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Re: Oral Provera as birth control From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net) Mon, 22 Oct 2001 20:58:42 -0500 (CDT) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: j wang, M.D.: "Re: [Birth Control] Results on previous BCP's ---esp. Dr M." Previous message: Anonymous: "[Birth Control] Breakthrough Bleeding in 3rd Month of Alesse" In reply to: Anne: "Oral Provera as birth control" This level of pregesterone has a number of potential unwanted side effects including acne, weight gain and bloating. It can also adversely effect teh cholesterol profile. At Mon, 22 Oct 2001, Anne wrote: > >On the "PubMed" site I saw 2 studies that showed a complete inhibition >of ovulation with 10mgs of oral Provera/day (but not 5mgs of Provera). >These seemed to be decent studies. Why is this not suggested more often >for birth control? Would this be ok to do? Esp. if you are older (44). > >Thanks, >Anne -- James Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation. Next message: j wang, M.D.: "Re: [Birth Control] Results on previous BCP's ---esp. Dr M." Previous message: Anonymous: "[Birth Control] Breakthrough Bleeding in 3rd Month of Alesse" In reply to: Anne: "Oral Provera as birth control"

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