WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: Micronor- considerable water retension as a side effect

Re: Micronor- considerable water retension as a side effect

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 5 Jan 2002 11:53:17 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 4 Jan 2002, Afra wrote: >
>I would like some advice regarding my use of micronor. Approximately
>seven months ago I was diagnosed with endometriosis, as a result my
>gynecologist put me on micronor, wherein I took 1 pill using a 28 day
>cycle. However, I still experienced painful periods , therefore he
>increased the dosage to 2 pills per day. In addition to micronor I also
>am perscribed Talwin to control the pain from a chronic back condition I
>received after back surgery. Approximately a month ago I started
>retaining a considerable amount of water, especially in my breasts. I
>would equate it to PMS Symptoms times three. Since I had not had my
>period as a result of taking the doulbel dosage of micronor for about 4
>months I thought that was what it was. I tried getting in contact with
>my doctor at that time but he was on vacation, therefore I myself
>decreased the dosage of micronor back to one pill a day, wherein I got a
>light period for approximately 2 days. This appeared to relieve the
>symptoms, however, although I am currently only on one pill a day I am
>again retaining a considerable amount of water and my breasts are
>extremely tender. Could you advise as to what may be causing this and
>if I should stop taking the micronor for the time being in order to get
>my period. Right now I am taking it every day.

this could be a side effect of the micronor; less likely but still possible is pregnancy. Another possibility is that you have been eating more salt than usual (I know that's the reason for a lot of holiday associated bloating)

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

author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide"

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