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Re: Thank you, Jessica
From: andrea (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Sep 23 23:17:05 2007
I posted a chart. I just know your progesterone is supposed to be a 15
and 0.4 is almost nothing. I'm also going by what my results were and
how my doctor explained them to me. If the estrogen is higher than the
other hormones, that's estrogen dominance. And no, it does not say what
day she was tested, but still all of the levels are lower that what they
should be at any time of the month. It is because she was on Lupron.
Also, I told her that the progesterone was not a cure-all but would
relieve a lot of the symptoms of estrogen dominance and reduce the
number of days that she has cramps. It is not a cure, but a much safer
alternative than the pill or Lupron.
At Sun, 23 Sep 2007, anonymous wrote:
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>Andrea,
>
>I really don't understand how you are interpreting these results! Do you
>even know what day of her cycle she was tested? Also, if you notice on
>the chart, progesterone is measured in nanograms (ng) while estradiol is
>measured in picograms (pg) - there are a thousand picograms in a
>nanogram, so saying that you need to get your progesterone to exceed
>your estradiol is a bit misleading. Can you possibly know if she's
>"estrogen dominant" throughout her cycle without more extensive testing?
>
>Also, just like the pill or any other hormonal treatment, the
>progesterone may help endo symptoms for a time, but it can't completely
>stop nor reverse the disease. In a case where someone needs to "buy
>time" to be able to get to a good doctor it may be very helpful, but
>eventually seeking the help of an endo excision specialist is definitely
>the way to go!
>
>Thanks!
>
>At Sun, 23 Sep 2007, andrea wrote:
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>>Jessica,
>>
>>I wanted to thank you again for posting your hormone test results! It
>>gives all of the women on this forum the insight to see just what a mess
>>your hormones can be even at a young age and that THEY are causing many
>>of your endo symptoms.
>>
>>I know all of your hormones are below normal due to Lupron, but mine
>>were similarly low just from being on the pill! When I would beg doctors
>>to test my hormones they would shrug it off and treat me like I was
>>stupid. Your doctor flat out lied to you about your hormones being in
>>normal range. Geez. No matter what day of the month you had them
>>tested, none of the hormone levels would dip that low at any time.
>>
>>It is also proof that estrogen dominance DOES exist, even with Lupron
>>use. Even though your estrogen is lower than normal, it is still higher
>>than all of your other hormones, thus causing estrogen dominance and the
>>crappy symptoms that go along with it. You must get your progesterone
>>to surpass your estrogen level and get it up to around a 15, then you
>>will have way fewer symptoms and less pain - I promise!
>>
>>The cream you are on however, will not be enough to raise your level.
>>You will most likely have to take the dosage of compounded capsules that
>>I was on to raise my progesterone from a 2 to an 18. It took 2 months
>>to get it back on track, taking 300-400 milligrams every night. After
>>about 10 days, I could feel such a phenomenal difference!
>>
>>I applaud you for taking this step that will finally get you on the road
>>to having some relief you deserve! I know you have to twist the doctor's
>>arm to get them to test your hormones! Don't be afraid to get off the
>>pill, either. Your bleeding will be heavier, but your pain will be less
>>on the progesterone. Let me know how things go, ok?
>>
>>Take care & have a good week,
>>
>>--
>>Andrea
>>
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