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Jan 3rd, 2010 - 00:09:53
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Question
I have been taking tri-phasil for about 5 years - this month my doctor gave me tri-leven - is there ay reason that I should feel a change in my body (ex. breast tenderness, moody)
Answer
The symptoms you mention are known side effects of oral contraceptives. A woman may experience these symptoms as well as others as a response to the introduction of these synthetic hormones into her system, upsetting her normal hormonal balance, and to any change in the dosage or type of pill prescribed.
I encourage you to look into natural family planning, which will provide you with the same level of effectiveness to avoid a pregnancy without the side effects or health concerns of hormonal contraceptives.
Sheila St. John, CFCP, is a Certified Fertility Care Practitioner, actively teaching in hospital, parish, and private settings in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties since the early 1980’s.
She is the Executive Director of the California Association of Natural Family Planning.
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