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PCOS & Heavy Flow - Cyclic Medroxyprogesterone or the Mirena® IUD?

Question:

I am a health care provider wishing to treat PCOS and menorrhagia in my patient.What are the pros and cons of using cyclic medroxtprogestrone versus the "Mirena® coil" in treating these conditions?

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Life Phase:
Premenopause, Perimenopause
Topic:
Cyclic Progesterone Therapy, PCOS (Anovulatory Androgen Excess), Heavy flow

I'm 49 - why am I getting even more facial hair now?

Question:

I’m getting increased facial hair even though I’m using laser therapy! This problem started at 24 when I was on progesterone-only pills. I'm 49 and my periods are irregular. Will taking progesterone now make it worse?

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Life Phase:
Premenopause, Perimenopause
Topic:
PCOS (Anovulatory Androgen Excess)

Mood Swings & Depression in Menopause

Question:

I'm wondering if my mood shifts are perhaps due to menopause? Should I go on estrogen or anti-depressants?

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Life Phase:
Perimenopause, Menopause
Topic:
Estrogen treatment, Progesterone therapy, Sleep disturbances

Natural Help for Hot Flushes

Question:

Do you have anything natural that I can take for hot flushes? I’m stilling getting a period but with some skipping now.

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Life Phase:
Perimenopause
Topic:
Hot flushes, Progesterone therapy

Uterine Fibroids

Question:

I have fibroids. Should I have them removed, and if so how? Do I need a hysterectomy?

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Life Phase:
Premenopause, Perimenopause
Topic:
Fibroids, Heavy flow, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

What Are Bio-Identical Hormones?

Question:

I keep hearing about “Bio-Identical” hormones. What does Bio-Identical mean? Should I be taking them?

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Life Phase:
Premenopause, Perimenopause, Menopause
Topic:
Estrogen treatment, Progesterone therapy

Early Menopause

Question:

I am 39 and having hot flushes and night sweats. I've skipped my period for the last 18 months. Does that mean I am in menopause? Help! I'm too young—what can I do?

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Life Phase:
Perimenopause, Menopause
Topic:
Estrogen treatment, Hot flushes, Progesterone therapy

Heavier Flow in Perimenopause

Question:

Recently I have been experiencing large clots and heavier flow. Should I seek the help of a gynecologist?

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Life Phase:
Perimenopause
Topic:
Heavy flow, Progesterone therapy

Heavy Periods After Childbirth

Question:

I'm having heavy periods after childbirth. Is there any product you recommend to wear?

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Life Phase:
Premenopause, Perimenopause
Topic:
Heavy flow, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

Menstrual Clots

Question:

How do I know if what I'm experiencing is blood clotting?

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Life Phase:
Adolescence, Premenopause, Perimenopause
Topic:
Heavy flow, Ovulation and menstrual cycles

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Estrogen’s Storm Season: Stories of Perimenopause

Estrogen's Storm Season

by Dr. Jerilynn C Prior

New second edition available

Estrogen’s Storm Season is now available in BOTH print and eBook (Mobi and ePUB) versions!

All royalties are recieved in our Endowment fund (overseen by UBC) and support CeMCOR's research and future.

It is full of lively, realistic stories with which women can relate and evidence-based, empowering perimenopause information. It was a finalist in 2006 for the Independent Publisher Book Award in Health.

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Paperback copies (with updated insert) still available here.

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