To D.N.
From: BJ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Apr 4 13:28:47 2002
At Thu, 4 Apr 2002, D.N. wrote:
>Did I mention any theories? I was recommending a good test for symptoms. And by the way, Dr. Lee's "theories" saved me years of pain and surgery. I am living proof that he is correct. Trust your doc to give you all the facts and you will keep suffering.
>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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