WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 2008: Re: MENORRHAGIA: Missed Period on Yaz (long-time user)

Re: MENORRHAGIA: Missed Period on Yaz (long-time user)

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Oct 2008 21:37:04 -0500 (CDT)

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Sarah

Go ahead and start next pack, but call doc. He will probably tell you to monitor this cycle and if occurs again, it will be time to change pill...Dr. von Almen

At Wed, 29 Oct 2008, Sarah wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I have been taking Yaz for a little over a year with no problems. For
>the last three or four weeks I have had nausea, headaches, fatigue, and
>some breast tenderness. Now I am on the last pill of my current pack
>and have not had a period yet. I am supposed to start a new pack of Yaz
>tomorrow. I took a home pregnancy test this morning and it was
>negative. I know people frequently miss their first period on Yaz, but
>should this suddenly happen a year into it? Is this something I should
>see my doctor about, or can I just continue with my pills and consider
>myself lucky to have dodged a period?
>
>Thank you!

-- Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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