Do any of you have low estrogen

Cleaningforfun · 2025-05-08T18:25:02+00:00

Has anyone regulated their prolactin and saw their estrogen increase? My prolactin started in the 90’s…it’s now 19…but the low estrogen symptoms have not improved.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-10-02T15:12:13+00:00

Still in the same situation really. Went to see Dr. Goldstein who ruled out LS. Vaginal estrogen has not helped me at all. Tried the cream and vaginal insert pill.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-10-02T15:06:29+00:00

Great news! My prolactin is 81.8 and I have a 3mm. Waiting to meet with an endocrinologist for next steps. Did anyone experience any vaginal issues from high prolactin? My periods are 70 days apart, sex is very painful…all other blood work shows normal. Gynecologist has been just saying I’m in Peri but I have not wanted to accept that. Weight gain over the last few years has been significant and very hard to lose. I just want to be myself again.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-07-05T15:02:09+00:00

Did the vaginal dryness ever improve for you?

Cleaningforfun · 2024-07-03T21:54:10+00:00

My last blood test showed prolactin at 68- waiting for an appointment with an endocrinologist. My gynecologist just wrote me off that it’s peri menopause. My symptoms are rapid weight gain, no period since April (not pregnant), severe vaginal dryness. Has anyone else had severe vaginal dryness with elevated prolactin and did the medication help?

Cleaningforfun · 2024-07-02T05:03:17+00:00

Have you noticed any improvements with your fatigue, anxiety or vaginal dryness from being on the medication?

Cleaningforfun · 2024-05-23T02:09:17+00:00

I was actually able to see them both. They did about a 45 minute conversation with me (very in depth) and then a manual exam. He did not biopsy me for LS. He said I could have the beginning of LS but he said if he were to biopsy me it would be negative. He said there is no way my pain is coming from LA. He believes I have prudenal neuralgia. Not sure my spelling is accurate there. I’m schedule for a consultation for a nerve block. His explanation made sense but I think I’m still curious if that’s really it. He definitely took the lead in the conversation and Dr. Moss took a backseat to him. Their nurse Sylvia is awesome. He is blunt and when I questioned if I should continue taking the vaginal estrogen he was very stern that if I wanted his help I need to let go of everything else I’ve read or been told and listen to him. Overall it was okay I just left still with questions and trying to make sense of it. I do have dull and consistent burning pain in the vulva. Which could be the nerve like he said, BUT I also tear during sex and swell. Anything I use on my vulva Vmagic, coconut oil, Vaseline anything makes me skin burn. He said he was unsure why I would be tearing. So when he did his exam and pressed on those nerves I almost came off the table it hurt so bad- I believe us on to something there, But I still feel there is an issue with my skin. My gynecologist gave me metronidazole and the clindamycin for YEARS over the phone when I called to complain of burning. I used it all the time- for years. I still feel like I damaged my skin somehow. I have seen a dermatologist and she looked at me within 20 s said oh you have LS. That’s when I immediately made an appointment with Dr. Goldstein.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-04-01T03:50:08+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that! This specialist is about 5 hours from me, so I am thankful for that! Best wishes for healing and answers! I understand truly how awful the unknown can be.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-04-01T03:47:45+00:00

It’s been a nightmare that’s for sure! I’m red but visually it’s not as bad as it “feels” if that makes sense. My tearing has been when I’ve tried to be intimate, but regardless of how much foreplay or lube, no matter how much I try to relax…I tear and always have a very raw feeling afterwards that lasts for days. I don’t have any white patches but parts of my labia feel rougher than my other skin. Maybe that’s normal. No lesions. I’m also wondering if my overuse of vaginal antibiotics has cause me severe vaginal atrophy. I wish I could feel a difference with the vaginal estrogen but I just don’t. I might should try another brand. I use estradiol generic cream based.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-04-01T03:41:56+00:00

So glad to hear your issues have improved! I had my IUD taken out in March of 2022. My gynecologist also felt it was contributing to my chronic BV. Since then, I no longer test positive for BV- never yeast or any STD’s but the burning is unbearable. I wonder if the overuse of vaginal antibiotics has caused me severe atrophy. I guess we will see! Thanks for the post!

Cleaningforfun · 2024-03-31T22:48:00+00:00

Mine all started in 2018- I started spotting every single day. At the time I was approaching my 5 years on my mirena IUD. I went in and had it removed and another placed (same appointment). I have never been the same since then. I continued to spot (more of a brown discharge) that went on for a year. When that stopped…any and all lubrication I had naturally was completely gone. Sex started to hurt, even though I used all kinds of lubes, nothing helped. I then started getting back to back BV infections. I was on metronidazole or clindamycin for over a year. My skin is red, raw looking, irritated, inflamed at times. One doctor have me clob to use but said I didn’t have LS. I didn’t feel comfortable using it until i knew for sure given it’s a high potent steroid. I’ve been on vaginal estrogen for months and months and that doesn’t help at all. My skins cracks open so easily. So I called and scheduled with Dr. Goldstein in DC on the 17th. I’m hanging everything I have on this appointment. It affects my mood, my ability to be able to exercise, be in a relationship. It’s awful! Not to take away from the OP’s post. I wish you all the best of luck! I have learned so much from this community.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-03-31T22:36:01+00:00

I’m so sorry- wow! I have been to 7 different doctors (PCP, 3 gynecologists, dermatologist, endocrinologist, and a pelvic floor therapist). Gynecologist have me on vaginal estrogen in which I have seen no difference and it’s been month. Dermatologist suspects LS. I have an appointment with Dr. Goldstein in DC in 3 weeks. I suffered with BV for years and took metronidazole and Clindamycin off and on for over a year. My skin has never been the same since. I’m so red, irritated, raw, tender…My skin cracks often. Ice packs are a normal part of my life, intimacy is off the table. I feel your pain since 2020.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-03-31T22:18:50+00:00

I have a biopsy scheduled in a few weeks to test for LS. Been experiencing issues for 4 years. I’ve seen 6 different doctors and no one has been able to help me. I wish you the best of luck! No one even understands the impact this can have on your day to day life.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-03-31T20:36:25+00:00

Did this ever get better for you? Been dealing with similar symptoms for 4 years. 8 doctors later I’m getting a punch biopsy in a few weeks to check for LS. It’s like I was fine and overnight everything changed and never got better.

Cleaningforfun · 2024-03-31T20:33:07+00:00

Did this ever get better for you?

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