Smoking and Birth Control

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-12-2004
Smoking and Birth Control
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Sun, 09-12-2004 - 6:07am
What is the best birth control for someone that smokes up to four ciggarettes a day?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 09-12-2004 - 6:25am
Hi meowrachmeow, welcome!

If you must smoke then probably something non-hormonal: an IUD or barriers, condoms, diaphragm or cervical cap might be best. For more about IUDs and vaginal barriers take a look at the FAQs at the top of the board. You should discuss your options with your doctor. Let us know what you decide, ok?

Take care,

      Jill

    

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-29-2004
Sun, 09-12-2004 - 3:29pm
I smoke about ten cigarettes a day, which I explained to my doctor, and he still prescribed me ortho-tricyclen.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 09-12-2004 - 3:52pm
Regardless...

You are at lower risk if you don't smoke.

Take care,

      Jill