WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1998: Re: endometriosis and birth control options

Re: endometriosis and birth control options

From: Anissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 17 Mar 1998 20:01:11 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Suzanne: "Re: Swelling and numbness in left arm"
Previous message: Ari: "Re: double uterus/cervix"
In reply to: Dr: "Re: endometriosis and birth control options"
Next in thread: Anissa: "Endometriosis and SAFE Birth Control Options"
Reply: Anissa: "Endometriosis and SAFE Birth Control Options"

At Mon, 16 Mar 1998, Dr wrote: >
>At Mon, 16 Mar 1998, Anissa wrote:
>>
>>Ob-gyn doctors,
>>Thank you for being so helpful in the past and I thank you in advance
>>for your time on this inquiry.
>>I visit my Ob-gyn next month and have a few questions in advance. I was
>>switched from Ortho Novum 777 to Nordette due to "light"
>>endometriosis-like symptoms. I was then switched to Allese due to high
>>blood pressure (for me), weight gain, water retention, acne, etc.
>>The pain endometriosis-like pain has subsided, but I am still
>>experiencing higher than normal blood pressure, water retention, and
>>acne. I had no problems on Ortho Novum 777 until the pain began. With
>>possible endometriosis, are an IUD, cervical cap, or Depo-Provera safe
>>options?
>>My husband and I do not want children in the next 6-8 years and have
>>been considering a vasectomy, but we are very young for such a permanent
>>option. However, I start med-school this fall and I definitely need
>>this worry off of my mind. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly
>>appreciated.
>
>--

>
>The main point is to classify your needs. What is the most important?
>Pain? If so you need something to treat endo, knowing that BP, acne and
>weight are secundary.
>>>--
>Bernard Cristalli MD CNGOF
>AIHP - ACCA
>Paris - France
>http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm
>

Does this mean that the other options will increase the pain? Will non-hormonal means cause an recurrence of my pain if endometriosis is the cause? Is this my only choice? Could Ortho Novum 777 for 4 years have been the cause of the endometriosis like symptoms? Is there a oral birth control pill that will still reduce these symptoms and not cause the weight gain, water retention, and acne? I have also experienced recurrent yeast infection like symptoms.

I would appreciate input on my situation from anyone.

Next message: Suzanne: "Re: Swelling and numbness in left arm"
Previous message: Ari: "Re: double uterus/cervix"
In reply to: Dr: "Re: endometriosis and birth control options"
Next in thread: Anissa: "Endometriosis and SAFE Birth Control Options"
Reply: Anissa: "Endometriosis and SAFE Birth Control Options"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: