August, 2009







Could I be pre-menopausal? Please help…?




I have been taking fertility treatments for a while. I had an IUI with fertility shots two months ago. Last month I started my period as usual and had severe cramps as I always do. This month I spotted for a whole week before having a heavier flow, but I NEVER had cramps and I’m not really sure I can pinpoint the first day of my period because it was so weird this month. In all my period (spotting and actual flow) has lasted for two weeks. I had an IUI with shots in March and the next menstrual cycles were normal. What worries me most is that I had no menstrual cramps – I ALWAYS have severe cramps usually lasting two days. Could the fertility treatments send me into early menopause? I’m only 31.




occasional nightsweats trouble sleeping?




im 16 and in the past week i woke up about 3 times every night sweating and when i get up to step out of bed my muscles all cramp up sometimes my shoulder sometimes my calf it changes but in the past 2 nights i don’t wake up with cramps or with sweat just waking up very fast like. very abruptly, i cant remember any of my dreams




Tide (laundry detergent) joke?




Dear Tide,

I am writing to say what an excellent product you have! I’ve used it all of my married life, as my Mom always told me it was the best. Now that I am in my fifties I find it even better! In fact, about a month ago, I spilled some red wine on my new white blouse. My inconsiderate and uncaring husband started to belittle me about how clumsy I was, and generally started becoming a pain in the neck.

One thing led to another and somehow I ended up with his blood on my new white blouse! I grabbed my bottle of Tide with bleach alternative, to my surprise and satisfaction, all of the stains came out! In fact, the stains came out so well the detectives who came by yesterday told me that the DNA tests on my blouse were negative and then my attorney called and said that I was no longer considered a suspect in the disappearance of my husband. What a relief!

Going through menopause is bad enough without being a murder suspect! I thank you, once again, for having a great product. Well, gotta go, have to write to the Hefty bag people.







And you can tell me what’s wrong with me, and why i have severe mood swings all of a sudden, and acting violent towards people i care about.

Okay, first off, i was born in 1992. My mom was 19, and my dad was in his mid 20s. My dad was a drug addict and alcoholic, but my mom wasn’t. I had to grow up hearing them argue and verbally/physically fight all the time, even though they didn’t live together and didn’t go out. One time when i was about 4, my parents were arguing on christmas eve, and i yelled for them to be quiet so santa could come. My dad came into my room and told me to shut the hell up, because santa wasn’t real. Then another time, i told my dad i hated him, and he replied back "i hate you too" and slammed my door. I’ve had to grow up hearing my parents have sex, which is so disturbing to hear your parents have sex. My dad raped my mom in front of me, he hit her in front of me, and yelled at both of us. My mom was young in the 90s, so on the weekends, she dropped me off at granny’s house so she could go party with her friends. I’m way closer to my granny because she basically raised me when i was young cause mom was never home. Both of my parents have been addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol (my mom has been clean for 6 years, but my dad still uses). My granny was physically abused by her husband (my grandpa) in the 70s, and when i was little in the 90s, they used to argue alot in front of me. I started liking girls when i was 5, and i had my first kiss with a girl when i was 5. I used to get beat up everyday in preschool by a girl who i would later discover was my cousin. I then transfered to an elementary school where the majority was whites, and in kindergarten, these twins wouldn’t invite me to their B-day party because i was "colored". I basically had no real friends until 1st grade when these 2 black twins came to my school. I started having a crush on one of them, but they left in 2nd grade. I didn’t have a real friend until 5th grade, when this family moved to my city. I met this girl, who would eventually become my best friend. We’re still best friends now as seniors. When i went to middle school, i fell in love with this hispanic girl, and everyone found out. I was teased and beat up for the rest of the year, and i was suicidal twice that year. Then 7th grade was boring, and in 8th grade i did track and basketball. I came to high school, and freshman year was fun. 10th grade was okay, and 11th grade was good too. Now i’m going to be a senior next fall, but i am starting to have severe mood swings, and i’m thinking/acting violently. As you probably figured, i’m a lesbian, and when you become a teen, hormones start going crazy. My best friend is starting to notice guys, and i’m getting very jealous. I yell at her, and grab her arm telling her she better not talk to no guys while i’m her friend. I have dreams about hitting her and telling her she’s mine, and she’ll never talk to anyone unless i say so. We used to be very close, but now everytime we hang out, it’s akward, and i end up yelling at her and calling her out of her name. Also, my family is trying to pressure me to get a boyfriend, but i don’t want one. And my mom really wants me to have kids, but i don’t want kids. I’m joining the military, which my family is also opposed too. I have dreams about hurting people, but i want them to stop.

So there’s my life in a nutshell. What do you think my problem is? Why am i having mood swings and acting violent towards people? Do you think i need therapy?




blue and black cohosh capsules to induce labor?




what is the correct dosage ? anyone have any experience with these herbs? the blue is 500 mg and the black is 540mg.

no other comments, thank you for your help !




Can men in their 40s have hot flashes?




I was talking to this guy and while I was talking to him I noticed that he was red. I asked him how he’d gotten sunburned, and then he turned even redder. Then he said that he’d been having hot flashes. I thought only women had those?







I really need someone who knows a lot about this stuff-

I went to my gynecologist who has a nurse practitioner working with her. I told her of my irregular periods and PMS symptoms. She said I needed Natural Progesterone Cream and gave me a Rx for a compound from a pharmacy. I used it for several months but had to quit because I was literally getting my period ever other week and it was lasting longer than I was off. I would have my period 10 days and be off 8 then start again. I was told and read online that I should have less periods or none at all.

Why would it do that? What hormone condition or other explanation could cause that reaction?







all the older women in my life had hysterectomies at my age, i really don’t know what to expect for a natural menopuasal process.




What are some Early symptoms of menopause?







What to do about husband who won’t talk?




We’ve been married over 20 years and have kids that are almost grown. He never was much of a talker but things have gone from bad to worse lately. I have about all of the silence and ignoring that I can stomach now. I am about to give up on him. I have tried everything over the years and he just clams up, watches TV non stop or indulges himself in his hobby on his one day off a week. I am so frustrated, lonely and upset. But he won’t budge. He gets better temporarily then goes right back to the same clamshell ways. Could he be going through male menopause? or be depressed or something? He says he loves me and wants to be married but his actions don’t match his professions of love for me. If this is love then I might as well check out now. This is maddening and happens very often. I know I deserve better treatment. He seems unable to keep an emotional connection with me for more than a few days at a time before he reverts to ignoring and silence again. Is it a fear of intimacy?




Letter of appreciation?




Dear Tide Soap Company

I am writing to say what an excellent product you have! I’ve used it all
through my married life, as my mom always told me it was the best. Now
that I am in my fifties, I find it even better. In fact, about a month
ago, I spilled some red wine on my new white blouse.

My inconsiderate and uncaring husband started to berate me about how
clumsy I was, and generally started becoming a pain in the neck. One
thing led to another and somehow I ended up with a lot of his blood on
my white blouse. I tried to get the stain out using a bargain detergent,
but it just wouldn’t come out. After a quick trip to the supermarket, I
purchased a bottle of liquid Tide with bleach alternative, and to my
surprise and satisfaction, all of the stains came out!! In fact, the
stains came out so well the detectives who came by yesterday told me
that the DNA tests on my blouse were negative and then my attorney
called and said that I would no longer be considered a suspect in the
disappearance of my husband. What a relief!! Going through menopause is
bad enough without being a murder suspect! I thank you, once again, for
having such a great product.

Well, gotta go. I have to write a letter to the Hefty Bag people.







Are there any negative effects to the baby, and what is the appropriate dosage and how often (capsule form)?







I am on day 5 and feel absolutely rotten. I continuously have headaches, anxiety, gas, muscle weakness, strangest dreams, nightsweats, thirstiness, insomnia, nausea, etc. I am hanging in there because I have some hope that the side effects may go away. Do they? Yes I know it is better than continuing smoking. Should I decrease dosage? Is it ok to take Xanax along with Chantix? Somebody has to know these answers. Thanks for any suggestions you can offer.
To clarify, I am not taking Xanax. I was curious if it would help calm my anxiety and whether or not the two were mixable. All I wanted to know was whether or not anyone else was having so many side effects like I am? Unfortunately it appears that I am the one in the million that would have a reaction to the medication like I am experiencing. Yesterday was my last dose since I can’t seem to get any feedback from anyone.




Biotechnology help please?




Im doing a biology report on gene therapy (biotechnology) and I was wondering if biotechnology is used for vegetables and food production like in animals.
Also what else is it used for?
ive got
bioconversion of organic waste
genetically altered bacteria
cleanup of oil spills
synthetic hormones
production of drugs

Is there anymore?
Thanks
Sorry- I meant it as An assignment on Gene therapy and then like a little exert on Biotechnology to cover the other topics
Is IVF biotechnology?