Re: [Birth Control] high cholesterol
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 10:23:59 -0500 (CDT)
The new ORtho Evra patch is not taken orally and bypasses the liver,
thereby reducing or eliminating the cholesterol effect. Another option,
if you're finished with child bearing, is the IUD.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Sat, 21 Sep 2002, crystal wrote:
>
>I have been on bcp's for 10 years now and have endured
>the side effects. I recently had my first cholesterol
>test which came back
>high(296total,115triglycerides,213HDL,60LDL)I have a
>family history of high cholesterol and heart disease.
>I am slim and 29 years old but have had a high fat
>diet in the past with no weight gain problems. I have
>changed ny diet but am thinking about stopping bcp's
>if they are contributing to my high cholesterol. I
>have also had low libido on bcp's. My dr. had me try
>Loestrin but it was unsucessful in treating libido. I
>am now starting Yasmin to see if that helps libido. I
>have also had the facial brown patches for over 8
>years. I wear sunscreen and exfoiliate daily. I would
>consider alternate birth control if it would help my
>cholesterol levels. What is available other than
>condoms(I am married and monogomous)that will not give
>me these side effects? I sincerely appreciate your response.
>
>http://sbc.yahoo.com
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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