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Re: curring Problem
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Mon, 24 May 1999 12:38:22 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks for the information Dr. McIntosh. I appreciate the quick reply.
I'll speak with my Dr. about perhaps a different pill.
At Mon, 24 May 1999, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote:
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>At Mon, 24 May 1999, Helen wrote:
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>>I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this issue for me?
>>For the past year I have been taking BCP (Orth-Novum 1/35)and
>>repreatedly I skip periods...its gotten to the point where it is about
>>every other month that I actually have one and when they do come they
>>are very light. I do not mind the lighter flow, but I find the lack of
>>a period to be quite unnerving. I have spoken with my Dr. about this
>>and he claims iit is normal and its all related to stress and the pill
>>thining my lining to such a degree that there is nothing to
>>shed...basically it always ends with him telling me not to worry.
>>
>>I have an appt. this evening with him and I plan to bringing this up
>>again...does anyone have any suggestions of what more I could ask him
>>about. Are there any pill brands out there that have might solve this
>>problem or help adjust my hormone balance...?
>>
>>Thanks-
>
>The absence of bleeding while on the Pill is not uncommon, nor is it a
>medical problem, as it is simply the result of the hormones of the OCP
>thinning out the lining of the uterus. Since the lining of the uterus
>is where the bleeding comes from, virtually all women bleed less on the
>Pill, and some don't bleed at all.
>
>Now, the fact that it is not a medical problem does not mean that you
>might not want it fixed. While many women are delighted not to have any
>period at all, there is that little niggling fear that you just might be
>pregnant, especially if you forgot to take your pill that one (two,
>three) day(s) that time. If you feel that way, have your doctor change
>your pill to one that is a bit more estrogenic. You will be more likely
>to bleed that way, though even then you might not.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only. It is not intended
> to replace consultation and examination by your physician
> or other health care provider.
>
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