WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for March, 2001: Re: ? ForDr.Hill)Update on FSH and Estradiol levels

Re: ? ForDr.Hill)Update on FSH and Estradiol levels

From: Chris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 07:40:45 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 1 Mar 2001, Peggy wrote: >
>>>>Dr. Hill.,
>I recieved the results of the bloodwork and both my Dr. and I were
>quite pleased, The FSH went up to 26.6 and the the Estradiol went down
>to below 15, Unfortunatly this did not last very long, I had it tested 2
>weeks later and the FSH was down to 11 and the EStradiol was way up to
>173. The only thing my Dr. can come up with is that my body is
>motabolizing the Arimidex too fast for it to be working.We are giving it
>1 more month and if it doesn't change we are going to stop the
>treatment.I know you suggested looking for a second opinion with a gyn
>who specializes in endo. and pelvic pain last I posted. With the
>problem I am having with the Estrogen levels and the Arimidex not
>inhibiting it would you still reccomend that be the course that I take?
>My Dr. is suggesting possibly sending me to a research clinic either in
>Boston or down in New York. I am really frustrated and at this
>point.Thanks for your help
>Peggy
>
>>>>It's time for a second opinion. Look for a gynecologist experienced in
>>>>endometriosis and pelvic pain, and who has considerable experience with
>>>>laparoscopy and open surgery. It's always best to bring your old
>>>>records, especially operative reports and biopsy reports. Good luck.
>>>>
>>>>DAH
>>>>
>>>>Dr. Hill,
>>>Thank you for your responce!I did do a 4 month course of Lupron from
>>>3/00 - 7/00 with the first injection I saw an increase in pelvic pain
>>>for about 3 weeks, then I started having hot flashes, night sweats
>>>,vaginal dryness etc... which meant the drug was working and all Isaw
>>>was a slight decrease in the pain.Then into the 4th injection all the
>>>menopause symptoms stopped.With being on the Lupron my levels were as
>>>follows.6/00 FSH-17 Estradiol-42 .7/00 FSH-4.9 Estradiol-67.
>>>Since starting the Aromatase inhibitor treatment(Arimidex) in September
>>>my levels have been checked quite frequent.
>>>11/00 FSH-44 Estradiol-41
>>>12/00 FSH-47 Estradiol-58
>>>1-16/01 FSH-8.5 Estradiol-140

Hi Peggy:

How did your Ct Scan come out?

--
Chris S.

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