estrogen buildup and stability...

[calveless wonder]

i figure this is the best place to ask.

here's my problem
My girlfriend has been on a combination of progesterone and estrogen hormones for quite a while since she can no longer produce extrogenous estrogen. However, she was in a very bad financial situation awhile back and stopped taking them for about 2-3 months.

when i found out she stopped taking them, i made her go back on them immediately...I noticed she was extremely unstable and moody and had absolutely ZERO sex drive.
She's been back on them for about 3 weeks but all that has disappeared is the hot flashes and other minor effects. The major issues (her mood, sex drive) are still a major problem. The thought of anything intimate actually disgusts her.
I'm getting extremely worried because she's not acting like herself at all and all rational thought has left her. she's become extremely pessimistic and depressed in alot of ways, which is the complete opposite of who she normally is. It's basically like she has a split personality...and she realizes it, but can't control the way she feels.


I know it's the lack of hormones but typically how long does it take for levels to stabilize?

 

[MS]

She needs to see a good endocrinologist. It's impossible to tell what may be going on without thorough blood work and physical exam. Make sure she gets her free testosterone, T3 and iron measured as well as estrogen and progesterone.