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Re: Continuous use of Diane-35

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 21:41:15 -0500 (CDT)

At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Amanda wrote: >
>I have been taking Diane-35 for acne treatment for 4 months during which
>time I have not stopped for a period. Due to endemetriosis I have
>incapacitating periods and short of having a hysterectomy, I don't know
>how else to manage. I still cramp about 10 days per month while taking
>Diane-35 pills but it is mild and I have not had any spotting. My
>doctor will not give me advice about taking this pill continously
>because it is not approved to be taken that way in Canada. I have read
>that it IS safe to take oral contraceptives continuosly but I am seeking
>some reassurance that Diane-35 specifically is okay given it's
>estrogen/anti-androgen combination.
>Thanks
>Amanda

This is a safe and effective, and routine, method of taking the pill, and is particularly common way to use it in the face of endometriosis. 

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG


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