WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2000: Re: specific question regarding side effects of OC's

Re: specific question regarding side effects of OC's

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 28 May 2000 08:50:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 27 May 2000, Annie wrote: >
>I have a question regarding side effects of Oral Contraceptives. I am
>currently in the third week of my first ever oral contraceptive pack
>(Alesse). I am knowledgeable of most of the side effects from taking
>OC's, but I have been experiencing some side effects which I have
>expected, but also some cramping in my calf muscles, but no swelling or
>heat is present (or noticable).
>Is this something that is common?

Not unusual but needs to be evaluated by your doctor. Probably nothing but the small chance of a blood clot does exist.

>I have changed some of my activites
>and I am unsure if this is activity related or OC related. I have been
>unable to locate anything in the literature about it. Thank you for
>your time in this matter.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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