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Menopause (Expert Forum)
Menopause and birth control
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Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
Questions in the Menopause forum are answered by Dr. Machelle Seibel. Topics covered include menopause issues, depression, hormone replacement therapy , hot flashes, joint or muscle problems, memory problems, mood swings, osteoporosis , sexual problems, skin changes, sleeping problems, vaginal problems, and weight problems.
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, Jul 31, 2007 12:00AM
, Jul 31, 2007 12:00AM
Although the definition of menopause is one year after your last menstrual period, the chances for conception are very unlikely at this time in life. However, the risk for acquiring a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is still very real. It is a good idea to use a condom to reduce the chances of acquiring an STD until you are in a steady relationship and you are confident that your partner will not put you at risk. Both HIV and Hepatitis are sexually transmitted as is HPV, the virus that can lead to cervical cancer.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
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