WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1997: Re: Provera Side Effects

Re: Provera Side Effects

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Jun 1997 20:46:02 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Christie,

At Mon, 23 Jun 1997, Christie wrote: >
>Help! I am 41. Have been bleeding for 2 months--excessive--clumps of
>blood. Endometrial biopsy unremarkable. Pap smear unremarkable. So
>far dysfunctional vaginal bleeding. Dr put me on Provera for 10 days.
>During the 10 days I experienced the ff in worsening stages:
>Nausea, dizziness, loss of equilibrium, night sweats, stomach pains,
>cramps, slurred speech, blurred vision, extreme despression, suicide
>thoughts, weakness and fatigue, headaches, insomnia, hallucinations.

I am so sorry for the terrible time you've had. I have never personally seen the entire list of symptoms you had on Provera. What in heaven's name was the dose? It sounds like you were reading from the PDR list of adverse reactions. This collection of reactions is indeed rare.

>To
>top it all, I am still bleeding.

What was the actual result (pathology report) for the endometrial biopsy? It sounds like you might be able to get some information (either positive or negative info is helpful) with a sonohysterogram (sonogram using water instilled into the uterus to elucidate the inside of the uterus and any irregularities of that area).

>Please help. I am very very
>depressed.

Hold tight Christie. We're here for you. BTW, how many pregnancies have you had, when were they and have you had any gynecologic surgery or on any other meds? (That was a run on question if I ever saw one!)

>Dr. wants me to start on low dose birth control pills to
>regulate bleeding.

May be a good choice but be careful because of your reaction to Provera.

>I took the first dose today. (Sunday) and I am
>afraid the hormones make it worse or I will simply kill myself. I am
>very desperate.

We're still here for you!

>Doctor too busy.

GET ANOTHER DOCTOR IF YOU CAN'T GET THE INFO YOU NEED!!!!!

-- Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York Great Neck, New York http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm http://www.obgyn.net/women/heroes/harveym.htm

*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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