WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2002: Re: understanding fsh

Re: understanding fsh

From: Lynn D. Montgomery, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:34:02 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 2 Jan 2002, CHRISTINE wrote: >
>Hi,
>In my previous post I referred to estrogen and it's function also
>factors which may affect levels.If estrogen may be lowered by strenuous
>physical activity and stress then in turn fsh would naturally
>increase,not decrease,wouldn't it?

*FSH would increase.

I have done some research on hormones >and their function and have realised that nobody knows the answer.I have
>found that there are too many differing opinions which indicates to me
>that this whole topic is not clearly understood.The more I try to
>educate myself the more confused I become.The way I understand it is if
>menopause is 12 months with no menses then it cannot and should not be
>diagnosed before that time.I think that is why a woman can only say she
>has had her menopause after 12 full months have lapsed.I feel that
>doctors need to be a little more considerate and try to refrain from
>using the term menopause so lightheartedly when they really are not sure
>if that's what it is,especially in young women,this can be
>devastating.Missing periods for months at a time is amenorrhea is it
>not?

*Yes it is.

Why say menopause?

*I don't know, I certainly don't use that term for young women with prolonged menopause, unless it persists and the FSH is elevated. In this case, a young woman may technically have premature ovarian failure and should be offered estrogen to maintain her physical health. Many women in this category will resume ovarian function over time, some won't.

The functioning of the human body is complex and >affected by numerous things including ones character,right?

*Presumably.

so hormones >would be greatly affected,would they not?

Of course.

If stress can cause heart >disease why wouldn't it be able to throw the hormones right out of
>whack?

*No question... Lynn

--
Lynn D. Montgomery, MD
Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Rocky Mountain Perinatal Center
Missoula, Montana

**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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**Thank you for your understanding ;-)

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