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Re: Estrostep vs. Trilevlin
From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Feb 2002 11:12:35 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Tamar: "Estrostep vs. Trilevlin"

At Tue, 5 Feb 2002, Tamar wrote: >
>PLEASE DO NOT POST THIS ON YOUR WEBSITE.
>
>My insurance would not cover Estrostep which I had used several
>years ago and was happy with. In October I asked my doctor to
>put me back on Estrostep. She gave me 2 months worth of samples,
>and a perscription. When I went to fill the perscription, I was
>told that my insurance would not cover Estrostep, my doctor
>agreed to change my prescription to Trilevlin which my insurance
>covers. After 3 weeks, I am unhappy with Trilevlin, my skin has
>started to break out, as it did before I started Estrostep. My
>skin was very clear on Estrostep. I've also gained weight on
>Trilevlin. Also, I have not had a period since before I started
>Estrostep in October.
>
>Please tell me what I should do.
>
>--
>Tamar Dezen
>
>http://greetings.yahoo.com
>

Your only real choice is to pay for the Estrostep yourself, or take the pills that your insurance will pay for.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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