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

Re: Micronor problems!

From: Helen (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 7 Sep 2003 17:49:56 -0500 (CDT)

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In reply to: Asem Anwar Moussa MD: "Re: Micronor problems!"

At Sun, 7 Sep 2003, Asem Anwar Moussa MD wrote: >
>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
>
>This is for teaching purposes only
>

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so you think i need to see a GP? Im not registered with one

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