Re: Newly diagnosed
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Jul 2002 17:36:19 +0200
<bj@biotronikusa.com (BJ Elessar)> 2002.07.24. 20:08:10 -5h-kor írta:
> At Wed, 24 Jul 2002, Ellen wrote:
> >
> >I recently had an annual exam including a pelvic ultrasound due to heavy
> >periods and break-through bleeding between periods. My doctor had a
> >follow up visit to tell me she believes I have PCOS due to the cysts, my
> >bleeding, and my blood tests showed my female hormones in an abnormal
> >ratio. I am also overweight with high blood pressure, high cholesterol
> >and a fast heart rate. I figured the overweight had a lot to do with
> >the bp, cholesterol and heart rate.
> >
> >My question is, is it possible for this to just develop when you are
> >older (I am 41), and without some of the more obvious symptoms? I am
> >going to discuss further with my doctor, but wanted to see what feedback
> >I get here as well. I'm not sure if I need to worry about this or not
> >(I kind of think my doctor is wrong).
> >
> >Thanks
>
> I would recommend you start supplementing with natural progesterone
> cream and see what this all looks like in 3-6 months. I would bet you
> see a real improvement. Your symptoms are common for perimenopause and
> they do feed into each other. The hormone imbalance is the key and the
> progesterone is a safe and effective way to get back in balance.
> BJ
>
I would refrain from recommending anything without knowing the exact hormone values
Sam (Ob/Gyn,RE)
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