YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for August, 2002: Re: Premarin, OrthoTricyclen and Period.

Re: Premarin, OrthoTricyclen and Period.

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 28 Aug 2002 08:26:37 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 27 Aug 2002, Alison wrote: >
>I took Premarin this cycle (21 days) because I had a problem with
>breakthrough bleeding last cycle. I've taken OrthoTricyclen for about 7
>months and that was the first time I had had any irregular bleeding. My
>gyno prescribed 21 days of Premarin (estrogen) st get things back to
>normal. I took my last Premarin saturday and my first placebo pill
>Sunday (as scheduled).
>My period was supposed to start today (3rd day of placebo pills) and it
>didn't. My period usually starts on the 3rd day of placebo pills,
>though it has started on the 4th day a couple times, but I am still
>concerned about being late. I had unprotected (i.e no condom, just bcp)
>sex 3 times this cycle while taking the orthotricyclen and premarin.
>Given the situation, does it seem very likely I am pregnant? And could
>taking Premarin have affected the period I am supposed to be getting?
>thank you in advance,
>alison.

It is very unlikely that you are pregnant, and a virtually certainty that the Premarin is effecting your period.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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