Re: Have to off BCP's due to 'old' blood clots and factor V Leiden mutation. Anyone else been through this?
From: Jennifer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 08:32:55 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Terry,
I too have factor V Leiden mutation and was taken off bcp right away. I
thought I was going to be in big trouble since the bcp were conrtoling
the symptoms so well (well masking them anyway).
My family dr put me on avandia and I have been having good sucess with
that.
My endo agreed with the meds and the hematologist refuses to allow me
estrogen or provera (progestrin?)
Hope this helps.
Jenn
At Wed, 20 Jun 2001, Terry wrote:
>
>Hi,
>
>I've asked about this on the women's forum, but thought I'd try here,
>hoping for more personal experiences from other women. I have PCOS (but
>was taken off Glucophage as I developed the sore muscles indicative of
>lactic acidosis) and so far my insulin levels are testing normal. My
>quesiton is that I apparently have had two "old" clots and also have
>this gene mutation making me prone to form clots and now have to go off
>the only medication that's actually helping me, Alesse. My need for
>BCP's isn't for birth control but to control heavy, heavy bleeding (to
>the point of causing anemia) and long periods. I know other women here
>have been through this -- what have you done for help with difficult
>periods? Has anyone had luck with progesterone, Depo Provera or the
>estrogen skin patch? I am so frustrated and at a loss, your input is
>most appreciated.
>
>Thanks for your help,
>Terry
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