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Re: Continuous use of Diane-35From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 1 May 2002 08:25:41 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote: > >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 > >This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute >for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. >
-- Thank you; it is a great relief to have some confirmation finally. Can I take Diane-35 continuosly for years or is in necessary to have a period a few times per year?
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