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Mary53
Hi there. I read your profile and you know a lot about Hyst and Hormones and I hope you can help me:
I am 32 years old, live in South Africa. I had a Abdominal Hysterectomy 2 years ago (still have both ovaries). Reason being: I had a C-section, D&C, hysteroscopy and after 3 months of continued bleeding (blood clots, etc.) Gynae did Hyst. Hystology report: unnatural tear at back of Uterus.
Gynae implanted hormones during Hyst and then 3 months later - even though I had my Ovaries - standard procedure. At some stage I had to many Estrogen, gained weight, lost the weight and stayed away from HRT.
About 3 months ago I went for blood tests (chronic fatigue, weight gain) and my Hormones are low: total 174. So now I went for 2 Estrogen implants and 1 Testosterone.
What is the best advice you can give me with regards to my Hormone levels?
I have a heart problem (Mitral Valve regurg and Atrial Septal Aneurysm) and my Cardio is not very happy with HRT, but I don't want to gain any more weight and want my energy back!
Thank you in advance.
I am 32 years old, live in South Africa. I had a Abdominal Hysterectomy 2 years ago (still have both ovaries). Reason being: I had a C-section, D&C, hysteroscopy and after 3 months of continued bleeding (blood clots, etc.) Gynae did Hyst. Hystology report: unnatural tear at back of Uterus.
Gynae implanted hormones during Hyst and then 3 months later - even though I had my Ovaries - standard procedure. At some stage I had to many Estrogen, gained weight, lost the weight and stayed away from HRT.
About 3 months ago I went for blood tests (chronic fatigue, weight gain) and my Hormones are low: total 174. So now I went for 2 Estrogen implants and 1 Testosterone.
What is the best advice you can give me with regards to my Hormone levels?
I have a heart problem (Mitral Valve regurg and Atrial Septal Aneurysm) and my Cardio is not very happy with HRT, but I don't want to gain any more weight and want my energy back!
Thank you in advance.
Thank you sooooo much for commenting with so much care.
It is strange to think of myself as being "menopausal" (only 32yrs old!) but I guess that's what you get after a Hyst, huh?
I have another Gynae appointment in Feb. and will then ask him exactly what the implants are and I'll go to my Pharmacy today and enquire about Progesterone cream.
Once again thank you. You have been really helpful.
Have a great weekend!
It is strange to think of myself as being "menopausal" (only 32yrs old!) but I guess that's what you get after a Hyst, huh?
I have another Gynae appointment in Feb. and will then ask him exactly what the implants are and I'll go to my Pharmacy today and enquire about Progesterone cream.
Once again thank you. You have been really helpful.
Have a great weekend!
Hi,
I have been thinking of your post/question all day. I saw the question early this morning but did not have any extra time as I was getting ready for work. And, I don't have a computer at work, but ...here I am! And, I could not post earlier because I suffer from BAD winter hands...I get those nasty little cuts on my fingertips and all I can do is wait for relief from a steroid cream (and bandaids) once they start hurting...so, typing is limited at times.
OK...sorry for the rambling!
I have struggled with your post today because as confident as I am as far as understanding the hormone situation, I am not familiar with the type of delivery system (implants) you have. And, I am wondering about the availability of the bioidentical hormones in your area. I know that in Canada, apparently Bioidentical progesterone is not available over the counter as it is here...now, it is a very low strength product what is sold over the counter, but at least it is available.
I have to say that I just reread your post and I see you do still have your ovaries. And, I see you seem to be familiar with the problems associated with too much estrogen...fatigue, wt. gain, etc....
See if Natural or Bioidentical (in the 'olden' days it was called Botanical Progesterone sometimes) Progesterone. I am not a doctor, but my opinion is that by adding some of this you might get some relief.
Now, this is where it gets complicated. There are different ways you can apply this product. There is an oral one called Prometrium. Some women do not do very well on it, as for some reason they don't tolerate it well (maybe "puff up"....which you don't want!) on the other hand, some do very well. I used it once just to supplement my cream progesterone and I did feel I did not tolerate it well. Although it is not recommended by the manufacturer, I opened the capsule and took the little bit of cream out and put it on my skin....it worked! Also, the Prometrium gives off a substance after going thru the liver when taken orally...that can make you sleepy. So, women who take this usually take the higher of a split dose in the evening.
Back to the "sleepy" side effect of Progesterone. If you are on the Progesterone cream, it won't necessarily make you tired....but it does have a calming effect. And, the only side effect known at this time (as far as I am aware) is that you will know if you are taking too much if in fact you do get sleepy about twenty minutes after you have used the hormone.
Try to get Christianne Northrup's book..> The Wisdom of Menopause. A GREAT book!
A few more things. If and when you ask your doctor about taking Progesterone....you might get a blank stare and then you will hear this..."But, you don't have a uterus...you do not need this"....
HOWEVER.....we have receptor sites for progesterone in our lungs and brains and it is a necessary hormone. I felt so great after I started taking it. It took three months for it to totally get into my system....but I knew after one month that I was onto something. THINKING CLEARLY for one thing...was an amazing benefit. Calmness....energy....
And, make sure you are understood. You are not asking for Progestins or Progestogens. They are the synthetic ones. You are NOT asking for PROVERA....NO.....
Thyroid. This problem goes hand in hand with menopause and is usually associated with low progesterone. I do take two meds for thyroid that have been most helpful.
I should go...getting late. Let me know what you think.
Take care, Mary
I have been thinking of your post/question all day. I saw the question early this morning but did not have any extra time as I was getting ready for work. And, I don't have a computer at work, but ...here I am! And, I could not post earlier because I suffer from BAD winter hands...I get those nasty little cuts on my fingertips and all I can do is wait for relief from a steroid cream (and bandaids) once they start hurting...so, typing is limited at times.
OK...sorry for the rambling!
I have struggled with your post today because as confident as I am as far as understanding the hormone situation, I am not familiar with the type of delivery system (implants) you have. And, I am wondering about the availability of the bioidentical hormones in your area. I know that in Canada, apparently Bioidentical progesterone is not available over the counter as it is here...now, it is a very low strength product what is sold over the counter, but at least it is available.
I have to say that I just reread your post and I see you do still have your ovaries. And, I see you seem to be familiar with the problems associated with too much estrogen...fatigue, wt. gain, etc....
See if Natural or Bioidentical (in the 'olden' days it was called Botanical Progesterone sometimes) Progesterone. I am not a doctor, but my opinion is that by adding some of this you might get some relief.
Now, this is where it gets complicated. There are different ways you can apply this product. There is an oral one called Prometrium. Some women do not do very well on it, as for some reason they don't tolerate it well (maybe "puff up"....which you don't want!) on the other hand, some do very well. I used it once just to supplement my cream progesterone and I did feel I did not tolerate it well. Although it is not recommended by the manufacturer, I opened the capsule and took the little bit of cream out and put it on my skin....it worked! Also, the Prometrium gives off a substance after going thru the liver when taken orally...that can make you sleepy. So, women who take this usually take the higher of a split dose in the evening.
Back to the "sleepy" side effect of Progesterone. If you are on the Progesterone cream, it won't necessarily make you tired....but it does have a calming effect. And, the only side effect known at this time (as far as I am aware) is that you will know if you are taking too much if in fact you do get sleepy about twenty minutes after you have used the hormone.
Try to get Christianne Northrup's book..> The Wisdom of Menopause. A GREAT book!
A few more things. If and when you ask your doctor about taking Progesterone....you might get a blank stare and then you will hear this..."But, you don't have a uterus...you do not need this"....
HOWEVER.....we have receptor sites for progesterone in our lungs and brains and it is a necessary hormone. I felt so great after I started taking it. It took three months for it to totally get into my system....but I knew after one month that I was onto something. THINKING CLEARLY for one thing...was an amazing benefit. Calmness....energy....
And, make sure you are understood. You are not asking for Progestins or Progestogens. They are the synthetic ones. You are NOT asking for PROVERA....NO.....
Thyroid. This problem goes hand in hand with menopause and is usually associated with low progesterone. I do take two meds for thyroid that have been most helpful.
I should go...getting late. Let me know what you think.
Take care, Mary
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