WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2007: Re: MENORRHAGIA: Naproxen--how does it work?

Re: MENORRHAGIA: Naproxen--how does it work?

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 14 Oct 2007 09:50:22 -0500 (CDT)

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Naproxyn is a class of medications called "nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories" or "NSAIDs" for short. The theory is that they clamp down the uterine spiral arteries in the uterine muscle and decrease levels of a hormone called thromboxane, which leads to diminished uterine bleeding. Of note, aspirin may increase uterine bleeding, but not medications like ibuprofen or naproxyn. BTW, naproxyn is the same medication as Aleve (in the US) but at a higher dosage. Best wishes,

Ashley Hill

At Sat, 13 Oct 2007, babs wrote: >
>My 11 yo dd was prescribed Naproxen for heavy periods. How exactly does
>that effect the flow? I understand how it can help with cramps, which
>she really doesn't suffer from but I'm unclear on how it works to
>decrease the bleeding. Snip

>>--
>A's Mom
>

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Director Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group 235 East Princeton Street, #200 Orlando, Florida 32804 http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com

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These comments are general educational comments and should not be construed as specific medical advice. The best person to answer your health care questions is your physician or other health care provider. Thank you very much.

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