WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2000: Re: Breakthrough Bleeding

Re: Breakthrough Bleeding

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jun 2000 15:18:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 30 Jun 2000, Heather wrote: >
>I am writing regarding some problems I have had with breakthrough
>bleeding. I am currently taking Nor Q-D birth contol pills. I had
>suffered from migraines and was on Ortho- Cyclen. About two years ago
>my GYN put me on Mircette. It did not really help the migraines. So I
>went back on the regular pill. However, the migraines intensified and I
>had them weekly. So, I was desperate to try anything different. March
>this year my GYN put me on the Nor QD. The migraines went away right
>away. Haven't really had but one in about three months. So I am
>excited about that. However, the breakthrough bleeding I am having is
>becoming to much. I feel like I am on my period the whole month. I had
>a period the beginning of this month that was about 5 days long then two
>weeks later i feel like I have another one. My husband is frustrated
>and ready for me to try something else. I don't want any headaches. I
>called the doctor's office but they say to give it more time. How much
>more time? It's going on 4 months. I would really appreciate any
>suggestions. Thank you for you time.

Breakthrough bleeding si common with any progetin only method, but it sounds like the estrogen gave you migraines -- how about trying an IUD and avoiding hormones altogether?

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. LAke Tahoe, CA

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