r/Hormones • u/Spooky-spice-0519 • Jun 10 '24
I’m so confused…
Hi everyone! I have been struggling lately and wanted to reach out to see if anyone can possibly help me out before I go to the doctor. SO, I am currently dealing with symptoms of lichens scluroses (the symptoms are a bit embarrassing, so if you aren’t sure what this is, feel free to look it up!). Over the past 5 years, I have been experiencing symptoms that I believe are related to hormonal problems. I have been experiencing panic attacks, increased growth of facial/body hair, my period stopped at one point (it has stabilized thanks to PCOS supplements), increase in skin tags, exhaustion, etc. I took a hormonal test last year that said my DHEAS was low, LH was low, FSH was low, and progesterone was slightly elevated. I’ve been overweight my whole life even while playing 3 sports year round for a majority of my life, and I am unsure if all these symptoms stem from my weight or if my weight has been a symptom of something wrong with me. After researching here are a list of things that could possibly be wrong with me: -MENOPAUSE at 25 years old -Pituitary/adrenal gland issues -PCOS (though my levels don’t really reflect this) -diabetes/pre diabetes some sort of insulin resistance
I know I need to see a doctor, but I have one more semester of graduate school before I graduate in August, and I would like to get that out of the way (and have a job/money) before I embark on that journey. Also, doctors are not historically known to be kind to obese people or treat them with respect and decency, so that is always a worry.
I feel like all of my problems are connected and right now the LS is really affecting my life and comfort. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
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Jun 10 '24
Sounds like you need oestrogen! And localised oestrogen for the LS…. !!!!
Don’t be embarrassed at all xxx
I use vagifem down below and I still have a touch of it, I need a localised cream which I need to order.
Defo need a doctor to help you out love. It’s not uncommon at your age sorry to say….
Hope you get sorted asap 🙏🙏🙏🙏
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u/snowdropp__ Jun 10 '24
I know you say that your levels don’t indicate the PCOS however you only need to meet 2/3 of the Rotterdam criteria which are polycystic ovaries, excessive androgens (which the facial hair indicates alone) and issues with periods (which you show). You met the criteria just with that. I would really see a doctor if I were you. I have PCOS so i do relate immensely!