WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Aygestin, Testosterone, Bleeding

Re: Aygestin, Testosterone, Bleeding

From: Janise (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 5 Sep 2002 15:49:05 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 5 Sep 2002, Victoria wrote: >
>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?
>

Here is the blurb from the compounding pharmacy:

"Biest is a combination of two estrogens: estriol and estradiol. It is most commonly found in a ratio of 80:20, estriol to estradiol. This combination allows for all of the protection of estriol while providing the cardiovascular and osteoporosis benefits along with the vasomotor symptom relief of estradiol."

I also use a testosterone cream--don't know the exact dose.

The problem is that my doctor doesn't know all that much about hormonal treatment using these compounds, and the main problem I am having is that I am bleeding even at a high dose of Prometrium (up to 400 mg day). So far, I am not bleeding on Aygestin, but I am very bloated and sluggish feeling. I think it is time to find another doctor, but it is not so easy to find someone willing to avoid Premarin, etc. (although it should be easier now since the study was released!)

Thanks!

>
>--
>Victoria
>
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Janise)
>
>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.
>
>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.

I get >

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