WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2009: Re: MENOPAUSE: Perimenopause

Re: MENOPAUSE: Perimenopause

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:51:55 -0600 (CST)

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Fontaine

Be sure your thyroid stimulating hormone was checked. Otherwise, strategies include taking soy protein, going onto the birth control pill if you are healthy enough, using extra B vitamins and evening primrose oil. It is a difficult time of life for a woman, more difficult for some than others...Dr. von Almen

At Wed, 25 Feb 2009, Fontaine wrote: >
>I have had several appointments with my primary care physician over the
>last few weeks for low energy and fatigue symptons. Several tests were
>ran and it was determine that I needed a monthly B-12 shot. I just had
>my second B-12 shot today and while there requested to have my hormornes
>tested because of an Oprah show about perimenopause. The nurse just
>called me with the results and said that my lab work is consistent with
>perimenopause. I ask her what does that mean and if I needed to
>schedule a time with the doctor to discuss. She responded that "It was
>just life." I told her that I was still feeling tired even after the
>B-12 shots.
>
>My question to you is what does having symtons consistent with
>perimenopause mean? Should I look into getting some type of hormone
>treatment? I will turn 42 in June. It scares me to think that I will
>feel tired daily for the next ten years. I need the energy to complete
>the normal tasks of life. Please help I am driven to tears.
>
>Thanks You Kindly.

-- 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. ** Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints; consequently, they will receive no response.

William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG Private Practice New Orleans, La.

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