WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2002: Re: Birth Control & Nosebleeds

Re: Birth Control & Nosebleeds

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 21 Sep 2002 12:27:51 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 20 Sep 2002, Lydia wrote: >
>Greetings all,
>
>I have always turned to this site for great info and hope someone can
>answer this slightly odd question. I began using Ortho Evra a couple
>months ago. I have had none of the typical side effects and, in fact,
>really like using the patch. In the last few weeks, I have had several
>major nosebleeds, though. I noticed that one of the listed side effects
>of Ortho Evra is upper respiratory infection - could there be a link? I
>am wondering because I have Wegener's granulomatosis and nosebleeds are
>a common symptom and something I had trouble with when diagnosed several
>years ago. I feel fine, though and all of my blood tests look good and
>I have been in remission for over a year. ??? I see my internist in a
>few weeks, but I'd like to know if there could be a connection between
>using Ortho Evra (or contraceptives in general) and nosebleeds.

unless you have an infeciton, andy your are congested and/or blowing your nose a lot, adoublt the pill could contibute to teh nosebleeds -- but the Wegener's is a completely different story >
>Oh, if it makes any difference, I have been on Bactrim for over 3 years
>to prevent WG flares in the lungs/upper respiratory tract, so I think
>it's unlikely but...???
>
>Thanks in advance for any help!
>L.

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M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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