I have had extensive vaaginal bleeding over the past year. I have had numerous vaginal ultrsounds, biopsies and two D & C's. The final outcome was thankfully not cancer of the Uterus (so far they tell me)but was told by my doctor that I have too much estrogen and low progesterone. I was prescribe Megestrol therapy - start 2 pills a day for 2 months and than drop to 1 pill per day.
However, I am severely overweight, smoke and have had significant hair loss over the past year. After reading up on this pill IT CAUSES WEIGHT GAIN OMG... and it is given as a weight gain supplement.
I have severe abdominal hernias due to a burst appendix several years ago and had hernia surgery which did not work. it is painful to stand too long as it is... I cannot gain more weight.
Are there alternatives to this drug... and will it assist with my hair loss?
Please help... I don't want to continue to take this drug and then have severe side effects.. They talk about heart attacks, high blood pressure, weight gain etc etc.
Please help