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Re: LUPRON to stop periodsFrom: Trish (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue Jul 30 06:48:40 2002
At Mon, 29 Jul 2002, Julia wrote: > >I developed a blood clot in my leg and in both of my lungs after >surgery. I am now on Coumadin Therapy. The Dr. says I will be on the >Coumadin for approximately 6 months. My Dr. was concerned about >stopping or limiting my periods during this time. She suggested that I >get Lupron shots for the 6 months that I am on Coumadin. > >She is concerned that with my history of anemia in combination with the >Coumadin that my periods my be so heavy as to cause even worse anemia >requiring possible blood transfusions. > >I do not typically have heavy periods... and I am extremely cautious >about taking Lupron shots. I do not think the pros outweigh the cons on >this issue. However, my Dr. disagrees with me. > >What should I do? >I want to wait and have one normal period and see how it goes... - I >was basically forced to have a Lupron shot (only 1 so far) when I was in >the hospital for my blood clots - but I have now had time to do research >and reconsider. > >Does anyone have any advice or info on using Lupron to stop periods >while on Coumadin? Is there an alternative? > >Thanks to you all, > >-- >Julia > I would definately get a second opinion. No doc should force you to take medication- if you do not feel comfortable. I learned my lesson while a doc made me take a medication while i was hospitalized, now i find out that my doctor is being sued by three different women. Please get a second opinion.
-- Trish
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