Thusday's wind down

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-27-2001
Thusday's wind down
21
Thu, 04-26-2007 - 8:18pm
It's time to tell all about your day.....

Nancy/midlifegal


Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


Avatar for bootywhompus
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 7:53am
Yikes!

Lori

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2001
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 8:18am

Sure hope you find solutions to help with your medical problems.

Hugs,

Susan

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-12-2006
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 9:00am
I'm really afraid of what hormone treatment would do to me. My sister took hormones temporarily a few years ago, and they made her miserable. I really do feel that it is endo because when I had surgery 2 years ago (had my uterus suspended, didn't want a hyst.) the dr said he found endometriosis and removed what he could. If my left ovary is basically okay, I might consider letting her remove the right one. I could be wrong, but as enlarged as it is, I'd be afraid that the hormone treatment would take longer to work than the average 3-6 months.
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-12-2006
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 9:01am
Thank you
iVillage Member
Registered: 10-12-2006
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 9:02am
Thanks:)
iVillage Member
Registered: 02-27-2001
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 9:47am
I hope that whatever treatment you choose works for you.
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 11:19am

I am afraid of hormones too and am very careful. Also, the pill gave me migraines back when it was stronger than what they use now. Oh, and I'm more at risk for breast cancer, because my mother had it.


I had a total hysterectomy in Oct. and use only bio-identical progesterone that an OB/GYN who's also a compounding pharmacist mixes specifically for my needs. I had saliva testing done to determine what my levels are. Need to have it done again since surgery. I also use, since surgery, a mind form of estrogen that is a tablet inserted vaginally 2X a week. I refuse to take

       ~~Rhonda~~


<

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-27-2001
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 12:06pm
Were both of your ovaries removed when you had your hysterectomy?
Nancy

"Make Choices that bring you joy"  cl-Patty


 


iVillage Member
Registered: 10-12-2006
Fri, 04-27-2007 - 8:13pm

That's good info to know, as this is new to me. I've never heard of a compounding pharmacist, either. I get a picture in my mind of and old timey alchemist.

Being able to match it to your specific needs is amazing. That probably needs to be more widespread.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Sat, 04-28-2007 - 12:14am
Both ovaries were removed even though I didn't need them removed. I chose to, so I wouldn't have to worry about ovarian cancer in the future. Sometimes after I've been under the covers a while I'll get warmer and pull the covers off, but I don't have hot flashes/night sweats.



       ~~Rhonda~~


<