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Re: should I stop progesterone only pills? (postpartum)

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Oct 2002 11:49:36 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 8 Oct 2002, K wrote: >
>Hello,
>I am 17 weeks postpartum with our first baby.
>I had a vaginal delivery and bledd for 9 weeks. Then at 10 weeks and
>after my bleeding had ceased I went on to the progesterone only pills as
>I am breastfeeding exclusively.
>
>My baby is still breastfeeding 2-4 hourly, although he also has a spoon
>of baby rice a day as per drs reccomendations.
>
>I haven't had a 'period' since week 11 postpartum.
>
>I have a borderline high thyroid level since my baby's birth.
>
>Should I stop the progesterone only pills? is this casuing me not to
>bleed?
>
>Is it likely that I have developed Polycystic ovarian syndrome since my
>pregnancy causing no bleeding?
>
>Is it more likely that it is due to brestfeeding?
>
>I read that ist is dangerous to have long amounts of time with out the
>lining of the womb being shed..
>
>Thank you
>
>--
>k
>

You need to talk with your doctor. It is only necessary to empty the uterus if it is filling up, which it may not be due to your breast feeding and hyperthyroidism. The mini-pill is not a bad choice, but you need to make sure that nothing else is going on.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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