>>The result of LH and FSH abnormalities is
ovarian underproduction of estrogen, along with abnormal production of
progesterone, and amenorrhea and infertility.  AS oestrogen levels are
low, it is possible that it has an effect on breast development.<<

Fiona, you've added some good detail. One correction--- it is estrogen that
tends to be very high, and progesterone that is very low or non-existent,
that latter due to the lack of a corpus luteum to produce it, and that
because of anovulation. Infertility is certainly a hallmark, and the rate of
miscarriages is higher, too, possibly due again to progesterone deficiency.

As you commented, Fiona, I believe that there is potential for disruption of
breast tissue development, though I can't say that for certain. I also see
potential for disruption of galactopoeisis, and I really wish we could get
an endocrinologist to scrutinize these issues with an eye for lactation
problems!

Lisa Marasco, BA, IBCLC

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