Re: Deproralovera
From: Alicia M. Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 09:29:45 -0500 (CDT)
First cycle of depoprovera might come with some irregularities that
should dis
appeared with the next inyection but see your Dr first.
At Thu, 10 Oct 2002, JENNY wrote:
>
>I had the deproralovera injection for the first time in June, it stopped
>my periods for about two weeks and then from then on I have been
>bleeding heavily ever since. It is now October.
>I have been a bit worried about this since I am a Veg. I went to the
>doctor and my iron count is 11. I have been having a dull pain in my
>right side just under my rib I think this could be my liver. I had a
>bad case of Glandular feaver/mono last year and I remember having
>similar pains then when my liver was inflamed.
>I understand that this drug is absorbed in the liver.
>I have had an inactive libido, but I'm not sure if it's from the drug or
>because of the constant heavy bleeding that makes you feel, fat-bloated,
>unatractive and in no mood for sexual activity.
>
>The heavy bleeding comes with all the other period problems. Feeling
>sick, wanting to throw up, staying in bed with a hot water bottle on the
>really heavy days.
>
>My doctor seemed pretty persistant to put me on a second injection
>assuring me that it'll pass and the bleeding would stop.
>What I don't understand is why am I still bleeding since not
>re-administering the drug? I thought it only lasted for three months?
>Could I have endometriosis?
>I am long overdue for a Pap smear because I have been bleeding now.
>My partner feels frustrated because he doesn't understand what is wrong
>with me.
>
>My mind neads to be put to rest. The pill never worked for me but all I
>want is my normal cycle back!- Otherwise I'll be buying shares in a
>tampon company!
>
>Please any advice would be appreciated.
>
>--
>JEN A
>
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Alicia M. Lapidus M.D.
Chief 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
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