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Re: Is this menopause?
From: C Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 05:16:37 -0600 (CST)
Sounds to be definite hormone problem, suggest a full endocrine workup
At Mon, 28 Feb 2000, Holly wrote:
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>I am 22 years old and I am at my wits end. Since then I have been
>having problems with my period such as extreme cramping(sometimes with
>vomiting), heavy bleeding and spotting between periods. My periods are
>very irregular and a couple years ago they were like clockwork. I get
>night sweats and hot flashes. I am losing my hair, I am very forgetful
>and I often get depressed. My mom mentioned these are all symtoms of
>menopause. She is 48 and just started going through these things
>recently. I also noticed that these things started happening after my
>last pregnancy and a tubal ligation in sep. of 98. I have seen my
>OB/GYN about 10 times and usually he just says "these things happen
>sometimes" or "this isn't uncommon" "this is not the beginning of
>menopause". This last time I saw him he gave me some Vioxx for my
>cramping, tested my thyroid(came back fine) and suggested I start using
>birth control. I turned him down on the BC because I know that there
>has to be a reason this is happening and I just dont see what BC would
>do. I think it would just mask the symtoms and we wont find out what is
>wrong. Also the whole reason for getting my tubal ligation was because
>I didnt want to worry about a pill to keep me from getting pregnant and
>now I am suppose to take it again and for what! I am so frustrated! I
>could use some help here. Should I go ahead and take the BC? Should I
>see someone else? What do other OB/GYN's do?
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