Re: What is the difference between birth control pills and estrogen therapy?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 2 Dec 2000 21:04:46 -0600 (CST)
First, the pill won't control anything related to the pill.
Next, the difference between BCP and ERT or HRT is amount. The pill is
about 4 to 7 times stronger than HRT or HRT and ERT is only estrogen
while HRT and BCP have progesterone.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 2 Dec 2000, Donna wrote:
>
>I tried birth control pills (Mircette) to control bleeding from fibroids
>over one year ago. Within 2 weeks I had horrible mood swings, and
>gained 4 lbs, so I stopped. Nearly 15 years ago I was on the pill and
>had migraines, too, and stopped. I am having a TVH/BSO 12/26 and will
>probably start the Vivelle Dot.
>
>Can you explain the difference in BCP and ERT? Is it different strengths
>or ingredients? I am afraid the two are so similar I'll have horrible
>side effects again. Thank you.
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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