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Re: Primary AmmenorheaFrom: paula (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 29 Mar 2002 14:10:52 -0600 (CST)
Primary ammenorhea is a symptom of PCOS. have you been told you have that? if you do, putting you on the bcp will not fix your problems. as for the function of hormones... estrogen is responsible for the development of the female accessory sex structures like the oviducts, uterus, and vagina, and for stimulating female reproductive activity, also secondary sex characteristics such as those not primarily involved in the formation and delivery of ova or sperm but are essential for the behavioral and functional success of reproduction including: distinctive skin or feather coloration, bone development, body, size, and in mammals the initial development of the mammory glands. progesterone is responsible for preparing the uterus to recieve the developing embryo in mammals and maintaining the lining of the uterus while the fetus is inutero. not having periods is a big problem. it can cause uterine cancer. also not having periods regularly has been linked to the development of endometriosis. if you are not comfortable taking the pill (i can't say i blame you, i refuse to take it myself) you can always have a period induce every three months by taking provera 10mg for the 1st 5 days of the month. you should start your period in about a week to 10 days after stopping the provera, this is called a withdrawl bleed, and will have the same effect as a natural period, ridding your uterus of the buildup of old endometrial material. you need to have a period 4 times a year in order to ensure uterine health. hope this helps =) love, paula
-- please feel free to email me at paulam@communicomm.com
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