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- Fri Mar 24, 2017 4:43 pm
- Forum: menopause
- Topic: mirena coil
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1924
Re: mirena coil
You haven't mentioned your age, but until the coil is removed, we won't know for sure. However, you could have your FSH and estrogen levels checked by blood test which could guide you as well. Question for you - why remove the coil rather than replace it? if you do go on to need HRT then the mirena ...
- Tue Mar 21, 2017 4:06 pm
- Forum: menopause
- Topic: drugs effect on Estrogen levels
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1802
Re: drugs effect on Estrogen levels
Perhaps change your current 'contraceptive pill and estrogen gel' regime to a standard HRT preparation?
Re: PCOS
1: No the cyst is very small and could be normal transient ovulatory activity at that size. PCOS does not cause pain. 2: Metformin may help to regulate the cycle and it can be taken alongside other medical treatments. Its main side effects are low blood sugar and stomach upset. If irregular bleeding...
Re: Fibroids
There are several treatments for fibroids including medical (hormonal or not), radiological (focussed ultrasound or embolization) and surgical (transcervical, keyhole and open surgery) methods.
The recovery for the three operations is 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 4-6 weeks respectively.
The recovery for the three operations is 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks and 4-6 weeks respectively.
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:35 pm
- Forum: menopause
- Topic: Feelings of tiredness and loss of physical feeling
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2563
Re: Feelings of tiredness and loss of physical feeling
Yes, in short, it is. A treatment for you might be tibolone 2.5mg daily.
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:32 pm
- Forum: fertility & pregnancy
- Topic: What's going on
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2471
Re: What's going on
Have you had unprotected intercourse or fertility treatment? are you on any hormonal treatment?
I advise a pregnancy text in the first instance.
I advise a pregnancy text in the first instance.
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:28 pm
- Forum: hysterectomy
- Topic: Painful during sex post hysterectomy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2467
Re: Painful during sex post hysterectomy
Yes there is the potential to use estrogem cream alongside dilator therapy - I would ask for a referral back to your gynaecological oncology service.
- Thu Mar 16, 2017 3:09 pm
- Forum: endometriosis
- Topic: Causes & Treatment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2236
Re: Causes & Treatment
There is no relationship between the two, and another painkiller possibly worth trying is dexketoprofen.
- Thu Mar 09, 2017 1:48 pm
- Forum: menopause
- Topic: Menopause & receding gums / gum disease
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2270
Re: Menopause & receding gums / gum disease
Well, we're the gynaecologists, so we'd be interested to hear what the dentist has to say. Your oral symptoms are not typical for the menopause and many other systemic diseases/deficiencies can manifest as mouth symptoms so a more general chat with your GP is required, perhaps with at least a full b...
- Tue Mar 07, 2017 2:59 pm
- Forum: menstruation
- Topic: The period rollercoaster
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3155
Re: The period rollercoaster
I would ask your GP to refer you for a pelvic ultrasound scan as well as some bloods (FSH, LH, Estrogen etc, perhaps thyroid function) during days 2-5 of your cycle.