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Re: Endometriosis & LoestrinFrom: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:03:30 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 30 Mar 2000, Melissa wrote: > >I JSUT FINISHED 4 MONTHS OF ZOLADEX FOR ENDO. >I START LOWETRIN THIS SATURDAY AS A MAINTENANCE THERAPY. >I HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED TO TAKE ONLY THE HORMONE PILLS NOT THE PLACEBO >PILLS. WHEN IT COMES TIME TO TAKE THE PLACEBO PILL I AM TO START THE >NEW PACKET. > >MY QUEESTION TO YOU IS THIS: > >1.) WILL I HAVE A PERIOD ?
A. you probably will not. may get spotting.
>2.) WILL I STILL HAVE ESTROGEN IN MY BODY ?
A. Yes, the active pills have the estrogen and you will be on a
constant dose.
>3.) WILL MY BODY THINK ITS PREGNANT ?
A. Yes.
>4.) ARE THEY GOOD BCP WITH FEW SIDE EFFECTS ?
A. There are two Loestrin pills. Both are good.
>5.) WILL I GAIN WEIGHT ?
A. You shouldn't.
>6.) IS NOT HAVING A PERIOD OKAY FOR MY BODY ?
A. In this case t is OK. The estrogen/progestin balance in the pill
will prevent an excess of endometrial tissue bulid-up.
>7.) WILL I BEABLE TO STOP THE PILLS ONCE I DECIDE TO TRY AND CONCEIVE ?
A. That all depends on the degree and location of the endo and if there
are other concerns about your cycles or your partner's fertility.
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