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> WOMENS-HEALTH Digest 3205
>
> Topics covered in this issue include:
>
> 1) Re: Premenstrual gas
> by juliorocks@aol.com (Michelle)
> 2) Re: Premenstrual gas
> by issjaauchegal@hotmail.com (Anna)
> 3) Re: To Robin
> by Kristy Sokoloski <sokokl@yahoo.com>
> 4) Excessively 'ballooned' vagina
> by rolyat000@aol.com (Karina)
> 5) day 50 : MD. Please
> by oharman@satx.rr.com (Ginger Dawn Harman)
> 6) Re: To Robin
> by robinmk02@aol.com (Robin)
> 7) Re: [Birth Control] BCP Question
> by sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> 8) Re: self breat exam, when's the best time?
> by sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> 9) Re: To Robin (re: Dr M's thought )
> by sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> 10) Re: Blood Results
> by robinmk02@aol.com (Robin)
> 11) Re: [Birth Control] deprovera shot
> by robinmk02@aol.com (Robin)
> 12) [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> by babydollalli@hotmail.com (Cate)
> 13) Re: [Birth Control] deprovera shot
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com
> 14) Options for birth control and breast-feeding
> by jennaay78@hotmail.com (Jenny)
> 15) [Birth Control] DEPO PROVERA
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com
> 16) Re: [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> by oharman@satx.rr.com (Ginger Dawn Harman)
> 17) Re: Premenstrual gas
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
> 18) Yeast infections & pregnancy...
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com
> 19) Re: Premenstrual gas
> by ChristiNorman@aol.com (Christine)
> 20) Re: [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Tara)
> 21) Re: Fibroid, Lupron, and Endometriosis- Thanks Dr. Braun and a few
more questions :)
> by Kristy Sokoloski <sokokl@yahoo.com>
> 22) Re: [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> by babydollalli@hotmail.com (Cate)
> 23) t3 and t4 levels
> by barreiro@marin.edu.ar
> 24) [Birth Control] Progestin Types / Acne
> by babydollalli@hotmail.com (Alexa)
> 25) Re: To Robin
> by csheedy@netcom.ca (clare)
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 15:38:48 -0600 (CST)
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: juliorocks@aol.com (Michelle)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Premenstrual gas
> Message-ID: <200201112138.g0BLcmk00504@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Amy wrote:
> >
> >At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Dee wrote:
> >>
> >>I am a 40 year old healthy woman who experiences severe bouts with
> >>bloating,and most annoying, bad gas/flatulence cramps, and the passing
> >>of odorless gas, just prior to my period and have wondered for years why
> >>this happens to me.
> >>As soon as my period begins, my gas subsides and I have a one time case
> >>of loose bowels upon the onset of my period.
> >>Could you possibly tell me why this is happening? It is painful and a
> >>monthly nuisance for me. Thanks in advance for your reply. Dee
> >
> >I'm not an MD, but I have experienced the same thing as you. I am 28
> >and have been having the same thing happen to me for years. If I
> >remember correctly, when I asked my GYN about this, she said its all
> >related to hormones. If it bothers you really bad, see a GI about it.
> >Maybe there is something they can do to make you more comfortable. Good
> >Luck! Ahhh - the joys of being a woman!
>
> I AM PART OF YOUR CLUB, TOO! I am 42...it is most annoying..I have had
> it ever since my 20s......another mystery of being a woman!
>
..
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 15:57:18 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: issjaauchegal@hotmail.com (Anna)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Premenstrual gas
> Message-ID: <200201112157.g0BLvIX09624@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Same here. 34, have aways had it, it's my only from of pre-menstrual
> symptoms. I figure I'd rather have gas than cramps etc. :-)
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Michelle wrote:
> >
> >At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Amy wrote:
> >>
> >>At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Dee wrote:
> >>>
> >>>I am a 40 year old healthy woman who experiences severe bouts with
> >>>bloating,and most annoying, bad gas/flatulence cramps, and the passing
> >>>of odorless gas, just prior to my period and have wondered for years
why
> >>>this happens to me.
> >>>As soon as my period begins, my gas subsides and I have a one time case
> >>>of loose bowels upon the onset of my period.
> >>>Could you possibly tell me why this is happening? It is painful and a
> >>>monthly nuisance for me. Thanks in advance for your reply. Dee
> >>
> >>I'm not an MD, but I have experienced the same thing as you. I am 28
> >>and have been having the same thing happen to me for years. If I
> >>remember correctly, when I asked my GYN about this, she said its all
> >>related to hormones. If it bothers you really bad, see a GI about it.
> >>Maybe there is something they can do to make you more comfortable. Good
> >>Luck! Ahhh - the joys of being a woman!
> >
> >I AM PART OF YOUR CLUB, TOO! I am 42...it is most annoying..I have had
> >it ever since my 20s......another mystery of being a woman!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 13:59:24 -0800 (PST)
> ------------------------------
> From: Kristy <sokokl@yahoo.com>
> To: womens-health@obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: To Robin
> Message-ID: <20020111215924.97051.qmail@web13303.mail.yahoo.com>
> MIME-Version: 1.0
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Dr. Marchbein,
>
> Thank you for this thought for the week. It is definitely
> something to think about.
>
> I hope that you are doing well.
>
> =====
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>
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>
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lot of learning from reading on the Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing
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> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:10:06 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: rolyat000@aol.com (Karina)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Excessively 'ballooned' vagina
> Message-ID: <200201112210.g0BMA6913030@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> My vagina is very tight at the opening and cavernous inside. I was told
> that this is the norm for women who are at high levels of sexual arousal
> or who are having an orgasm, but that implies that AFTER orgasm, a
> "resolution" would occur, where the vaginal canal would return to a
> state of "normalcy". This is not the case with me. My vagina seems to
> be "tented" this way all the time, and as a result, it is not very
> pleasurable to my partner, because the area of his penis which needs
> stimulation the most does not get it.
> My question is this: Is there a surgical procedure which can rectify
> this problem, and if so, what is is called, and what is the price,
> roughly? Thank you - KARINA
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:20:46 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: oharman@satx.rr.com (Ginger)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: day 50 : MD. Please
> Message-ID: <200201112220.g0BMKkx18347@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hello,
> I am on day 50 and I have not started my period. I finished 7 days of
> provera two days ago. I do have pcos, my fasting insulin was 14 this
> month and my testosterone was 17. However my preogesterone was less
> than two on day 24. I am a bit concerned that I haven't started. How
> many days past the last pill of provera without a period should I call
> my doctor? I am also taking 1,500 mg. of Metformin and 200 mgs.of
> spironolactone. Thankyou in advance.
>
> --
> Ginger..Wilford Hall Pt... San Antonio Tx.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:52:51 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: robinmk02@aol.com (Robin)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: To Robin
> Message-ID: <200201112252.g0BMqpE01724@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
> >
> >A Thought for the Week:
> >
> >Rudeness is the weak person's imitation of strength.
> >
> >***Eric Hoffer***
> >
> >Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
> >
> >Dr. M
>
> Excellent thought! Thank you!
>
> Robin
>
> >
> >At Tue, 8 Jan 2002, BJ wrote:
> >>
> >>Robin,
> >>
> >>I'm so tired of reading your messages and I don't understand why you
> >>seem to think that the forum needs you to serve as its police officer.
> >>Why do you bother telling people to search the archives when you know
> >>that the doctors are invariably going to go ahead and answer the
> >>question anyway? All you are doing is creating even more messages for
> >>the doctors and other subscribers to read through and add to their trash
> >>can. Why do you think that it is incumbent upon you to determine what
> >>messages are and are not appropriate for this forum? How come it's not
> >>okay for other people to waste the doctors' time with questions that
> >>have already been answered, but it's plenty ok for you to waste our time
> >>with personal messages to the doctors about the weather and snowmen?
> >>
> >>I think you're full of crap.
> >
> >--
> >Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
> >Great Neck, New York
> >
> >**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
> >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
> >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
> >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
> >and/or interventions.
> >
> >**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
> >consequently no private emails will receive a response.
> >
> >**Thank you for your understanding.
> >
> >Please be aware that all e-mail on this forum is archived and can be
viewed at
> >http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health,
> >http://forums.obgyn.net/pregnancy-birth or
> >http://forums.obgyn.net/young-women
> >and is accessible to anybody on the
> >internet including internet search engines. This should be taken into
> >consideration before sending postings of a personal or confidential
nature.
> >
>
> --
> ~Robin~
>
> List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup
>
> I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I
share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:53:17 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: [Birth Control] BCP Question
> Message-ID: <200201112253.g0BMrHQ02203@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Rosso wrote:
> >
> >To whomever it may concern:
> >
> > Do you know if the drugs Atenolol and Hydrochlorothyazide affect
> >birth control pills? I am on Orthotrycyclin(?spelling)
> >
> >Melissa Rosso
> >Finance AIM# 151-0669
> >Phone: 412-234-4814
> >Fax: 412-236-0510
> >
> I am on Alesse 28 bcp and also taking Atenolol. I don't have any bad
> effects from combining the two. As far as Hydrchlorothyazide, I don't
> even know what kind of med that is, so can't help.. sorry. Hope this
> helped some.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:54:38 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: self breat exam, when's the best time?
> Message-ID: <200201112254.g0BMsc603277@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
> >
> >Hi I'm 24 I just got off my menstrual cycle yesterday, I just realized
that i
> >didn't perform my monthly breast exam, when would be the best time,
should i
> >do it before my monthly cycle or does it matter what time of the month i
do
> >it, i understand breats can be more lumpy during the cycle, but is it ok
to
> >do it after? and if so how long after? thanks in advance
>
> I was told by my GYN to do self exam 2 weeks prior to period.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:55:39 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: sterly93@hotmail.com (Amy)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: To Robin (re: Dr M's thought )
> Message-ID: <200201112255.g0BMtdu03991@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Way to go Dr M! I agree!
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
> >
> >A Thought for the Week:
> >
> >Rudeness is the weak person's imitation of strength.
> >
> >***Eric Hoffer***
> >
> >Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
> >
> >Dr. M
> >
> >At Tue, 8 Jan 2002, BJ wrote:
> >>
> >>Robin,
> >>
> >>I'm so tired of reading your messages and I don't understand why you
> >>seem to think that the forum needs you to serve as its police officer.
> >>Why do you bother telling people to search the archives when you know
> >>that the doctors are invariably going to go ahead and answer the
> >>question anyway? All you are doing is creating even more messages for
> >>the doctors and other subscribers to read through and add to their trash
> >>can. Why do you think that it is incumbent upon you to determine what
> >>messages are and are not appropriate for this forum? How come it's not
> >>okay for other people to waste the doctors' time with questions that
> >>have already been answered, but it's plenty ok for you to waste our time
> >>with personal messages to the doctors about the weather and snowmen?
> >>
> >>I think you're full of crap.
> >
> >--
> >Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
> >Great Neck, New York
> >
> >**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
> >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
> >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
> >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
> >and/or interventions.
> >
> >**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
> >consequently no private emails will receive a response.
> >
> >**Thank you for your understanding.
> >
> >Please be aware that all e-mail on this forum is archived and can be
viewed at
> >http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health,
> >http://forums.obgyn.net/pregnancy-birth or
> >http://forums.obgyn.net/young-women
> >and is accessible to anybody on the
> >internet including internet search engines. This should be taken into
> >consideration before sending postings of a personal or confidential
nature.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:57:04 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: robinmk02@aol.com (Robin)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Blood Results
> Message-ID: <200201112257.g0BMv4404622@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Natalie wrote:
> >
> >Hi Everyone.
> >
> >I posted earlier this week and thanks to Dr. Wang for responding. I
> >unfortunately have another question though.
> >
> >My lab results are as follows:
> >
> >Hemoglobin: 10.3
> >Hematocrit: 32.6
> >MCV: 63.7
> >MCH: 20.7
>
> Those are a bit low.....I have two types of anemia...
>
> >
> >My doctor has chosen to do a colonoscopy and endoscopy because he is
> >worried that I might have internal bleeding / a blockage somewhere ( I
> >am very constipated a lot of the time)..... I have always been anemic
> >and I feel like that might be the reason for the lab results. Could it
> >be? Should I see a "blood-doctor" before going through all of these
> >scopes? I really just want to make sure that they are necessary.
> >Thanks for any reply as I am very appreciative of every doctor and
> >person that takes time to reply to those of us that have questions. It
> >really makes it easier.
> >Have a good weekend everyone!
> >Natalie M.
>
> Natalie, it could be from your Anemia. I would ask the Dr. to take a
> look at your labs from previous reports and see if there has been any
> change. I see your MD's point of view, as I was there too. I had the
> colonoscopy, small bowel endoscopy (they now have a much easier test
> where you swallow a small capsule that contains a camera, and they hook
> up a small machine to your waist band...I think it is out now), and
> other things. They have to make sure all is well. Have they checked
> your ferritin specifically to see if you are iron deficient? Remember,
> there are different types of anemia. Iron Deficiency is one type of
> anemia where they look for bleeds. My Hemotologist checked other things
> prior to the other tests, but he still recommended the other things be
> done.
>
> Hope this helps!
> Robin
>
> --
> ~Robin~
>
> List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup
>
> I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I
share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:59:35 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: robinmk02@aol.com (Robin)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: [Birth Control] deprovera shot
> Message-ID: <200201112259.g0BMxZi05898@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Susan wrote:
> >
> >I have been on the depovera shot for 3 years and 6 months ago went off
> >it to try and get pregnant. How long does it usually take to get your
> >period back and how long does it usually take to get pregnant after
> >being on the shot?
>
> Susan,
>
> As I found in the archives, it takes up to 18 months to start ovulating
> again. For me, it took about 7 months to start my period again.
>
> Talk to your MD about giving you something to bring on your period.
>
> Robin
>
> --
> ~Robin~
>
> List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup
>
> I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I
share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:23:05 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: babydollalli@hotmail.com (Cate)
> To: Womens-Health@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> Message-ID: <200201112323.g0BNN5h15544@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I have been on Ortho Tri-cyclen for 5 months and the first few months my
> acne got much worse. However, the acne has died down, but every week I
> break out again. I want to switch to Ortho Cyclen, so I have the same
> hormones that prevent acne without the changing levels. However, when I
> went to get a prescription, my doctor gave me one for Ortho Cept instead
> of Ortho Cyclen, stating that it was the same....Is this true? Now that
> I am used to the progesterone in Tri-Cylen and Cylcen, I do not want to
> risk another acne reaction to a new hormone in Cept.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:27:55 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com
> To: Womens-Health@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: [Birth Control] deprovera shot
> Message-ID: <200201112327.g0BNRt818541@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> check out http://www.depo-users.com
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Robin wrote:
> >
> >At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Susan wrote:
> >>
> >>I have been on the depovera shot for 3 years and 6 months ago went off
> >>it to try and get pregnant. How long does it usually take to get your
> >>period back and how long does it usually take to get pregnant after
> >>being on the shot?
> >
> >Susan,
> >
> >As I found in the archives, it takes up to 18 months to start ovulating
> >again. For me, it took about 7 months to start my period again.
> >
> >Talk to your MD about giving you something to bring on your period.
> >
> >--
> >Robin
> >
> >--
> >~Robin~
> >
> >List Owner, Chronic Pain Support Group
> >http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChronicPainSupportGroup
> >
> >I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. The information I
share is based on what I have experienced personally or what I have learned.
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:38:04 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: jennaay78@hotmail.com (Jenny)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Options for birth control and breast-feeding
> Message-ID: <200201112338.g0BNc4b22813@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I had a baby 2 months ago and am breast-feeding. I was on Nor QD but
> stopped after the first pack because I kept missing the pill by more
> than 4 hours and was having a continuous very light spotting. I figured
> that if I was going to have to use a condom for a week every time I
> missed my pill then I might was well just use a condom all the time
> because that is what I would be doing anyway. Anyway, I really do not
> want another baby right now. What are my chances of ovulating while
> breast-feeding. Is there a way to tell if I am going to? Are there any
> other methods that I can use to keep from getting pregnant, because me
> and my hubby are not very good at using condoms. So far, we have used
> one every time, but I got pregnant with my other two because we were to
> "distracted" to use one. I have been on Depo-Provera and really do not
> want to go back on it, as I gained 20 pounds off of it. Please any help
> would be nice!
> Thanks, Jenny
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:40:48 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com
> To: Womens-Health@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: [Birth Control] DEPO PROVERA
> Message-ID: <200201112340.g0BNemC24015@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> WHY DOES KNOWBODY SEEM TO TAKE THE SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS OF DEPO PROVERA
> SERIOUSLY. THIS IS SO FRUSTRATING. KNOWBODY SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO OFFER
> ANY HELP.THE ONLY ADVICE IS 'SEARCH THE ARCHIVES' BULL!!!! NO HELP AT
> ALL IN THE ARCHIVES. IT IS HELP THESE WOMEN NEED. NOT TO SEARCH THE
> DAMNNED ARCHIVES. THEY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE SUFFERING FROM. THIS IS
> SUPPOSED BE AN ADVICE SITE. WHERE IS THE DAMNED ADVICE.ALL THESE WOMEN
> ARE SUFFERING, THROUGH LACK OF ADVICE, AND THE ONLY ADVICE SEEMS TO BE
> 'SEARCH THE ARCHIVES. HOW DO Y0U COPE WITH ALL THESE TERRIBLE SIDE
> EFFECTS? ADVICE, ADVICE ADVICE PLEASE.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:53:35 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: oharman@satx.rr.com (Ginger)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> Message-ID: <200201112353.g0BNrZi27322@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Cate wrote:
> I heard that it is very similar. can you call your Md. to get info?
> Most the time they wil give you a little pamplet about it. Good Luck
> Ginger Dawn
>
> >
>
> >I have been on Ortho Tri-cyclen for 5 months and the first few months my
> >acne got much worse. However, the acne has died down, but every week I
> >break out again. I want to switch to Ortho Cyclen, so I have the same
> >hormones that prevent acne without the changing levels. However, when I
> >went to get a prescription, my doctor gave me one for Ortho Cept instead
> >of Ortho Cyclen, stating that it was the same....Is this true? Now that
> >I am used to the progesterone in Tri-Cylen and Cylcen, I do not want to
> >risk another acne reaction to a new hormone in Cept.
>
> --
> Ginger..Wilford Hall Pt... San Antonio Tx.
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:55:51 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Premenstrual gas
> Message-ID: <200201112355.g0BNtpH28109@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Any chance it is related to constipation? I think the hormones in the
> second half of the cycle tend to slow the digestive tract, thereby
> increasing the odds for constipation. Try keeping well hydrated and
> eating right. Dunno if this will help but it can't hurt.
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Anna wrote:
> >
> >Same here. 34, have aways had it, it's my only from of pre-menstrual
> >symptoms. I figure I'd rather have gas than cramps etc. :-)
> >
> >At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Michelle wrote:
> >>
> >>At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Amy wrote:
> >>>
> >>>At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Dee wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>I am a 40 year old healthy woman who experiences severe bouts with
> >>>>bloating,and most annoying, bad gas/flatulence cramps, and the passing
> >>>>of odorless gas, just prior to my period and have wondered for years
why
> >>>>this happens to me.
> >>>>As soon as my period begins, my gas subsides and I have a one time
case
> >>>>of loose bowels upon the onset of my period.
> >>>>Could you possibly tell me why this is happening? It is painful and a
> >>>>monthly nuisance for me. Thanks in advance for your reply. Dee
> >>>
> >>>I'm not an MD, but I have experienced the same thing as you. I am 28
> >>>and have been having the same thing happen to me for years. If I
> >>>remember correctly, when I asked my GYN about this, she said its all
> >>>related to hormones. If it bothers you really bad, see a GI about it.
> >>>Maybe there is something they can do to make you more comfortable.
Good
> >>>Luck! Ahhh - the joys of being a woman!
> >>
> >>I AM PART OF YOUR CLUB, TOO! I am 42...it is most annoying..I have had
> >>it ever since my 20s......another mystery of being a woman!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:59:18 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Yeast infections & pregnancy...
> Message-ID: <200201112359.g0BNxIx28915@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Is there any safe way to treat a yeast infection during the first 4 to 5
> weeks of pregnancy without harming the embryo?
>
> Can an untreated bacterial vaginosis, or yeast infection cause birth
> defects or a miscarriage this early in pregnancy?
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 18:00:14 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: ChristiNorman@aol.com (Christine)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: Premenstrual gas
> Message-ID: <200201120000.g0C00Eu29891@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I've read that these premenstrual "intestinal" problems are caused by
> prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are secreted during menstruation to get
> the cycle "rolling" so to speak. They also act upon the intestine and
> colon. Some people are more sensitive to this than others and those
> that have irritable bowel are especially sensitive to it.
> Christine
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Anna wrote:
> >
> >Same here. 34, have aways had it, it's my only from of pre-menstrual
> >symptoms. I figure I'd rather have gas than cramps etc. :-)
> >
> >At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Michelle wrote:
> >>
> >>At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Amy wrote:
> >>>
> >>>At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Dee wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>I am a 40 year old healthy woman who experiences severe bouts with
> >>>>bloating,and most annoying, bad gas/flatulence cramps, and the passing
> >>>>of odorless gas, just prior to my period and have wondered for years
why
> >>>>this happens to me.
> >>>>As soon as my period begins, my gas subsides and I have a one time
case
> >>>>of loose bowels upon the onset of my period.
> >>>>Could you possibly tell me why this is happening? It is painful and a
> >>>>monthly nuisance for me. Thanks in advance for your reply. Dee
> >>>
> >>>I'm not an MD, but I have experienced the same thing as you. I am 28
> >>>and have been having the same thing happen to me for years. If I
> >>>remember correctly, when I asked my GYN about this, she said its all
> >>>related to hormones. If it bothers you really bad, see a GI about it.
> >>>Maybe there is something they can do to make you more comfortable.
Good
> >>>Luck! Ahhh - the joys of being a woman!
> >>
> >>I AM PART OF YOUR CLUB, TOO! I am 42...it is most annoying..I have had
> >>it ever since my 20s......another mystery of being a woman!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 18:03:33 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (Tara)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> Message-ID: <200201120003.g0C03XQ31354@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Cate wrote:
> >
> >I have been on Ortho Tri-cyclen for 5 months and the first few months my
> >acne got much worse. However, the acne has died down, but every week I
> >break out again. I want to switch to Ortho Cyclen, so I have the same
> >hormones that prevent acne without the changing levels. However, when I
> >went to get a prescription, my doctor gave me one for Ortho Cept instead
> >of Ortho Cyclen, stating that it was the same....Is this true? Now that
> >I am used to the progesterone in Tri-Cylen and Cylcen, I do not want to
> >risk another acne reaction to a new hormone in Cept.
>
> Hello. There is a difference between the two. (I have a hand-out that
> has all the pill formulations and what is is them) Here is the
> difference:
> Ortho Cept has 30mcg EE 0.15mg Desogestrel
> Ortho Cyclen has 35mcg EE 0.25mg Norgestimate
>
> That's a big difference in my opinion. The estrogen is higher in Ortho
> cyclen and the progesterone dose is totally different AND a different
> kind! I hope this helps. Good luck!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 16:03:29 -0800 (PST)
> ------------------------------
> From: Kristy <sokokl@yahoo.com>
> To: womens-health@obgyn.net
> Subject: Re: Fibroid, Lupron, and Endometriosis- Thanks Dr. Braun and a
few more questions :)
> Message-ID: <20020112000329.49751.qmail@web13307.mail.yahoo.com>
> MIME-Version: 1.0
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>
> Amanda,
>
> Dr. Braun was talking about Oral (O) Contraceptive (C) Pills
> (P). As for which one would be good in your situation that is
> hard to say so you will need to discuss this with your dr.
>
> Sorry that I can't be of more help to you sweetie. I hope that
> all works out well for you.
>
> =====
> Kristy :)
>
> http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html
>
> Hoping to be a nurse soon but for now just a Medical Secretary who does a
lot of learning from reading on the Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing
my own personal experiences.
>
> Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail!
> http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 18:44:23 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: babydollalli@hotmail.com (Cate)
> To: Womens-Health@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: [Birth Control] Ortho Cept
> Message-ID: <200201120044.g0C0iNE12704@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Tara wrote:
> >
> >At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Cate wrote:
> >>
> >>I have been on Ortho Tri-cyclen for 5 months and the first few months my
> >>acne got much worse. However, the acne has died down, but every week I
> >>break out again. I want to switch to Ortho Cyclen, so I have the same
> >>hormones that prevent acne without the changing levels. However, when I
> >>went to get a prescription, my doctor gave me one for Ortho Cept instead
> >>of Ortho Cyclen, stating that it was the same....Is this true? Now that
> >>I am used to the progesterone in Tri-Cylen and Cylcen, I do not want to
> >>risk another acne reaction to a new hormone in Cept.
> >
> >Hello. There is a difference between the two. (I have a hand-out that
> >has all the pill formulations and what is is them) Here is the
> >difference:
> >Ortho Cept has 30mcg EE 0.15mg Desogestrel
> >Ortho Cyclen has 35mcg EE 0.25mg Norgestimate
> >
> >That's a big difference in my opinion. The estrogen is higher in Ortho
> >cyclen and the progesterone dose is totally different AND a different
> >kind! I hope this helps. Good luck!
>
> Thank You so much for taking the time to look that up for me...I truly
> appreciate it:)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 19:04:37 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: barreiro@marin.edu.ar
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: t3 and t4 levels
> Message-ID: <200201120104.g0C14cJ17835@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> I am 46 years old. Since september I stopped taking the pill and never
> had the period again.
> I had a test and my t3 level is high while the t4 level is low. All
> other levels are normal.
> Is it menopause?
> Is this the reason why I am gaining weight?
> Should I take any medication?. My doctor is in a two weeks vacation and
> I am worried
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 19:06:31 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: babydollalli@hotmail.com (Alexa)
> To: Womens-Health@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: [Birth Control] Progestin Types / Acne
> Message-ID: <200201120106.g0C16VU18412@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> What is the best progestin type for acne in birth control pills? (ie.
> desogestrel - Ortho Cept, norgestimatte - Ortho Cyclen, northindrone -
> Modicon, or ethynodiol diacetate - Demulen)
>
> ------------------------------
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 19:15:19 -0600 (CST)
> ------------------------------
> From: csheedy@netcom.ca (clare)
> To: WOMENS-HEALTH@OBGYN.NET
> Subject: Re: To Robin
> Message-ID: <200201120115.g0C1FJg22574@mail.medispecialty.com>
>
> Hi Dr. M.:
>
> I waited sooo patiently all week for a response from you!
>
> Well said, and much enjoyed by yours truly.
>
> The doctors and the gals (like Robin and Kristy) who respond to posts
> are really appreciated by the rest of us. I remember a Fri. evening
> not so long ago when I was having some real problems, and the gals
> helped me through it until a Dr. could respond (my Dr.'s were all
> closed for the weekend). I, for one, feel so very grateful for any
> response to my posts....
>
> Clare
>
> At Fri, 11 Jan 2002, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
> >
> >A Thought for the Week:
> >
> >Rudeness is the weak person's imitation of strength.
> >
> >***Eric Hoffer***
> >
> >Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
> >
> >Dr. M
> >
> >--
> >Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
> >Great Neck, New York
> >
> >**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
> >and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
> >This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
> >consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
> >and/or interventions.
> >
> >**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
> >consequently no private emails will receive a response.
> >
> >**Thank you for your understanding.
> >
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> --
> csheedy
>
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