Hormonal Imbalances?

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I have a problem, I think. When I was pregnant, I felt fine. For the most part, I was a total angel, my husband thinks so too. Now, pretty much ever since my daughter was born, I’ve been nice sometimes, but most of the time I feel pretty lousy. I’m grouchy and edgy a lot of the time, instead of being a total angel, I’m more like a you-know-what- the thing that flies on a broom, and cackles.

Well sometimes it is pretty bad, and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done if it is a hormonal imbalance. I have a friend who is on the pill because of it, but I definately don’t want to do that.

I’ve also heard of some herbal treatments, but don’t know anything about them. Do they even work?
 
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Christian4life:
I have a problem, I think. When I was pregnant, I felt fine. For the most part, I was a total angel, my husband thinks so too. Now, pretty much ever since my daughter was born, I’ve been nice sometimes, but most of the time I feel pretty lousy. I’m grouchy and edgy a lot of the time, instead of being a total angel, I’m more like a you-know-what- the thing that flies on a broom, and cackles.

Well sometimes it is pretty bad, and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done if it is a hormonal imbalance. I have a friend who is on the pill because of it, but I definately don’t want to do that.

I’ve also heard of some herbal treatments, but don’t know anything about them. Do they even work?
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I know there is a condition known as postpartum depression which happens after the birth of a child. I suggest going and seeing your doctor and discussing the problem with him or her.
 
I feel for you, Christian. Ask your doctor about progesterone cream. You can actually buy it over the counter at Wal-Mart. You can find it in the Vitamin aisle. For a stronger dose you need a doctor’s prescription. You can do a google on it to find out if it would help you.
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Christian4life:
I have a problem, I think. When I was pregnant, I felt fine. For the most part, I was a total angel, my husband thinks so too. Now, pretty much ever since my daughter was born, I’ve been nice sometimes, but most of the time I feel pretty lousy. I’m grouchy and edgy a lot of the time, instead of being a total angel, I’m more like a you-know-what- the thing that flies on a broom, and cackles.

Well sometimes it is pretty bad, and I was wondering if there is anything that can be done if it is a hormonal imbalance. I have a friend who is on the pill because of it, but I definately don’t want to do that.

I’ve also heard of some herbal treatments, but don’t know anything about them. Do they even work?
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Christian,

It is really dangerous to self-diagnose. PLEASE see your family physician and talk about your mood imbalance. Tell him/her what you have said here. There are appropriate meds that can help.

I would also reccommend getting a Christian or preferrably Catholic therapist (try catholictherapists.com ) to discuss your feelings with. I remember a previous thread of yours regarding the issue of family planning in your marriage–a highly stressful topic when two who are one flesh do not agree. Combined with having a new baby and the other stresses of a young marriage, it’s totally reasonable to feel lousy!!! 🙂 But get some help. Depression is either situational or chemical, and sometimes both. Let a doctor and psychologist evaluate you.

Don’t delay. If this is post-partum, that can turn serious rather quickly.

Abby
 
You are right, Abby, I should have put check with your doctor in bold print, or better yet, not have said anything.
Please do check with your doctor first, Christian. Especially if you are dealing with depression. Even though my doctor told me that the progesterone cream you buy over the counter is a low enough dose it doesn’t need a script, you need to find out from your doctor if it’s right for you and if so what the dosage is for you individually.
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Christian,

It is really dangerous to self-diagnose. PLEASE see your family physician and talk about your mood imbalance. Tell him/her what you have said here. There are appropriate meds that can help.

I would also reccommend getting a Christian or preferrably Catholic therapist (try catholictherapists.com ) to discuss your feelings with. I remember a previous thread of yours regarding the issue of family planning in your marriage–a highly stressful topic when two who are one flesh do not agree. Combined with having a new baby and the other stresses of a young marriage, it’s totally reasonable to feel lousy!!! 🙂 But get some help. Depression is either situational or chemical, and sometimes both. Let a doctor and psychologist evaluate you.

Don’t delay. If this is post-partum, that can turn serious rather quickly.

Abby
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I agree w/ the above posters. My wife is very similar.

If you are not using NFP I suggest learning it.
We were able to find out that my wife has low progesterone levels, and that makes her very mean. 😛

Good luck!
 
Definitely talk to your doctor first. And if they say the problem is low progesterone and you need to go on the pill, ask for the progesterone cream. A friend of mine went in with this problem and the doctor kept telling her she needed to go on the pill. She was strongly against this, knowing it was not a good long-term solution since she would practice nfp and want kids once she got married, and she asked about other options. She had to ask three or four times before he mentioned the progesterone cream as an option. When she asked why he didn’t tell her about it up front, the doctor said they’re required by the pharmaceutical companies to pitch and advocate for their products first and foremost. Since progesterone cream isn’t something marketed by pharmaceutical companies, it had to be a last resort. How sad and scary for women to be given so few options so that others can profit from it!
 
It might not even be hormones.

When my sister had her monsters, she decided she would do the night time feedings while she was home on maternity leave since my brother in law was working, so she was taking care of a baby, doing tons of loads of laundry, cleaning the house, going to drs appts, looking into nannys and daycare, cooking, running all the errands, and feeling a little isolated from having no adult contact for 8 hours, and not sleeping a full night. She turned into uber (insert term for female dog here) and no one wanted to be near her.

She was overtired, over stressed, and lonely. When she went back to work, she was much more pleasant.
 
you ma y wanna have your hormone levels checked…lack of estrogen wgich is causing u to feel like a grouch… that was my experience up to one year after having my DD.
 
Dear Christian4Life,

We are in similar situations, the difference being I had the problems while pregnant. I gave birth a month ago, and am experiencing highs and lows like you wouldn’t believe. I can go to laughing to crying in a second, hyper to crashed in the same amount of time. It’s no fun…I understand what you’re going through and I will pray for you.

My husband told me about OPTIVITE. I am about to google it now and see what it’s all about, but to summarize its a supplement you take to even out hormone levels…it also helps with PMS and irregular periods.

Also, have you had your thyroid checked? My sister-in-law was having some of the same issues, and it turned out she has a thyroid imbalace.

My OB/GYN, after I described my symptoms, said that I have probably had a hormonal imbalance since I was a teen.He said that since I didn’t get it taken care of back then, I can regulate it, but can’t erase it completely. 😦

I have been walking on a treadmill about 30 minutes a day, and lifting light weights…how I feel afterwards and for most of the day because of it is wonderful…

I hope some of my post helps you…TAKE CARE

MommyLeah
 
SEE YOUR DOCTOR!!! Don’t try to self-diagnose or self-medicate. Your first step MUST be to get checked to find out of you need medical attention.
 
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