Re: Body falling apart?
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Dec 2001 21:02:29 -0600 (CST)
You need a full workup - female hormones, other hormones (such as
thyroid which can cause abnormalities of the cycle and problems to be
confused with PMDD). As far as the fibroid, if it is undergoing
degeneration (outgrowing it's blood supply) it can be quite painful.
This may stop on it's own or it may require medication or surgery to
help with this last problem.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
Dr. M
At Fri, 28 Dec 2001, Jonie wrote:
>
>Hello,
>In Feb. of 99 I had a tubal ligation and came off of bc pills, ever
>since then my hormones have been completely off. Last year ,in June of
>2001, I went to the dr. and had some tests done. I was informed that I
>have fibroid tumors and was given Sarafem for PMDD. I have had problems
>with weight gain and now my periods are seriously irregular. One or two
>months it will be close, within 3 or 4 days, and for the last two months
>it has been 2 mos. late each time. I did at one point in Nov. have
>the slightest of spotting for a day and then nothing. I am now having
>sharp, labor like pains in my lower left pelvis, the location of the
>largest fibroid. My dr. wanted to treat me with just medications but
>they have done nothing spectacular for me as of yet. Is there something
>else that should have been tested? I have had quite a few people suggest
>that I may be going through early menopause, as I am 29, I am not too
>sure of this. One other thing, both my mother and Grandmother have had
>problems with their thyroids, mine was tested but showed nothing out of
>the ordinary. Am I just falling apart? My pms is outrageous and my kids
>are starting to hate me. Any advice?
>
>--
>Jonie Dalvine
>Brandon, FL
>
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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