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Hormonal IUD for Endo
Hi Ladies, I have adenomyosis (endometriosis confined to uterus walls). I've been on the pill to try to control my cycles for the past year, and it is not really working - not as much bleeding during my period, but constant spotting. Has anyone tried Mirena (progestin IUD) to treat their endometriosis? My doctor is…
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Noob Question about Lifting and Cholesterol
Hi Ladies! I am a dedicated cardio junkie - I love the endorphins and it's been the only thing that's been able to help me control my cholesterol (my liver loves to make lots of it, without regard to what I'm eating, apparently). No doctor will put me on a cholesterol medication because I'm a woman of child-bearing age…
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Lifting Weights while Hypothyroid
I'm hypothyroid (diagnosed almost 15 years ago); and taking a combination of T3 (cytomel) and T4 (levothyroxine, generic). I feel pretty great most days, and I try to work out every day. My doctor put me on a restricted calorie (1200 or less) diet and cardio regimen because of my crazy-high cholesterol levels (350+). I'm…
