Cycle Problems and Hip Pain

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Hello Friends

Just had a question, and wondered if anyone had any experience with

any of this -

I have always had problems with my cycle. It' snever, ever been

regular, or normal, ever since I started when I was 13. I had a

battery of tests about 2 years ago for polycystic ovary syndrome, but

never had an ultrasound. Testosterone, insulin etc. All tests came

back in normal ranges, maybe a slight elevation in testosterone, but

nothing anyone was worried about. I still thought there was a problem.

I went on the pill, (again, after a 2 year hiatus, went 5 years on, 2

years off, then they put me back on) to regulate my cycle. Worked

just fine, but as with before, the pill caused migraines and all sorts

of other issues. SO..off I went.

Lately, I've been all screwy. In September of 2005, I resorted to the

Morning AFter PIll, and since then have been MORE screwy. I have gone

one bout of 6 months without my period, took some herbs, and had

acupunture and got it back, about every 3 months, then every month for

about 6 months.

Currently I have not had it since mid-march, and have been feeling (as

I did when I went 6 months without) like I am CONSTANTLY PMSing. I

feel emotional, empathetic, irritable, and bloated. And more

recently, I've been feeling like I've got deep hip pain....I wonder

and feel like they are all related. It's deep inside, not the usual

ache or hip irritation, but deep inside towards my belly. I get sharp

aches, but right now, they are dull aches on both sides. Same ache in

my low, low back. Above my sacrum.

I'm starting to stress out about this, and just wondered if anyone had

any insights. THanks so much friends, and enjoy the beginning of

summer!

Anne

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Have you been checked for ovarian cysts?... How old are you ? when did your mom grandma etc go thru menopause? Do you take magnesium? Calcium? Do you drink much caffeine? How's the sugar intake? Salt? Suzi Anne <sarahlovell@...> wrote: Hello FriendsJust had a question, and wondered if anyone had any experience with any of this - I have always had problems with my cycle. It' snever, ever been regular, or normal, ever since I started when I was 13. I had a battery of tests about 2 years ago for polycystic ovary syndrome, but never had an ultrasound. Testosterone, insulin etc. All tests came back in normal ranges, maybe a slight elevation in testosterone, but nothing anyone was worried about. I still thought there was a

problem.I went on the pill, (again, after a 2 year hiatus, went 5 years on, 2 years off, then they put me back on) to regulate my cycle. Worked just fine, but as with before, the pill caused migraines and all sorts of other issues. SO..off I went.Lately, I've been all screwy. In September of 2005, I resorted to the Morning AFter PIll, and since then have been MORE screwy. I have gone one bout of 6 months without my period, took some herbs, and had acupunture and got it back, about every 3 months, then every month for about 6 months. Currently I have not had it since mid-march, and have been feeling (as I did when I went 6 months without) like I am CONSTANTLY PMSing. I feel emotional, empathetic, irritable, and bloated. And more recently, I've been feeling like I've got deep hip pain....I wonder and feel like they are all related. It's deep inside, not the usual ache or hip irritation, but deep inside

towards my belly. I get sharp aches, but right now, they are dull aches on both sides. Same ache in my low, low back. Above my sacrum. I'm starting to stress out about this, and just wondered if anyone had any insights. THanks so much friends, and enjoy the beginning of summer! Anne

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Hi Suzi,

No, no check for ovarian cysts. Back when I had the tests done (2

years ago) I was getting very regular pap smears and pelvic exams

though, palpation and all. I even went in once with pain, and they

told me i was just ovulating.

I am 27 as of last friday, Mom is now 53 and was perimenopausal

around 50. Not sure with my nana. Neither one have had ANY

menstrual problems, or even issues with Menopause. My grandmother

swears it just happened and she didn't realize it. mom has been

having hot flashes though and night sweats pretty badly. I take a

Cal/Mag supplement, but not regularly. I drink coffee probably 1-2

times per week if that, and mostly herbal or green tea when I do have

it. I drink mainly water with lemon/lime and some watered down fruit

juice. I've been cutting down salt in my diet and am very cautious

about sodium intake, have had borderline HBP for a few years. I do

have quite a sweet tooth, but try to limit it to fruits etc. I do

have sweets a couple times a week.

Thanks Suzi! The hip pain has gone away now, am feeling less

emotional. I swear, I have ovulation or Menstrual symptoms, but no

menses.

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This is what I've found so far. It is possible for ovulation to occur without bleeding. As you already know, the most common condition in which this happens is pregnancy; if you ovulate and conceive, you will probably not bleed that month. Less common are abnormalities of the uterus or vagina in which a blockage prevents bleeding from occurring. Such abnormalities are typically present from birth -- for instance, a woman may be born with normal ovaries but no uterus, and thus can ovulate but obviously not have periods. Asherman's syndrome, or intrauterine adhesions, may also prevent menses in the presence of normal ovulation. This condition is associated with scarring in the uterus that results in complete failure of the endometrium (uterine lining). If the endometrium fails to develop in response to the hormone changes of ovulation, there is no tissue to be shed, and no bleeding will occur. Asherman's syndrome is a rare complication that may occur after

infection or after a D & C (a medical procedure that involves scraping the inside of the uterus).In general, though, when you skip a period, it most likely means either that you are pregnant or that you have not ovulated. Let me correct one thing that you said in your question. First, you do not produce an egg each cycle. The eggs are already there. In fact, they were all produced by 20 weeks of your mom's pregnancy. You can only lose eggs each month. In fact, each month 100-200 eggs enter the race to be the one or two selected to ovulate. If the hormones are just perfect, one egg's follicle will be stimulated to enlarge. Estrogen levels will rise, causing the uterine lining to thicken in hopes that a fertilized egg will arrive for implantation. If this hormonal symphony is out of alignment or there are no eggs ready at that moment, you will not ovulate and ultimately not have a period. Is this due to age? Well, that is a likely consideration. A

measurement of the FSH blood level on the third day of your cycle will give clues as to whether these skipped cycles are harbingers of menopause. Anne <sarahlovell@...> wrote: Thanks Suzi! The hip pain has gone away now, am feeling less emotional. I swear, I have ovulation or Menstrual symptoms, but no menses.

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Do you carry excess weight and/or a lot of weight around your

middle? Do you have abnormal hair growth on your face, like a man

would have a mustache or five o'clock shadow? Have you ever tried

to get pregnant and didn't succeed?

At 08:40 PM 7/10/2007, you wrote:

This is what I've found so

far.

It is possible for ovulation to occur without bleeding. As you already

know, the most common condition in which this happens is pregnancy; if

you ovulate and conceive, you will probably not bleed that month. Less

common are abnormalities of the uterus or vagina in which a blockage

prevents bleeding from occurring. Such abnormalities are typically

present from birth -- for instance, a woman may be born with normal

ovaries but no uterus, and thus can ovulate but obviously not have

periods. Asherman's syndrome, or intrauterine adhesions, may also prevent

menses in the presence of normal ovulation. This condition is associated

with scarring in the uterus that results in complete failure of the

endometrium (uterine lining). If the endometrium fails to develop in

response to the hormone changes of ovulation, there is no tissue to be

shed, and no bleeding will occur. Asherman's syndrome is a rare

complication that may occur aft infection or after a D & C (a medical

procedure that involves scraping the inside of the uterus).

In general, though, when you skip a period, it most likely means either

that you are pregnant or that you have not ovulated. Let me correct one

thing that you said in your question. First, you do not produce an egg

each cycle. The eggs are already there. In fact, they were all produced

by 20 weeks of your mom's pregnancy. You can only lose eggs each month.

In fact, each month 100-200 eggs enter the race to be the one or two

selected to ovulate. If the hormones are just perfect, one egg's follicle

will be stimulated to enlarge. Estrogen levels will rise, causing the

uterine lining to thicken in hopes that a fertilized egg will arrive for

implantation. If this hormonal symphony is out of alignment or there are

no eggs ready at that moment, you will not ovulate and ultimately not

have a period.

Is this due to age? Well, that is a likely consideration. A measurement

of the FSH blood level on the third day of your cycle will give clues as

to whether these skipped cycles are harbingers of menopause.

Anne <sarahlovell@...> wrote:

Thanks Suzi! The hip pain has gone away now, am feeling less

emotional. I swear, I have ovulation or Menstrual symptoms, but no

menses.

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Hi ,

I never used to, but in the last few years, have gotten more hair on

my chin, but nothing like true hirsutism (Spelling?). I do carry

ALL of my weight around my middle, like a guy.

So....FYI - I started spotting today, we'll see. Pain is gone, but

have been SUPER emotional for the last bit.

Thanks Suzi and WEndy,

Anne

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