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A member asked:
Can low estrogen or progesterone make you sick? nauseated, sweaty, diarrhea, sleep problems, achy joints, shortness of breath. happens 1 month x1week
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Not usually: Have your md check your thyroid (TSH) and your fasting blood sugar (FBS) for diabetes testing. Usually low hormone levels do not cause those symptoms.
Answered 6/10/2014
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