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Re: [Birth Control] BCP [Mircette] and PMS
From: Lynn Montgomery, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 May 2002 12:07:32 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 29 May 2002, Anonymous wrote: >
>I've been on Mircette for about 4 months now. This week (the last week
>of the white pills), I've been feeling much more bloated and some breast
>tenderness, and should be starting my period next Wednesday.
>
>My question is, IF BCPs are hormones that regulate your body, why
>would/do I feel the PMS symptoms, like the bloating or breast
>tenderness, or is this just normal side effects of the pill?
>
>Thanks.

Even though the BC pills control your body, they are still hormones and can affect your body as such... Lynn

-- Lynn D. Montgomery, M.D. Rocky Mountain Women's Health Missoula, Montana
The information provided here is only an opinion and does not constitute the establishment of a patient-physician relationship. As with any medical problem, should you feel that you have a significant problem it is incumbent upon you to seek the appropriate medical care. I hope that you will understand that I cannot respond to individual e-mails directed to me.

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