Re: CONTRACEPTION: Why won't I stop bleeding?
From: Daisy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 14:11:12 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for the replies both of you. I have been hoping that it will
stop on its own, but it hasn't even showed signs of slowing. I will
call the Doctor's surgery tomorrow morning to try and make and
appointment. I seem to have the most over worked doctor on the face of
the planet, so I can't see myself getting an appointment any time soon.
I will also miss out on money when I take time off wotk.
I might have a go calling the NHS direct helpline, which basically
offers support to people and gives advice.
Is there a better method of contraception than the progesterone drugs?
As I have said I can't go on to the combined pill because of my BMI. I
don't want any form of long, long term contraception because I want to
be able to try for a baby in a few years.
Thanks in advance.
At Sat, 20 Oct 2007, D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote:
>
>Daisy-
>
>This is a great question. Depo-provera is a progestin, and progestins
>work to thin the lining of the uterus (called the endometrial lining).
>Sometimes they work a little too well and really thin the lining,
>leading to an irritated endometrium. This can cause frequent, even
>daily bleeding. Of course, there are other conditions that can cause
>this symptom. Normally I ask my patients to check a home pregnancy
>test, and, if negative (it usually is), to take a 10-14 day course of
>estrogen. This often does the trick. If not, then I usually ask her to
>come in for an exam or quick look inside the uterus to make sure there
>are no polyps or fibroids or infection. Unfortunately, I doubt the
>bleeding will stop on it's own, so I would go ahead and make the
>appointment. Best wishes,
>
>Ashley Hill
>
>--
>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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