WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1997: Re: Loestrin and Heavy Bleeding

Re: Loestrin and Heavy Bleeding

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 31 Oct 1997 08:39:34 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 31 Oct 1997, AnnaMarie wrote: >
>How does Loestrin control heavy bleeding in a perimeno women?

The estrogen and progesterone in any pill regulates the development of the lining of the uterus (endometrium) to prevent excess build-up.

>Wouldn't
>the added estrogen in the drug encourage bleeding and make fibroids
>grow?

Recent studies with the lower dose pills we use today show no statistical change in the majority of fibroids.

>Should Progest or other natural progesterone be taken while on
>short-term Loestrin that is being taken for heavy bleeing.

Loestrin has estrogen and progesterone.

>My own doc
>wasn't very clear on these points.

That's truly a shame. Next time, go in with a list of questions like you did here.

>Thanks for any advice.

You are entirely welcome!

>AnnaMarie
>ahaden@misonline.com

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