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I am obese (bmi 37) and on lo loestrin fe. i've read that cocps are less effective for someone like me. my ob/gyn said maybe slightly, but nothing to worry about. i would like a second opinion on that please?

Q: i am obese (bmi 37) and on lo loestrin fe. i've read that cocps are less effective for someone like me. my ob/gyn said maybe slightly, but nothing to worry about. i would like a second opinion on that please?

: COCPs is not an abbreviation I am familiar with. One reason we do not use abbreviations is medicine. Some mean one thing to one Dr and something to others.

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COCPs is not an abbreviation I am familiar with. One reason we do not use abbreviations is medicine. Some mean one thing to one Dr and something to others.

Answered 4/12/2021

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A member asked:

I am obese (bmi 37) and on lo loestrin fe. i've read that cocps are less effective for someone like me. my ob/gyn said maybe slightly, but nothing to worry about. i would like a second opinion on that please?

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