WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 1999: Re: lack of progesterone

Re: lack of progesterone

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 23 Sep 1999 18:16:14 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 22 Sep 1999, Susan wrote: >
>I had my hormone levels tested and my doc says that my progesterone
>levels are low.

It's not clear why you even got the progesterone level.

>Could you tell what effects that has on the body??

Most people would have little to no physical effect (depending upon age group) except that with constant estrogen and insufficient progesterone, there is an increased risk of hyperplasia of the endometrium (overgrowth of the lining of the uterus). If left unchecked, this can progress to precancers and cancers. Hormonally, periods can be delayed.

>I
>have an increase in facial hair, I also have depression & anxiety

The increased facial hair reminds me of PCO with lack of ovulation and therefore, lower progesterone levels. This can also cause acne. More on PCO in the archives.

>..and
>i have these bumps that resemble boils on the inside of my legs and on
>my vagina...

Acne or hidradenitis superativa, "boils" classically found in the inguinal area (where you described above) and the axilla (armpit).

>she said that could be caused from my hormones too..and
>told me it was a bacterial infection.
>She prescribed provera 10 days out of the month to get my periods back
>to normal and for hormones.

What were other hormone tests done to determine the nature of the abnormality?

>How long does it take to straighten out... i've been going through this
>for a year,

Depends upon the reason for the irregularity.

Ouch!

>I'm just sick of feeling yucky! That shot was horrible for me..I never
>had a problem one til I took it.
>Any help would be appreciated

Write back any time for follow-up.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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