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Gynecology (Expert Forum)
Aygestin
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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Aygestin
by puppyfins, Jan 26, 2008 08:42AM
51 yr old female going through menopause. Extremely heavy periods for 2 yrs. Gyn performed all test including endometrial (sp?) biopsy, all test results normal, except extremely anemic.
Gyn prescribed Aygestin 5mg, taken for 10 days, 16 days after period starts. Has been working fantastic for the past 5 months..........except this month. Heavy period and cramps returned, very little clotting.
The only thing different was water retention, so I took prescribed Maxzide 25 mg, 1//2 pill during the last 3 days of taking the Aygestin.
I was told taking antibiotics could reduce the "power" of the Aygestin, and I was wondering if taking the flluid pill may have the same effect with the Aygestin. Could taking the fluid pill have caused the heavy periods?
Thanks in advance for any advice
Gyn prescribed Aygestin 5mg, taken for 10 days, 16 days after period starts. Has been working fantastic for the past 5 months..........except this month. Heavy period and cramps returned, very little clotting.
The only thing different was water retention, so I took prescribed Maxzide 25 mg, 1//2 pill during the last 3 days of taking the Aygestin.
I was told taking antibiotics could reduce the "power" of the Aygestin, and I was wondering if taking the flluid pill may have the same effect with the Aygestin. Could taking the fluid pill have caused the heavy periods?
Thanks in advance for any advice
Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, Jan 28, 2008 10:27AM
, Jan 28, 2008 10:27AM
