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Re:Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of b... by throwntoday on Saturday March 25, 2023 @03:24PM (#35306176)
Why does it upset you that GP would be concerned for his GF's health? I also ask my GF's not to take oral contraceptives because of guilt that they're doing damage to their body for me. None have ever responded negatively, and at the end of the day it was a request. All agreed they did not feel great when taking the pills, but continued because of pressure by society/previous partners.
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Re:Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of b... by blindriver on Saturday March 25, 2023 @03:27PM (#35306205)
We live in online society where outrage culture dominate and where clout increases the more you point out how offended you are by something. So you're incentivized to find something potentially offensive and point it out for internet points.
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Re:Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of b... by projectazorian on Saturday March 25, 2023 @03:58PM (#35306623)
Because it’s likely that you and GP do not understand the risks as well as you think you do. You are likely not a MD, and even if you were, you wouldn’t be the expert on your partner’s body, they are. The lack of humility is the issue.

Now if your partner brings the topic up to you and mentions health issues they’re experiencing then sure, it’s fine to offer your view, but that’s not how it sounds to us reading.

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Re:Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of b... by gameman144 on Saturday March 25, 2023 @07:47PM (#35308830)
Why are you assuming that these things didn't come up though? In a committed relationship, I'd be really surprised if your partner didn't share their perspective during this conversation.

Also, people don't need perfect information to have good intentions that can help. My friend might point out that I should cut back on my swordfish intake because it's high in mercury. They don't know my body as well as I do, and they're not an MD, but this seems like a totally fine topic to bring up.

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Re:Any type of hormonal contraceptive may increase risk of b... by throwntoday on Saturday March 25, 2023 @10:03PM (#35309911)
You're suggesting that I never bring up something regarding my partner unless they mention it first. What an absurdly unrealistic and sterile view of love you have.
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