WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: To have or not to have....Additional Info

Re: To have or not to have....Additional Info

From: Cathie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Aug 2000 13:15:44 -0500 (CDT)

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I am 29 years old and have not lost the weight. I am 5'3" and 190. I have had my thyroid, hormones and a few other test and all have been normal. When I was on a low-carb diet, my period was normal. How is that for weird? *smile*

At Wed, 9 Aug 2000, jwang,MD wrote: >
>You don't give your age or say if you lost the weight after the Norplantwas 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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