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Re: 2 more questions
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 17 Sep 2001 20:38:15 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 17 Sep 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Thank you for answering my last few questions so quickly. You helped to
>clear up some real concerns I had with my medical care.
>
>I do have 2 more questions regarding estradiol...... First, can
>slightly low estradiol with normal levels of LH and FSH throughout my
>cycle, affect fertility?

Not to any great degree.
>
>Second, can low estradiol result in reduced vaginal secretions during
>sexual arousal? At times, I become so dry that it creates irritation for
>my husband and I. If so, is there anything besides the over-the-counter
>vaginal lubrications that I can use. I hear they can decrease the
>chances of conception.
>

it is possible. Sometimes antihistamnes can cause dryness as well. There are sveral types of "personal lubricants" available over the counter. I recommend one called Astroglide.
>Thanks again

-- J Wang, M.D Assitant Clinical Prof. Tufts University School of Medicine
statements are informational only and should not constitute a medical plan or treatment recommendation.

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