WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2007: Re: MENOPAUSE: Will Premarin help or hurt my problems-prolapse

Re: MENOPAUSE: Will Premarin help or hurt my problems-prolapse

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:11:12 -0500 (CDT)

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Abigail

I would stop the premarin until you are definitely menopausal, but please call your doc about this asap to get his views...Dr. von Almen

At Mon, 29 Oct 2007, abigail wrote: >
>5 yrs ago I started to bleed excessively for about 3yrs, blood count
>dropped to a 4.0 and was finally diagnosed with a large lemon sized
>uterine polyp which was removed. I also have fibroids.The problem
>finally stopped and back to a normal cycle for 2 yrs. I'm now 52 and
>stopped my period for 4 months (thought I was in menopause). Was having
>terrible night sweats and total lack of sex drive also having problems
>with uterine/bladder prolapse. Doctor put me on Premarin.The doctor
>prescribed it and before I had a chance to take the first dose my period
>came back. I waited for it to be over and started the Pemarin. Now
>I've had 2 heavy periods in one month and wonder if I should stop taking
>the meds. I surely don't want to start any problems back again-it was
>such a nightmare. I've now been bleeding for 9 days(seems to have a
>strong odor). I've been taking the Premarin (insert cream)once a week
>but stopped taking it due to the bleeding.
>Supposedly the Pemarin could help my prolapse. Should I be on the
>premarin since it seems that my period had not stopped completely? Since
>I've stopped taking it I've been a nervous wreck, headaches, sex drive
>down but bloating(caused by Premarin?)much better.

-- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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