Re: Primary Ammenorhea
From: Victoria (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Mar 2002 13:51:37 -0500
Do you suspect you have PCOS?
If you don't take or do anything to help you have a period, your lining can
build up. You are at greater risk of endometrial cancer, which is cancer of the
uterine lining.
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Victoria
From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Amanda)
I am 19 years old and have never had a period without the aid of birth
control. I have been to two different doctors, had blood tests, and
most recently had a bone density scan (to see the amount of estrogen in
my body). Even with all the tests the only thing I know is that I am
low in progesterone and I guess low estrogen too. It seems the quick
fix to my problem is to put me on birth control. What I am wondering is
what are the other effects of being low in these hormones? What if I
don't take birth control and don't menstrate, will this cause problems
in the future? If anyone knows the effects of these two hormones
(besides the fact they cause women to have their period) I would
appreciate some info. Thanks!
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