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Re: Aygestin, Testosterone, Bleeding
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 10:56:34 -0500 (CDT)
I think you should ask your Dr, because he knows best.
t Thu, 5 Sep 2002, Victoria wrote:
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>What does the doctor say? I think Prometrium only comes in 100 and 200 strength capsules. Can aygestin be changed?
>>From what I've seen on Wyeth's site, it is only norethindrone. If you are taking Aygestin and a estrogen/testosterone compound, I would think you might be getting more than you need OR the norethindrone doesn't sit well with you. The estrogen compound, what is it?
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>Victoria
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>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Janise)
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>Thanks, Victoria. I may not have been clear. I was not using natural
>progesterone cream, but rather, Prometrium, a prescription medication.
>And, the estrogen/testosterone I use is prescribed by my doctor and
>filled at a compounding pharmacy.
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>What I am struggling with is that the Aygestin is apparently the same
>form of progesterone in birth control pills and has some side effects. I
>would rather stay on Prometrium and adjust the dose, but I don't know if
>that will do the trick. Thanks.
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University
Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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