Posted by susan C on September 2, 2001, at 15:19:18
In reply to Re: Clinical trials, posted by payne on September 2, 2001, at 14:35:53
> > I know Estradiol is one of three estrogens. Don't know about the other one.
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> The other component is investigational, but I know that other clinical trials are under way. I was wondering if there was anyone else out there who participated, or could give me insight about using estrogen. I'm just trying to do a little research before I commit to this study.Hi, I sometimes wander on this site looking for tidbits, and looked up pms...lots to see, here is part of a thread that you may want to pay attention to
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010131/msgs/53745.html
I too, am trying to understand this, short of getting a medical degree, and know I have been told by nursepractitioner and naturopathic doctor, that in my case, taking estrogens for menooopause may or may not increase my risk of breast cancer. I decided the hotflashes were so bad that I was willing to take the risk. I am confident to take the least amount necessarry to relieve symptoms. It is a triestrogen+progesterone mix. As I understand it, now I take estrogens because my estrogen level has dropped so low in relation to progesterone, and I am replacing my hormones with a specific amount.
I had severe pms previously and found progesterone to help (not progestin). Both, though from different sources, are still, processed.
My conclusion so far, is that no one really knows, that everyone is different and you need to have your hormone levels checked before you change anything so you can see what changes... There are a lot of opinions on this subject so keep a good chart and journal before after and during.
oh, dear, I sound confused, and I am. Hope this helps anyway.
susan C
poster:susan C
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URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010902/msgs/77437.html