WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 1998: Re: Abnormal Bleeding after Ovulation

Re: Abnormal Bleeding after Ovulation

From: Joseph Pastorek, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Jun 1998 19:57:38 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 4 Jun 1998, Joanne wrote: >
>Hi!
>
>Just got back my dexa scan results, with dx of osteopenia.
>
>As you may recall, I had a TAH/BSO last year (can't believe it's been a
>year already, where does the time go?) due to severe endometriosis, and
>began HRT approx. 4-5 months post surgery.
>
>I am 44, weigh approx. 124, am 5'4" and have an approx. fat % of 23. I
>take calcium (oyster shell) but plan on switching to Calcium Citrate,
>exercise at least 5 days a week, primarily ski machine, but am getting a
>treadmill, so will be using that too. Also do some weight training
>(using strong women stay strong book) 2-3 times a week. Take
>estratab/estratest hs/natural progesterone capsules.
>
>My dexa scan results are as follows:
>
> Bone Mineral Density T-Score
>Lumbar Spine .770 -1.8
>Femoral Neck 0.968 -1.9
>
>I have yet to discuss this with my physician. I was able to get my
>results, before he had them, as I have access to the computer, via work.
>I'm curious to know, just how bad these numbers are. Is there anything
>more I should be doing?
>
>Thanks for your time.
>
>--
>Joanne Bartling
>

Joanne:

You really need to talk your results over with your doctor. At age 44, you may have some "normal" osteopenia... how "bad" it is depends on the normals of the machine, what you were before, etc, etc. So talk it over with your doctor.

On the other hand, it sounds like you're doing everything right. So don't lose any sleep over it in the meantime.

Dr. Joe

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