WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2009: Re: GYNECOLOGIC: Too frequent Menstration after giving birth

Re: GYNECOLOGIC: Too frequent Menstration after giving birth

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 08:35:25 -0500 (CDT)

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AEPuckett

This is very common on the progestin only pill, that is what micronor is. It does not give full coverage to endometrium and one of the side effects is this type of bleeding. Only choice is to live with it or stop pill and use barrier contraception...Dr. von Almen

At Sun, 15 Mar 2009, AEPuckett wrote: >
>I gave birth 6 months ago, no complications or problems at all. 6 weeks
>later, I was put on contreception, a single hormone pill, since I am
>breastfeeding. My issue is that ever since I started the pill, I have
>been having 2 periods every month, about 2 weeks apart. I told my NP
>this at my follow up app, and they didnt seem to uinderstand what I was
>telling them. They thought I was missing taking pills and I havent
>missed a single one. I tried explaining this and all they did was put
>me on the name brand of that same pill. (ortho micronor 0.35 mg) It is
>still happening. I am worried that there is a bigger issue or that the
>pills just arent working. I am still breastfeeding.
>
>--
>Thank you!
>

-- 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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