WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for April, 1999: Re: premphase

Re: premphase

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 20:26:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 28 Apr 1999, Mary wrote: >
>I was on Loestrin 1.5 for a couple of years up until October of 98. I
>was having bad pelvic pain and my gynecologist took me off Loestrin
>right away. I had a small period in Nov. of 98 but hadn't had one
>since. I had my annual exam in Feb. of 99 and my gyn took an fsh test.
>My test came back with an fsh level of 110 which placed me within
>menopause and unable to conceive. I was given premphase 28 day pills.
>Now, April, I had a period which lasted about 4 days (medium flow) after
>taking 3 maroon tablets. Once in a while I still have some pelvic pain
>but it doesn't last for long. Is this indicative that maybe the pill
>isn't the right one for me? I was given a 3 month supply and was asked
>to tell them how I liked it. Now, the symptoms of joint pain, hot
>flashes etc. have been lessened upon the use of the premphase. What
>about the pelvic pains sometimes that I'm feeling? Before starting the
>premphase regimen, my gyn asked me if the pelvic pain was better since
>stopping of the loestrin and I responded a yes but still have episodes
>of some twangs of pain. He said that was a good sign. What is the
>cause of the Pain? Estrogen? Thank you for any response in helping a 45
>year old woman understand what is going on chemically within herself.!
>
>--
>Mary Jo Whitmore
>

the FSH is in the menopausal range but the rest of the history has too many variables to give any definitive info. If you're concerned, get a second opinion.

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

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