Re: hormone problems?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 4 Aug 2001 20:42:50 -0500 (CDT)
Traumatic events in ones life at critical times in development can cause
problems further down the road. Whether this is the case with you may
or may not be able to be determined. If your basic gyn exam is normal,
that's a good start.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Thu, 2 Aug 2001, Isabella wrote:
>
>I am wondering if maybe ther is something wrong with my hormones. I
>started puberty at an average age and began developing normally then
>when I got my first period at eleven I seemed to just stop. I didn't
>grow more than an inch or so taller and my breasts didn't grow any
>larger at all. I am 22 and I am not even an A cup size. I am an
>average weight at 5 feet tall so it is not due to lack of body fat. I
>have been on ortho tricyclen before and it caused my breasts to grow
>without any of the pain that most people experience. i am on it again
>and nothing is the same. I was also wondering if a traumatic event and
>large amounts of stress could have been responsible. Any response would
>be helpful. thank you very much for your time
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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