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Hi my girlfriend is on ortho novum 777 and wondering if when she gets her period on her inactive week if thats a definate indicator that she is not pregnant? Thanks for you time...
Hi Keith,
No, that's not an indicator of no pregnancy. Some women get pregnant and still have a period maybe the first month and sometimes the 2nd month. I'm sure that you know that any kind of birth control, including pills, do not make it 100% sure that she will not get pregnant. No birth control method is that safe. There is always a chance of pregnancy. I don't know your or her age but is it possible that you might want to consider abstinence from sex for a period of time. Many young people tell me that it is very worrisome to have to consider pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases. So let me know what you think.
Diane Cheryl
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Expertise
I will be out of town for a few days and won't be able to answer questions. If you would like to email me, you may do so at DWooley97@aol.com and I will answer on my return. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method of birth control? I can answer questions about the various forms of contraception/birth control. I have knowledge about condoms, Nuvaring, Depo provera, the Patch, birth control pills, IUD, etc. I can answer some questions about sexually transmitted diseases.
Experience
I have 23 years experience with counseling women about contraception methods and STD's.
Education/Credentials
23 years of volunteering and counseling young women. I volunteer with a local pregnancy resource center and have an internet ministry.
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