Re: Any Problems with Continous OCs?

From: ldf (ldf@electromisiones.com.ar)
Wed Mar 4 11:44:54 1998


Anil Singhal, MD wrote: >
> I can not think of any solid reasons we Gyns do not promote the use of
> "continous OCs"(no med-free days) more often.
> I suppose some possible reasons are:
> 1. Higher break-through bleeding rates
> 2. Overall more med is given since there is not the one week off per
> month
> 3. if there is a pill error, continous OCs may delay pregnancy detection
> 4. Psychologic and possible symptomatic benefit of withdrawl.
>
> If anyone could contribute to this list, I would greatly appreciate it.
> Also if any lit references are avail.
>
> Anil
>

The best reason not to give continous OCP is that there is no reason to give, what for? what are the benefit? luis





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