am new here and sorry but i have so many
questions. I am 28, was on the
contraceptive pill from age 17 to 27 but
have been hormone free for a year. I never
had a problem with my skin during my teens
and i only ever had one outbreak of acne
when i was 18 thropugh abusing microgynon
(mini pill) to delay period. I used to get
the odd one around the time of my period
but nothing serious.
I was on Dianette for the first bout of
acne and went on and off that for a few
years before transferring to the
progestogen only pill (Diannette gave me
migraine). Cerazette was the POP i was on
and it completely stoppped my periods
which i was told was completely normal so
i carried on with it for a year. During
that year the my skin steadily grew worse
and not having periods was unnerving me so
i asked for another option and had the
coil fitted (non hormonal - just plain
copper). I was told to allow 3-6 months
for my periods to come back and to come
back if i had any problems.
Since coming off hormones altogether, it
has been about 18 months and still no
period. My skin is a disaster and spots
that i used to get on my chin and jaw line
have now spread on to my cheeks. It is
severely painful and they are hard cyst
like lumps with almost never any pus. It
has severely diminished my confidence and
i now have to put on make up to cover it
up (yes i know this is not good but i only
ever use mineral make up and only when i
go out). I have been back to the doctor
many times and am only now starting to get
somewhere. I was referred to a
gynacologist who has now ordered an
ultrasound to check for PCOS but the
appointment is 3 months away and i am at
the end of my tether. All my blood samples
came back normal although i did have low
progesterone levels on one. But
testosterone, andogens etc are all within
normal range and my FSH/LH levels are all
in check.
So....sorry for the rant and finally onto
my question(s):
I am looking into the possibility of my
having oestrogen dominance and so want to
buy natural progesterone cream but i dont
know where to get it or what to look for
in the ingredients.....can anyone
recommend one and do you think it is what
i need? I read that you have to take it
during certain times of your cycle but i
dont know where i am with mine or even if
i have one as i havent had a period in
over 2 years. I am normal weight and dont
have a problem with hirsutism so i am not
sure i have PCOS but the acne makes me
think that its possible. Is it common to
be normal weight and no problems with
excess hair and still have PCOS? Could i
have endometriosis even though i have no
periods?
If anyone out there has any similar
experience or success with treatments
please reply...similarly if there are any
medical professionals who can offer advice
please do before i hole myself up
forever.
Thanks for listening..
Jessica.
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kfkohio
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Posted: 10-30-08 19:41pm
It doesn't sound like you have the typical
symptoms of PCOS at all. Have you had the
ultrasound yet? Do you have any abdominal
or back pain? Those are usually signs of
endometriosis. Here is a website I found
about oral contraceptives and acne. Maybe
it will be helpful. http://www.skincarephysicians.c
om/acnenet/article_oral_contraceptives.htm
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Let us know what you have found out since
your original post!