Birth Control Pills/please help me

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Expert: - 6/18/2011


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i am 30 yrs old and prescribed to use diane-35. i have finished 2 packs already. just finished the 2nd pack on june 9 and had my period. and my OB told me to start a new pack on the 8th day but i missed it last night. would it be ok to take the missed 1st tablet this morning( 9th day) and take the 2nd tablet tonight? please help me with this i really don't know what to do.

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Maricel,

I really don't recommend the birth control pill at all. I have researched this and found many testimonies of side effects and long-term and short-term side effects. You should check with your doctor about the instructions but I would think it would be ok to do as you say in your question. Please consider finding another birth control method (non-hormonal) if possible. If you want to talk to me privately, please email me at CHERYL51@aol.com

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Diane Cheryl

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If I am "maxed out" please email me privately at CHERYL51@aol.com. 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.

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I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning. This is mostly one-on-one counseling in private, on internet and phone.

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Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience. I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.

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