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Re: [Birth Control] Birth control with PCO? From: Carla (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 28 Sep 2001 10:58:13 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: AJ: "IV's and hardening of veins" Previous message: Colin: "Periods go on and on and on..." In reply to: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: [Birth Control] Birth control with PCO?" At Wed, 26 Sep 2001, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote: > >At Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Carla wrote: >> >>I hope someone here can help me with this question. I know that >>progesterone in birth control pills or progesterone-only forms of birth >>control has androgenic effects. Does that mean using progesterone in >>birth control is a bad idea for women with PCO, or who are genetically >>predisposed to PCO? Would a progesterone-only form of birth control be a >>particularly bad idea? Or is it more the case that PCO will develop when >>it develops, regardless of outside influences? Research or informed >>replies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! > >The regular monophasic oral contraceptives are the best form of >contraception for women with PCO. In general by shutting down the >ovaries, they shut off the androgen production. If a woman with PCO has >no need for contraception(abstaining, lesbian relationship, etc.) 10 >days a month of Oral Provera works very well at preventing her from >developing endometrial hyperplasia or cancer. > >-- >R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG > >This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered. > Thank you for the reply. Would a progesterone-only form of birth control, such as the mini pill or norplant, also be beneficial? Next message: AJ: "IV's and hardening of veins" Previous message: Colin: "Periods go on and on and on..." In reply to: R. Daniel Braun, MD: "Re: [Birth Control] Birth control with PCO?"

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