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Marisa Geller M.D.
Coordinator Obgyn.net Latina
Specialist on Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist on Fertility and Sterility
Buenos Aires
Argentina
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>----- Original Message -----
From: "Amanda" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list YOUNG-WOMEN"
<young-women@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 1:06 PM
Subject: Endemetriosis, treatment and hormone levels
> I stopped using Depo Provera in December to prepare for Laperoscopy. It
> worked really well for pain management but I have now had my period for
> 7 months causing anemia, and the more the drug wears off the more I
> realized it was affecting my moods negatively. Because of this I think
> following laperpscopy in a couple of weeks, I would like to try
> something else. Right now, the Depo has begun to wear off...but hasn't
> completely. Right now I feel ideal...pain is minimal, but my temperment
> is normal. If I could stop bleeding it would be perfect. Is there
> anyway to test hormone levels and manipulate this state via provera
> pills or bcps or similar?
> Thanks,
> Amanda
>