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Re: Bleeding & Bromocriptin

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 15 Apr 1997 21:05:35 -0500 (CDT)


At Tue, 15 Apr 1997, Linda wrote: >
>I wrote awhile back about my ongoing breakthrough bleeding problem. For
>about 5 weeks now I have been on 1.25 mg of Bromocriptin a day. My
>prolactin has dropped from mid 200's to about 87. I think I still have
>a teeny bit of milk still, but it looks less.
>I am on day 22 of the first full cycle taking the drug and so far I
>think I see improvment. lLast few months I would start
>bleeding/staining around day 19. Until today I was OK and now I have
>some slight staining.
>My questions are: Should I consider this an improvement and just be
>patient over the course of a few months?

Yes.

>Would the Bromocriptin take
>time to 100% cure my bleeding if the Prolactin was the initial cause?

Not cure, but rather correct while on medication......then the answer is Yes.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.




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