WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: Menopause and Premphase therapy

Re: Menopause and Premphase therapy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Sep 1999 18:30:07 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 30 Sep 1999, Patricia wrote: >
>I am 44 years old and I was prescribed Premphase and have just started
>the 2nd month of pills. I started having what appears to be a menstrual
>period 2 days ago with bleeding and cramping. I was diagnosed as
>"menopausal" after having blood testing done and having severe hot
>flashes, night sweats, moodiness, problems sleeping and other menopausal
>symptoms. I had been taking Tri-levlen for about 8 months previously to
>regulate periods, heavy bleeding and clotting. After stopping the
>Tri-levlen for 2 months (around July, 1999) the menopause symptoms
>started. I have had abdominal pain off and on for about 2 years. I
>have had 2 ultrasounds in the last 2 years that shows a fibroid tumor
>(not large) which I've had for at least 2 years.
>
>My question is "Is having a period now after having been diagnosed
>menopausal after blood testing and taking Premphase for over 1 month
>normal and nothing to worry about?"
>
>Thanks!

Periods after starting any HRT regime are very common for the first 3-6 months. After that time, the periods usually "fade away". If anything seems unusual, please consult your doctor.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

**Note:  Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.

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