WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: Taking bcps on continual basis: any risks?

Re: Taking bcps on continual basis: any risks?

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 Nov 2001 15:30:29 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 15 Nov 2001, Ann wrote: >
>During my last visit with my Dr., a 4X5cm endomertrioma (my second one
>in 4 years) was found. My Dr. initially suggested a hysterectomy but I
>feel strongly against this, especially since I have little pain
>associated with my endo. He then said I should start taking birth
>control pills continually. I've been on Desogen for over a month now
>and have been doing very well. My question is that my dr. didn't ask
>any questions about family history and I am wondering if there are any
>risks taking continuous birth control pills if there is a family history
>of certain inherited diseases or if the patient has a specific
>condition. For example, I have very mild mitral valve insuffiency, have
>five family members with osteoporosis, a possible breast cancer family
>history (maternal aunt had it in her late 60s) and colon cancer running
>in my family. The only question my Dr. asked was if I smoked--I quit 2
>months ago. Is it o.k. to take bcps with a history such as mine?
>
>Also, any advice on how to handle the achy feeling in my extremities due
>to the pill.
>
>Thanks so much!
>
>--
>Ann
>

OK? Probably. Best treatment for endometriosis, far from it. Best treatment is surgical excision and if you are through with childbearing, hysterectomy with removal of both ovaries. At best, hormonal treatment is palliative and usually used to get a woman to the pointwhere she is ready to have children.

--
R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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