Re: lack of menstration

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[ Home ] [ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followups ] [ FAQ ] [ Back to Messages ] Message Posted by Brenda on October 31, 2000 at 19:15:21: In Reply to: lack of menstration posted by sandi on October 29, 2000 at 08:38:21: Hi. I'm also 42 years old. Have missed some periods for about 3 years now. Before that, I was ALWAYS REGULAR. Went to the gyn. Checked for thyroid problems, pituitary tumor, and FHS levels (levels that would indicate menopause). I did not have a period since June 30. All tests came back ok, with the exception of the FHS level. Said it was a little high, indicating the beginning of menopause. The doctor gave me Provera. Took it for 14 days, then got my period a few days later. He said that if I did not get my period after taking the pills, that my estrogen would be too low, as these pills need to mix with estrogen to produce a period. Well, just today, I called the doctor's office. I did get my period. Now I will find out tomorrow if he wants me to take these pills again, or just see if my period comes on naturally. I, too, felt like I was in a "constant PMS." I had to respond, as my "problem" sounded like yours. Have they checked your FHS levels? Maybe you are starting an "earlier" menopause. Although, at 42, I don't think we're too far off from that. Hope this helps. Brenda Follow Ups Post a Followup If you post a followup: Please review our message board guidelines. Please keep messages on topic. Advertising messages are not permitted on this board. Please report any violations to webmaster@healthboards.com Name: E-Mail (optional): please note: your e-mail address will be visible for others to see. Subject: Message: (add your reply here) : Hi. I'm also 42 years old. Have missed some periods for about 3 years now. Before that, I was ALWAYS REGULAR. Went to the gyn. Checked for thyroid problems, pituitary tumor, and FHS levels (levels that would indicate menopause). I did not have a period since June 30. All tests came back ok, with the exception of the FHS level. Said it was a little high, indicating the beginning of menopause. The doctor gave me Provera. Took it for 14 days, then got my period a few days later. He said that if I did not get my period after taking the pills, that my estrogen would be too low, as these pills need to mix with estrogen to produce a period. Well, just today, I called the doctor's office. I did get my period. Now I will find out tomorrow if he wants me to take these pills again, or just see if my period comes on naturally. I, too, felt like I was in a "constant PMS." I had to respond, as my "problem" sounded like yours. : Have they checked your FHS levels? Maybe you are starting an "earlier" menopause. Although, at 42, I don't think we're too far off from that. : Hope this helps. Brenda Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Note: The moderator has the right to delete any message deemed inappropiate for this board. Repeat violators of healthboards policy will be permanently barred from the boards. Reminder - No ad messages permitted!

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