YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for July, 2002: Re: Best Oral Contraceptive?

Re: Best Oral Contraceptive?

From: Dra. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 12 Jul 2002 10:36:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Cynthia wrote: >
>I am 26 and just got married. In the past I have been on oral
>contraceptives, originally prescribed b/c severe cramping with vomiting
>(this only happens the first day of my period). I am not on the pill
>now but would like to go back on it; I have a very serious family
>history of Ovarian cancer (mom died at 33, aunt at 38- no other female
>relatives). Would a pill with a higher than average estrogen dose be a
>good choice? What are the relative effects of progesterone/estrogen in
>pills?

If your first O.C. did all right you can repeat it. due to the history of ovarian cancer in your mother side it would be wise to have an annual check up.Pills does not affect your history of ovarian cancer, but it should be prescribed by your doctor.

-- Dra. Alicia M. Lapidus Chieff of Staff Obstetrics, Hospital Fernández Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Barcelo University Vicepresident of Argentine Society of Hypertension in Pregnancy Director Latina Obgyn.net- http\latina.obgyn.net\espanol Buenos Aires Argentina

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.

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