WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2003: Re: Why can't I keep up?

Re: Why can't I keep up?

From: BJ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 9 Feb 2003 17:14:25 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Avalon, I'm 53 and I certainly can relate to your issues, especially the sleep problems! I also have endo and had fibroids removed in 1989. The fatigue and depression are both common symptoms and very much interrelated. You do seem to have a somewhat stressful lifestyle (the long commute, etc.) which only adds to the problem. I have been using natural progesterone therapy for almost 9 years now and have everything pretty much controlled except the sleep issues but I think, as with you, I am also in the final stage of perimenopause and I am hoping the sleeping evens out once I get "over the hump"! Dr. John Lee's books (meno, premeno, breast cancer) all address these symptoms, how hormones cause them, and how to handle them safely and effectively. His website is http://www.johnleemd.com and his books are also available in many health food and book stores as well as on the web (Amazon.com, etc.). Knowledge is the best weapon against these issues. If you'd like to talk more email me at bj@biotronikusa.com. Take care! BJ

At Sun, 9 Feb 2003, Avalon wrote: >
>Hello,
>
>I'm 50 and have had somewhat erratic periods for about the past three
>years. My last period was six months ago, which is my longest "drought"
>by far, so I may be done.
>
>I have the following health "issues":
>
>--Endometriosis with nodularity in cul-de-sac and 6 cm endometrioma on
>left ovary (stable for several years)
>--Fibroid tumors recurrent after surgery 10 years ago (20 week
>presurgical uterus, 10 week uterus now)
>--Diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome prior to above surgery based on
>negative colonoscopy
>--Menstrual pain since the very first period
>--Long history of mild to moderate chronic digestive problems
>--Perimenopausal symptoms, i.e., hot flashes, bedtime palpitations and
>odd sensations, for about 18 months
>

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