WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 1998: Re: Endo. and estrogen

Re: Endo. and estrogen

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 25 Feb 1998 22:27:47 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 25 Feb 1998, Lisa wrote: >
>I am going to be taking estrogen replacement soon. I had a tah, bso 12
>weeks ago for severe endo. Can you tell me if there are any better
>estorgens to take that will lessen the likelyhood of endo. recurring?

ONe is not better than the other.

>,what is the difference between 17-beta estradiol and estrone (Ogen)?

Just different. Your body produces both (and others) with active ovaries.

>I
>am 38 and being in surgcial menopause have lots of depression, insomnia,
>mood swings, pains in back, hot flashes, etc. I am looking for the
>right estrogen for the diseases as well as a better quality of life. At
>the present , this one stinks! Lisa

Theis is a try and see type of treatment. Many do well with many different types of estrogen and different varieties of progesterone. Some actually do well with added testosterone. I've mentioned Estratest before.

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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