Weight Gain/Hair Loss

[zazzyroxy]

I am in the process of having my cortisol levels checked but the doctor does not feel it necessary to check female hormone levels.  I have had a complete hysterectomy 18 years ago and have never taken HRT.  At this point the hair on the crown of my head is thinning and I have an extra 20 pounds that will no go away.  I eat a very excellent diet with minimal carbs and good carbs if I choose to eat them.  I exercise 3 days per week at a local gym for one hour each day.

HELP!!!!  What can I do?  I do not wish to take HRT but would consider bioidentical hormone treatment.  I also do take thyroid meds.

Zazzy

[stella5349]

take a look at this journal I posted.

http://www.medhelp.org/user_journals/show/56467?personal_page_id=1994

[stella5349]

It's funny.. I had my fingers on the keyboard ready to type in " HAve you had your thyroid checked?"

and then I read you were on meds...

Your doctor needs to run that female panel - especially since you had a hysterectomy.

If you doctor will not even test you - then I lean to believe he/she is certainly NOT open to the use of Bios either.

I think you need to look for someone who is willing to treat and test appropriately.