WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: Could low estrogen or other hormone problem explain my problems?

Re: Could low estrogen or other hormone problem explain my problems?

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:05:39 -0500 (CDT)

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I would definitely push for hormone level tests. Even if it doesn't turn anything up, your doctor should not rule things out without at least having a look. I think it is possible to have regular periods and still have a hormonal imbalance. It could be that they are fluctuating enough to drive you crazy but not enough to mess with your periods. Anyway, that's just my non-medical theory.. :)

At Thu, 31 Aug 2000, Catherine wrote: >
>I had been experiencing moderate anxiety and moderate insomnia for the
>past few months. Recently, the anxiety has become mild (but still
>present)and the insomnia severe (I wake up after only 2-3 hours sleep,
>and sleep very poorly after that). All of these problems began after I
>stopped breastfeeding my child, so I thought it could be hormonal, but
>that was nearly 6 months ago. My cycles have been regular for the past
>4 months (about 32 days, with signs of ovulation - stretchy CM and temp.
>shift). I don't know if you can have a hormonal problem and still have
>a regular cycle. My physician is stumped and wants me to get a psych
>evaluation. I feel strongly that the problem is not psychological, but
>do not know what else to do. Does this sound like a hormone problem to
>you? Oh one thing to add, the anxiety seems related to the amount of
>light, as I start to get anxious at dusk. Can anyone help me please?

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