YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for May, 2001: Re: Amenorrhea

Re: Amenorrhea

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 May 2001 15:25:05 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 12 May 2001, Anne wrote: >
>I am 28 years old, and have had only two very light periods within the
>past seven months. I do have a thyroid deficiency, but it has been
>regulated. I have had several bloodtests (prolactin, thyroid, pregnancy
>etc) with no answers - "everything seems normal" I am told. Why have I
>not had my period then? I have been off the pill for almost a year, and
>have had three pregnancy tests all of which were negative. I have been
>given a two week prescription for estrogen, and it's making me feel
>absolutely crazy - but still no period. I could stand to lose a few
>pounds, but I am not obese, and am cetainly not anorexic. I am worried
>that this will affect my ability to have children. One family member is
>even suggesting that I'm experiencing an early menopause. Three doctors
>have given me no answers - needless to say I am very concerned, and very
>furustrated. Any suggestions that I could check into would be greatly
>appreciated.
>
>--
>Anne
>

Anne

You need a panel of blood tests to check hormone levels. these include thyroid, prolactin, fsh, lh, estradiol dheas, and testosterone. Hope this helps.

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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