Re: Attn Silvio: questions about D & C from Kristy
From: Jas (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 11:12:18 -0500 (CDT)
I also had a D&C after one of my miscarriages. Why did they put a
tampoon in after they were done? This is the first I read of this
practice. After my D&C they gave me going home intructions that advised
not using tampoons until bleeding stopped or until I got my first period
that resumes after the D&C.
Thank you for any info you can share
Jenn
At Sun, 27 Jun 1999, silvio wrote:
>
>I had a D & C last December due to a miscarriage at 8 weeks. I had it on
>Monday early afternoon and was able to go to work next day (I took the day
>off anyway for some rest). I felt great and was told I could resume sexual
>relations in a week. I was fully put under for the procedure and when I came
>to I suffered only a slight discomfort inside the area which went away as
>soon as they removed the tampon from inside. I was only allowed some tea
>late that afternoon. The next day things were back to normal. I was told to
>see the doctor for a check once my first period came and on doing so, things
>were fine. Hope my experience answers some of your questions.
>-----Messaggio originale-----
>Da: anonymous@obgyn.net <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>A: Multiple recipients of list WOMENS-HEALTH <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Data: domenica 27 giugno 1999 0.06
>Oggetto: WOMENS-HEALTH digest 431
>
>> WOMENS-HEALTH Digest 431
>>
>>Topics covered in this issue include:
>>
>> 1) Re: breast abcess
>> by Gongang4@aol.com (Lisa)
>> 2) Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
>> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>> 3) Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
>> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>> 4) Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
>> by tracy.trull@obgyn.net (Tracy Trull)
>> 5) Some questions about D & C
>> by sokokl@yahoo.com (Kristy Sokoloski)
>> 6) Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
>> by Zoe4319842@aol.com
>> 7) dept.lupron
>> by Kjacka2@ameritechnet.com (Anne)
>> 8) Re: dept.lupron
>> by Zoe4319842@aol.com
>> 9) Ovarian Cyst and Anencephaly please respond 2nd request
>> by jillp@aol.com (Jill)
>> 10) Side effects of a diaphragm?
>> by caur@hotmail.com (C.A.M)
>> 11) Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary supplements
>> by melissa.a.szewczyk@us.pwcglobal.com (Melissa Szewczyk)
>> 12) ovarian cysts
>> by moonwater@home.com (Melinda)
>> 13) Re: estratest hs
>> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>> 14) Re: Gestational Diabetes in First Pregnancy - Inevitable in 2d
>Pregnancy?
>> by wdmcintoshmd@pol.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>> 15) Re: 'false menopause'
>> by MCQ83@HOTMAIL.COM (ALLISON)
>> 16) Color of Amniotic Fluid
>> by willy@otenet.gr (Shona)
>> 17) Re: ovarian cysts
>> by llptop@aol.com (LLP)
>> 18) Re: Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary supplements
>> by llptop@aol.com (Laura)
>> 19) Re: Side effects of a diaphragm?
>> by llptop@aol.com (Laura)
>>
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:23:16 -0500 (CDT)
>>----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Lisa)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: breast abcess
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Wed, 10 Jun 1998, wanda wrote:
>>>
>>>I HAVE WHAT A SURGEON IS CALLING BREAST ABCESS. I AM SCHELLED FOR
>>>SURGERY IN THE
>>>NEAR FUTURE. IT WILL BE MY SECOND. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR
>>>2 YEARS.
>>>IT IS OCCURING 2 WEEKS BEFORE MY PERIOD. IT EVENTULY COMES TO A LARGE
>>>HEAD AND
>>>DRAINS PUS AND BLOOD FOR SEVERAL DAYS. I HAVE ENTENSE ITCHING,
>>>SWELLING,REDNESS.
>>>IT IS ALSO BOTH BREAST. MY DR. JUST SAYS INFECTION IN MY GLANDS AND
>>>CANALS.
>>>PLEASE HELP.
>>
>>--
>>Hi,
>>I have had the same problem for about 5 years now...
>>I am afraid to find out what the problem is...
>>When you get your results, could you contact me?
>>I would like to know what your outcome was...
>>Thanks,
>>Lisa
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:47:42 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>>
>>>At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, William D. McIntosh, MD wrote:
>>>>
>>>>This is a very tough problem that REALLY needs to be addressed before
>>>>the last minute. You certainly have the right to refuse treatment by
>>>>anyone you chose, but the problem is that there may not be anyone else
>>>>available to come and take his place, leaving you in a bad position. In
>>>>my own practice, if there is a personality conflict that is so severe as
>>>>to threaten care, we will offer labor induction at a time when that
>>>>conflict will not be operative.
>>>
>>>Doesn't elective induction carry its own set of risks? I agree this is
>>>NOT an easy problem, any way you slice it. I've changed doctors to get
>>>away from one I hated, and it would REALLY have put me between a rock
>>>and a hard place if I had had to choose between an unnecessary induction
>>>(one of the things I was adamant about avoiding if possible) and having
>>>to have Dr. X for the delivery. But of course other women may well not
>>>feel this way (given the number of women who appear to like being
>>>induced).
>>
>>I agree that elective induction carries its own (slight) risks, but we
>>are talking about a patient who makes her own choice to go this way
>>rather than risk seeing a doctor she does not like. We are talking
>>about her own choices, and her perception of her own risks, not
>>something imposed on her from outside.
>>
>>--
>>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.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:50:17 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: What are my rights as an OB patient?
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, Marcia wrote:
>>>
>>>I'm glad to hear this discussion from several different points of view.
>>>
>>>I think, however, that if you feel that it comes down to 1) being
>>>induced or 2) having a doctor you don't want to deliver your baby, you
>>>might just be better off with another practice if you have that option.
>>>
>>>This is just my opinion, but being induced to avoid a doctor that you
>>>have a personality conflict with seems a little extreme. It just seems
>>>like a no-win situation and only you can decide where to compromise.
>>>Good luck!At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>
>>The problem is that she is not likely to be able to find another
>>practice that will accept a transfer at 35 weeks in most areas. Here,
>>most docs will not accept anyone past 28 weeks, even if they have had
>>prenatal care. My practice benefits from that protocol.
>>
>>--
>>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.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 17:57:19 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Tracy)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, michelle wrote:
>>>
>>>I am a 28 year old mother of two. I am currently nursing my 4 month old
>>>infant and taking Micronor (low dose birth control Pill). I haven't had
>>>a period since April. I am wondering if I could possibly be pregnant,
>>>eventhough I have been taking this pill regularly and nursing. Is it
>>>possible to become pregnant?
>>
>>Possible, but not likely if you havent missed any pills. Maybe its the
>>breastfeeding causing you to miss periods?
>>
>>Have you taken a test? Thats one way to know for sure.
>>
>>--
>>Tracy L. Trull MA, NA, PCT
>>International Coordinator, OBGYN.net
>>http://www.obgyn.net/women/bios/trull.htm
>>tracy.trull@obgyn.net
>>
>>This information is provided for education purposes and is not a medical
>consultation.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 19:42:00 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Kristy)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Some questions about D & C
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>I had a laparoscopy done on the 22nd, and in the process of that surgery
>>my doctor did a D & C to check me out for other possible causes of
>>abnormal bleeding. I have some questions about D & C. The first is:
>>About how long will it take for my body to recover from it? My second
>>is: What should I do/don't do while recovering from this procedure? And
>>my third is: Is there anything else that I need to be aware of while
>>recovering from it?
>>
>>Thanks in advance to whoever might be able to help me with these
>>questions.
>>
>>Kristy :)
>>
>>http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Falls/4659/kristyspage.html
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 00:35:20 EDT
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: becoming pregnant while nursing
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>MIME-Version: 1.0
>>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit
>>
>> <A HREF="http://www.epigee.org/guide/medfaq.html">Frequently Asked
>Questions
>>about Birth Control Drugs
>></A> this should answer your questions, just click on it and it will take
>you
>>there.
>>Dominique
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 00:35:13 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Anne)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: dept.lupron
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>Hi I have a question about this shot. I've heard alot of bad things
>>about it. My doctor wants to try this shot to help with abnormal
>>periods. I've already have tried a D&C, provera, and depo-Provera and
>>nothing has worked so far matter of fact the D&C just made matters worse
>>for me. We had to stop the depo-provera because I have asthma and It
>>was affecting that plus the depo made my period last so far 6 weeks and
>>still going strong. I'm just wondering if this shot is going to make my
>>problems worse or not. Any info would be great I'm only 23 and would
>>like to get my periods under control my problem is not only do I bleed
>>heavy but my periods last 2 weeks. I do take iron. My doctor also has
>>me taking daypro to try and help slow down the bleeding but I haven't
>>seen a change lately.
>>Thank you for your help in advanced,
>>Anne
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 01:44:02 EDT
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: dept.lupron
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>MIME-Version: 1.0
>>Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1"
>>Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit
>>
>>Here are some websites for you to look at regarding Lupron. All you have to
>>do is click on them and it will take you there.
>><A HREF="http://www.voicenet.com/~nlvn/">THE NATIONAL LUPRON VICTIMS
>NETWORK
>></A> <A HREF="http://www.lupron.com/">Lupron Depot</A>
>><A HREF="http://www.inciid.org/bb1/message1/25226.htm">Lupron Depot - When
>>will the bleeding stop ?
>></A> <A HREF="http://www.abbott.com/news/1995news/pr040495.htm">Abbott:
>>Lupron Depot 3.75 Indicated For Presurgical Management
>></A> <A HREF="http://www.tapurology.com/Html/lupron.htm">Lupron DepotŪ</A>
>I
>>hope some of these help you.
>>Dominique
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 07:40:00 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Jill)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Ovarian Cyst and Anencephaly please respond 2nd request
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, Jill wrote:
>>>
>>>I had to terminate my pregnancy 8 weeks ago due to anencephaly. My
>>>question is this. At 4 weeks they found a 2 cm cyst on my left ovary.
>>>The dr. said it was a corpus leutum cyst. It enlarged to 2.5 or 3 cm
>>>at 7 1/2 weeks then went slightly down to less than 2 cm at 10 weeks.
>>>During the whole pregnancy I was very bloated and full of gas, I also
>>>felt pressure like pushing on my uterus. Dr. said by looking at an
>>>ultra sound that it was nothing just alot of gas. At 16 1/2 weeks they
>>>diagnosed my fetus with anencephaly and I terminated the pregnancy at 17
>>>weeks. I then went in for a check up one week after the d & e and the
>>>dr. did an internal exam. No mention of the cyst or a suggested follow
>>>up. I got my first period post termination at 5 weeks and had cramps
>>>(usually do)but felt pain in the ovary. I am now do for my next period
>>>in 8 days and I have alot of gas and the pressure. Is this common or
>>>should I be concerned? I am also paranoid because my mom's best friend
>>>was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I am 32 years old.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Jill Paiewonsky
>>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 08:41:15 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (C.A.M)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Side effects of a diaphragm?
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>After 4 yrs. on the pill I am going off for side-effect reasons. My
>>partner and I are considering a diaphragm as protection, but wonder what
>>the possible side effects could be? Condoms irritate me and I do not
>>want to put any more chemicals in my body. Do I have to use spermicide
>>with it, or can I use KY jelly? (my partner never ejaculates inside of
>>me-even when I was on the pill). Thank you for your time.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 10:10:23 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Melissa)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary supplements
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>I'm considering taking a dietary supplement called "Lipotropic and
>>Transport". My consern is that some of the ingredients in the
>>supplement may interfere with the effectiveness of the oral
>>contraceptives I am currently taking. The supplement contains the
>>following:
>>Niacinamide, Pyridoxine 5' Phosphate, Choline bitartrate, Inositol,
>>Taurine, Methionine, Betaine HCL, L-Carnitine, and the following herbs:
>>Papain, Sarsaparilla, Shave Grass, Hawthorn Berries, Capsicum, Gotu
>>Kola, Hyssop, Valerian Root, Myrrh Gum, and Comfrey.
>>
>>Also, are there any particular ingredients/nutrients that I should avoid
>>due to the potential interaction with oral contraceptives?
>>
>>--
>>Thank you,
>>Melissa
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 11:44:19 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Melinda)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: ovarian cysts
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>My pregnant friend just had an ultrasound and two ovarian cysts were
>>noted. The technician wrote that one was "thick-walled" and one was
>>"thin-walled". Anyone have any idea as to what this means,what the
>>implications are?
>>
>>--
>>Melinda
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 12:38:29 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: estratest hs
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Thu, 24 Jun 1999, Katherine wrote:
>>>
>>>I have been taking Estratest HS since I started thru menopause and was
>>>told by my physician that the Solvay Pharmaceutical Company has stopped
>>>making the pill. Can you give me any insight as to what would be a
>>>substitute for this medication.
>>>
>>>Thank you
>>>
>>>--
>>>Estratest HS
>>>
>>This is news (bad news at that) to me. I have a number of patients
>>taking this. Has anyone else heard of this?
>>
>>--
>>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.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 12:48:31 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (William D. McIntosh, MD)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: Gestational Diabetes in First Pregnancy - Inevitable in 2d
>Pregnancy?
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Fri, 25 Jun 1999, TKO'sMom wrote:
>>>
>>>I am 34 years old, with an 18 month old son. I am very fit (exercise at
>>>least 4 times a week) and eat very healthy. I am 5'4" and 122 pounds.
>>>Toward the end of my 1st pregancy, I gained weight at the recommended
>>>rate, until the 36th nd 37th week, when I gained 5 pounds each week,
>>>without changing my intake. At 38 weeks, an ultrasound revealed that my
>>>baby was already close to 10 pounds, so my doctor suspected gestational
>>>diabetes. However, that suspicion was never confirmed, because the lab
>>>had lost my glucose test results, and had not informed me in time for me
>>>to retest. Born via C-section at 38 weeks, my son weighed 9 lbs. 9 oz.
>>>He had hypoglycemia, for which he was treated in NICU for one week.
>>>
>>>(1) Do these facts indicate that I, in fact, did have gestational
>>>diabetes?
>>
>>Almost certainly.
>>
>>>(2) If I did have gestational diabetes during my first pregancy, what
>>>are the odds that I will develop this condition in my second pregnancy?
>>
>>Very high, though not 100%.
>>
>>>(3) If I have an increased risk, is there anything I can do prior to
>>>conception to decrease the risk in my second pregancy?
>>
>>It sounds as if you are already doing the important things, weight
>>control and exercise. An American Diabetic Association (ADA) diet would
>>be very important for your pregnancy, and for that matter, right now.
>>The wonderful thing about this diet is that it is the perfect diet for
>>any pregnant woman, not just the ones with glucose intolerance. This
>>makes following it a win-win situation. All of the problems that are
>>the result of any diabetic circumstance, including gestational diabetes,
>>are the result of high blood sugar levels. If you control the levels,
>>there is no injury.
>>>
>>>--
>>>TKO'sMom
>>>
>>--
>>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.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 13:16:10 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (ALLISON)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: 'false menopause'
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>At Tue, 22 Jun 1999, ALLISON wrote:
>>>
>>>Has anyone noted amenorreah as a symptom of fibroids or endometriosis? I
>>>(wishful thinking) had thought perhaps I was experiencing early
>>>menopause, but it's looking like that is not the case. Recent
>>>ultrasound reveals THEY'RE BACK! The nature of this disease is to
>>>recur...however, I have never experienced this as a symptom, quite the
>>>contrary... So far blood tests are normal; waiting for results on most
>>>recent & more extensive tests;
>>>
>>>This is about the fourth go round with these problems, and the greatest
>>>and least invasive relief I have had is from Naturopathic treatment.
>>
>>P.S. Hormone tests do not indicate menopause...curious as to why this
>>would be occurring. Doesn't go in line with any of my previous
>>experiences with these conditions.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:24:33 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Shona)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Color of Amniotic Fluid
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>Recently my third child was delivered by C-section because labor would
>>not start and inducing failed to work. When the amniotic sac was
>>ruptured, I noticed that the fluid was greenish in color and opaque. I
>>was eight days overdue by my doctors calculations(two by mine),the baby
>>was large(4300 grams) and ultrasounds showed calcifications of the
>>placenta. The baby was not stressed, and both my other children were
>>late, of similar size, and delivered naturally. Was this a necessary
>>C-section, and what does the strange appearance of the amniotic fluid
>>mean?
>>
>>--
>>Shona Robertson
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:41:43 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (LLP)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: ovarian cysts
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>You can read more about cysts at the below links. Hopefully they will
>>answer your questions. ~LLP
>>
>>http://www.indyrad.iupui.edu/public/lectures/ovarian/index.htm
>>http://www.obgyn.net/women/conditions/hc-cysts.htm
>>
>>At Sat, 26 Jun 1999, Melinda wrote:
>>>
>>>My pregnant friend just had an ultrasound and two ovarian cysts were
>>>noted. The technician wrote that one was "thick-walled" and one was
>>>"thin-walled". Anyone have any idea as to what this means,what the
>>>implications are?
>>>
>>>--
>>>Melinda
>>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:44:58 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Laura)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: Interaction between oral contraceptives and dietary
>supplements
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>Research Vitamins & Herbs
>>Research supplements here
>>http://www.onhealth.com/ch1/resource/vitamins/index.asp
>>http://www.onhealth.com/ch1/resource/herbs/index.asp
>>
>>Research the Drugs you are prescribed
>>http://pharminfo.com/
>>http://women.webmd.com/drugs
>>http://www.rxlist.com/
>>http://pharminfo.com/drugdb/db_mnua.html
>>http://www.onhealth.com/ch1/resource/pharmacy/item,a.asp
>>
>>Laura
>>At Sat, 26 Jun 1999, Melissa wrote:
>>>
>>>I'm considering taking a dietary supplement called "Lipotropic and
>>>Transport". My consern is that some of the ingredients in the
>>>supplement may interfere with the effectiveness of the oral
>>>contraceptives I am currently taking. The supplement contains the
>>>following:
>>>Niacinamide, Pyridoxine 5' Phosphate, Choline bitartrate, Inositol,
>>>Taurine, Methionine, Betaine HCL, L-Carnitine, and the following herbs:
>>>Papain, Sarsaparilla, Shave Grass, Hawthorn Berries, Capsicum, Gotu
>>>Kola, Hyssop, Valerian Root, Myrrh Gum, and Comfrey.
>>>
>>>Also, are there any particular ingredients/nutrients that I should avoid
>>>due to the potential interaction with oral contraceptives?
>>>
>>>--
>>>Thank you,
>>>Melissa
>>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>Date: Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:49:14 -0500 (CDT)
>>------------------------------
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Laura)
>>To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Subject: Re: Side effects of a diaphragm?
>>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>
>>You should still use a spermicide. I personally have gotten pregnant
>>using the withdrawl method.
>>Laura
>>
>>At Sat, 26 Jun 1999, C.A.M wrote:
>>>
>>>After 4 yrs. on the pill I am going off for side-effect reasons. My
>>>partner and I are considering a diaphragm as protection, but wonder what
>>>the possible side effects could be? Condoms irritate me and I do not
>>>want to put any more chemicals in my body. Do I have to use spermicide
>>>with it, or can I use KY jelly? (my partner never ejaculates inside of
>>>me-even when I was on the pill). Thank you for your time.
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>------------------------------
>>End of WOMENS-HEALTH Digest 431
>>------------------------------
>>*******************************
>>
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