WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2003: Re: Micronor problems!

Re: Micronor problems!

From: Asem Anwar Moussa MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 11:52:51 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 7 Sep 2003, Helen wrote: >
>Im 26. Been on Micronor for 6 mths. Its driving me mad. Even without
>the pill I get breast tenderness in the week preceding the onset of my
>period but Micronor makes it too painful to WALK for a week-10 days
>before the period. It keeps me up at night such is the tenderness! In
>addition my periods now last about 10 days, are extremely light and
>brown.
>Im British and over here things are different - you don't really ever go
>for gynae 'check-ups' under the age of 50 or so or unless you have a
>specific problem/symptoms whereaas I understand people go every year
>regardless in US(?)(In UK you are advised to see nurse for smear test
>every three - five years. Have yet to attend for one but intend to some
>time soon)
>Are my problems just normal Micronor side-effects or should I make an
>appointment with a doctor - bearing in mind it could be 6 - 10 months
>before I can be seen on NHS!!
>I am aware that I may be over-reacting and I am a med student (which
>makes me even more neurotic) so thought Id seek advice...
>Helen

Helen visit our contraception section where you will find a lot of information and answers to your questions,also consider swtich to other pill till you see your GP.

-- Dr Asem Anwar Moussa MD. prof.of Obstetrics&Gynecology. Alazhar School of Medicine. Director of http://www.mewomenhealth.net Cairo.Egyp

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