Re: CONTRACEPTION: Why won't I stop bleeding?
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Oct 2007 15:51:41 -0500 (CDT)
The Mirena IUS may be helpful for you. It is an Intrauterine System. It
is used for women that also have Endometriosis or Adenomyosis. It is
supposed to help with bleeding. A friend of mine has one and her
periods are almost not existent!!! Also, if you want to become pregnant,
they just take the system out and things should be fine. The system can
stay in place for five years before it needs to be replaced.
So, talk with your MD about the Mirena. I have heard a lot of great
things about it. You can also go to http://www.mirena.com for
information from the manufacturer.
Good luck!! Keep us posted.
--
Robin
At Sun, 21 Oct 2007, Daisy wrote:
>
>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
>>
>>Please understand that due to time constraints I am unable
>>to answer any personal emails, therefore they will receive no response.
>>
>>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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