WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 1997: Re: Can birth control pills lead to fibroid growth?

Re: Can birth control pills lead to fibroid growth?

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 5 Aug 1997 21:17:11 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 5 Aug 1997, Kristi wrote: >
>Now that my son is born, Ionce again need to be concerned about birth
>control. I am 32, don't smoke, and am in great health. I was on birth
>control pills for 13 years prior to this first pregnancy. I was on
>either Ortho Novum or Ortho Cyclene. I really loved the ease &
>convenience of taking pills, and the regularity of my cycle with pills.
>However, while pregnant I was found to have at least 5 fibroids, one at
>which peaked at 8 cm. My question is, since pills mimic female
>hormones, can they also act like estrogen & contribute to fibroid
>growth? Perhaps being on pills for so long contributed to the growth of
>my fibroids? Is it wise for me to go back on pills, and if so, could you
>good doctors give me recommendations on what kind might be best in my
>situation? I would like to get pregnant again in 3-4 years, so pills
>again would be most convenient.
>
>Thanks again for your help!
>
>--
>Kristi
>

Hi Kristi, How have you been?

Good question. A recent article stated that the pill will not cause growth of fibroids. Any one individual may differ and fibroids, as we all know, can grow even when not on hormones, so .......... the answer is........ should be OK.

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*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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