search:

Re: birth control pills

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:18:39 -0500 (CDT)

At Fri, 27 Apr 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>I would like to know with alot of these new ultra low bcp's doctors
>prescribe are they strong enough to control endometriosis. Is there one
>better then the other when prescribing for endo? Do they have to be
>taken continueously?

there haven't been a lot of studies with the newer low dose pills, but since the estrogen level is lower, they theoretically should be even more effective. And yes, they usually are taken continuously for 4-6+ months at a time 

--
M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
South Lake Tahoe, CA


author, Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide
available in all major bookstores and on-line at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740/sr=8-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/103-7407404-7691069http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740-7407404-7691069http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761526986/o/qid˜6597740/sr=8-1/ref=aps_sr_b_1_1/103-7407404-7691069


****Responses are for educational purposes only and do not construe a doctor-patient relationship. This does not replace a face-to-face consultation with your own doctor.****


***Private e-mails will NOT be answered***



recommended search...
Google
OBGYN.net forums endometriosis zone Web
use when must restrict search to only the women's health forum...
Enter search keywords:
Returns per screen: Require all keywords:
Return to [ Women's Health Forum ] Report TECHNICAL Problems ONLY to: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Mon Nov 2 06:22:37 2009

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

home | medical professionals | women | industry | forums | international
e-mail | about us | advertising | our sponsors | contact us | disclaimer |

This information is provided for educational purposes only.
Please read the disclaimer. ©1996-2008, all rights reserved.
Do not reproduce without permission of MediSpecialty.com