WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: Lupron and Aygestin

Re: Lupron and Aygestin

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 07:24:04 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Lisa wrote: >
>Does anybody know about the effects of taking lupron and aygestin at the
>same time? From what I have read, it seems like they are both used for
>the same purpose. My physician prescribed aygestin because I am taking
>Lupron and was afraid of bone density loss. He said that the aygestin
>would prevent bone loss. However, from reading the postings about the
>bad side effects of aygestin, I am afraid to take it.

Aygestin is a progestational agent similar to provera. As far as I am aware it has no bone protective effects. Ask yoiur Doctor about it.

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R.Daniel Braun, MD  FACOG   FOG
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