WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1999: Re: Anyone using natural progesterone after hysterectomy-Dr. Marchbein

Re: Anyone using natural progesterone after hysterectomy-Dr. Marchbein

From: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:28:50 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 18 Oct 1999, D.N. wrote: >
>Hi Dr. Marchbein,
>
>Thank you for writing. The information that I have read and what I have
>been told was that Prometrium was from yams. I looked up Prometrium on
>the net and found a news report from Reuter's Health. In the article it
>states that Prometrium was synthesized from yams. This was according to
>the manufacturer of the drug. I had read somewhere else that the peanut
>oil was used as a vehicle for transportation of the progesterone and
>that women allergic to peanuts must avoid it.
>
>This is the info I was presented with and what I gleaned from my reading
>about Prometrium. If I am incorrect, please let me know.
>
>I appreciate your input.
>
>Take care,
>
>--
>D.N.
>
>At Mon, 18 Oct 1999, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote:
>>
>>At Mon, 18 Oct 1999, D.N. wrote:
>>
>>>Prometrium is a natural progestrone derived from yams.
>>
>>I enjoy your well worded posts on a routine basis.
>>I apologize but must correct a minor error. Prometrium is from peanuts.
>>Peanut allergy is a contraindication to Prometrium therapy.
>>
>>--
>>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.
>>
>>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>>
>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>

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