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Next time I see my pdoc we are going to discuss meds and fertility. I am not planning on pregnancy, but in the event of a pregnancy I would like to know my options concerning the meds I am on and the effects it may have on me and the fetus, possible birth defects, postpartum depression, abortion and the like. I am bipolar and currently on the birth control pill and taking lithium and zyprexa.
I am not quite sure where to start concerning questions, but I would like to have a list of questions to have ready for my pdoc and the ob/gyn. Questions I have so far: 1. What is the best way to prevent pregnancy? 2. If I am unsure I am pregnant (if the condom breaks, etc.) when do I stop taking the meds and BC? 3. How will I be medicated/Will I be medicated if I become pregnant? 4. Is it possible/safe for me to give birth with my bipolar disorder and how likely will my child become bipolar? 5. If I don't want children now at 20, is it a good idea to get my tubes tied or should I wait until I am older? 6. What birth defects are possible if my meds affect the fetus? I don't want these questions answered on PC because I would rather discuss that with my pdoc and ob/gyn, but I would like some ideas on what to ask them when I meet with them. |
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Sounds like a good list to me!
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I doubt that it is ever done on women without children, but I just wanted to mention that your generation would not need to go through tube ligation anymore. |
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You might want to find out more about Plan B/the morning after pill.
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When I was in my 20's, I told a psychologist I didn't want children, and she told me I should get a hysterectomy!
![]() I personally didn't get my tubes tied or anything like that, because although I knew I didn't want children, I left open the option to change my mind. I'm 45 now, and I haven't changed my mind. ![]() You have some great questions. I also believe you should ask Roman's question.
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#6
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I actually do have some plan b on me that I got from a clinic, but I don't really know when the best time to use it is.
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within 72 hours of intercourse, the sooner the better
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Not only questions about when to take it, but also what kind of side effects and how it will affect birth control (if you're on any), when you can start to have sex again afterwards (which might mostly depend on side effects).
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