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Leo Furh wrote: > Dr Fink wrote concerning the taking of birth control pills all the time > resulting in no period until menopause could be a problem over time. > > How much time are you talking about Dr. Fink? What types of biopses or > D&Cs would be needed and how is the need for such determined? > > Does the same problem exist with Prempro(.625mg estrogen/2.5 mg > progesterone) taken all the time? > > Thanks, > Jeanette Fuhr > <[log in to unmask]> > > ---------- > > From: Robert A. Fink, M.D. <[log in to unmask]> > > To: [log in to unmask] > > Subject: Re: PMS and PD Don't Mix!!!! > > Date: Saturday, May 22, 1999 11:22 PM > > > > Robert Martone wrote: > > > > > take the inert pill for one week each month but instead took > > > the real pill all month long. this meant no menstration. The > > > > The problem with the above is that there is an increased risk of > > uterine cancer and build-up of the uterine lining over time. The > > patient has to be watched carefully and multiple biopsies or D & C's > > may be necessary. > > > > Best, > > > > Bob > > This (GYN treatment) is a little out of my field, but I do know that continuous blockage of menstrual flow will lead to increase in the uterine lining and can cause an increased risk of uterine cancer. The same can be true with unopposed estrogen (without allowing bleeding on a cyclical basis). Before embarking on such a radical alteration of a woman's normal cycle, all risks, etc., should be fully explained and understood. Best, Bob *********************************** ROBERT A. FINK, M. D., F.A.C.S. Neurological Surgery 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA Phone: (510) 849-2555 FAX: (510) 849-2557 WWW: <http://www.dovecom.com/rafink/> mailto:[log in to unmask] "Ex Tristitia Virtus" ***********************************