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Re: Can birth control pills lead to fibroid growth?
From: Dr (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Aug 1997 15:56:53 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 5 Aug 1997, Kristi wrote: >
>Now that my son is born, Ionce again need to be concerned about birth
>control. I am 32, don't smoke, and am in great health. I was on birth
>control pills for 13 years prior to this first pregnancy. I was on
>either Ortho Novum or Ortho Cyclene. I really loved the ease &
>convenience of taking pills, and the regularity of my cycle with pills.
>However, while pregnant I was found to have at least 5 fibroids, one at
>which peaked at 8 cm. My question is, since pills mimic female
>hormones, can they also act like estrogen & contribute to fibroid
>growth? Perhaps being on pills for so long contributed to the growth of
>my fibroids? Is it wise for me to go back on pills, and if so, could you
>good doctors give me recommendations on what kind might be best in my
>situation? I would like to get pregnant again in 3-4 years, so pills
>again would be most convenient.
>
>Thanks again for your help!
>

-- Kristi, The pill can't lead to fibroid growth. But it doesn't avoid it. Progestin-only pills are the more able to treat fibroids, but are unlikely to avoid really the growth.

-- Bernard Cristalli MD CNGOF AIHP - ACCA Paris - France http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm

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