Re: 23year old with diagnoses of early menopause help
From: jwang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 10 Jul 2000 18:02:24 -0500 (CDT)
It is very uncommon for a 23 yo to have ovarian failure, aalthough it
can happen. I would recommend that you do get some blood work done,
since premature menopause at this age is so unusual. If you have no
insurance, you may want to look for a teaching hospital for care,
especially because a you would be more likely to get a complete
evaluation. There may be other causes for your symptoms, so you seek to
get a firm diagnosis.
At Mon, 10 Jul 2000, chris wrote:
>
>I'm looking for information on what to do now? I had been on bc and went
>off as they were messing me up and 4 months latter I had not had a
>period but was suffering from night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings,so
>the dr. put me on the depo shot and now he has put me on estrogen
>patches. He said that I would be able to see a diffrence in 2 weeks I
>have been on them for 4 weeks no change and I am scared. I am single
>and would like to have children someday. I had a thyrod test and pap
>and all came back ok. I ask about a blood test and was told it was to
>expensive as I have no insurance. Can you give me ideas as to what to
>do next I have cancer on my mom's side of the family and my father died
>from a massive heart attack when he was 47 I don't want to take
>something that would increase my risks if I don't have to. Thank You
>
>--
>Chris Hansen
>
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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>and/or interventions.>
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