Question:
Is it true that estrogen is the cause of nausea?

I'm 3 1/2 weeks post-op (distal RNY) and for the past week or so, I've been suffering from severe nausea. Just yesterday, I read somewhere that ESTROGEN could be the culprit. It's the fact that estrogen is stored in the fat and when the body starts tapping those fat reserves, high amounts of estrogen are released into the bloodstream, which causes the nausea. If estrogen IS the cause of the nausea, then what can be done for relief? Also, is it best to avoid ALL hormones? I was going to ask my gyn about taking Provera (progesterone) because as usual, my stubborn period doesn't want to come. Maybe I shouldn't worry about getting my period at this time?    — lalasmommy (posted on June 15, 2001)

June 15, 2001
It could be in part due to this.. that is a good ? and I would talk to an obgyn and your surgeon to see what they suggest. I had a complete hysterectomy and have tried dozens of hormone replacement therapies all w/ no nausea but that doesn't mean it couldn't happen. Keep everyone posted I'd love to know that answer.
   — Dawn R.

June 15, 2001
YES, ESTROGEN CAN CAUSE ALOT OF PROBLEMS AS YOU LOOSE WEIGHT YOU GO THROUGH ALOT OF CHANGES AND THAT THE FIRST TO RESPOND TO THE CHANGE LIKE: HAIR LOST NAUSEA.. THAT CAN CAUSE ALOT OF PROBLEMS... GO INTO THE COMPUTER AND LOOK IT UP.. THE TRICK TO SICKNESS IS INCREASE PROTEIN AND DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.... DO NOT DRINK WITH YOUR MEALS 1 HOUR BEFORE AND WAIT 1 HOUR AFTER...
   — BARBARA C.

June 16, 2001
I alos suffer from severe nausea that almost feels like morning sickness(I am not pregnant). Smeels of any kind bother me. I have dry heaves constantly. It is hard for me to cook or eat. Soup is somewhat soothing. I find this very discouraging and I am having serious doubts about this surgery. I want to feel good so bad and I am losing hope. I talked with my GYN and she said oh they all blame everything on hormones. So much for her help.
   — Terrie D.