Paging Dr. House. Medical mystery involving girly bits and hormonal madness lurks within. Probably SFW. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2009 - 7 answers

HormoneFilter: Help me understand complications during the follicular and luteal phase of menstruation. [more inside]
posted by 2X2LcallingCQ on Jun 17, 2009 - 1 answer

I love me some girly music. Recommend me your favorite unabashedly girly musicians. More detailed description inside. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Jul 18, 2008 - 112 answers

I just got back from Mexico and bought what I hope is their version of Prempro. But now I'm not sure that what I have is the exact formula. I have estrogenos conjugados (Brand is Neradin). Does this have progesterone? Or just estrogen?
posted by what-i-found on Jun 28, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you suggest articles or books that are anecdotal descriptions of people taking opposite-sex sex hormones? [more inside]
posted by thehmsbeagle on Jan 2, 2008 - 14 answers

My boyfriend is an avowed vegetarian, almost vegan. Out of respect for him (and the desire to live healthier), I have switched to an almost completely vegetarian diet. Now I've gained weight... why? [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob on Oct 14, 2007 - 50 answers

I've been on estrogen therapy for 26 years - anyone else with similar experience? [more inside]
posted by luckyshirl on Jan 29, 2007 - 5 answers

BirthControl filter: Does anyone else experience fairly extreme side effects from hormonal birth control? I'm on Ortho-TriCyclen Lo (the low estrogen version) and have been for a year. Cons include complete loss of libido, about thirty pounds of weight gain, monthly morning-sickness type symptoms (during the first week of the cycle) and mood swings. Pros seem to be that the anxiety that hit me at thirteen and never lifted seems to be negated while on the pill. In fact, there is about a three-foot thick wall between me and any emotion whatsoever (unless I'm on the placebo). So...am I just a freak? Or has anyone else experienced anything like this? I'm especially concerned with the mental side effects - the extreme distance from emotion & enjoyment.
posted by anonymous on Dec 14, 2004 - 39 answers