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A 23-year-old female asked:
I started using birth control pills since menstruation arrived (2 days ago), can i suspend them now? i don't tolerate that and my libido decreases
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Dr. Lynne Weixelanswered
Clinical Psychology 38 years experience
Yes, but remember...: You will not be protected from becoming pregnant. Please do consult with the doctor who prescribed the pills to let them know what you experienced and ask for an alternative the will suit you better. Also, consider protection from stds as well. That's a separate issue - but very important too. Best!
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there are other reasonably reliable methods of birth control: diaphragm with spermacides, IUD if you've been pregnant before; Talk to your GYN for options
May 6, 2014
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