WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 2009: Re: MENOPAUSE: Premenopause OR Not?

Re: MENOPAUSE: Premenopause OR Not?

From: Terese (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:41:37 -0600 (CST)

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Have you had your thyroid levels checked? Not only your TSH, but the free T3 and free T4's? Your cycle and fertility can be greatly impacted by your thyroid. I know this because my cycles were really off and I could not get pregnant, once I started taking thyroid medication my cycles straightened out and I became pregnant a couple of months after taking medication.

You also might want to try a reproductive endrocrinologist as they have the most experience with fertility issues as well as problems with your cycle. They may also be able to detect if you have a thyroid problem or they may refer you to another endocrinologist to have your thyroid looked at. Keep in mind that the ranges for TSH test the labs do may be out of date. Most labs will say something like a range between .5-5.5 is "normal". However, according to the latest endocrinologist studies the new optimal range has changed to (somewhere around) .4-2.5, but not all labs reflect the new ranges. The optimal level in which women trying to conceive should be around 1.0-1.1. Discuss this with you doctor, if you go to http://www.thyroid-info.com/ and click on "top doctors" there are write-ups on thyroid doctors, if you end up taking this route.

I really hope that you find out what is going on and find a good doctor that can help you!

At Sat, 17 Jan 2009, Jennifer wrote: >
>Good Evening everyone- Just looking for some much needed advice. For
>the past year (Maybe less) my periods have changed. I first thought it
>was due to stress, as my stress level has been super high, with major
>weight loss (Due to stress) Because of my frame (Tall and thin) my OB
>first thought that it could very well be due to stress, but I've since
>gained weight and things are still 'Strange' to say the least. I was
>getting my period twice EVERY month and it would only last about 4 days.
>This has been going on now for about a year, perhaps less. Than
>sometimes I wouldn't get it again for well over a month. Than I would
>get and it would last just ONE day. Than, a month span and back to
>twice a month. The cycle is never ending. My first OB told me simply
>by ultra sound that my overies looked almost 'Miniture' and that it
>looked as though they were not functioning. Not understanding, I went
>for a second opinion. First FSH test indicated high levels. Once this
>was confirmed, I went in to see my regular doctor and explained all this
>to him. He than did another FSH test, as well as a prolactin (?) and
>something else to ensure that all was working, and the levels all came
>back normal.
>
>I than took these results back to the new OB and he scheduled a new
>ultrasound. All came back well. However. My periods are STILL either
>A- Taking way too long to to get and when I do, only lasting a day or
>two, than the wait starts up again as to when it 'Should' be arriving.
>I'm also NOT getting pregnant and trying every day. Perhaps I'm missing
>the appropriate time, but it's getting frustrating and a bit rediculous.
>
>I've noticed lots of anger, short temper, headaches and just a feeling
>of not being 'Sharp'.
>
>I guess my question is, 'What DOCTOR' to I pursue NEXT to help get some
>answers as to what on earth is going on?
>
>Kindest

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