WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2001: Re: Oragest

Re: Oragest

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 21:47:23 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 30 Aug 2001, Robin wrote: >
>Hello....
>
>My Dr. was putting me on Prometrium to try and regulate my cycle, as I
>have been bleeding off and on every other week. I did not have a period
>for seven months, and now this (I did not want to make up for lost
>time!!!).
>
>Anyway, I am not able to take Prometrium as I have an allergy to peanuts
>and peanut oil. So, after much talking between the Drs. office and the
>Pharmacist, they decided to try Oragest. I have tried to find
>information on Oragest being used for the purpose I mention above, but
>am not having much luck.
>
>How long will it take for the Oragest to stop my bleeding? Will I have a
>period after I stop the Oragest? I'm asking this because with Provera (I
>don't know if they work the same, so I am assuming here), I'd use it to
>bring on a period. With Prometrium, he was going to keep me on it for
>10 days a month for 3 months. Is this how Oragest works? They gave me
>enough for 10 days. She said they have to order it from a Pharmacy in
>Colorado (as this is the only place it can be obtained).
>

I have no idea what Oragest is. It is not in the PDR that I have. Is your Dr. a Gynecologist? You can take provera for 10 days a month for 3 months. I just prescribed it that way for a patient this AM. Actually, I have had patients take it that way for 2 or 3 years.

>Thank you so much for your help!!!!
>
>--
>Robin
>
>--
>~Robin~
>
>I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>

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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

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