrier contraceptives. NFP is easy to understand, aids in fertility awareness for spacing children as well as increasing communication and assisting couples to concieve. I do not answer questions about other forms of birth control.
Experience
I have personal experience with all birth control methods, I practiced NFP throughout my child-bearing years and I am a paralegal with great research skills. I am totally convinced this is a viable alternative and I can back-up my statements with research.
Organizations
National Association of Legal Professionals, (NALS). Couple to Couple League (www.ccli.org - national organization for NFP)
Education/Credentials
Medical Assisting diploma, Bachelor of Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Legal Studies.
Awards and Honors
College graduate with high honors; high school graduate with highest honors;
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