Estrogen and Progestrone

Hi all.... 33 here....depressed and confused. I have no children,
wanted them badly but all else failed so I recently had a hysderectomy
(2 weeks ago). They told me before surgery that I could keep the
uterus incase I wanted to undergo fertility, I was all for it until
they told me that the only down fall would be to go on both Estrogen
and Progestrone (which can cause breast cancer). Sooooo, with BC being
in my family I opt out and told them to take it all out. Bad mistake.

Come to find out.....after seeing a hormone specialist to regulate my
craziness, I need both regardless in order to stabilize me and my
moods, etc..MENOPAUSE.

I'm confused, sad, depressed and now pissed! Can someone explain to me
what to expect and why I need to be on both. I'm scared of breast
cancer as my nana passed from it and my mom had a non cancereous lump
removed.

Please help....any and all replies can be directed to
maried30@comcast.net

I would love some help.

Much love,
Marie

"Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in news:1163982737.777932.74380
@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com:

> Hi all.... 33 here....depressed and confused. I have no children,
> wanted them badly but all else failed so I recently had a hysderectomy
> (2 weeks ago). They told me before surgery that I could keep the
> uterus incase I wanted to undergo fertility, I was all for it until
> they told me that the only down fall would be to go on both Estrogen
> and Progestrone (which can cause breast cancer). Sooooo, with BC being
> in my family I opt out and told them to take it all out. Bad mistake.
>
> Come to find out.....after seeing a hormone specialist to regulate my
> craziness, I need both regardless in order to stabilize me and my
> moods, etc..MENOPAUSE.
>
> I'm confused, sad, depressed and now pissed! Can someone explain to me
> what to expect and why I need to be on both. I'm scared of breast
> cancer as my nana passed from it and my mom had a non cancereous lump
> removed.
>
> Please help....any and all replies can be directed to
> maried30@comcast.net
>
> I would love some help.
>
> Much love,
> Marie

Hi, Marie.

I'm very confused. Why did you have a hysterectomy? And why is your
doctor saying you need to take hormones?

Chak

--
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.
--Maya Angelou

I'm as confused as Chak. Have they explained why they recommend hormone
therapy?

ep


"Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1163982737.777932.74380@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi all.... 33 here....depressed and confused. I have no children,
> wanted them badly but all else failed so I recently had a hysderectomy
> (2 weeks ago). They told me before surgery that I could keep the
> uterus incase I wanted to undergo fertility, I was all for it until
> they told me that the only down fall would be to go on both Estrogen
> and Progestrone (which can cause breast cancer). Sooooo, with BC being
> in my family I opt out and told them to take it all out. Bad mistake.
>
> Come to find out.....after seeing a hormone specialist to regulate my
> craziness, I need both regardless in order to stabilize me and my
> moods, etc..MENOPAUSE.
>
> I'm confused, sad, depressed and now pissed! Can someone explain to me
> what to expect and why I need to be on both. I'm scared of breast
> cancer as my nana passed from it and my mom had a non cancereous lump
> removed.
>
> Please help....any and all replies can be directed to
> maried30@comcast.net
>
> I would love some help.
>
> Much love,
> Marie
>

Edna Pearl wrote:
> I'm as confused as Chak. Have they explained why they recommend hormone
> therapy?
>
> ep

Also confused as well as testing here. Just registered with google &
this is my first post here, such as it is (or is not) Sounds as if
your ovaries were removed with an option to keep your uterus, which is
the complete reverse of all I've heard concerning the procedure. And
itt is hard to help w/o knowing why you even had the hysto, a post or
explanation I've yet to find. . . .

> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:1163982737.777932.74380@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> > Hi all.... 33 here....depressed and confused. I have no children,
> > wanted them badly but all else failed so I recently had a hysderectomy
> > (2 weeks ago). They told me before surgery that I could keep the
> > uterus incase I wanted to undergo fertility, I was all for it until
> > they told me that the only down fall would be to go on both Estrogen
> > and Progestrone (which can cause breast cancer). Sooooo, with BC being
> > in my family I opt out and told them to take it all out. Bad mistake.
> >
> > Come to find out.....after seeing a hormone specialist to regulate my
> > craziness, I need both regardless in order to stabilize me and my
> > moods, etc..MENOPAUSE.
> >
> > I'm confused, sad, depressed and now pissed! Can someone explain to me
> > what to expect and why I need to be on both. I'm scared of breast
> > cancer as my nana passed from it and my mom had a non cancereous lump
> > removed.
> >
> > Please help....any and all replies can be directed to
> > maried30@comcast.net
> >
> > I would love some help.
> >
> > Much love,
> > Marie

sinsojack@comcast.net wrote in news:1164213946.629125.241110
@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com:

> Also confused as well as testing here. Just registered with google &
> this is my first post here, such as it is (or is not) Sounds as if
> your ovaries were removed with an option to keep your uterus, which is
> the complete reverse of all I've heard concerning the procedure. And
> itt is hard to help w/o knowing why you even had the hysto, a post or
> explanation I've yet to find. . . .
>

I think she may have thought that replies would be sent by email, and may
not even be reading any more. Lots of newbies don't realize that's rude.

And welcome to you!

Chak

--
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.
--Maya Angelou

Chakolate <chakolateDeathToSpammers@gmail.com> wrote:

> I think she may have thought that replies would be sent by email, and may
> not even be reading any more. Lots of newbies don't realize that's rude.

Or what's customary. Ask a question on Usenet, get answered on Usenet.

--
Keera in Norway * Think big. Shrink to fit.
http://home.online.no/~kafox/

Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose to
remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are known
to cause
Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out, my
menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe and
required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.
sinsojack@comcast.net wrote:
> Edna Pearl wrote:
> > I'm as confused as Chak. Have they explained why they recommend hormone
> > therapy?
> >
> > ep
>
> Also confused as well as testing here. Just registered with google &
> this is my first post here, such as it is (or is not) Sounds as if
> your ovaries were removed with an option to keep your uterus, which is
> the complete reverse of all I've heard concerning the procedure. And
> itt is hard to help w/o knowing why you even had the hysto, a post or
> explanation I've yet to find. . . .
>
> > "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
> > news:1163982737.777932.74380@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> > > Hi all.... 33 here....depressed and confused. I have no children,
> > > wanted them badly but all else failed so I recently had a hysderectomy
> > > (2 weeks ago). They told me before surgery that I could keep the
> > > uterus incase I wanted to undergo fertility, I was all for it until
> > > they told me that the only down fall would be to go on both Estrogen
> > > and Progestrone (which can cause breast cancer). Sooooo, with BC being
> > > in my family I opt out and told them to take it all out. Bad mistake.
> > >
> > > Come to find out.....after seeing a hormone specialist to regulate my
> > > craziness, I need both regardless in order to stabilize me and my
> > > moods, etc..MENOPAUSE.
> > >
> > > I'm confused, sad, depressed and now pissed! Can someone explain to me
> > > what to expect and why I need to be on both. I'm scared of breast
> > > cancer as my nana passed from it and my mom had a non cancereous lump
> > > removed.
> > >
> > > Please help....any and all replies can be directed to
> > > maried30@comcast.net
> > >
> > > I would love some help.
> > >
> > > Much love,
> > > Marie

Um, I sincerely apologize and certanily was not being rude by any
means. I'm sorry if I didn't get right back as I'm pretty sick but
getting better, so I'm back. Thanks and I'm sorry again ;-)
Keera Ann Fox wrote:
> Chakolate <chakolateDeathToSpammers@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > I think she may have thought that replies would be sent by email, and may
> > not even be reading any more. Lots of newbies don't realize that's rude.
>
> Or what's customary. Ask a question on Usenet, get answered on Usenet.
>
> --
> Keera in Norway * Think big. Shrink to fit.
> http://home.online.no/~kafox/

Marie <maried30@comcast.net> wrote:

> Um, I sincerely apologize and certanily was not being rude by any
> means. I'm sorry if I didn't get right back as I'm pretty sick but
> getting better, so I'm back. Thanks and I'm sorry again ;-)

Apology accepted, and may I apologize if I/we made you feel put on the
spot. We didn't know why you asked a question and disappeared, but now
we do. Glad you're back!

Now, where were we...

--
Keera in Norway * Think big. Shrink to fit.
http://home.online.no/~kafox/

Sorry about the confusion, not trying to be rude.
Chakolate wrote:
> sinsojack@comcast.net wrote in news:1164213946.629125.241110
> @e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com:
>
> > Also confused as well as testing here. Just registered with google &
> > this is my first post here, such as it is (or is not) Sounds as if
> > your ovaries were removed with an option to keep your uterus, which is
> > the complete reverse of all I've heard concerning the procedure. And
> > itt is hard to help w/o knowing why you even had the hysto, a post or
> > explanation I've yet to find. . . .
> >
>
> I think she may have thought that replies would be sent by email, and may
> not even be reading any more. Lots of newbies don't realize that's rude.
>
> And welcome to you!
>
> Chak
>
> --
> I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
> usually make the right decision.
> --Maya Angelou

Cool! Not too sure, but I know we were speaking of the hormones, etc.
I am on both estrogen and progestrone regardless, so basically I was
just wondering if there was anything I should know more about
menopause, symptoms, etc. I'm just so new to all this (including this
site) and just looking for some advice/support, etc. If your up for
it, give me a shout! Thanks and it's good to be back

marie
Keera Ann Fox wrote:
> Marie <maried30@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Um, I sincerely apologize and certanily was not being rude by any
> > means. I'm sorry if I didn't get right back as I'm pretty sick but
> > getting better, so I'm back. Thanks and I'm sorry again ;-)
>
> Apology accepted, and may I apologize if I/we made you feel put on the
> spot. We didn't know why you asked a question and disappeared, but now
> we do. Glad you're back!
>
> Now, where were we...
>
> --
> Keera in Norway * Think big. Shrink to fit.
> http://home.online.no/~kafox/

Did anyone post the hystersisters (for women who've had hysterectomies) link
yet? If not, it's http://www.hystersisters.com/ .

Cathy

"Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1164750529.167703.75230@n67g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> Cool! Not too sure, but I know we were speaking of the hormones, etc.
> I am on both estrogen and progestrone regardless, so basically I was
> just wondering if there was anything I should know more about
> menopause, symptoms, etc. I'm just so new to all this (including this
> site) and just looking for some advice/support, etc. If your up for
> it, give me a shout! Thanks and it's good to be back
>
> marie
> Keera Ann Fox wrote:
>> Marie <maried30@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> > Um, I sincerely apologize and certanily was not being rude by any
>> > means. I'm sorry if I didn't get right back as I'm pretty sick but
>> > getting better, so I'm back. Thanks and I'm sorry again ;-)
>>
>> Apology accepted, and may I apologize if I/we made you feel put on the
>> spot. We didn't know why you asked a question and disappeared, but now
>> we do. Glad you're back!
>>
>> Now, where were we...
>>
>> --
>> Keera in Norway * Think big. Shrink to fit.
>> http://home.online.no/~kafox/
>

"Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in news:1164747015.097528.327540
@l12g2000cwl.googlegroups.com:

> Sorry about the confusion, not trying to be rude.
>

We can forgive a lot with newbies, especially ones who are trying to
learn. I was more worried that you wouldn't see any answers to your
post, and wonder why no one was emailing you as you asked.

Chak

--
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I
usually make the right decision.
--Maya Angelou

On Nov 28, 10:46 pm, "Marie" <marie...@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose to
> remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
> Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are known
> to cause
> Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out, my
> menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe and
> required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.

My knowledge borders on nothing about either hysterectomies or
hormones, I'm afraid. I only know that my sister had everything
removed years ago -- she must have been in her late 40s or early 50s --
and she never went on any hormones at all. They were prescribed all
right, but she wanted to see how she'd do without them and she did
fine. Admittedly, there was nothing severe about her menopausal
symptoms. Just a hot flash or two.

I don't know how helpful this story is. Just thought I'd share.
Hopefully someone has something useful to add.

I would think that your doctor feels you should remain pre-menopausal
at least until the age at which you would become menopausal naturally.
It would have been nice if he'd asked you. And that he has not allayed
your fears about cancer is curious to me. You and he should be on the
same page. My suggestion would be to consult another doctor for
another opinion and to read Dr. Susan Love's "Menopause and Hormone
Book".

JustGB

Cathy,
thank you .. that will be helpful. I will read tonight, your the best
Cathy F. wrote:
> Did anyone post the hystersisters (for women who've had hysterectomies) link
> yet? If not, it's http://www.hystersisters.com/ .
>
> Cathy
>
> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:1164750529.167703.75230@n67g2000cwd.googlegro ups.com...
> > Cool! Not too sure, but I know we were speaking of the hormones, etc.
> > I am on both estrogen and progestrone regardless, so basically I was
> > just wondering if there was anything I should know more about
> > menopause, symptoms, etc. I'm just so new to all this (including this
> > site) and just looking for some advice/support, etc. If your up for
> > it, give me a shout! Thanks and it's good to be back
> >
> > marie
> > Keera Ann Fox wrote:
> >> Marie <maried30@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Um, I sincerely apologize and certanily was not being rude by any
> >> > means. I'm sorry if I didn't get right back as I'm pretty sick but
> >> > getting better, so I'm back. Thanks and I'm sorry again ;-)
> >>
> >> Apology accepted, and may I apologize if I/we made you feel put on the
> >> spot. We didn't know why you asked a question and disappeared, but now
> >> we do. Glad you're back!
> >>
> >> Now, where were we...
> >>
> >> --
> >> Keera in Norway * Think big. Shrink to fit.
> >> http://home.online.no/~kafox/
> >

Thank you, that was a helpful insight. I hear yah. We definately were
not on the same page..god bless your sister (wish I were her) LOL
JustGB wrote:
> On Nov 28, 10:46 pm, "Marie" <marie...@comcast.net> wrote:
> > Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose to
> > remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
> > Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are known
> > to cause
> > Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out, my
> > menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe and
> > required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.
>
> My knowledge borders on nothing about either hysterectomies or
> hormones, I'm afraid. I only know that my sister had everything
> removed years ago -- she must have been in her late 40s or early 50s --
> and she never went on any hormones at all. They were prescribed all
> right, but she wanted to see how she'd do without them and she did
> fine. Admittedly, there was nothing severe about her menopausal
> symptoms. Just a hot flash or two.
>
> I don't know how helpful this story is. Just thought I'd share.
> Hopefully someone has something useful to add.
>
> I would think that your doctor feels you should remain pre-menopausal
> at least until the age at which you would become menopausal naturally.
> It would have been nice if he'd asked you. And that he has not allayed
> your fears about cancer is curious to me. You and he should be on the
> same page. My suggestion would be to consult another doctor for
> another opinion and to read Dr. Susan Love's "Menopause and Hormone
> Book".
>
> JustGB

"Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1164746801.013953.93490@j72g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose to
> remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
> Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are known
> to cause
> Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out, my
> menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe and
> required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.

Yes thanks. It sounds to me like you've had a run of bad luck, my dear!

The main things that occur to me to suggest are (1) read a lot, including
reading here. Just about every book has some stuff that's wrong in it, but
by reading at least you know you're doing as much as you can. Read
brochures from the doctors office, books from the library about menopause
and hysterectomies and HRT and cancer risks, etc. A lot of the risk stuff is
misunderstood -- try to get information that you can act on to *maximize*
your comfort level with your choices, even if no choice seems "perfect" to
you in the wake of the dramatic changes you've recently been through.

(2) Stay close to your doctor. If you doctor isn't helping you understand
what's going on, get one who does, and/or at the very least get a second
opinion. You're allowed to see more than one doctor, you know. :-) Shop
around.

(3) Bear in mind that a lot of this is *process*. Things change. What may
be an unbearable symptom this month may be no big deal next month. Don't
assume that you're going to just get on hormones and stay on them. Maybe
that will be what is best for you in the long run, but there's no reason to
assume. Research also changes. Stay current. We can help with that. You
will also have different symptoms and different risk factors for different
problems at different times and in different contexts -- change is good;
keep changing.

(4) If you're concerned about breast cancer, do regular breast self-exams
and stay close to your doctor.

Good luck and take care of yourself, pamper yourself. You've been through a
lot. Let us know if we can help. (Sorry it took me so long to respond
again.)

ep

Edna-
I want to thank you for the time you obviously spent in that reply, I
really appreciate it. That was really helpful information. Your the
best!
Edna Pearl wrote:
> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:1164746801.013953.93490@j72g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> > Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose to
> > remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
> > Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are known
> > to cause
> > Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out, my
> > menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe and
> > required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.
>
> Yes thanks. It sounds to me like you've had a run of bad luck, my dear!
>
> The main things that occur to me to suggest are (1) read a lot, including
> reading here. Just about every book has some stuff that's wrong in it, but
> by reading at least you know you're doing as much as you can. Read
> brochures from the doctors office, books from the library about menopause
> and hysterectomies and HRT and cancer risks, etc. A lot of the risk stuff is
> misunderstood -- try to get information that you can act on to *maximize*
> your comfort level with your choices, even if no choice seems "perfect" to
> you in the wake of the dramatic changes you've recently been through.
>
> (2) Stay close to your doctor. If you doctor isn't helping you understand
> what's going on, get one who does, and/or at the very least get a second
> opinion. You're allowed to see more than one doctor, you know. :-) Shop
> around.
>
> (3) Bear in mind that a lot of this is *process*. Things change. What may
> be an unbearable symptom this month may be no big deal next month. Don't
> assume that you're going to just get on hormones and stay on them. Maybe
> that will be what is best for you in the long run, but there's no reason to
> assume. Research also changes. Stay current. We can help with that. You
> will also have different symptoms and different risk factors for different
> problems at different times and in different contexts -- change is good;
> keep changing.
>
> (4) If you're concerned about breast cancer, do regular breast self-exams
> and stay close to your doctor.
>
> Good luck and take care of yourself, pamper yourself. You've been through a
> lot. Let us know if we can help. (Sorry it took me so long to respond
> again.)
>
> ep

No trouble at all, Marie. I type faster than I think :-)

Is the hormone medication at least helping the bad symptoms you were having?
I do hope you're feeling better.

ep

"Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1165166432.986255.30070@80g2000cwy.googlegrou ps.com...
> Edna-
> I want to thank you for the time you obviously spent in that reply, I
> really appreciate it. That was really helpful information. Your the
> best!
> Edna Pearl wrote:
>> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:1164746801.013953.93490@j72g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> > Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose to
>> > remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
>> > Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are known
>> > to cause
>> > Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out, my
>> > menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe and
>> > required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.
>>
>> Yes thanks. It sounds to me like you've had a run of bad luck, my dear!
>>
>> The main things that occur to me to suggest are (1) read a lot, including
>> reading here. Just about every book has some stuff that's wrong in it,
>> but
>> by reading at least you know you're doing as much as you can. Read
>> brochures from the doctors office, books from the library about menopause
>> and hysterectomies and HRT and cancer risks, etc. A lot of the risk stuff
>> is
>> misunderstood -- try to get information that you can act on to *maximize*
>> your comfort level with your choices, even if no choice seems "perfect"
>> to
>> you in the wake of the dramatic changes you've recently been through.
>>
>> (2) Stay close to your doctor. If you doctor isn't helping you
>> understand
>> what's going on, get one who does, and/or at the very least get a second
>> opinion. You're allowed to see more than one doctor, you know. :-)
>> Shop
>> around.
>>
>> (3) Bear in mind that a lot of this is *process*. Things change. What
>> may
>> be an unbearable symptom this month may be no big deal next month. Don't
>> assume that you're going to just get on hormones and stay on them. Maybe
>> that will be what is best for you in the long run, but there's no reason
>> to
>> assume. Research also changes. Stay current. We can help with that.
>> You
>> will also have different symptoms and different risk factors for
>> different
>> problems at different times and in different contexts -- change is good;
>> keep changing.
>>
>> (4) If you're concerned about breast cancer, do regular breast
>> self-exams
>> and stay close to your doctor.
>>
>> Good luck and take care of yourself, pamper yourself. You've been
>> through a
>> lot. Let us know if we can help. (Sorry it took me so long to respond
>> again.)
>>
>> ep
>

Yes, a big difference. Especially with hot flashes and depression,
mood swings and lack of ambition. Everything combined is helping a
great deal and i feel slowly getting back to me again. It's not
getting me down as bad and I'm adjusting great. You all have been a
big help to me. I might not be on as much for the next month, classes
are coming to a close and graduation is nearby. My internship is
driving me nuts, 45 more hours to get in and I only have 2 weeks
left...yikes

Thank you all and i will check in and say hello when things slow a bit.
Edna Pearl wrote:
> No trouble at all, Marie. I type faster than I think :-)
>
> Is the hormone medication at least helping the bad symptoms you were having?
> I do hope you're feeling better.
>
> ep
>
> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:1165166432.986255.30070@80g2000cwy.googlegrou ps.com...
> > Edna-
> > I want to thank you for the time you obviously spent in that reply, I
> > really appreciate it. That was really helpful information. Your the
> > best!
> > Edna Pearl wrote:
> >> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
> >> news:1164746801.013953.93490@j72g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
> >> > Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose to
> >> > remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
> >> > Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are known
> >> > to cause
> >> > Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out, my
> >> > menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe and
> >> > required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.
> >>
> >> Yes thanks. It sounds to me like you've had a run of bad luck, my dear!
> >>
> >> The main things that occur to me to suggest are (1) read a lot, including
> >> reading here. Just about every book has some stuff that's wrong in it,
> >> but
> >> by reading at least you know you're doing as much as you can. Read
> >> brochures from the doctors office, books from the library about menopause
> >> and hysterectomies and HRT and cancer risks, etc. A lot of the risk stuff
> >> is
> >> misunderstood -- try to get information that you can act on to *maximize*
> >> your comfort level with your choices, even if no choice seems "perfect"
> >> to
> >> you in the wake of the dramatic changes you've recently been through.
> >>
> >> (2) Stay close to your doctor. If you doctor isn't helping you
> >> understand
> >> what's going on, get one who does, and/or at the very least get a second
> >> opinion. You're allowed to see more than one doctor, you know. :-)
> >> Shop
> >> around.
> >>
> >> (3) Bear in mind that a lot of this is *process*. Things change. What
> >> may
> >> be an unbearable symptom this month may be no big deal next month. Don't
> >> assume that you're going to just get on hormones and stay on them. Maybe
> >> that will be what is best for you in the long run, but there's no reason
> >> to
> >> assume. Research also changes. Stay current. We can help with that.
> >> You
> >> will also have different symptoms and different risk factors for
> >> different
> >> problems at different times and in different contexts -- change is good;
> >> keep changing.
> >>
> >> (4) If you're concerned about breast cancer, do regular breast
> >> self-exams
> >> and stay close to your doctor.
> >>
> >> Good luck and take care of yourself, pamper yourself. You've been
> >> through a
> >> lot. Let us know if we can help. (Sorry it took me so long to respond
> >> again.)
> >>
> >> ep
> >

You sound great. Best wishes on your upcoming graduation.

ep

"Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:1165279004.337788.201460@l12g2000cwl.googlegr oups.com...
> Yes, a big difference. Especially with hot flashes and depression,
> mood swings and lack of ambition. Everything combined is helping a
> great deal and i feel slowly getting back to me again. It's not
> getting me down as bad and I'm adjusting great. You all have been a
> big help to me. I might not be on as much for the next month, classes
> are coming to a close and graduation is nearby. My internship is
> driving me nuts, 45 more hours to get in and I only have 2 weeks
> left...yikes
>
> Thank you all and i will check in and say hello when things slow a bit.
> Edna Pearl wrote:
>> No trouble at all, Marie. I type faster than I think :-)
>>
>> Is the hormone medication at least helping the bad symptoms you were
>> having?
>> I do hope you're feeling better.
>>
>> ep
>>
>> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:1165166432.986255.30070@80g2000cwy.googlegrou ps.com...
>> > Edna-
>> > I want to thank you for the time you obviously spent in that reply, I
>> > really appreciate it. That was really helpful information. Your the
>> > best!
>> > Edna Pearl wrote:
>> >> "Marie" <maried30@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> >> news:1164746801.013953.93490@j72g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com...
>> >> > Hi, yes...the option to keep the uterus was there. I however, chose
>> >> > to
>> >> > remove the uterus because of the fact that I would have to go on
>> >> > Progestrone if I kept the uterus. Progestrogne and Estrogen are
>> >> > known
>> >> > to cause
>> >> > Breast Cancer so I told them to take it all out. Come to find out,
>> >> > my
>> >> > menopause symptoms started immediately and my symptoms were severe
>> >> > and
>> >> > required both hormone replacement. I hope this explains it better.
>> >>
>> >> Yes thanks. It sounds to me like you've had a run of bad luck, my
>> >> dear!
>> >>
>> >> The main things that occur to me to suggest are (1) read a lot,
>> >> including
>> >> reading here. Just about every book has some stuff that's wrong in
>> >> it,
>> >> but
>> >> by reading at least you know you're doing as much as you can. Read
>> >> brochures from the doctors office, books from the library about
>> >> menopause
>> >> and hysterectomies and HRT and cancer risks, etc. A lot of the risk
>> >> stuff
>> >> is
>> >> misunderstood -- try to get information that you can act on to
>> >> *maximize*
>> >> your comfort level with your choices, even if no choice seems
>> >> "perfect"
>> >> to
>> >> you in the wake of the dramatic changes you've recently been through.
>> >>
>> >> (2) Stay close to your doctor. If you doctor isn't helping you
>> >> understand
>> >> what's going on, get one who does, and/or at the very least get a
>> >> second
>> >> opinion. You're allowed to see more than one doctor, you know. :-)
>> >> Shop
>> >> around.
>> >>
>> >> (3) Bear in mind that a lot of this is *process*. Things change. What
>> >> may
>> >> be an unbearable symptom this month may be no big deal next month.
>> >> Don't
>> >> assume that you're going to just get on hormones and stay on them.
>> >> Maybe
>> >> that will be what is best for you in the long run, but there's no
>> >> reason
>> >> to
>> >> assume. Research also changes. Stay current. We can help with that.
>> >> You
>> >> will also have different symptoms and different risk factors for
>> >> different
>> >> problems at different times and in different contexts -- change is
>> >> good;
>> >> keep changing.
>> >>
>> >> (4) If you're concerned about breast cancer, do regular breast
>> >> self-exams
>> >> and stay close to your doctor.
>> >>
>> >> Good luck and take care of yourself, pamper yourself. You've been
>> >> through a
>> >> lot. Let us know if we can help. (Sorry it took me so long to
>> >> respond
>> >> again.)
>> >>
>> >> ep
>> >
>