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Expert: - 5/8/2007


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what are the side effects of stopping the pill? i was on the pill for almost 4 years and i have been off the pill for about a month and a half. also, how long do the side effects last? i just want to know if what i am feeling  is normal.  

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Hi Laurie,
Thanks for your question. I wanted to let you know that I'm not a medical professional. But I have done research on the subject and I've heard that you can have the same side effects going off the pill as going on. I congratulate you on going off the pill. I don't recommend hormonal birth control methods--I don't think they are healthy and I prefer natural methods. Is there a reason you are going off?
Are you going to use any other method? I recommend Natural Family Planning, condoms and of course, abstinence. Let me know what happens. You can email me anytime at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com

Sincerely,
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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