by | Apr 1, 2024 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
QUESTION: I know that migraine with aura is a Category 4 contraindication to estrogen-containing contraception, but I have a few nuanced questions about that, which have come up in my clinical practice: 1. What if a person has auras but has never had a migraine? ...
by | Apr 1, 2024 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: Do GLP-1s impact how well birth control pills work? Answer: While these medications were first approved for the treatment of diabetes, they’ve become popular and ubiquitous for weight loss. Ozempic, Wegovy, Victoza, and Mounjaro are all part of a class of...
by | Jul 25, 2023 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: I’m 52 and am, according to my GP currently in menopause, following some blood tests. I have the Mirena in place, the current one is in since December 2019. My last Mirena was removed due to it moving into the lining of the womb. I am experiencing a...
by | Jul 25, 2023 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: What is the recent literature on 4th generation progestins . In my facility my medical director had been advising that if our patients wants to be on this birth control to document that we counseled them on the slight higher risk of thrombosis. Is Slynd a...
by | Jul 25, 2023 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: A patient came with h/o cerebral aneurysm (stable) and h/o pre-eclampsia years ago. She wanted a RF on her coc’s but I was not original prescriber. I felt too risky and put her on SLYND. Thoughts? Also, what is your feeling about coc’s with women...
by | Jul 25, 2023 | Ask Dr. Z, Miscellaneous
Question: I took depo after my son was born 2009 and stopped after I heard about the side effects in 2011. Till now I tired to conceive again but just… please help me I’m 34 years old and I’m from Papua New Guinea. Answer: Thank you for reaching out!...
