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Menopause (Expert Forum)
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, Dec 31, 2007 10:38AM
, Dec 31, 2007 10:38AM
The most likely answer is no. But it depends on why you don't have periods. If it is truly menopause, you can't get pregnant. If you have another reason, they could start up and you might get pregnant before you know the periods are back. Check your FSH level. If it is elevated and you haven't had a period for a year, it is very unlikely you can get pregnant. Also, birth control, especially barrier methods like condoms also help prevent sexually transmitted diseases. So if you have more than one partner or are unsure of your partner's safety in that area, you might still need a barrier contraceptive even if you can't get pregnant.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
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