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Re: MENOPAUSE: FSH test and bcps
From: goldengirl817 (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 04:22:01 -0500 (CDT)
An FSH of 24 definately indicates diminished ovarian reserve (nearing
menopause). If you want to have another FSH level drawn you should wait
about 2 weeks or so after you stop taking the pill so there is no effect
from the exogenous estrogen. However, even if you are in menopause you
would still be getting withdrawl bleeds from the pill. I have also read
that it is common for women who have been on the pill a long time to not
get their periods due to endometrial atrophy (understimulation). I hope
this helps.
At Sat, 31 Mar 2007, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>At Sat, 31 Mar 2007, Pat wrote:
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>>If you are at all concerned about pregnancy, continue with the BCP. If
>>you are on a BCP that can contribute to not having a period, which you
>>are experiencing, and it would be hard to determine the difference
>>between that and menopause. I think getting a FSH is valuable, but I
>>don't totally rely on that.
>>The definition of menopause is a year without a period, and no other
>>birth control method used. If you don't honor that, sometimes the
>>hormones will kick in, and pregnancy is possible. Some women go months
>>without a period, and then oops here comes one, and they find themselves
>>pregnant. But, the OCs can be working so well that there is not period
>>also. YOu would need to be off of them for quite awhile before being
>>able to determine if you are in menopause or not. Pat
>>
>>At Sat, 31 Mar 2007, L wrote:
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>>>I suspect premature menopause and am asking my doctor for an FSH test. I
>>>have been taking Loestrin for a couple years. Should I stop taking it
>>>for the test? How long? My FSH a couple years ago was 24. What is
>>>considered menopause for sure? Should I get more than one test?
>>
>>--
>>Pat Sonnenstuhl, CNM, CHT
>>
>>Hypnosis for Healing and HypnoFertility Therapy
>>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/hypnosisforhealing.htm
>>http://home.comcast.net/~prebirthhealth/birthcounseling.htm
>>
>Pat, thanks for the answer. I didn't mention that I take the bcps,
>Loestrin, continously as a treatment for endo and that I've had a couple
>previous ovarian surgeries. So I haven't had a normal cycle for a long
>time because I've suppressed it. I've had some hot flashes and trouble
>sleeping as well. Pregnancy isn't possible because of all the damage I
>have from the severe endo. I don't necessarily want to stop taking the
>pills if I don't have to, but I'm not sure the FSH test will be accurate
>while on bcps.
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