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Re: Hormones going crazy!!!!!
From: Catherine (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Nov 2000 09:48:54 -0600 (CST)
Melanie,
I have been having problems for about 9 months since I stopped
breastfeeding. Anxiety, irritabiliy, insomnia, feeling wound up and
restless - but just for the two weeks before my period. I have seen my
physician, my gynecologist, and even a psychiatrist. I tried their many
suggestions without getting complete relief of all my symptoms. The
best thing I have found is using over-the-counter progesterone cream for
those two weeks. The kind I found locally is made and sold by Vitamin
World. I would give it a try before you sink lots of $$ into doctors
who tell you it's "just your hormones" but aren't able to help you with
them. Good luck to you.
At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>
>If this is significant problem, then I would not stop at just one
>opinion. If it is an anxiety thing, I would consider the option of a
>psychologist...
>Lynn
>
>At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Melanie wrote:
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>>At Wed, 29 Nov 2000, Lynn D. Montgomery, MD wrote:
>>>
>>>At Tue, 28 Nov 2000, Melanie wrote:
>>>>
>>>>Is there a natural way to balance out hormones that have been going
>>>>crazy for 5 months? Also, how long after quitting breastfeeding does it
>>>>take for a women's body ( hormones ) to get back to normal? When do the
>>>>breasts go back to "pre-pregnancy" size ? Is dizziness and a "buzzing"
>>>>feeling hormone related? If so, what is there to do to get rid of it?
>>>>Thanks so much. Trying everything and exercise seems to help a little
>>>>but not all the time.
>>>
>>>Melanie,
>>>First, I am not sure what you mean by your hormones being out of balance
>>>or going crazy; i.e. irregular bleeding, hot flashes, irritabiity?
>>>Following the cessation of breastfeeding the normal cycle will usually
>>>return in approximately 4-6 weeks, but this is widely varied. The
>>>breast size with gradually diminish over 4-6 months-fairly rapidly at
>>>first, then the rest very gradually.
>>>The dizziness and buzzing is a mystery and should not be caused by
>>>hormones.
>>>Sounds like you need a visit to your physician...
>>>Lynn
>>>
>>>--
>>>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>>>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>>>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>>>Missoula, Montana
>>>
>>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>>>
>>>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>>>
>>>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>>>
>>I did go see my physician and she said "it's just your hormones." So,
>>that's about all I know. I heard that certain vitamins may help? I do
>>feel anxious at times also. It does not run in my family and I have
>>never felt like this before. Help!!
>
>--
>Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
>Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
>Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
>Missoula, Montana
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.
>
>**Private e-mails cannot be entertained due to time constraints, consequently no private e-mails will receive a response.
>
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>
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