A 35-year-old member asked:
How safe is it to take oral contraceptives?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. David Kurssanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Very safe: Assuming that one is in good health, doesn't smoke over the age of 35, has no risk of leg/lung clots, the pill is quite safe - even safer than pregnancy.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take aderrall while on oral contraceptives?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Renee Harrisanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 39 years experience
Yes: There is no problem using these two medications together.
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5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Injectables contraceptives are more effective than oral contraceptives? Are they safe for health?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Sparacinoanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Similar: Both are similar in terms of effectiveness and safety.
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5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 35-year-old female asked:
I have endometriosis, iron deficiency anemia amd a vitamin D deficiency and taking oral contraceptives (Zoely). Is it safe to take St.John's wort?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
What for?: What do you expect St John's wort to do for you? You should discuss all of your medications, over the counter drugs and herbals with your doctor who k... Read More
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499 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
Are Ritalin, Doxycycline, Naproxen, CoQ 10, Omega 3, and Multivitamins safe to take with Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) or any other oral contraceptives?
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Should be fine: In general this combination should not pose significant interaction, and although your hormone Rx may be metabolized differently with this regimen. I... Read More
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3.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:
Oral contraceptives. How many years can I take them?
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Birth control pills: Birth control pills can be taken as long as you have risk of getting pregnant.But as you get older your risk og forming clot increases especially if y... Read More
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5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:
How long is it supposed to it take for oral contraceptives to start working?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Back up plan: It may be recommended to use a back up (such as a condom) for up to a month when starting oral contraceptives.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old female asked:
How long does it take after stopping oral contraceptives for my natural cycle to swing back to its rhythm? Feeling so out of tune with my body lately.
Dr. Stanley Swabyanswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 28 years experience
30 to 90 days: Menses resumes within 30 days in many women after stopping the pill. However, by 90 days menses and fertility should resume in most women who had a re... Read More
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3.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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