Depo-Provera and FSH level
From: dahmd@gate.net
Mon Aug 5 10:23:05 1996
Colleagues:
I was recently asked about checking an FSH level on an asymptomatic
patient who has been taking Depo-Provera injections every 3 months for the
last 2 years for contraception. Her ARNP is considering starting hormone
replacement therapy with continuous estrogen/progesterone and wanted to know
if it was possible to check an FSH level. My understanding is that Depo-P
suppresses the ovary but that ovulation can still occur. Any endocrine
wizards out there? I found it an interesting question, but could not find the
answer in any of my references. Thanks in advance.
Ashley
D. Ashley Hill, M.D.
dahmd@gate.net
Orlando, FL
