Re: To have or not to have....
From: jwang,MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:53:18 -0500 (CDT)
You don't give your age or say if you lost the weight after the Norplant
was removed. If you are overweight, that can contribute to irregular
cycles. Your doc may want to do a couple of tests to try to determine
what's going on. THen, you will be able to discuss your treatment
options.
At Wed, 9 Aug 2000, Cathie wrote:
>
>I have not had a period since April 23, 2000. I am not pregnant
>(negative urine test) and have had a tubal ligation in June of 98
>followed by one miscarriage. The more I read here, it makes me wonder
>if I am having anovulatory cycles.
>
>In 1992, I had the Norplant BC and gained 57 lbs. within 6 months of
>its insertion. The doctor removed it due to my weight gain. My doctor
>wants to put me back on a pill that contains the same hormones as
>Norplant and it really scares me. I do not want to gain more weight.
>
>Typical diets have not worked for me, low-carb does work but I have not
>committed myself to that just yet.
>
>What are your suggestions? Do I have to take a birth control pill to
>have a cycle? What type of diet is best?
>
>Thanks!
>
>--
>Cathie
>
--
J Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
>**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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