Re: Vagifem and Evista side effects
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 1 Sep 2002 21:34:42 -0500 (CDT)
Neither of these are really associated with spotting. You need to see
your doctor and be evaluated to see where the spoting is coming from and
why.
Dr. M
At Sun, 1 Sep 2002, E. wrote:
>
>I have had a recent normal pap smear. I have been prescribed Evista for
>prevention of osteoporosis and Vagifem for dryness which I have used for
>one week. I have begun experiencing spotting. I have never had this
>even during the years I was on Prem-pro and other estrogens. Is this a
>symptom of one or both of these drugs? Should I discontinue the vagifem
>or continue with the hope that this side effect will eventually stop?
>Thanks.
>
>--
>E. Smith
>
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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