Re: How old is too old?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:35:06 -0600 (CST)
It should be effective. There's a lot about the pros and cons of
Depo-Provera and it would take volumes to go over all of it.
HSM
At Thu, 9 Nov 2000, Cassie wrote:
>
>A lady I work w/ is recently divorced, and has gotten back into
>dating.(she discussed her personal life VERY openly) She is at least 35,
>and a heavy smoker her doctor gave her the Dep. Shot as a form of bith
>control. I found this very hard to believe for 2 reasons her age and
>the fact that she smokes. Is the shot really going to be effective and
>is it going to do her any harm??
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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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