I'm still on track! I did however switch to the birth control pill YAZ rather than using the hormone creams. I travel a lot with my job and find the pill much easier and I'm less able to forget (creams were twice a day). In addition, The cost of the pill is about 1/4 the price of the creams. My insurance company would only pay a portion for the cream. The YAZ is a $20 copay.
To answer your question as to advocating for yourself with your doctor, KEEP ASKING! With regards to blood work- ask for everything! Every test possible for your thyroid, hormones, etc. Are you experiencing heavy bleeding and depression as well? And... Don't settle until you're settled :) Let me know how it goes!
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I'm still on track! I did however switch to the birth control pill YAZ rather than using the hormone creams. I travel a lot with my job and find the pill much easier and I'm less able to forget (creams were twice a day). In addition, The cost of the pill is about 1/4 the price of the creams. My insurance company would only pay a portion for the cream. The YAZ is a $20 copay.
January 10, 2009 - 3:13pmTo answer your question as to advocating for yourself with your doctor, KEEP ASKING! With regards to blood work- ask for everything! Every test possible for your thyroid, hormones, etc. Are you experiencing heavy bleeding and depression as well? And... Don't settle until you're settled :) Let me know how it goes!
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