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Re: What is the name of the new BCP that has anti-androgen properties?
From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 18 Sep 2001 21:19:25 -0500 (CDT)
In Canada there is a BCP called Diane35. But, I have been on it for a
year and have not seen significant improvements. However, it does have
anti-androgen properties.
At Tue, 11 Sep 2001, Beth wrote:
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>It is Yasmin I believe.
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>At Tue, 11 Sep 2001, Sunbeam wrote:
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>>Hello Cysters!
>>
>>Awhile back there was a discussion and I remember something being
>>mentioned about a new BCP with anti-androgen properties, which was a
>>good treatment for PCOS, I am just wondering if anyone remembers the
>>name of it and whether it is available in South Australia yet or not?
>>(Apologies for bringing up an old thread again, but I can't remember the
>>name of it, sorry)...
>>
>>The reason being is that I have been on Zoladex implants for 3 weeks
>>now, along with the Mirena IUCD-put in a year ago and have been feeling
>>pretty poorly from some of the side-effects since the first of 6 monthly
>>Zoladex shots (EG- hot flushes, nightsweats, migraines, anxiety attacks,
>>racing heartbeat & palpitations, extreme period cramp/lower back pain
>>and the list goes on....LOL). For those wanting to know, I went on the
>>Zoladex because I also have Endo aswell as PCOS and was on day 84 of my
>>period (which is always heavy and unpredictable), I had a 3 day break
>>off my AF after the shot, only to near-haemorrage in the weeks since,
>>(over 60 maternity pads a day) - I am now very anaemic, and the iron
>>supplements I'm taking (FEFOL) aren't doing much for my blood levels at
>>this stage - here's to hoping theres no blood transfusion in my near
>>future!! (Keep your fingers crossed for me, please!)
>>
>>I am asking about the new BCP, even though I've not been able to
>>tolerate any hormonal therapy or BCP in the past, because the Zoladex is
>>my last resort before surgery (we're talking a possible hysterectomy
>>here, which I certainly do not want, even though I am not TTC and the
>>present moment, I want to keep my innards thankyou-very-much-sir, maybe
>>I do want another bub in the future, just not right now LOL!
>>And I figure that if my new DR wants me to stop the Zoladex at my next
>>appointment on wed 19th; I would like to bring along another option with
>>me...So if anyone could provide me with a name, details of their
>>experience with it (If that's not too personal a question to ask, that
>>is...), or even any good sites, that would be just peachy!!
>>
>>Many thanks in advance friends
>>
>>--
>>*Big Hugs*
>>Jackie
>>aka
>>SUNBEAM
>>(Email - jnorris@iprimus.com.au )
>>(ICQ URL# 97321355 Nick: Sunbeam)
>>
>--
>Beth
>Rockport, MA
>
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Lisa
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