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Re: Does this sound like too much estrogen?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:15:39 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 12 Mar 2002, Joy wrote: >
>Hi,
>
>I have a 16 month old. After I had him, my period returned within 8
>weeks and has been clockwork ever since, except fluctuations between
>26-31 days. I never had a problem with cervical mucus. I breastfed my
>son exclusively for the first five months. Then from 5-8 months 3 times
>a day. Then from 8-12 months 2 times a day. Then from 12-16 months 1
>time a day. So, a few weeks ago is when I completely stopped
>breastfeeding him. I felt the normal sensations for a week of the
>breasts adjusting..pain, swelling, all that. Then they were fine. I am
>a week before my period is due and my breasts are in a lot of pain. So
>painful, that it hurts to walk. And my face is really, breaking out. I
>had endo before, which i hear means excess estrogen. Could this excess
>estrogen be recurring? When I was breastfeeding, does that mean my
>estrogen was probably at a normal level, and now that I am not--then it
>is at a high abnormal level? I have been ttc#2 for 7 months with no
>success. Should I have blood tests done. What do you think? Thanks for
>your time in reading and answering. I love this site and I have learned
>a lot from it!
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Joy

While your history of infertility is concerning, the reality is that it is too early after stopping lactation to draw any conclusions. Give yourself at least 2 and preferably 3 cycles before you decide that something is wrong.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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