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Norman SolbergU.S.
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I am an OB-GYN physician. I can answer almost any question related to women's health. | |
Diane CherylU.S.
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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 21 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT". |
Recent Answers
2010-02-08 irregular period?:
The change in your periods probably means that you haven't ovulated for a few months, since ovulation is what causes normal periods. Not ovulating may be caused by stress, weight change, illness, or other
2010-02-07 Missed birthcontrol:
The pills are still working, so it's never too late to keep taking them. However, each pill missed increases the chance that pregnancy could occur. I would keep taking them and try to not miss more.
2010-02-06 irregular periods:
Hi Patricia, I would keep taking the birth control pills. They will keep your periods normal and prevent too much buildup of the uterine lining and prevent prolonged bleeding. If you are overweight
2010-02-05 birth control:
One thing that's important is taking the active (white) pills at least 21 days a month, to prevent ovulation and pregnancy. So if your period starts after you've taken 21 pills, you can stop, let the
2010-02-04 yaz:
If she starts the Yaz now, it may or may not keep her period from coming in the next week. Since she hasn't had a period for 2 months, a period may just want to come, and the Yaz may only slow it down
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