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peri or regular menopause
by wildfire56, Sep 30, 2008 11:02AM
I am 52 and have missed three periods. I went into my gynecologist to discuss the possibility of pregnancy since my husband and I did have an unfortunate condom breakage. She laughed at me and told me there was no possible way. That I was too old and have old eggs. She and I have had a working relationship for 33 years and I was so blindsided by this information that I cried most of the way home.
I spoke to my family doc and he laughed. He couldn't believe she had been so cruel and told me that he would indeed order both a pregnancy test and a FSH/LH test. Pregnancy test is negative, FSH is 25.7 and LH is 38.1. I have been looking online for information to tell me more about perimenopause and menopause but am not finding the results I need. Any information on this would be appreciated. Just trying to get to the next phase of life with some dignity.
I spoke to my family doc and he laughed. He couldn't believe she had been so cruel and told me that he would indeed order both a pregnancy test and a FSH/LH test. Pregnancy test is negative, FSH is 25.7 and LH is 38.1. I have been looking online for information to tell me more about perimenopause and menopause but am not finding the results I need. Any information on this would be appreciated. Just trying to get to the next phase of life with some dignity.
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Your OBGYN needs some bedside manners.
I am almost 45 and my OBGYN told me its never to late to get pregnant if you are getting periods on and off. She had a friend in her 50's that got pregnant because of broken condom. It was not a viable pregnancy, but it can happen and will probably result in a heartbreaking miscarriage.
There are two very good books about peri and regular menopause.
1) Is it hot in here or is it just me - recommended by my OBGYN
2) The wisdom of menopause - By Christine Northup ( a little out there, but good)
I respect my obgyn. She is a Harvard Grad and practices in NYC and is herself in her 50's and perimenopausel.
Good luck and let me know how your doing.
Lisa
www.womentowomen.com