WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Prempro

Re: Prempro

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 31 Jan 1998 12:55:06 -0600 (CST)

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>My doctor prescribed prempro for my menopausal symptoms. I would like to know the side effects if any i.e.weight gain. bloating.etc. I am 38 years old and started showing signs of menopause after having a tubal ligation and removal of scar tissue and endometriosis. I haven't had a period since Oct.11,1997. I have been experiencing hot flashes as well.
>Do you think it's possible to go into menopause because of a surgical procedure and/or starting at such a young age.
>I would like another opinion...thanks,pamela

Did you have any blood work first?

At age 38, I would wonder about pregnancy (despite the tubal), thyroid disease and plain old anovulation first. If it is indeed menopause then it is "premature ovarian failure", sometimes caused by an immune problem and you should be screened for other autoimmune diseases.

For a second opinion, you may want ot see a reproductive endocrinologist. >

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Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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