WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Hormone Replacement Therapy

Re: Hormone Replacement Therapy

From: Sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 28 Feb 1998 16:39:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 23 Feb 1998, Kelly Shanahan, MD wrote: >
>At Mon, 23 Feb 1998, Linda wrote:
>>
>>I had a hysterectomy on 4/27/95 and haven't felt right since. My
>>physician first started me on Ogen which was discontinued after
>>persistant menopausal symptoms. I was then started on Estrace 1mg.
>>daily and over a period of time my overall general well-being
>>deteriorated to the point I thought I was actually going to die. From
>>what I was told, my body wasn't absorbing the Estrace and my estrogen
>>level was 27. He then started me on a regimen of IM Delestrogen
>>(Estriadiol Valerate) at various dosages. For the past year I have been
>>giving myself 5mg. IM every two weeks. Although the menopausal
>>symptoms no longer manifest themselves, I feel dragged and tired
>>especially when it comes close to the time when I need my injection. My
>>feelings are that my body isn't tolerant of roller-coaster levels of
>>estrogen.
>
>You may benefit from an estrogen patch -- there are several on hte
>market. They are worn on the skin, come in various strenghts and,
>depending on brand, either are worn for 3 days or a week. A major
>advantage is that they help to maintain a steady level of estrogen in
>your body.
>
> After what initially occured to me after taking hormones p.o.
>>I am confused and don't know where to turn. I just know that at 38
>>years old, I shouldn't be feeling this way. Any suggestions or
>>referrals to someone in or near Maine who specializes in this area would
>>be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
>>
>>--
>>Linda Desrosier
>
>Another option is adding a little testosterone to your estrogen. This
>combo is available under the brand name Estratest, and comes in 2
>strengths. If you use the estrogen patch but alos want the benefits of
>testosterone, your local pharmasist can make a testoterone ointment that
>you apply to your genitals (2% testosterone proprionate)
>>
>--
>Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
>S. Lake Tahoe, CA
>
>note: Opinions here are for educational purposes only. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician. It cannot take the place of a face to face consultation and examination.
>Sorry, but private e-mails will not be answered.
>

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