WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2000: Re: Alesse's information incomplete?

Re: Alesse's information incomplete?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 13:05:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 2 Sep 2000, K. wrote: >
>Recently, I was reading the insert to the birth control pill going by
>the product name of "Alesse". In summary, it stated that the pill works
>in two ways; 1) inhibiting ovulation, 2) thickening cervical mucus.
>
>However, I know from the Physicians Desk Reference, and indeed, every
>medical manual of any substance which speaks about the nature of "the
>pill", whether it be mini-pill or otherwise, that there is always a
>third "back-up" mechanism whereby the lining of the uterus is altered to
>prevent implantation of the blastocyst.
>
>I am concerned that this information is not being included. I checked
>with other friends who are on "the pill" and asked to read their
>inserts, with varying results. It seems as if women are not being given
>all the information, and it truly seems to me as if this information is
>being hidden. Even in speaking to medical professionals, some are
>either unaware, or deny outright that there is, in fact, a third
>mechanism by which "the pill" can and may work, contrary to the
>information stated by authorized medical organizations.
>
>What is the definitive answer here? As a well-educated woman who cares
>about side-effects, information, and being dealt with in an up-front
>manner, I am insulted that Alesse chooses to censor this information.
>Can anyone tell me why?
>
>The only alternative I have is to believe, based on the info provided by
>Wyeth-Ayerst in their inserts, is that Alesse is unique in that it works
>differently than all other BCP's on the market today.
>
>Thank you for your time and attention.
>
>--
>K.Cornish
>

I think the primary ways the oc works are as stated. Because these will prevent pregnancy from occuring, it is pretty hard to prove the third mechanism, which I was always taught, was theoretical, only. Hope this helps.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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