WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2002: Re: Hormones + Birth Control

Re: Hormones + Birth Control

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 22:09:00 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 24 Oct 2002, Trena wrote: >
>I am currently on femhrt 1/5. I am 36 years old, and was put on these
>by my doctor, due to excessive periods (2 to 3 weeks per month) plus
>possible pre-menopause. I am considering getting the Depo-provera shot,
>and am wondering if it is safe to continue taking the femhrt. Per a
>registered nurse, she did not advise me to remain on the femhrt (plus
>take the depo shot) due to the fact that my periods have completely
>stopped. She said it is very unhealthy to completely stop a menstrual
>cycle, due to the high possibility of osteorporosis being a major side
>effect / concern later in life. I am planning on getting the depo shot
>within the next 2 weeks, and am really wondering whether I should stop
>the hormones (femhrt). Any help / advice you could give would be
>greatly appreciated!

Not both at the same time.

-- 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

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.

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**Thank you for understanding :).**

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