WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: Endo

Re: Endo - Estroidal and Prometrium

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 17:32:52 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 29 Aug 2002, vera wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with endometriosis several years ago judging by the
>symptoms alone and am being treated with daily estroidal and 200 mg of
>Prometrium to acheive amenhorea and every now and then I do have a
>period. I have not had a laporascopy as the doctor seems to think I
>don't need one. The symptoms are almost all gone but I have now heard
>about the dangers of hormone replacement therapy. Is this considered
>hormone replacement therapy? Are there safer alternatives? I am really
>tired of taking the pills and will be 40 in November.

Your diagnosis was done on clinical basis.Of course is a replacement therapy but not the published ones, ask your Dr. if you can stop them and see.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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