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Re: found this on another forum, check this out
From: Heather (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 13:09:29 -0500 (CDT)
At Fri, 31 Aug 2001, Heather wrote:
>Just wanted to add, which seemed to have got moved from my last post, I found this on another forum. If this turns out to be any bit true maybe it will help some of you figure out what some of your problems are. Hope this helps, Heather
>this help"It has come to my attention that the birth control method Depo
>Provera can have a negative effect on a woman's health even though
>doctors do not know or believe it is a possibility. Depo Provera is a
>progesterone that is injected every twelve weeks to prevent pregnancy.
>Progesterone inhibits the production of estrogen. This means while a
>woman or teen is on Depo-Provera her estrogen levels may Hope decrease,
>perhaps significantly. Estrogen is essential to the normal functioning
>and health of the vagina, vulva, and urinary tract. When estrogen
>levels decrease the vagina may develop Atrophic Vaginitis. This is a
>condition common among postmenopausal women. If you are using Depo
>Provera and you should experience any of the symptoms given below, see
>your doctor and make them aware of your use of Depo Provera. They may
>need to prescribe you estrogen, in cream and/or pill form, and
>discontinue your use of Depo Provera. Some women have developed serious
>and chronic side effects as the result of using this medication.
>
>s some of you, Heather
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