What birth control pill works best? And does a girl need to consult a dr before starting to take them?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- all the new generation OCP ( pills ) are low dose, better formulated & less sider effect than the old one,yet you have to see a gynecologist before starting them, as the also have some contraindic... Read More
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I was prescribed diane and yasmine pills together. period is irregular and i have ovarian cysts. what i'd like to know, isn't one of them enough?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- we don't prescribe 2 oral contraceptive pills in the same time,irregular cycle + ovarian cyst should be investigated by ultrasound & hormonal work up.
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Hello, does taking contraceptive pills affects fertility?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- not at all, it does not have any negative effect
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I've been using cyclo progynova for 2 months now and I want to delay my period. Can I skip the inactive pills and start a new pack?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- we dont use often cycloprogynova for cycle delay, it is used as hormone replacement therapy...you can use regular Oral contraceptive pills..
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How much does YAZ contraceptive pills costs in Beirut? And do I need a prescription to get it?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- i think around 15 USD no you don't , eventhough all medications should have a prescription...
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What is the solution for water retention caused by Yasmin, OCP?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yasmin is an combination oral contraceptive pill (combination OCP), that is to say, it is made of two hormonal components: drospirenone (a synthetic progesterone; progesterone is the main pregnan... Read More
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For 35 yrs old girl who have had endometriosis and have taken yasmin since her surgery about 7 yrsago 2control ovary cyst what is good drug 4 her acne
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- endometriosis is not related to acne,the treatment for acne is symptomatic, like cream applied to the skin &/or hormonal treatment if there is necessity for that,so you should see a physician for ... Read More
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I took "diane" for too long and i recently atopped it, may that be related to what happened?
2 Answers
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes as stated by my colleague above...
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Been using MICROGYNON'30 for more than a year & never had a problem but it has androgenic activity & I heard that anti-androgenic pills are much better. Should I switch or is this issue not important?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- the element with an androgenic effect in microgynon is Levonorgestrel, but it depends on the patient,
if you are using this ocp without side effects , so no need for switching to another drug..
other ... Read More
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