Re: Progesterone deficiency symptoms for Susan
From: D.N. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Apr 4 11:50:18 2002
No offense intended here, but a lot of docs don't give creedance to Dr.
Lee theories.
At Thu, 4 Apr 2002, BJ wrote:
>
>At Thu, 4 Apr 2002, Susan wrote:
>>Hi Susan,
>Check out http://www.johnleemd.com. He has a symptom test on the site that
>will help you determine where you're at. Take care!
>BJ
>
>>Hi D.N.
>>What are some of the symptoms of being progesterone deficient? I am 46 and
>>perimenopausal and I am starting to read a lot about perimenopause.
>>
>>Susan
>>
>>>>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "D.N." <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>To: "Multiple recipients of list ENDO" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>>Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 5:26 PM
>>Subject: Re: Needing some Opinions Please !!!
>>
>>> If she is perimenopausal like I am, she is probably already progesterone
>>> deficient.
>>>
>>> D.N.
>>>
>>> At Wed, 3 Apr 2002, BJ wrote:
>>> >
>>> >At Tue, 2 Apr 2002, pam wrote:
>>> >>Pam,
>>> >I lost my right ovary to severe endo in 1989 and although my endo
>>> >returned I have not had further surgery. I started using natural
>>> >progesterone cream 8 years ago and have my endo and other symptoms
>>> >totally controlled and I feel fine. Endo is a condition fed by estrogen
>>> >and the ovaries are not the only source of estrogen in the body.
>>> >Removing the ovaries will do nothing but make you progesterone
>>> >deficient. Don't let them take more than is necessary because the more
>>> >they cut the more chance for adhesions. Also, try to insist they use
>>> >one of the new adhesion barrier products with this surgery. Good luck!
>>> >BJ
>>> >
>>> >>I am scheduled for a laparoscopy one week from today.Doc has told me he
>>> >>intends to remove left ovary, and suggests I consider letting him remove
>>> >>other one as well. Endo diagnosis has not yet been confirmed, but is
>>> >>suspected. I have a real fear of surgically induced menopause. I have
>>> >>suggested that unless there is a real problem with the right ovary, to
>>> >>try to conserve it. Everyone tells me that if I do indeed have endo I
>>> >>would be better off to go ahead and remove both of them. I am 43,
>>> >>perimenopausal. As time gets near to surgery, I am getting more
>>> >>confused about what is the right thing to do. I guess I have fears of
>>> >>horror stories about women who experience surgically induced menopause
>>> >>and depression, mood swings, etc. I have a history of depression and
>>> >>have been on Prozac for awhile now. Any of your experiences would be
>>> >>appreciated. Thanks for listening..
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