Re: Elaine et al

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On Thu, 21 Aug 2003 08:59:25 -0700 (PDT) Aldyth Rae

writes:

> Hi Elaine,

>

> I was wondering if having an autoimmune disorder like Graves could

> bring on an early menopause?

Hi Aldyth. I'm interested in responses to your question. When I

questioned my GYN about a few concerns he said these things can start

from ages 35-39. I'm 39. Then when I asked about testing, he said I was

too young. (!!!!) I was too tired to argue and am currently trying to

find a good GP or internist to run all the tests I think I need. Problem

is that the practice I want to go to isn't seeing new patients till Nov

;-(

There are other hormones besides FSH to test. A book that constantly

comes up is Screaming To Be Heard by Dr. Vliet, which I bought

a few years ago and left to get dusty since nothing seemed relevant at

the time. I do plan on giving it a more thorough reading when I have the

time. Another issue for me is that I would like to avoid estrogen in any

form because of a family history of breast cancer, so I may try to get

into a top holistic practice in the area (no new patients till Feb 2004)

so that if/when menopause, etc. really kicks in - whether it's months or

years - they'll be accessible.

Take care, Fay

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Hi,

Menopause can occur early in hyperthyroidism, but it's also likely that low

progesterone levels are causing symptoms of menopause. Many people have been

told they were in menopause only to have their menstrual cycles resume after

their thyroid hormone levels were corrected and/or they used progesterone cream.

Unless menopause is confirmed with FSH and LH levels, I would suspect other

causes. Take care, Elaine