WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 1999: Re: pull out medical/pharmaceutical books

Re: pull out medical/pharmaceutical books - fever/progestin

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 28 Dec 1999 21:17:04 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Elizabeth: "pull out medical/pharmaceutical books - fever/progestin"

At Tue, 28 Dec 1999, Elizabeth wrote: >
>I've been here before about a low grade fever and would VERY much
>appreciate any time you can spend on a bit of research to help me in my
>search in regards to progestin.
>
>Here's the scenario. I started two different types of pills at the
>beginning of the year and had continued breakthrough. My doctor then
>prescribed lo/ovral. Ovral and Lo/ovral both are mixtures of estrogen
>and norgestrel. Norgestrel and one other progestin are made up
>differently that the norethindrone acetate based progestins.
>
>What I'd to know is this:
>
>If the pill has a stronger form of progestin - is it possible that it
>could elevate a woman's temperature a degree or so?
>

Anything is possible but it's not likely.

>I've found a few articles to support this - but to be frank, the
>internet doesn't have much detailed information. It seems that when
>estrogen decreases and progesterone increases that is when ovalation
>occurs when a follicle explodes to release an egg. If the egg is not
>fertilized, then both estrogen and progesterone levels lower and the
>lining sloughs off.
>
>What I have noticed is that my temperature decreases significantly
>during the last part of my menses. WOuld this indicate that there might
>be some connection to the temperature?

If it's consistent in you, there may be a connection.

>Have gone through a number of tests - blood tests, etc. C-reactive
>protein was normal, sed rate was low: 10) and there was no elevation of
>white blood cells etc. I'm not familiar w/the rest of the tests done.
>
>Would very much appreciate your input in regards to this subject. I am
>hoping that perhaps some of the literature you have available has some
>information on this.

Haven't see or been able to find any literature specifically about this point.

>I also came across the possibility of allergic reactions to some
>progestins.
>
>Thanks a load in advance,
>Elizabeth
>
>--
>Elizabeth
>

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

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