i had asked Brandye this same question once before and here is her answer
"Responses to Demon and Steph,
I have never encountered someone on both Norplant and the pill. That seems rather odd to me and would certainly magnify any side effects of either. They are noth hormonal methods of birth control.
Some studies have indicated that there is a slightly elevated chance of stroke or heart attack in women over thirty on the pill. This is somewhat elevated by smoking. We are talking about very slight increases in the rate of these diseases. The risks attendant to pregnancy are greater than the risks associated with the pill. In other words, you are getting better odds by going on the pill.
There are many good reasons for stopping smoking. You can just add this one but smoking is no reason to avoid the pill. "
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Brandye
Don't wear cheap bras!
i had asked Brandye this same question once before and here is her answer
"Responses to Demon and Steph,
I have never encountered someone on both Norplant and the pill. That seems rather odd to me and would certainly magnify any side effects of either. They are noth hormonal methods of birth control.
Some studies have indicated that there is a slightly elevated chance of stroke or heart attack in women over thirty on the pill. This is somewhat elevated by smoking. We are talking about very slight increases in the rate of these diseases. The risks attendant to pregnancy are greater than the risks associated with the pill. In other words, you are getting better odds by going on the pill.
There are many good reasons for stopping smoking. You can just add this one but smoking is no reason to avoid the pill. "
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Brandye
Don't wear cheap bras!
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Posted: 27 Sep 04:12