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Re: Lupron

From: John Essien MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 1 Mar 2003 14:26:01 -0600 (CST)

A common occurence in women using Lupron or similar medication. It is nothing abnormal and it's called breakthrough bleeding. If the bleeding persists or intensifies, please contact your doctor.

At Sat, 1 Mar 2003, Anna wrote: >
>I recently had surgery to remove endometriosis from inside my ovaries.
>My doctor recommended 6 months of Lupron injections to supress my
>ovaries. I had my first injection two weeks ago. I thought that the
>injections would keep me from having a period but I started bleeding
>this morning. Is the my period? Should I contact my physician?
>
>--
>Anna
>

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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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