Re: hormones out of whack?
From: Claudia Twisdale RN (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 17:44:30 -0600 (CST)
Early morning typo LOL, should be Prolactin.
At Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Robin wrote:
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>At Thu, 7 Feb 2002, Claudia Twisdale RN wrote:
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>>Have you had any other hormones checked besides thyroid? Like
>>prolocation, testosterone, FSH, LH? Sounds like something may be "out of
>>whack" I would hold off on an natural or supplemental hormones until you
>>get a thorough evaluation from your MD. Also, remember your worth as a
>>person is not determined by the size of your breasts. Hang in there,
>>and good luck!
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>Claudia,
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>Robin
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>>At Tue, 29 Jan 2002, Angela wrote:
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>>>Hi there.
>>>I'm 22 years old, I have had 1 child & 1 miscarriage. Ever since my
>>>child was born, I have begun symptoms that have either worsened or
>>>become more frequent. These include: dark brown discharge between
>>>periods, increased acne, breasts decreasing in size (from 36B to 34AA in
>>>3 years time, most recently, have gone from 34A to 34AA in last month),
>>>and distended abdomen. All of these occur month long, there is no
>>>pattern that I have observed that goes along w/ my menstruel cycle. I
>>>have been tested for fibromyalgia, and have also had my thyroid tested.
>>>Both of these have been negative. Both tests were taken a year ago. I
>>>have 2 sisters, and both my sisters and my mother have average size to
>>>above average size breasts. I am concerned because they are becoming
>>>considerally smaller. I did not breast feed after my daughter was born,
>>>and did not have an abnormal amount of loss or gain in breast size
>>>either during the pregnancy or afterwards. It was from when she turned
>>>1 years old to now - my daughter is now 4 years old. My self esteem is
>>>plumenting. My older sister sugested Progesterine Cream. Is this
>>>something I should try? Is there any other advice? Are my hormones just
>>>out of whack? If so, what can I do to get them back in order? Or is this
>>>maybe a symptom of something more serious? I've tried birth control, but
>>>discontinued use both times due to heavier bleeding, worsened cramps &
>>>acne, and sexual disfunction. Please help!
>>>Thanks.
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