
01-15-2004, 10:15 AM
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Everybody Stretch!
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Pa. USA
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Originally posted by dnr21
btw, is there any way the doc will be able to predict what side effects it will have on my gf? cos we wldnt want her to put on too much weight or had a n outbreak of acne......
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No! Everyone is different and some may experience all the side effects...and some may get a few...and still others may never experience any....and/or display something that has never been determined to be an "official" side effect.
Your girlfriend has to read and absorb all the literature on each contraceptive option. There are side effects other than those talked about above. Each contraceptive has it's own literature upon request from a doctor.....or online (if you feel like doing the research). Only your girlfriend's gynecologist can tell her what options are best for her to try (factoring in age, menstral cycle history, family medical history, smoker or not.....etc.) and an exam will be performed before dispensing of any prescription.
After all is said and done.....and the contraceptive of choice has been used for a while.....there will be another doctor visit to determine if any side effects (if she experiences any) are overbearing or life threatening. In the meantime....knowing her own body....she'll be able to determine if she needs to see the doctor sooner than scheduled. Family and friends can help her with this in keeping an eye on her and letting her know if they observe something that she might be missing.
Hope this helps hun! Good luck and keep us posted....k?
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