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Re: Anyone using natural progesterone after hysterectomy-Dr. MarchbeinFrom: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 19 Oct 1999 10:28:50 -0500 (CDT)
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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