WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2003: Re: Been on Levlen ED continuously for 2 years

Re: Been on Levlen ED continuously for 2 years

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 10:39:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 2 Jan 2003, Helena wrote: >
>Hi there I have a question I would like some help with. I have stopped
>my periods for about 2 years now by taking first Nordette 28 and then
>Levlen ED continuously. In other words, not taking the 7 sugar pills.
>The reason I chose to do this is because my periods are painful and make
>me feel physically ill. Prescription painkillers are the only thing
>that helps during this time and I would have to take a couple of days
>off work every month when I got my period. So, my question is could
>this be harmful to my health? Or future chances of becoming pregnant
>(I'm only 22 now!)? Any advice would be appreciated. I am going to have
>to see a doctor soon as I am vegetarian and have become very tired
>lately and I need to sort out my iron levels, and I know the first
>question asked will be "when did you last have your period?" and I'm a
>bit embarrassed to say 2 years ago!! Thankyou for your help!!

See you GYN and tell him the way you are taking your pills.

-- Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. Director Obgyn.net Latina Chief of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital J. A. Fernández 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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