WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Unexplained bleeding

Re: Unexplained bleeding

From: Nina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 5 Feb 2003 20:57:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 3 Feb 2003, Nina wrote: >
>Hello, I am a female age 33, who has been previously diagnosed with PCO,
>I am currently severely overweight. I have had unexplained bleeding
>since 1988. I have been on contraceptives on and off, but in 1996 I
>developed a liver condition apparently due to the contraceptives
>themselves, and was advised never to take them again (there was an
>enzyme abnormality and my liver swelled up). My bleeding however is so
>heavy and non-stop when I don't take the pill that having no other
>alternative my doctor precscribed the "mini Pill". He said this pill
>doesn't have the Testosterone component, which according to him is what
>affects my liver. This has helped to control my bleeding though not
>completely. The bleeding usually returns mostly mid-cycle and I have
>spotting on and off, if I'm late taking it, even 1hour I'll get a full
>period. My question is, I have heard that there's a "contraceptive
>patch", another doctor mentioned that medication absorbed via a patch
>won't reach the liver; thus, it might be safe for me. Is this correct?
>I just want to stop bleeding, these heavy periods leave me practically
>paralized, and unable to lead a normal life. Also, my husband and I
>would like to have a baby if my efforts to lose weight are successful.
>How can I possibly get pregnant if I don't stop bleeding unless I'm on
>the pill...Being on the pill-wouldn't that make it impossible to get
>pregnant? My doctor says I can get pregnant but how? Please help, I have
>tried so many doctors through the years, with no results... Thank you
>for any information Nina
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Thanks for your answer, It gave me hope...

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