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Re: Depo Provera

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Mar 1997 12:57:48 -0600 (CST)


At Sun, 30 Mar 1997, leilani wrote: >
>I have been on Depo Provera for about 14 months. I have been spotting
>continuously for the past 12 months. My doctor isn't too concern about
>it. It is annoying to me. She wants to add some estrogen to the shot
>but I'm just concerned that there might be something else happening with
>my body. I started Depo shots because I have hypertension which has
>been controlled by medication and I am allergic to latex. I would like
>to get some advice. Is this continuous bleeding a problem? May there be
>something else that maybe causing this spotting? Is there some other
>method I can use that is as effective as depo?

This can be perfectly normal is the major reason why women stop Depo-provera.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York

*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.




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