WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: Frequent Menstral Cycles

Re: Frequent Menstral Cycles

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Nov 1997 18:56:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 3 Nov 1997, Donna wrote: >
>Is their anything I can do to start ovulating again. I have frequent
>menstral cycles that are heavy with large clots. My doctor wants to do
>a hysterectomy and leave my ovaries. I am not going to have any more
>children. I can't take bc pills because they make me sick. I have
>tried Provera and Depo provera made me bleed constantly. My cycles are
>about 15 days apart and last about 7 days. My doctor said it is because
>I am not ovulating. If hysterectomy is the only answer than I will go
>through with it. I just want to know if it is the right answer. I do
>not want to go through several tests and treatments if it will continue
>to be this way. I am 31 yrs. old and just want to be able to be a
>better mother and wife. I had an ultrasound that only showed a small
>cyst on my right ovary. I also had a biopsy about 4 yrs. ago after my
>daughter was born, it was negative. Please if their is any information
>you can give me to help me, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, I
>was wondering if it is ok to take premarin 1.25mg right now before my
>surgery. My doctor told me to take the hormone to see if it helps with
>pms. I guess she thinks I am not getting enough hormone right now. I
>just want to know if it is safe to take the hormone right now. I have
>been on it for about 3 weeks. I have noticed my pms is much better.
>
>Thank you
>Donna

You may wish to consult a reproductive endocrinlogist (R.E.) about this. There are a variety of reasons you may not be ovulating. Very underweight or very overweight, abnormal thyroid function tests, elevated prolactin level, anovulation (not ovulating secondary to elevated androgen levels and insulin resistance. For this last one there is a medication, Glucophage, which has helped many with this problem. Because there are many facets to this problem, why not ask your doctor to investigate further or have a R.E. do it.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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