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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 1981)
I ask the sexpert How long should a woman be on birth control pills continuously? That is a timely question, but the answer will vary with in dividual women At Planned Parenthood we would review a patient s chart before respond ing to this question In general, if a woman is 30 or 35 years old, has been using pills without any problems, and likes this method, we would support her decision to keep using the pill But there are in creased risk factors for women on pills who smoke, who are obese, and who are more than 35 years old For this reason, we do NOT prescribe pilis to anyone over age 35. and we encourage women around age 30 to begin considering other methods of birth control besides pills This is conservative medical practice on our part Some physicians will continue women on pills past age 35 Studies point out that for most women, the risks involved with continued pill use are not as great as those associated with pregnancy and childbirth But, with extended use of the pill (exceeding five years), studies also point out there is a small but significant increase in in cidents of benign liver tumors and gallbladder problems If a woman has any of the following risk factors — smok ing, obesity, hypertension, dia betes, or a family history of early heart disease — it is ESPECIAL LY IMPORTANT that she receive individual counseling, and we would probably en courage her to consider other methods I am thinking of trying one of the home pregnancy tests sold in stores Are they reliable? Take-home pregnancy tests are simple to use The only problem is there is no take home pelvic exam to confirm the results, and these urine tests are not always accurate Posi tive results often are more accurate than negative results False negatives most often oc cur from running a test too soon In one study of home pregnancy tests performed 38 days after the beginning of the last normal menstrual period, the negatives were only 79 percent accurate. In one study of home pregnancy tests performed 38 days after the beginning of the last normal menstrual period the negatives were only 79 per cent accurate The positives were 97 percent accurate But when tests were run a week later, the tests were up to 91 percent accurate False positives often are caused by drugs or medication To be on the safe side, all drugs (including aspirin, hay fever medication and marijuana) should be avoided 12 hours before giving the urine sample For best results, avoid fluids during this same 12-hour per iod All pregnancy tests yield more accurate results when a first morning urine sample is used Also consider that your emo tional involvement with the test also may be a problem Eager to know the results, people do not always follow the directions accurately If the test is dis turbed too soon results can be confusing If the results are negative and you still have not gotten a men strual period 10 days later, it is essential that you get another test or pelvic exam to rule out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy developing in the fallopian tubes), which would NOT be detected by a urine test The average cost of home pregnancy testing kits is $9 to $14 Planned Parenthood offers two pregnancy tests — an early test for $10 (99 percent accurate) and our standard pregnancy test for $7 (99 percent accurate) You can make an appointment for a test by calling us at 344-941 1 Monday through Friday, 9 a m to 5 p m This column is written by Planned Parenthood, a non profit agency providing com plete birth-control services, pregnancy testing, counseling and referral for pregnancy planning If you have inquiries or Sexpert questions, we can be reached at 344-9411 or 134 E 13th Avenue ■ Classifieds 686-43431 CLASSIFIED ADS CAN BE PLACED AT ODE OFFICE 300 EMU UO BOOKSTORE STAMP COUNTER EMU MAIN DESK DEADLINES: Ads must be piacee by 1 pm one day prior to publication Ads that are to appear m Monday s paper must be in by 1 pm Friday PAYMENT AH ads most be paid tor in advance unless a billing agreement has been estab lished with us RATES: Rates are 15 cents per word tor the first day and 12 cents per word lor consecu tive days me ad is run without change. $1.50 minimum tor the first insertion *1.20 minimuni for consecutive insertions There is NO refund tor ad cancellations The ODE cannot be responsible tor more than one day's incorrect advertising insertior The ODE s liability for typographical errors incor rect insertions or omissions in advertising published shall be limited solely to the cancellation ot charges tor such portion of space occupied by the error It you ad appears incorrectly, call 686-4343 before 1 pm for correction m the ne»t day s issue The ODE mi1' not Knowingly accept adverbs mg which m any manner denigrates or unjustly excludes members of any age sex race color national religious or sexual orientation T-SHIRTS Lafler Silk screen has moved Visit the new studio at ?85 Lawrence and check out the moving specials ?4'3-2?06 Night '42-1927 127 10-16 COMIC BOOKS Larges! selection in Oregon 2,000 plus at 25 cents each Receive new comics two weeks ahead of Eugene OLD and RARE comics tor sale FANTASY SHOP 770 EMt 13th 345-2568 _ 994:10-20 NEW AND USED FURNITURE Desks and dressers our speciality1 BAB FURNITURE 2144 W 11th. 484-4909 10-15 DOONESBURY LOTS OF new and used furniture at low prices DINTY’S FURNITURE 727 Main. SprtngfteM 746-09*0 _ 177 tfn THE KINCAID Are you a student without a bed9 We still have a lew single Deos left trom our yard sale Atso we nave 5-piece dmnette sets and a couple chests All items priced under $50 Call 484-0251 or come by 914 E 18th. * 7 220 10-16 FLOOR LOOM; Nilus Leclerc Artisat w all accessories 484-472? 10-20 FOR SALE HP ?4C calculator Fred 747-0822 _ 10-19 BUNK BEDS $?0 , free mattress 68?-46?? _ 1CF19 MOSRITE GUITAR Excellent condition Must sell Asking only $?50 Must see to appreciate Call Rod at 254-5881 or 726-7876 10-19 SALE BROOKS VANTAGE running shoe only $24 95 Other great bargains' ANDERSON'S SPORTING GOODS Downstairs at the EMU 260 10-16 DISCS-S2 OFF North American Series Discs the ul timate tor the Ultimate or just plain tun Regular series prices = 119-$6 = 141-57. = 165-$8 Now .$4 $5 $6 HAWKEYES THE GOOD LIFE 5th Street Public Market 343-9S64 205 10-15 CAPTAINS TRUNDLE BED Twin size three drawers Solid pine hand finished Lots of storage Mattress not included $150 Call 245-3627 10-15 TWIN BED, mattress and boxspring Excellent condition $55 00 ?44 02?4 10-1? AIRLINE TICKET: One-way Eugene-New York $179 Neg Good til Nov 20 Josh 686-4579,245-7528 10-20 AIRLINE TICKET: Portland Denver-Boston 1-way $125 (negotiable) Valid through 9-82 Larry. ?4?-5?54 10-15 MEN'S 10-SPEED, ichwinri bike iri eorellenl condition $70 Call 726-4170 10 16 FOR SALE: Queen size water bed 1 year old and in perlect condition Has 6 drawers which sit underneath Call Pam 245-922? 10-19 IBM ELECTRIC Model C Very good condi tion $200 Call M-f 8am 5pm 485 4971 10-29 HUGE SALE: October 17 and 18 9-5 pm 2670 Jackson Woodstove camera skis furniture hang glider stereos, etc 10-16 Instruction <UNO FU/TAI CHI Lessons Private or group *42-4792 Dor 10 15 SPANISH HARD FOR YOU? I can help Tutor who cares Cheap Call 741-026? 10-16 TYPING: 16 years experience Papers dis ■erraticns editing IBM Selectnc Pick-up and Jeliver Call Carole at 688-3983 910 tin EXPERIENCED TYPIST IBM .electric W most lypmg jobs including papers tables heses etc Have seven years experience >88-8124 2054 IJH11-2? TYPING GUARANTEED IBM Correcting Selector: III Ruth 345-5614 __2108 IJH 484-0303 'rotessional typing, resume composing edit ng EBM Executive and Sdecirn Excellent tervlce 187QUH CYNDIHENKE Professional typing Graduate School Approved 687-9326 056 UH TYPING/EDITING Graduate School approved Call Judy or Sara 686-0729 __ 972HFM PRO TYPING/EDITING 2 blocks from UO Graduate approved Jennifer 485-3883 928 tin Tama'rve bun locking a/emjneu Page 10 by Garry Trudeau TYPING: Editing a specialty Reasonable rates Free pick up & delivery Linda 485-6914 ___ 10-2? Typing Unlimited 747-9296 Gradual* School Approved / Guaranteed Selectnc Call lor pricing 189 tin QUALITY UNDERORAOUATE TYPING on IBM Executive Six years experience Call before S pm Susan 484-9037 251 12 14 TYPING NEAR CAMPUS I as! minute papels Julie, 345-1218 or manuscripts Carol 683-3888. QHFM PROFESSIONAL TYPIST SMW8UC8I specia list IBM Correcting Selectnc Graduate approved Near campus 344-0759 876 tin STEPHENS Stringed Instruments Since 1972 we have hand built lir e musical instruments and ottered complete repair ser vice 1417% OLIVE *2 484-0615 941 UH MXR 8 IBANEZ EFFECTS 20V OFF Oval-or applause $ 18.9 with case Promark drum sticks 10% oil Buy sell and trade BUTTERFLY MUSIC Open 7 day:. 343-81S1 ??1 10-27 TECHNICS SL-B3 semi auto turntable $100 Maranl/ ST 100 AM-FM stereo luner $125 688-2220 10-15 HAFFLER 200 WATT AMPLIFIER lor only $?00 Almost new ?4? 5070 10 16 Jim’s Electronics STEREO REPAIR AUDIO SERVICES 1827 Pearl Street 343-78S3 Monday thru Friday 9-6 pm Saturday 9-1 pm 5635 tin Books 80,000 BOOKS IN STOCK All selling 25% to 50% oft list prices New Books-Text Books-CMt Notes Magazines USED BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD 10% OFF all new books SMITH FAMILY BOOKSTORE 788 East 13th 522? tin CREW Important meeting for all interested people Thurs 8 pm Room 112 EMU Sponsored by Club Spods 239 10-15 FENCING CLUB Practices Wednesday 1 pm Thursday 4 pm Gerlmger 220 Novices welcome Come enjoy the oldest modern sporl Coed Inlo 345-2357 216 10 15 ■mmmmmmmmm 8 FOOT COUCH Great for sleeping Newly covered cushions $90 688-8180 10 16 SALE New and used gear TENTS • PACKS • SLEEPING BAGS STARTS MONDAY. OCT 12 Oregon Wilderness Ventures Located inside Sugar Pine Ridge 877 E. 13th 345-5584 14? 10 15 ■-1 MEN S MOTUBI CAN1 SPHINGTOUFI 10 speed excellent condition light & genera tor chain pump Ask $220 Ward 10-speed 2? men s $95 Like new ''42 2094 10 16 69 CAMAHO. AI 2b' clean condition green with white fop $1 895, or trade lor small PU :'4''4271 ,0-15 1973 V.W. SUPERBEETLE with radial lire'. $2050 491-3627, call after 5 10-11? NO NAME GARAGE Air & liquid cooled Volkswagen Service A Repair 21M Rooeevett 669-7159 942 MH SAAB and VOLVO maintenance and repair M A B SWIFT SHOP 1190 Main, Springfield 747-5805 5635 tin TIRED OF IMPERSONAL AUTO REPAIR? Why not lei a professional laclory trained and certified mechanic give your little car Ihe personal touch in the privacy ol his own home workshop? Single parent responsibilities lor two small children have forced me to quit my lucrative dealership |0b lo bring you real savings on quality woik for Volkswagen and Alla Romeo vehicles Jerry Berger 344-4806. 155 tin TIRED OF GARAGE RIP OFFS? Aulo repairs for less Dave 342-5367 10-16 A COPY OF MOLIERE'S Le Misanthrope in French Call 343-5482 10-15 Thursday. October 15. 1981
