Re: premarin vaginal cream and blood clots - please help
From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 6 May 2002 19:35:16 -0500 (CDT)
Why not try increasing the met? I know my hormonal issues improved when
I increased from 1000 to 1500.
-Just a thought. But if your instincts are telling you not to do this,
I'd listen to them - at least until you've tried other alternatives.
At Sat, 4 May 2002, anonymous wrote:
>
>Hi, I have PCOS and I am being treated by an endocrinoligist. I am
>taking metform 1000mg and spironolactone 200mg/per day. My Dr just
>prescribed premarin vaginal cream to be insterted 1 time per week to see
>if this helps bring on menstruation. I had a blood clot in my leg after
>knee surgery two years ago and developed a pulmonary embolism. My Dr
>does know this and he says that using premarin vaginal cream once a week
>would not be enough to make me get a blood clot. I did get the
>prescription filled but I am not sure if I want to use this, as I do not
>want to take any chances of developing a clot. If anyone can help me I
>would appreciate it. Thanks!
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