Expert: Ramona Quilter - 1/25/2007

Question
ok the reason im worried about getting preg is because i might have cervical
cancer
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if im worrid about getting preg and im not getting birth control pills until the
2nd but i have the patch at my house is it safe to use the patch for a week
and
then switch to the pill.
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No, that would not be a good idea.  You will have to be patient and wait until
the prescription comes and the right time to start taking it.  Do not start
taking it before the right time as prescribed by the doctor.  You will mess up
your body and you will be even more distressed and confused than you are
now.

Answer
I'm sorry about your fears.  I hope you are getting good advice and treatment from your doctor.  I'm not sure that getting on any kind of hormonal contraceptive is a good idea if you are worried about cervical cancer.  But if you are under a doctor's care, you can hopefully trust his/her medical knowledge.