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Re: 33 and on HRT
From: Anna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 9 Mar 1999 19:50:52 -0600 (CST)
At Tue, 9 Mar 1999, D.N. wrote:
>Hello, I am 28 and have been on HRT for a little over a year. This is because I had a hysterectemy right before I was 27. The hysterectemy was the result of hemorraging after being diagnosed with severe endo, fibroids, and extremely excessive bleeding. Anyways, I have been on premerine since my surgery and it seems to do wonders for me. We tried other things at first but I kept having strange reactions. If you can't take an oral, there is a patch that also helps (I don't remember the name). I now have a problem with my intestines. Therefore, nothing solid or with any substance stays down long enough for my body to absorb the nutrients. Therefore, I have occassionally used the patch and it seems to do an ok job. I still feel a little jittery, but nothing like doing without. Premerine has greatly increased my sexual interests. Before I had no desire or interest and now I definitely do. Keep in mind this is just my experience.
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Anna Baker
>At Mon, 8 Mar 1999, Leah wrote:
>>
>>My name is Leah Baker and I am searching for people like me. I am 33
>>years old and at the age of 29 I went into the emergency room with a
>>ruptured ovary due to a cyst. I have had both ovaries removed and have
>>since tried many different therapies. There must be a balanced therapy
>>or a study or something. Please help me. I am taking ovcon 35 and it
>>seems to help the best but I am also having to take Wellburterin for
>>depression and forget about any interest in sex. I am very fortunate to
>>have an understanding husband, but I should not be at a sexual stand
>>still at this young age. Please refer me to someone that can suggest
>>who I should see.
>
>Hi Leah,
>
>I read your post and although my situation is somewhat different than
>yours, I thought I might have an idea that might help.
>
>First, I am not a doctor and this is just my opinion.
>
>I was curious, you say that you had both ovaries removed, but you are on
>Ovcon 35 which is a birth control pill.
>I too have had both my ovaries removed as well as having a hysterectomy
>because of fibroids and endo. I ended up with ovarian remnant syndrome
>and I take (at this time) Ortho-novum 1/50. ( I have been on Ovcon 35)
>I take the pill on a continuous basis, I do not take the inert pills.
>
>I take these to prevent ovulation and to avoid cyclical pain I was
>having related to the endo.
>
>Do you take the Ovcon on a continuous basis? Why did your doctor put you
>on this vs. Premarin or Estrace and a progesterone? The birth control
>pills have a much higher dose of estrogen than in just estrogen
>replacement therapy.
>As for libido, Estratest might be helpful for you. It is a combination
>of estrogen and testosterone. Testosterone should help elevate libido.
>Or maybe just a small amount of testosterone on top of the pill you are
>taking, if that is the only pill that works for you. Check with you
>doctor.
>
>I take paxil for depression. Mine is related to the traumatic
>experiences I have had with my surgeries and hormonal ups and downs. My
>estrogen level still is messed up. When I am on these high estrogen
>birth control pills my estrogen level goes down to post-menopausal
>levels. So right now my choice is low estrogen levels or endo. I don't
>understand why these high estrogen birth control pills cause suppression
>of my own estrogen to post-menopausal levels.
>Is it possible your depression is related to the birth control pill? I
>am wondering if you are getting too much estrogen.
>
>Anyway that is my two cents worth. Maybe these are things you have
>already tried, but I thought I might be helpful.
> I hope that you can find the answer to your questions.
>
>Good Luck!
>
>--
>D.N.
>
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