WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2003: Re: Prempro

Re: Prempro

From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 17 Jul 2003 21:25:11 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 17 Jul 2003, Bernadette wrote: >
>I am 32 years old and have never started my period. When I went in for
>my first exam, I was diagnosed with Primary Amenorrhea due to Ovarian
>Agenesis. They gave me .625 Premarin to take for the first part of the
>month then I switched to 5 mg of Provera. This in turn started my
>period. When I joined the military, they put me on Ortho-Novum 7-7-7.
>This produced the same results. However, due to family history, I made
>the decision not to take this form of medication, so for the last 5
>years, I have been period free.
>
>My latest exam, I was told that I was Hypothyrod and Perimenopausal. So
>my doctor gave me HRT. .625/5mg Prempro. I have asked my doctor and my
>pharmacist if this will also start my period over again, and no one is
>able to tell me yes or no. Do you know if this will give me a regular
>period again, or will it just regulate my hormone levels?

Probably not but you have to considered that the lack of female hormones will favor osteoporosis and you are too young.

-- 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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