WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1999: Re: amenorrhea

Re: amenorrhea

From: Tracy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 9 Jan 1999 22:01:09 -0600 (CST)

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At Sat, 9 Jan 1999, Jennifer wrote: >
>I am at a loss at what to do next. I have never had a regular period. I
>usually have about 3 a year. As I got older I started gaining weight,
>many diets later (without a significant loss) I can not have any periods
>on my own. I have been on the pill to "regulate" and on progesterone to
>bring on a bleed. Now even if I take a cycle of provera pills I still
>do not have a period. I have been to see a gyn and had blood work done.
>My blood fasting came back high, but my 3 hour was in normal range.
>Thyroid was normal. Estradiol @ 41, FSH @ 7.7, and LH @ 12.2 My
>abdominal and vaginal ultrasound came back normal, no polycystic
>ovaries. I do have high triglycerides(400's)and cholesterol (200's). My
>gyn has since told me that it must just be normal for me not to have a
>period. I am 26 years old and I do not think this sounds "fine" I just
>need some ideas on what I should do next?
>Thanks
>
>--
>Jennifer Dean
>

I would have to recommend you see a new doctor!! I am sure the doctors here would probably agree. Maybe more tests etc. but definitely with a new doctor!!

--
Tracy L. Trull
Editorial Assistant, International Coordinator, OBGYN.net
http://www.obgyn.net/women/bios/trull.htm
tracy.trull@obgyn.net

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