Re: Breakthrough Bleeding
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:57:10 -0500 (CDT)
TWo points here-
#1 Waht is the "usual aspirin"
#2 it may be time to change pills.
HSM
At Sun, 16 Jul 2000, Ara wrote:
>
>I am 23 years old and I have been on birth control pills for about 4
>years. I started with Ortho-Tricyclen, but it caused breast tenderness
>and moodiness so my doctor switched me to Desogen. I have been on
>Desogen 28-day cycle for close to 2 years now. Last year I had
>breakthrough bleeding that turned into a full blown period. I called my
>doctor and he said to start a new pack after my period was over and it
>was probably nothing. Well, this week it started again. At first I
>thought I was getting sick, I had flu-like symptoms. I had horrible
>headaches and terrible moodiness (mainly depression). I am still having
>some headaches, but I am getting lower back pain and cramps (just like
>regular PMS) I have started bleeding consistently now. I have always
>had regular periods since my menarche at age 13. Can you offer any
>insight as to why this bleeding is happening? I haven't taken any other
>medications except for the usual aspirin and my multi-vitamin.
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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