WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Breakthrough Bleeding

Re: Breakthrough Bleeding

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Jan 1998 16:46:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Jane wrote: >
>I have been on the pill-of various kinds for about 8 years.
>
>In the past year, I have been experiencing breakthrough bleeding mid-
>cycle , the brownish kind ranging from slight to medium in amount. I
>have been switching pills and waiting 3-4 months to see results to no
>avail.

I must commend you. You doing it the right way.

>The breakthrough occurs EXACTLY the same time every month, at 14
>days after I begin a new pack, lasting 4-5 days. Also, my period doesnt
>begin for about 3 days into the "nothing pills" and doesnt end until the
>middle of the following week when I am taking the hormone pills. Nothing
>has worked and went back 4 x's to try something else....
>
>Any suggestions?
>
>Thanks so much.

Jane,

Depends which pills you were on. The low dose are the most likely to cause this. The best of the bunch to reduce BTB is LoOvral IMHO.

If that doesn't work, you need to discuss the 50 mcg dose pills available along with risks, benefits and alternatives with your doctor.

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

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consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

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