WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 1998: Endometriosis and SAFE Birth Control Options

Endometriosis and SAFE Birth Control Options

From: Anissa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 18 Mar 1998 10:08:34 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 17 Mar 1998, Anissa wrote: >
>At Mon, 16 Mar 1998, Dr wrote:
>>
>>At Mon, 16 Mar 1998, Anissa wrote:
>>>
>>>Ob-gyn doctors,
>>>Thank you for being so helpful in the past and I thank you in advance
>>>for your time on this inquiry.
>>>I visit my Ob-gyn next month and have a few questions in advance. I was
>>>switched from Ortho Novum 777 to Nordette due to "light"
>>>endometriosis-like symptoms. I was then switched to Allese due to high
>>>blood pressure (for me), weight gain, water retention, acne, etc.
>>>The pain endometriosis-like pain has subsided, but I am still
>>>experiencing higher than normal blood pressure, water retention, and
>>>acne. I had no problems on Ortho Novum 777 until the pain began. With
>>>possible endometriosis, are an IUD, cervical cap, or Depo-Provera safe
>>>options?
>>>My husband and I do not want children in the next 6-8 years and have
>>>been considering a vasectomy, but we are very young for such a permanent
>>>option. However, I start med-school this fall and I definitely need
>>>this worry off of my mind. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly
>>>appreciated.
>>
>>--
>
>>The main point is to classify your needs. What is the most important?
>>Pain? If so you need something to treat endo, knowing that BP, acne and
>>weight are secundary.
>>>>--
>>Bernard Cristalli MD CNGOF
>>AIHP - ACCA
>>Paris - France
>>http://www.obgyn.net/corresp/cristalli.htm
>>

Does this mean that the other options will increase the pain? Will non-hormonal means cause an recurrence of my pain if endometriosis is the cause? Is this my only choice? Could Ortho Novum 777 for 4 years have been the cause of the endometriosis like symptoms? Is there a oral birth control pill that will still reduce these symptoms and not cause the weight gain, water retention, and acne? I have also experienced recurrent yeast infection like symptoms.

I would appreciate input on my situation from anyone. Anissa

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