YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2002: Re: 1Changing Meds-2do I have endo?

Re: 1Changing Meds-2do I have endo?

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 15 Jun 2002 13:13:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 15 Jun 2002, anonymous wrote: >
>Hi I posted about six months ago about symptoms I had re my period.
>Someone replied that I may have endometriosis. But my doctor seems not
>to think so. When I explained that after being on Ortho tri cyclen for
>two years my pains were coming back, he recommended that i switch to a
>monthly shot. (i am not sure which) I dont like that idea, because I
>have already gained 30 lbs on the pill. What should I do?? I am getting
>a little desperate, because I dont seem to have tumors or cysts, so
>where is my pain coming from?? The pain is so excruciating that I cant
>sleep from the cramps-and my period doesnt start for another week!!
>PLEASE HELP!!!
>-I dont want to gain any more weight, though. What are my options?
>Should I just try the shot??

Anon

You can try another pill, perhaps a monophasic one. The shot is an option also. You probably need a laparoscopy to be sure you do not have endo.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Chairman, Editorial Advisory Board
Pregnancy and Birth Section
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

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