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Re: Is taking prometrium normal for my age?
From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Jun 2002 07:05:12 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you so much for explaining that, the sugar pill IS glucophage and
I had no idea why they would put me on that when I'm not a diabetic,
you've helped me to understand it more than anyone, again I really
appreciate your help.
At Sat, 22 Jun 2002, Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG wrote:
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>At Sat, 22 Jun 2002, Angela wrote:
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>>Hi,
>>
>>I'm 22 years old and I had been bleeding constantly for 3 months, and my
>>periods had been like that for quite a while. My Doctor put me on 200mg
>>of Prometrium and a diabetic pill, even though I'm not a diabetic, she
>>said it had something to do with my sugar intake. She started me on
>>100mg of the prometrium a day and it didn't stop me, but I started
>>taking the 200mg and it did stop me. I've been reading about the
>>prometrium and everything I read it says something about postmenopausal
>>women, and I was wondering if it's normal for a 22 year old to be taking
>>prometrium? Any help would be greatly appreciated...
>>
>>Thank you.
>
>Prometrium is micronized progesterone. Progesterone is the hormone that
>stabilizes the lining of the uterus in the second half of your menstrual
>cycle. When the progesterone is stop you should have your menstrual
>period. While typically we use this medication in the postmenopausal
>women who is on hormone replacement therapy, it can be used, and often
>is used, in women with dysfunctional uterine bleeding. The sugar
>medication that you are taking is probably Glucophage, which helps with
>insulin resistance syndrome. Insulin resistance syndrome has been
>linked to polycystic ovarian syndrome, which is probably the most common
>cause of dysfunctional uterine bleeding in your age group. More than
>likely in 1-3 months you will no longer need the Prometrium, because
>your cycle should regulate.
>
>--
>Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
>Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
>Sugar Land, TX
>
>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
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>
> **Thank you for understanding :).**
>
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