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Re: Birth Control and Anorexia From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net) Tue, 31 Dec 2002 09:30:04 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: POST - need DR opinion: pelvic pain and confusion, long" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: could i have an infection?" In reply to: Scared: "Birth Control and Anorexia" At Tue, 31 Dec 2002, Scared wrote: > >My sister has been taking Femulen (Ethynodiol Diacetate 0.5 mg) for >birth control and to regulate her periods. She is 5'7 and has dropped >from 158 pounds to @ 130 and seems withdrawn and depressed a lot. She >doesn't eat a lot, I would guess between 500 and 1,000 calories a day >when I am with her. Could the birth control be causing anorexia? > >Thanks >Scared Never say never in medicine, but I would be very, very surprised if the pill is causing anorexia. She needs help if your fears are true. -- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional. Next message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: POST - need DR opinion: pelvic pain and confusion, long" Previous message: William McIntosh, MD: "Re: could i have an infection?" In reply to: Scared: "Birth Control and Anorexia"

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