WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2001: Re: Chemical Menopause and Wanting a Period

Re: Chemical Menopause and Wanting a Period

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 05:44:18 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 29 Nov 2001, Amanda wrote: >
>Hiya! Okay, I'm gonna sound crazy, but I have to know lol. I'm 23 have
>endometriosis (among other problems). I haven't had a period since
>August of 2000 due to chemical menopause. I was on Depo-Provera (one
>shot a month) for 10 months, followed by a 3 month shot of Lupron. I
>was due for another Lupron shot on October 13th but decided against it.
>For approximately the last 2 months I have felt premenstrual, all the
>cramps, back pain, etc.. I know that it can take a while for everything
>to get back to normal. I was wondering if taking OrtoTricyclen might
>speed things up and help me to have a period. I know it's not a good
>treatment for endo because of the flucuating estrogen levels, but will
>it help me to have a period? Thanks for any suggestions :)
>Love and Prayers,
>Amanda

Without the hormones(which have been shut off) there is no need to have ableeding episode other than psychological.

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