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Menopause (Expert Forum)
could i be going through premenopause?
Answered by
Machelle Seibel, MD - Women's Health, menopause, ReproductiveMedicine
University of Massachusetts Medical School
MA
Questions in the Menopause forum are answered by Dr. Machelle Seibel. Topics covered include menopause issues, depression, hormone replacement therapy , hot flashes, joint or muscle problems, memory problems, mood swings, osteoporosis , sexual problems, skin changes, sleeping problems, vaginal problems, and weight problems.
could i be going through premenopause?
by aleasmom, May 11, 2006 12:00AM
I had my tubes tied 8 1/2 months ago. I have not had a period at all since then. My breasts are soooo tender and I have been experiencing mood swings. I am 34. Could this have thrown me into premenopause?
Doctor's Answer
by Machelle Seibel, MD, May 17, 2006 12:00AM
, May 17, 2006 12:00AM
A. First get a pregnancy test. Sometimes people do get pregnant even if their tubes are tied and that causes periods not to come and tender breasts. If you are not pregnant, talk with your doctor and have some blood tests run. Get a test for prolactin which is the hormone that causes milk production. Also, a blood test for FSH, LH, estradiol and progesterone can help explain the cause of the absent menses and tender breasts. After those tests are run, it will be much easier to understand your symptoms. Usually, tying tubes does not throw women into perimenopause.
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
Machelle M. Seibel, MD
Member Comments (2)
by aleasmom, May 18, 2006 12:00AM
Thank you very much for answering my question. I certainly appreciate your time.
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