low estrogen?????

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Registered: 07-31-2003
low estrogen?????
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Thu, 10-02-2003 - 9:11pm
Does anyone know anything about ttc and low estrogen levels????? I happened to mention to my dr that I'd noticed that I'd been loosing alot of hair ever since I'd been of bcp's. My cycles also come every 24-25 days. He said that my estrogen levels may be low, but didn't go into much over the phone. Can low estrogen levels make it harder to conceive????

kerry

ttc#1, c5, cd 15
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Registered: 05-28-2003
Thu, 10-02-2003 - 9:42pm
My RE told me once that I was low e2. The cycle I was given the go ahead to TTC he put me on estrace (and progesterone, I was low in that too that month.) I stayed in both til he said I could stop (I did conceive my 4th child, DS) I think I stopped the E2 first then the p4. I also have hypothyroidism. That was due to antibodies that attacked my thyroid gland??? why I dont know. But After my 1st 3 children I had 3 early losses. So get you thyroid checked T3 and T4 and a TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) preconceiving. You may have HYPERtyroidism which does cause you to lose your hair. Look under www.thyroid.org Try to talk to your Dr. preconceiving. If I didnt have these tests done I wouldnt have had my son. Try www.paternityangel.com that site has great info too about hormones and what their role is during preconception, conception and pregnancy. I wish you well. Dont let this blow over please. These are simple things you can do.

Lynne