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Re: Cholesteral levels after birth of baby

From: Alicia Lapidus M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Aug 2003 11:53:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 28 Aug 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>My cholesteral level at the beginning of pregnancy was a bit elevated at
>about 210. My baby, born very healthy, arrived two weeks ago and my
>cholesteral level now registers a whopping 407. Could these high levels
>be due to hormones from pregnancy, or should I be investigating family
>history of high cholesteral and heart disease? I eat a very healthy
>diet; absolutely no fried or greasy foods are included, but do not get
>anough excercise. I am approching age 37 in a few days, and weigh in at
>about 155 and am 5'5" tall.
>
>I am scheduled to have cholesteral re-checked in a week. Can I expect
>to see these levels dropping in a weeks time if high level is due to
>hormones?
>
>Information from anyone with similar findings after pregnancy is
>welcome.

To recheck is a good idea ,that level is real high and your Dr will have to find out what is going on.

-- Alicia Lapidus MD Head Obstetrics Division, Hospital J. A. Fernández Buenos Aires Argentina Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

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