WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2001: Re: Hormone and fibroid questions

Re: Hormone and fibroid questions

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 20:41:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 25 Feb 2001, Anne wrote: >
>My first question is about hormone replacement. I had a hysterectomy 4
>years ago. I do have 1 ovary. Went into menopause 2 years ago. I have
>been on Cenestin 0.625mg and Prometrium 300mg. I notice a thinning in
>my body hair lately -do not have to shave as often. I had blood drawn
>to check hormone absorption and Testosterone levels- reports not back
>yet. I go in for my annual in 3 weeks. What could be happening? Do you
>think I need a change in dose? Also, is it good to stay on this dose of
>Prometrium for a long peroid of time? I take these meds EVERY night.

Hair thinning may be normal or it may be thyroid related. The dose of Prometrium seems higher than what most women are on. Is there a reason to be on 300 rather than the standard 100 or 200?

>
>I first had my fibroids diagnosed at the age of 35- had 3 small ones at
>that time. My hyster was at 47. At 47 , I was loaded with outer,
>middle and inner layer fibroids. At the age I was diagnosed, it seems
>like they were not removing them as they are now. I was hoping I would
>get to menopause and they would have gotten smaller. Does having
>fibroids removed at a young age help to save the uterus?

1 in 3 chance that new fibroids will grow after myomectomy.

<It is too late >for me, but I have thought about this from time to time and was just
>wondering- part of my mental healing process.
>Appreciate all your help and the kindness you have extended to all us
>women that have had GYN problems- this site is so wonderful-Anne

Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.

HSM

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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