Re: Could low estrogen or other hormone problem explain my problems?
From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:58:56 -0500 (CDT)
The story that you present sounds a lot more like stress than any kind
of hormone problem. It could possibly be related to Prolactin, but then
you shouldn't be having regular cycles.
RDB
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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R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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