Re: [Birth Control] Mircette
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Sep 2001 10:21:19 -0500 (CDT)
You ask a common question that unfortunately requires clairvoyance. It
is true that there are many benefits for women in their 40s being on
birth control pills including regulation of estrogen levels and help
with bone density maintenence. As far as whther or not you will develop
further cysts without the pill is different for each patient.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 29 Sep 2001, anonymous wrote:
>
>I am 42 and on Mircette for one full year now for preventing cysts on my
>ovaries.It has done its job . I have no more pain. I am concerned
>because of my age to be on the pill (even though Dr.s think it's safe)
>Do you think after giving my ovaries a year of rest if I went off the
>pill now I wouldn't have problems again?
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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