WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1998: Re: Anovulatory and Hormone Questions

Re: Anovulatory and Hormone Questions

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 13:35:35 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 8 Jun 1998, Kristal wrote: >
>I faxed my BBT to my doctor this month, according to him, I am having an
>anovulatory cycle. One of my questions is how long should I wait before
>taking something like Provera to help me start my cycle (I am on day
>39)?

Sounds like it's time.

>Second of all, I was thinking about taking one of my old BCP (I have a
>pack that was never used and was just going to take the first one in the
>pack) to help start my cycle. Is this advisable?

Nope. Provera should do the trick if you've produced enough estrogen to produce a lining to be emptied.

>Also, I am having an Endocrine panel done on day 3 of my cycle, if I
>ever start. If I were to take Provera or BCP to start my cycle would
>this affect any of the results of the tests?

Shouldn't.

>Thanks for your response.

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