UAE & hot flashes

[Guest guest]

I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16 wk. pregnancy to a 4

wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods stopped and slowly began having hot flashes.

About 1 month ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period, coincidence? I am not

sure since I was told that sometimes you may not get a period for 6 months after

a UAE, however, my question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

Does anyone know?.

The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded, since than my ob-gyny

changed my meds from Femhrt to Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of

these hormone meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow, however, there is a

possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't like the side affects from the

these meds,i.e. weight gain, bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings.

Can anyone suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes. HELP!!

yce

[Guest guest]

Alyce,

I am also 50 and had a UAE 19 mos ago.It was uni-lateral and things didn't work

out well as my uterus was too large for this sort of treatment.However,I find a

similarity between your story and mine in that after UAE I didn't have a period

for 3 months.Then after a few months of periods I had heavy,gushing stuff and

have been on Provera(progesterone) since Sept.It has worked-more or less.

I too suffer from hot flashes.My FSH is 46.76 which is menopausal.My flashes are

not intolerable and I find little techniques to help me along.I would agree with

the nurse that it is possible,I believe, for UAE to leave some fibroids

unaffected.If this is the case estrogen (and maybe porgesterone,its still

unclear) would encourage fibroid growth.Your cancer concerns are also a

consideration.

In reality there are many cultures that do not suffer menopausal symptoms-the

Japanese are one of them.They believe it lies in diet and lifestyle.I think that

in N.America most gyns are trained to do something about menopause which is a

perfectly normal function,so they offfer and sometimes even push HRT.I think you

could try other things and start with getting a good book on menopause and

alternative treatment.Weight-bearing exercise can help with bone desity porblems

and strenous exercise in general.As I say diet can also help.Keeping fat intake

low.I would start with a regime like this and see if thnere is improvement in

your hot flashes before going the HRT route

Best,

Bonnie

ALYCE SPYCHALSKI wrote:

> I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16 wk. pregnancy to a 4

wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods stopped and slowly began having hot flashes.

About 1 month ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period, coincidence? I am not

sure since I was told that sometimes you may not get a period for 6 months after

a UAE, however, my question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

Does anyone know?.

>

> The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded, since than my ob-gyny

changed my meds from Femhrt to Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of

these hormone meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow, however, there is a

possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't like the side affects from the

these meds,i.e. weight gain, bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings.

Can anyone suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes. HELP!!

>

> yce

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alyce,

I am also 50 and had a UAE 19 mos ago.It was uni-lateral and things didn't work

out well as my uterus was too large for this sort of treatment.However,I find a

similarity between your story and mine in that after UAE I didn't have a period

for 3 months.Then after a few months of periods I had heavy,gushing stuff and

have been on Provera(progesterone) since Sept.It has worked-more or less.

I too suffer from hot flashes.My FSH is 46.76 which is menopausal.My flashes are

not intolerable and I find little techniques to help me along.I would agree with

the nurse that it is possible,I believe, for UAE to leave some fibroids

unaffected.If this is the case estrogen (and maybe porgesterone,its still

unclear) would encourage fibroid growth.Your cancer concerns are also a

consideration.

In reality there are many cultures that do not suffer menopausal symptoms-the

Japanese are one of them.They believe it lies in diet and lifestyle.I think that

in N.America most gyns are trained to do something about menopause which is a

perfectly normal function,so they offfer and sometimes even push HRT.I think you

could try other things and start with getting a good book on menopause and

alternative treatment.Weight-bearing exercise can help with bone desity porblems

and strenous exercise in general.As I say diet can also help.Keeping fat intake

low.I would start with a regime like this and see if thnere is improvement in

your hot flashes before going the HRT route

Best,

Bonnie

ALYCE SPYCHALSKI wrote:

> I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16 wk. pregnancy to a 4

wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods stopped and slowly began having hot flashes.

About 1 month ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period, coincidence? I am not

sure since I was told that sometimes you may not get a period for 6 months after

a UAE, however, my question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

Does anyone know?.

>

> The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded, since than my ob-gyny

changed my meds from Femhrt to Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of

these hormone meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow, however, there is a

possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't like the side affects from the

these meds,i.e. weight gain, bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings.

Can anyone suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes. HELP!!

>

> yce

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alyce,

I am also 50 and had a UAE 19 mos ago.It was uni-lateral and things didn't work

out well as my uterus was too large for this sort of treatment.However,I find a

similarity between your story and mine in that after UAE I didn't have a period

for 3 months.Then after a few months of periods I had heavy,gushing stuff and

have been on Provera(progesterone) since Sept.It has worked-more or less.

I too suffer from hot flashes.My FSH is 46.76 which is menopausal.My flashes are

not intolerable and I find little techniques to help me along.I would agree with

the nurse that it is possible,I believe, for UAE to leave some fibroids

unaffected.If this is the case estrogen (and maybe porgesterone,its still

unclear) would encourage fibroid growth.Your cancer concerns are also a

consideration.

In reality there are many cultures that do not suffer menopausal symptoms-the

Japanese are one of them.They believe it lies in diet and lifestyle.I think that

in N.America most gyns are trained to do something about menopause which is a

perfectly normal function,so they offfer and sometimes even push HRT.I think you

could try other things and start with getting a good book on menopause and

alternative treatment.Weight-bearing exercise can help with bone desity porblems

and strenous exercise in general.As I say diet can also help.Keeping fat intake

low.I would start with a regime like this and see if thnere is improvement in

your hot flashes before going the HRT route

Best,

Bonnie

ALYCE SPYCHALSKI wrote:

> I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16 wk. pregnancy to a 4

wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods stopped and slowly began having hot flashes.

About 1 month ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period, coincidence? I am not

sure since I was told that sometimes you may not get a period for 6 months after

a UAE, however, my question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

Does anyone know?.

>

> The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded, since than my ob-gyny

changed my meds from Femhrt to Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of

these hormone meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow, however, there is a

possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't like the side affects from the

these meds,i.e. weight gain, bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings.

Can anyone suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes. HELP!!

>

> yce

>

>

[Guest guest]

Dear Alice,

Have you considered natural hormone replacement? Do you know that

regular HRT uses either horse estrogens or synthetic estrogens. None

of these chemically match human hormones? There are hormones availabe

that exactly match human hormones. They are called NHRT. The name is

confusing because it makes people think that they are plant

phytoestrogens. They aren't. Wild yam roots are chemically altered to

form the exact same estrogens that your body produces. Wild yam roots

are also used to make synthetic estrogens found in most common HRT

drugs. The reason that Drug companies do not push the naturals is

because they cannot patent them and thus, they aren't profitable for

them. Becuase synthetics are chemically different than anything in

nature and commonly dosages are one size fits all, it leads to

synthetic HRT's many negative side effects along with the increased

cancer risk over time. NHRT is more commonly used in Europe but can

be prescribed here by an open and experienced NHRT doctor.

In the Book " Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan, the author

contends that natural hormone replacement is much safer. Studies

indicate that this is true. Of the three major human estrogens,

estriol is considered the safest for women who have had estrogen

dependent diseases. Estriol is the weakest of natural estrogens and

has a tumor growth inhibiting effect. Studies indicate it has a

protective effect against breast cancer. You might find this a much

safer and healthier solution. Dr. colgan and others are against using

one dose of estrogen for every woman. This often results in too high

of blood levels leading to other hormonal imbalances. High estrogen

interferes with endocrine and thyroid function which may be partly

responsible for weight gain. They advocate testing and supplementing

women with only what is needed to get levels up to former youthful

concentrations only. Dr. Colgan contends that properly administered

natural hormones protect women from age related diseases and cancer.

Also, these doctors advocate checking blood levels and supplementing

other hormones such as progesterone and testosterone for optimum

health and to keep the system in balance. Here are some other good

books on this subject.

" Natural Woman, Natural Menopause "

Marcus Laux, Conrad; Paperback; @ $11.70 each from

amazon.com

" Natural Hormone Replacement For Women Over 45 "

V. , Morgenthaler (Contributor); Paperback; @

$8.95 each from amazon.com

" Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan. (available at amazon.com)

All these books give resources and tips for finding a good NHRT

experienced doctor. You can also consider going to an anti-aging

clinic or seeing an anti-aging specialist. They are trained in

hormone health. Here is one address where you can find specialists in

this area. www.worldhealth.net. Also, at Dr. Weil's website

there has a physicians list of more open minded doctors. You can

contact a local compounding pharmacy and find out what doctors order

natural hormones from them.

Tish

[Guest guest]

Dear Alice,

Have you considered natural hormone replacement? Do you know that

regular HRT uses either horse estrogens or synthetic estrogens. None

of these chemically match human hormones? There are hormones availabe

that exactly match human hormones. They are called NHRT. The name is

confusing because it makes people think that they are plant

phytoestrogens. They aren't. Wild yam roots are chemically altered to

form the exact same estrogens that your body produces. Wild yam roots

are also used to make synthetic estrogens found in most common HRT

drugs. The reason that Drug companies do not push the naturals is

because they cannot patent them and thus, they aren't profitable for

them. Becuase synthetics are chemically different than anything in

nature and commonly dosages are one size fits all, it leads to

synthetic HRT's many negative side effects along with the increased

cancer risk over time. NHRT is more commonly used in Europe but can

be prescribed here by an open and experienced NHRT doctor.

In the Book " Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan, the author

contends that natural hormone replacement is much safer. Studies

indicate that this is true. Of the three major human estrogens,

estriol is considered the safest for women who have had estrogen

dependent diseases. Estriol is the weakest of natural estrogens and

has a tumor growth inhibiting effect. Studies indicate it has a

protective effect against breast cancer. You might find this a much

safer and healthier solution. Dr. colgan and others are against using

one dose of estrogen for every woman. This often results in too high

of blood levels leading to other hormonal imbalances. High estrogen

interferes with endocrine and thyroid function which may be partly

responsible for weight gain. They advocate testing and supplementing

women with only what is needed to get levels up to former youthful

concentrations only. Dr. Colgan contends that properly administered

natural hormones protect women from age related diseases and cancer.

Also, these doctors advocate checking blood levels and supplementing

other hormones such as progesterone and testosterone for optimum

health and to keep the system in balance. Here are some other good

books on this subject.

" Natural Woman, Natural Menopause "

Marcus Laux, Conrad; Paperback; @ $11.70 each from

amazon.com

" Natural Hormone Replacement For Women Over 45 "

V. , Morgenthaler (Contributor); Paperback; @

$8.95 each from amazon.com

" Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan. (available at amazon.com)

All these books give resources and tips for finding a good NHRT

experienced doctor. You can also consider going to an anti-aging

clinic or seeing an anti-aging specialist. They are trained in

hormone health. Here is one address where you can find specialists in

this area. www.worldhealth.net. Also, at Dr. Weil's website

there has a physicians list of more open minded doctors. You can

contact a local compounding pharmacy and find out what doctors order

natural hormones from them.

Tish

[Guest guest]

Dear Alice,

Have you considered natural hormone replacement? Do you know that

regular HRT uses either horse estrogens or synthetic estrogens. None

of these chemically match human hormones? There are hormones availabe

that exactly match human hormones. They are called NHRT. The name is

confusing because it makes people think that they are plant

phytoestrogens. They aren't. Wild yam roots are chemically altered to

form the exact same estrogens that your body produces. Wild yam roots

are also used to make synthetic estrogens found in most common HRT

drugs. The reason that Drug companies do not push the naturals is

because they cannot patent them and thus, they aren't profitable for

them. Becuase synthetics are chemically different than anything in

nature and commonly dosages are one size fits all, it leads to

synthetic HRT's many negative side effects along with the increased

cancer risk over time. NHRT is more commonly used in Europe but can

be prescribed here by an open and experienced NHRT doctor.

In the Book " Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan, the author

contends that natural hormone replacement is much safer. Studies

indicate that this is true. Of the three major human estrogens,

estriol is considered the safest for women who have had estrogen

dependent diseases. Estriol is the weakest of natural estrogens and

has a tumor growth inhibiting effect. Studies indicate it has a

protective effect against breast cancer. You might find this a much

safer and healthier solution. Dr. colgan and others are against using

one dose of estrogen for every woman. This often results in too high

of blood levels leading to other hormonal imbalances. High estrogen

interferes with endocrine and thyroid function which may be partly

responsible for weight gain. They advocate testing and supplementing

women with only what is needed to get levels up to former youthful

concentrations only. Dr. Colgan contends that properly administered

natural hormones protect women from age related diseases and cancer.

Also, these doctors advocate checking blood levels and supplementing

other hormones such as progesterone and testosterone for optimum

health and to keep the system in balance. Here are some other good

books on this subject.

" Natural Woman, Natural Menopause "

Marcus Laux, Conrad; Paperback; @ $11.70 each from

amazon.com

" Natural Hormone Replacement For Women Over 45 "

V. , Morgenthaler (Contributor); Paperback; @

$8.95 each from amazon.com

" Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan. (available at amazon.com)

All these books give resources and tips for finding a good NHRT

experienced doctor. You can also consider going to an anti-aging

clinic or seeing an anti-aging specialist. They are trained in

hormone health. Here is one address where you can find specialists in

this area. www.worldhealth.net. Also, at Dr. Weil's website

there has a physicians list of more open minded doctors. You can

contact a local compounding pharmacy and find out what doctors order

natural hormones from them.

Tish

[Guest guest]

To: Bonnie

In your message, you mentioned that the UAE didn't work because your uterus

was too large and with the Provera, you're concerned about fibroids growing.

I am turning 50 later this year and hope for menopause soon but my last blood

test (before I started taking loestrin) showed my levels all not menopausal

levels. But now I am realizing that even after menopause, the fibroids don't

go away. I know that if I do not have either the bleeding problem or growth

of fibroids under control, doctor will suggest hysterectomy. Since the UAE

didn't work for you, is that in your future? Or if the menopause is short

enough so that even if the fibroids aren't gone, you wouldn't have bleeding

problems so you don't have to do anything, right? I'm asking because your

case seems more similar to mine than many of the posts I have read.

Thanks,

n

[Guest guest]

I don't know much about UAE but here's my 2 cents. I've heard that it's

highly unlikely to grow new fibroids after UAE. Since much of the blood

flow has been stopped they theoretically don't have enough blood to

grow. You got great shrinkage of your fibroid, so I would say that the

process is probably working right (reducing blood flow). I've also heard

that sometimes, the blood flow is also slowed to the ovaries with UAE, and

this can kick you into menopause.

I will tell you, though, I am absolutely convinced soy products helped me

with hot flashes. I was on Lupron for 2 1/2 months, the most common

symptom is hot flashes/night sweats. I drink 2 cups of soy milk a day and

usually eat another serving of soy a day (tofu, roasted soy nuts, soy

beans). I never had any hot flashes/night sweats. Then I spent a week in

the hospital eating nothing (then liquids, then food, but no soy) and by

day 5 of not eating soy products, I was having TERRIBLE night sweats and

hot flashes. Then I knew what everyone was talking about! After getting

out of the hospital, I went back on the pill so I don't have that problem

anymore. It's worth a try, huh?

Good luck

Sydney

At 11:08 PM 5/8/2001 -0500, you wrote:

>I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16 wk. pregnancy to

>a 4 wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods stopped and slowly began having hot

>flashes. About 1 month ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks

>after I started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period,

>coincidence? I am not sure since I was told that sometimes you may not get

>a period for 6 months after a UAE, however, my question is will my " LITTLE

>FIBROIDS " start growing again??. Does anyone know?.

>

>The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded, since than my

>ob-gyny changed my meds from Femhrt to Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with

>either one of these hormone meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she

>told me that the fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not

>grow, however, there is a possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't

>like the side affects from the these meds,i.e. weight gain, bleeding??, as

>well as all the cancer warnings. Can anyone suggest an alternative, my

>biggest discomfort are hot flashes. HELP!!

>

>yce

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tish;

Thank you so much for your input, I will check into the natural hormone

replacements you mentioned. I read the pamphlet that came with the

medication and was unable to find information on whether or not you must

finish the months supply before stopping, I will check with my Dr. first.

I've only been on them for one month and my system is all messed up, so what

harm would it do if I were to stop immediately?

thanks again

Alyce

Re: UAE & hot flashes

> Dear Alice,

>

> Have you considered natural hormone replacement? Do you know that

> regular HRT uses either horse estrogens or synthetic estrogens. None

> of these chemically match human hormones? There are hormones availabe

> that exactly match human hormones. They are called NHRT. The name is

> confusing because it makes people think that they are plant

> phytoestrogens. They aren't. Wild yam roots are chemically altered to

> form the exact same estrogens that your body produces. Wild yam roots

> are also used to make synthetic estrogens found in most common HRT

> drugs. The reason that Drug companies do not push the naturals is

> because they cannot patent them and thus, they aren't profitable for

> them. Becuase synthetics are chemically different than anything in

> nature and commonly dosages are one size fits all, it leads to

> synthetic HRT's many negative side effects along with the increased

> cancer risk over time. NHRT is more commonly used in Europe but can

> be prescribed here by an open and experienced NHRT doctor.

>

> In the Book " Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan, the author

> contends that natural hormone replacement is much safer. Studies

> indicate that this is true. Of the three major human estrogens,

> estriol is considered the safest for women who have had estrogen

> dependent diseases. Estriol is the weakest of natural estrogens and

> has a tumor growth inhibiting effect. Studies indicate it has a

> protective effect against breast cancer. You might find this a much

> safer and healthier solution. Dr. colgan and others are against using

> one dose of estrogen for every woman. This often results in too high

> of blood levels leading to other hormonal imbalances. High estrogen

> interferes with endocrine and thyroid function which may be partly

> responsible for weight gain. They advocate testing and supplementing

> women with only what is needed to get levels up to former youthful

> concentrations only. Dr. Colgan contends that properly administered

> natural hormones protect women from age related diseases and cancer.

> Also, these doctors advocate checking blood levels and supplementing

> other hormones such as progesterone and testosterone for optimum

> health and to keep the system in balance. Here are some other good

> books on this subject.

>

> " Natural Woman, Natural Menopause "

> Marcus Laux, Conrad; Paperback; @ $11.70 each from

> amazon.com

>

> " Natural Hormone Replacement For Women Over 45 "

> V. , Morgenthaler (Contributor); Paperback; @

> $8.95 each from amazon.com

>

> " Hormonal Health " by Dr. Colgan. (available at amazon.com)

>

> All these books give resources and tips for finding a good NHRT

> experienced doctor. You can also consider going to an anti-aging

> clinic or seeing an anti-aging specialist. They are trained in

> hormone health. Here is one address where you can find specialists in

> this area. www.worldhealth.net. Also, at Dr. Weil's website

> there has a physicians list of more open minded doctors. You can

> contact a local compounding pharmacy and find out what doctors order

> natural hormones from them.

>

>

> Tish

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Bonnie;

I also had an FSH with the same result (menopausal). I was reluctant to

begin an HRT treatment but because of the discomfort I was experiencing with

hot flashes I decided to give in. I 4'11 " and weigh 110 lbs, since I started

the treatment I gained 4 lbs., it may not seem like a lot but I feel

bloated. A few months after my UAE I was able to fit into some of my jeans

that I hadn't been able to wear for a couple of years, I am not prepared to

deal with fibroids again. I am going to stop the meds, and go the natural

route. Wish me luck, I'll keep you posted.

Thanks

Alyce

Re: UAE & hot flashes

> Alyce,

> I am also 50 and had a UAE 19 mos ago.It was uni-lateral and things didn't

work out well as my uterus was too large for this sort of

treatment.However,I find a similarity between your story and mine in that

after UAE I didn't have a period for 3 months.Then after a few months of

periods I had heavy,gushing stuff and have been on Provera(progesterone)

since Sept.It has worked-more or less.

> I too suffer from hot flashes.My FSH is 46.76 which is menopausal.My

flashes are not intolerable and I find little techniques to help me along.I

would agree with the nurse that it is possible,I believe, for UAE to leave

some fibroids unaffected.If this is the case estrogen (and maybe

porgesterone,its still unclear) would encourage fibroid growth.Your cancer

concerns are also a consideration.

> In reality there are many cultures that do not suffer menopausal

symptoms-the Japanese are one of them.They believe it lies in diet and

lifestyle.I think that in N.America most gyns are trained to do something

about menopause which is a perfectly normal function,so they offfer and

sometimes even push HRT.I think you could try other things and start with

getting a good book on menopause and alternative treatment.Weight-bearing

exercise can help with bone desity porblems and strenous exercise in

general.As I say diet can also help.Keeping fat intake

> low.I would start with a regime like this and see if thnere is improvement

in your hot flashes before going the HRT route

> Best,

> Bonnie

>

>

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi n,

My FSH taken in January was 46.76,which is menopausal.I also have sweats and a

few other symptoms

that feel like menopause.I turned 50 in April.The fibroids don't go away after

menopause,you're

right.They do stop growing proving you don't take HRT,and some may decrease in

size.But again you're

right-in the sense that if you are starting with a very large uterus in the

first place the reduction

will most likely not be dramatic.The fibroids may become asymptomatic after

menopause,but a sub

mucosal may still continue to give problems,it all depends.In my case the

bleeding is controlled,or

at least has been controlled up until now with Provera (almost 10 mos.)

Naturally I have been

suggested a hysterectomy.But I also have been offered hormonal control of the

bleeding and

myomectomy.Myomectomy may not always be offered in women our age or by surgeons

unskilled in the

procedure on very large fibroids.It is important to have the doctor communicate

the reason for

refusing a myo.On the up side of myos. in women our age is the fact that the

tendency for re-growth

would be diminished,at least that would be my case because of the evidence from

the FSh that there is

menopause in progress here.

I hope that answers your question.

Best,

Bonnie

P.S. my FSH levels changed quite fast.Last May they were normal and then 8 mos

later they were

menopausal.I also do not know what loestrin is.Progesterone use should not

affect the FSH levels,if

anything it would push them down and not up.So I feel confident that the FSH

taken while on Provera

was accurate or reading artificially lower.

mtang51@... wrote:

> To: Bonnie

> In your message, you mentioned that the UAE didn't work because your uterus

> was too large and with the Provera, you're concerned about fibroids growing.

> I am turning 50 later this year and hope for menopause soon but my last blood

> test (before I started taking loestrin) showed my levels all not menopausal

> levels. But now I am realizing that even after menopause, the fibroids don't

> go away. I know that if I do not have either the bleeding problem or growth

> of fibroids under control, doctor will suggest hysterectomy. Since the UAE

> didn't work for you, is that in your future? Or if the menopause is short

> enough so that even if the fibroids aren't gone, you wouldn't have bleeding

> problems so you don't have to do anything, right? I'm asking because your

> case seems more similar to mine than many of the posts I have read.

> Thanks,

> n

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alyce,

Best of luck

Bonnie

ALYCE SPYCHALSKI wrote:

> Bonnie;

> I also had an FSH with the same result (menopausal). I was reluctant to

> begin an HRT treatment but because of the discomfort I was experiencing with

> hot flashes I decided to give in. I 4'11 " and weigh 110 lbs, since I started

> the treatment I gained 4 lbs., it may not seem like a lot but I feel

> bloated. A few months after my UAE I was able to fit into some of my jeans

> that I hadn't been able to wear for a couple of years, I am not prepared to

> deal with fibroids again. I am going to stop the meds, and go the natural

> route. Wish me luck, I'll keep you posted.

> Thanks

> Alyce

>

[Guest guest]

Hello ladies, I have had also a similar experience. I had an UAE in Oct for a

submucous fibroid 9cm in size. After three months of almost uninterrupted

bleeding and passing out of tissue etc. I found myself in menopause. My FSH was

also what was considered menopuausal. This was in Feb. I will be 50 at the end

of this month. I started having hot flushes, restless nights and other

uncomfortable syptoms. Last month these symptoms stopped. I had my FSH retaken

and now I am back to normal. I was told that women our age often get throun

into menopause after UAE, however, sometimes for good sometimes the uterous

will recover from the UAE and the body will go back to normal. Also I had my

first real period at the end of April. The firs real normal one in more than

five years. I do not know if this will last or not but I thought you will be

interested to know what happens to other women our age after UAE.

Re: UAE & hot flashes

Hi n,

My FSH taken in January was 46.76,which is menopausal.I also have sweats and a

few other symptoms

that feel like menopause.I turned 50 in April.The fibroids don't go away after

menopause,you're

right.They do stop growing proving you don't take HRT,and some may decrease in

size.But again you're

right-in the sense that if you are starting with a very large uterus in the

first place the reduction

will most likely not be dramatic.The fibroids may become asymptomatic after

menopause,but a sub

mucosal may still continue to give problems,it all depends.In my case the

bleeding is controlled,or

at least has been controlled up until now with Provera (almost 10 mos.)

Naturally I have been

suggested a hysterectomy.But I also have been offered hormonal control of the

bleeding and

myomectomy.Myomectomy may not always be offered in women our age or by surgeons

unskilled in the

procedure on very large fibroids.It is important to have the doctor communicate

the reason for

refusing a myo.On the up side of myos. in women our age is the fact that the

tendency for re-growth

would be diminished,at least that would be my case because of the evidence from

the FSh that there is

menopause in progress here.

I hope that answers your question.

Best,

Bonnie

P.S. my FSH levels changed quite fast.Last May they were normal and then 8 mos

later they were

menopausal.I also do not know what loestrin is.Progesterone use should not

affect the FSH levels,if

anything it would push them down and not up.So I feel confident that the FSH

taken while on Provera

was accurate or reading artificially lower.

mtang51@... wrote:

> To: Bonnie

> In your message, you mentioned that the UAE didn't work because your uterus

> was too large and with the Provera, you're concerned about fibroids growing.

> I am turning 50 later this year and hope for menopause soon but my last blood

> test (before I started taking loestrin) showed my levels all not menopausal

> levels. But now I am realizing that even after menopause, the fibroids don't

> go away. I know that if I do not have either the bleeding problem or growth

> of fibroids under control, doctor will suggest hysterectomy. Since the UAE

> didn't work for you, is that in your future? Or if the menopause is short

> enough so that even if the fibroids aren't gone, you wouldn't have bleeding

> problems so you don't have to do anything, right? I'm asking because your

> case seems more similar to mine than many of the posts I have read.

> Thanks,

> n

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hello ladies, I have had also a similar experience. I had an UAE in Oct for a

submucous fibroid 9cm in size. After three months of almost uninterrupted

bleeding and passing out of tissue etc. I found myself in menopause. My FSH was

also what was considered menopuausal. This was in Feb. I will be 50 at the end

of this month. I started having hot flushes, restless nights and other

uncomfortable syptoms. Last month these symptoms stopped. I had my FSH retaken

and now I am back to normal. I was told that women our age often get throun

into menopause after UAE, however, sometimes for good sometimes the uterous

will recover from the UAE and the body will go back to normal. Also I had my

first real period at the end of April. The firs real normal one in more than

five years. I do not know if this will last or not but I thought you will be

interested to know what happens to other women our age after UAE.

Re: UAE & hot flashes

Hi n,

My FSH taken in January was 46.76,which is menopausal.I also have sweats and a

few other symptoms

that feel like menopause.I turned 50 in April.The fibroids don't go away after

menopause,you're

right.They do stop growing proving you don't take HRT,and some may decrease in

size.But again you're

right-in the sense that if you are starting with a very large uterus in the

first place the reduction

will most likely not be dramatic.The fibroids may become asymptomatic after

menopause,but a sub

mucosal may still continue to give problems,it all depends.In my case the

bleeding is controlled,or

at least has been controlled up until now with Provera (almost 10 mos.)

Naturally I have been

suggested a hysterectomy.But I also have been offered hormonal control of the

bleeding and

myomectomy.Myomectomy may not always be offered in women our age or by surgeons

unskilled in the

procedure on very large fibroids.It is important to have the doctor communicate

the reason for

refusing a myo.On the up side of myos. in women our age is the fact that the

tendency for re-growth

would be diminished,at least that would be my case because of the evidence from

the FSh that there is

menopause in progress here.

I hope that answers your question.

Best,

Bonnie

P.S. my FSH levels changed quite fast.Last May they were normal and then 8 mos

later they were

menopausal.I also do not know what loestrin is.Progesterone use should not

affect the FSH levels,if

anything it would push them down and not up.So I feel confident that the FSH

taken while on Provera

was accurate or reading artificially lower.

mtang51@... wrote:

> To: Bonnie

> In your message, you mentioned that the UAE didn't work because your uterus

> was too large and with the Provera, you're concerned about fibroids growing.

> I am turning 50 later this year and hope for menopause soon but my last blood

> test (before I started taking loestrin) showed my levels all not menopausal

> levels. But now I am realizing that even after menopause, the fibroids don't

> go away. I know that if I do not have either the bleeding problem or growth

> of fibroids under control, doctor will suggest hysterectomy. Since the UAE

> didn't work for you, is that in your future? Or if the menopause is short

> enough so that even if the fibroids aren't gone, you wouldn't have bleeding

> problems so you don't have to do anything, right? I'm asking because your

> case seems more similar to mine than many of the posts I have read.

> Thanks,

> n

>

>

[Guest guest]

,

I did have a high FSH post UAE and no periods for 3 months.I then returned to

normal as you are describing.But the FSH reading I am talking about below was

taken in Jan.2001-16months post UAE.It is not,I think,connected to the

interruption of blood to the ovaries which often gives menopause,or temporary

menopause to women closely after UAE.It is connected to real menopause.

Best,

Bonnie

acs wrote:

> Hello ladies, I have had also a similar experience. I had an UAE in Oct for a

submucous fibroid 9cm in size. After three months of almost uninterrupted

bleeding and passing out of tissue etc. I found myself in menopause. My FSH was

also what was considered menopuausal. This was in Feb. I will be 50 at the end

of this month. I started having hot flushes, restless nights and other

uncomfortable syptoms. Last month these symptoms stopped. I had my FSH retaken

and now I am back to normal. I was told that women our age often get throun

into menopause after UAE, however, sometimes for good sometimes the uterous

will recover from the UAE and the body will go back to normal. Also I had my

first real period at the end of April. The firs real normal one in more than

five years. I do not know if this will last or not but I thought you will be

interested to know what happens to other women our age after UAE.

>

>

> Re: UAE & hot flashes

>

> Hi n,

> My FSH taken in January was 46.76,which is menopausal.I also have sweats and a

few other symptoms

> that feel like menopause.I turned 50 in April.The fibroids don't go away after

menopause,you're

> right.They do stop growing proving you don't take HRT,and some may decrease in

size.But again you're

> right-in the sense that if you are starting with a very large uterus in the

first place the reduction

> will most likely not be dramatic.The fibroids may become asymptomatic after

menopause,but a sub

> mucosal may still continue to give problems,it all depends.In my case the

bleeding is controlled,or

> at least has been controlled up until now with Provera (almost 10 mos.)

Naturally I have been

> suggested a hysterectomy.But I also have been offered hormonal control of the

bleeding and

> myomectomy.Myomectomy may not always be offered in women our age or by

surgeons unskilled in the

> procedure on very large fibroids.It is important to have the doctor

communicate the reason for

> refusing a myo.On the up side of myos. in women our age is the fact that the

tendency for re-growth

> would be diminished,at least that would be my case because of the evidence

from the FSh that there is

> menopause in progress here.

> I hope that answers your question.

> Best,

> Bonnie

> P.S. my FSH levels changed quite fast.Last May they were normal and then 8 mos

later they were

> menopausal.I also do not know what loestrin is.Progesterone use should not

affect the FSH levels,if

> anything it would push them down and not up.So I feel confident that the FSH

taken while on Provera

> was accurate or reading artificially lower.

>

> mtang51@... wrote:

>

> > To: Bonnie

> > In your message, you mentioned that the UAE didn't work because your uterus

> > was too large and with the Provera, you're concerned about fibroids growing.

> > I am turning 50 later this year and hope for menopause soon but my last

blood

> > test (before I started taking loestrin) showed my levels all not menopausal

> > levels. But now I am realizing that even after menopause, the fibroids

don't

> > go away. I know that if I do not have either the bleeding problem or growth

> > of fibroids under control, doctor will suggest hysterectomy. Since the UAE

> > didn't work for you, is that in your future? Or if the menopause is short

> > enough so that even if the fibroids aren't gone, you wouldn't have bleeding

> > problems so you don't have to do anything, right? I'm asking because your

> > case seems more similar to mine than many of the posts I have read.

> > Thanks,

> > n

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I had an UEA four weeks ago and I have not had my period yet. I guess this

is normal for a couple of months? I was worried about this until I read your

email. Thanks for sharing.

>

>Reply-To: uterinefibroids

>To: uterinefibroids

>Subject: Re: UAE & hot flashes

>Date: Sat, 12 May 2001 06:26:28 -0400

>

>,

>I did have a high FSH post UAE and no periods for 3 months.I then returned

>to normal as you are describing.But the FSH reading I am talking about

>below was taken in Jan.2001-16months post UAE.It is not,I think,connected

>to the interruption of blood to the ovaries which often gives menopause,or

>temporary menopause to women closely after UAE.It is connected to real

>menopause.

>Best,

>Bonnie

>

> acs wrote:

>

> > Hello ladies, I have had also a similar experience. I had an UAE in Oct

>for a submucous fibroid 9cm in size. After three months of almost

>uninterrupted bleeding and passing out of tissue etc. I found myself in

>menopause. My FSH was also what was considered menopuausal. This was in

>Feb. I will be 50 at the end of this month. I started having hot flushes,

>restless nights and other uncomfortable syptoms. Last month these symptoms

>stopped. I had my FSH retaken and now I am back to normal. I was told

>that women our age often get throun into menopause after UAE, however,

>sometimes for good sometimes the uterous will recover from the UAE and the

>body will go back to normal. Also I had my first real period at the end of

>April. The firs real normal one in more than five years. I do not know if

>this will last or not but I thought you will be interested to know what

>happens to other women our age after UAE.

> >

> >

> > Re: UAE & hot flashes

> >

> > Hi n,

> > My FSH taken in January was 46.76,which is menopausal.I also have sweats

>and a few other symptoms

> > that feel like menopause.I turned 50 in April.The fibroids don't go away

>after menopause,you're

> > right.They do stop growing proving you don't take HRT,and some may

>decrease in size.But again you're

> > right-in the sense that if you are starting with a very large uterus in

>the first place the reduction

> > will most likely not be dramatic.The fibroids may become asymptomatic

>after menopause,but a sub

> > mucosal may still continue to give problems,it all depends.In my case

>the bleeding is controlled,or

> > at least has been controlled up until now with Provera (almost 10 mos.)

>Naturally I have been

> > suggested a hysterectomy.But I also have been offered hormonal control

>of the bleeding and

> > myomectomy.Myomectomy may not always be offered in women our age or by

>surgeons unskilled in the

> > procedure on very large fibroids.It is important to have the doctor

>communicate the reason for

> > refusing a myo.On the up side of myos. in women our age is the fact that

>the tendency for re-growth

> > would be diminished,at least that would be my case because of the

>evidence from the FSh that there is

> > menopause in progress here.

> > I hope that answers your question.

> > Best,

> > Bonnie

> > P.S. my FSH levels changed quite fast.Last May they were normal and then

>8 mos later they were

> > menopausal.I also do not know what loestrin is.Progesterone use should

>not affect the FSH levels,if

> > anything it would push them down and not up.So I feel confident that the

>FSH taken while on Provera

> > was accurate or reading artificially lower.

> >

> > mtang51@... wrote:

> >

> > > To: Bonnie

> > > In your message, you mentioned that the UAE didn't work because your

>uterus

> > > was too large and with the Provera, you're concerned about fibroids

>growing.

> > > I am turning 50 later this year and hope for menopause soon but my

>last blood

> > > test (before I started taking loestrin) showed my levels all not

>menopausal

> > > levels. But now I am realizing that even after menopause, the

>fibroids don't

> > > go away. I know that if I do not have either the bleeding problem or

>growth

> > > of fibroids under control, doctor will suggest hysterectomy. Since

>the UAE

> > > didn't work for you, is that in your future? Or if the menopause is

>short

> > > enough so that even if the fibroids aren't gone, you wouldn't have

>bleeding

> > > problems so you don't have to do anything, right? I'm asking because

>your

> > > case seems more similar to mine than many of the posts I have read.

> > > Thanks,

> > > n

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I sent this message to the group on 5/8/01, thank you for all your responses.

Since starting HRT (Ortho Prefest) had my 2nd period on 5/22, normal flow, but

have not stopped spotting, sometimes reddish color discharge other times

brownish. Please don't get grossed out by my descriptions. Has anyone else been

put on HRT and experience these symptoms after UAE. Keep in mind after my UAE, I

did not have a period for 8 months. I called my ob-gyn & the nurse informed me

that it takes your body 3 months to adjust to the meds, and compared the HRT to

starting BCP and I should stay on them for 3 months and if the spotting

continues then we will discuss other options???. If anyone in the group had

similar symptoms please respond, I am curious to find out if this is normal.

Thanks to all

Alyce

UAE & hot flashes

I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16 wk. pregnancy to a 4

wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods stopped and slowly began having hot flashes.

About 1 month ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period, coincidence? I am not

sure since I was told that sometimes you may not get a period for 6 months after

a UAE, however, my question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

Does anyone know?.

The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded, since than my ob-gyny

changed my meds from Femhrt to Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of

these hormone meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow, however, there is a

possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't like the side affects from the

these meds,i.e. weight gain, bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings.

Can anyone suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes. HELP!!

yce

[Guest guest]

Hi Alyce,

75% is alot of shrinkage! Wow. Did your IR have any input or

advice on your current symptoms? Have they seen this before?

Also, have you posted your questions/info on the embo list?

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/embo

Especially since a number of drs monitor that list maybe you can

get some input there.

I'm in wait and see (but getting ready for a myo) so I can't really

be of any help but I'd like to know what happens so please keep

us posted.

Best wishes,

PS Has anyone on the list been experiencing this as well (post

UAE & symptoms)?

> I sent this message to the group on 5/8/01, thank you for all

your responses. Since starting HRT (Ortho Prefest) had my 2nd

period on 5/22, normal flow, but have not stopped spotting,

sometimes reddish color discharge other times brownish.

Please don't get grossed out by my descriptions. Has anyone

else been put on HRT and experience these symptoms after

UAE. Keep in mind after my UAE, I did not have a period for 8

months. I called my ob-gyn & the nurse informed me that it takes

your body 3 months to adjust to the meds, and compared the

HRT to starting BCP and I should stay on them for 3 months and

if the spotting continues then we will discuss other options???. If

anyone in the group had similar symptoms please respond, I

am curious to find out if this is normal.

> Thanks to all

> Alyce

> UAE & hot flashes

>

>

> I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16

wk. pregnancy to a 4 wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods

stopped and slowly began having hot flashes. About 1 month

ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period,

coincidence? I am not sure since I was told that sometimes you

may not get a period for 6 months after a UAE, however, my

question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

Does anyone know?.

>

> The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded,

since than my ob-gyny changed my meds from Femhrt to

Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of these hormone

meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow,

however, there is a possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't

like the side affects from the these meds,i.e. weight gain,

bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings. Can anyone

suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes.

HELP!!

>

> yce

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alyce I have had

resection/ablation still have 2 lg. fibroids on the outside - have

started hot flashes . I have been taking BLACK COHOSH 40 mg. a day .

And the hot flashes have been reduced significantly - at least I can

sleep between 11 and 3 am now . I am a little bloated in the tummy .

This is the main product in the estroven and other over the counter

products . You have to take it for 2-3wks before you notice the

difference but it works. I don't know if there are side effects!!!!!!!!

KEB

[Guest guest]

Alyce I have had

resection/ablation still have 2 lg. fibroids on the outside - have

started hot flashes . I have been taking BLACK COHOSH 40 mg. a day .

And the hot flashes have been reduced significantly - at least I can

sleep between 11 and 3 am now . I am a little bloated in the tummy .

This is the main product in the estroven and other over the counter

products . You have to take it for 2-3wks before you notice the

difference but it works. I don't know if there are side effects!!!!!!!!

KEB

[Guest guest]

Alyce I have had

resection/ablation still have 2 lg. fibroids on the outside - have

started hot flashes . I have been taking BLACK COHOSH 40 mg. a day .

And the hot flashes have been reduced significantly - at least I can

sleep between 11 and 3 am now . I am a little bloated in the tummy .

This is the main product in the estroven and other over the counter

products . You have to take it for 2-3wks before you notice the

difference but it works. I don't know if there are side effects!!!!!!!!

KEB

[Guest guest]

Hi Alyce,

I just had UAE a week and a half ago at the age of 34. I don't think I

can answer your question but I wanted to let you know that there is

someone else on this list who cares. I am sorry you are having those

symptoms. Have you looked into supplements, diets, and creams

(progesterone) and such to help balance out your hormones? I hear that

using the horse derived HRT can have bad side effects. I hope everything

gets better for you. Wishing you well, Ruth Ann

--- sbolles432@... wrote:

> Hi Alyce,

> 75% is a lot of shrinkage! Wow. Did your IR have any input or

> advice on your current symptoms? Have they seen this before?

> Also, have you posted your questions/info on the embo list?

>

> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/embo

>

> Especially since a number of drs monitor that list maybe you can

> get some input there.

> I'm in wait and see (but getting ready for a myo) so I can't really

> be of any help but I'd like to know what happens so please keep

> us posted.

>

> Best wishes,

>

>

> PS Has anyone on the list been experiencing this as well (post

> UAE & symptoms)?

>

>

>

> > I sent this message to the group on 5/8/01, thank you for all

> your responses. Since starting HRT (Ortho Prefest) had my 2nd

> period on 5/22, normal flow, but have not stopped spotting,

> sometimes reddish color discharge other times brownish.

> Please don't get grossed out by my descriptions. Has anyone

> else been put on HRT and experience these symptoms after

> UAE. Keep in mind after my UAE, I did not have a period for 8

> months. I called my ob-gyn & the nurse informed me that it takes

> your body 3 months to adjust to the meds, and compared the

> HRT to starting BCP and I should stay on them for 3 months and

> if the spotting continues then we will discuss other options???. If

> anyone in the group had similar symptoms please respond, I

> am curious to find out if this is normal.

> > Thanks to all

> > Alyce

> > UAE & hot flashes

> >

> >

> > I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16

> wk. pregnancy to a 4 wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods

> stopped and slowly began having hot flashes. About 1 month

> ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

> started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period,

> coincidence? I am not sure since I was told that sometimes you

> may not get a period for 6 months after a UAE, however, my

> question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

> Does anyone know?.

> >

> > The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded,

> since than my ob-gyny changed my meds from Femhrt to

> Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of these hormone

> meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

> fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow,

> however, there is a possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't

> like the side affects from the these meds,i.e. weight gain,

> bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings. Can anyone

> suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes.

> HELP!!

> >

> > yce

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thanks Ruth Ann;

Yes I did call my IR spoke with the nurse, after she talked to the IR she

said that my symptoms should be discussed with the of-gyn, the rest you

already know.

Thanks to everyone, for all the suggestions. I am not sure if HRT can be

stopped immediately, or does it have to be done gradually?

Alyce

UAE & hot flashes

> > >

> > >

> > > I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16

> > wk. pregnancy to a 4 wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods

> > stopped and slowly began having hot flashes. About 1 month

> > ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

> > started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period,

> > coincidence? I am not sure since I was told that sometimes you

> > may not get a period for 6 months after a UAE, however, my

> > question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

> > Does anyone know?.

> > >

> > > The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded,

> > since than my ob-gyny changed my meds from Femhrt to

> > Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of these hormone

> > meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

> > fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow,

> > however, there is a possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't

> > like the side affects from the these meds,i.e. weight gain,

> > bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings. Can anyone

> > suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes.

> > HELP!!

> > >

> > > yce

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

Thanks Ruth Ann;

Yes I did call my IR spoke with the nurse, after she talked to the IR she

said that my symptoms should be discussed with the of-gyn, the rest you

already know.

Thanks to everyone, for all the suggestions. I am not sure if HRT can be

stopped immediately, or does it have to be done gradually?

Alyce

UAE & hot flashes

> > >

> > >

> > > I am 50 and had a UAE 8/28/00, my uterus shrank from a 16

> > wk. pregnancy to a 4 wk. (75%). After my UAE my periods

> > stopped and slowly began having hot flashes. About 1 month

> > ago my ob-gyn put me on femhrt (HRT). About 3 weeks after I

> > started taking this hormone replacement, I had a period,

> > coincidence? I am not sure since I was told that sometimes you

> > may not get a period for 6 months after a UAE, however, my

> > question is will my " LITTLE FIBROIDS " start growing again??.

> > Does anyone know?.

> > >

> > > The message above was sent on 5/3/01, no one responded,

> > since than my ob-gyny changed my meds from Femhrt to

> > Ortho-Prefest (anyone familiar with either one of these hormone

> > meds?). I spoke with my IR's nurse and she told me that the

> > fibroids that shrank from the UAE would definitely not grow,

> > however, there is a possibility of developing new fibroids. I don't

> > like the side affects from the these meds,i.e. weight gain,

> > bleeding??, as well as all the cancer warnings. Can anyone

> > suggest an alternative, my biggest discomfort are hot flashes.

> > HELP!!

> > >

> > > yce

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >