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Re: Diagnosis PCOD
From: kim (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 03 Apr 2001 07:27:37 -0400
Hi,
I have never heard of a doctor stimulating a clitoris, as a part of pcos testing.
I have had pcos for 23 yrs, and have had loads of testing, never heard of this.
I would seee if you can get a referral to doctor that knows about PCOS.
HTH
Kim
Your first visit should just be talking and maybe bloods.
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (emily)
>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS-DIET
>Subject: Re: Diagnosis PCOD
>Date: Mon, 2 Apr 2001 19:06:33 -0500
>
>At Mon, 2 Apr 2001, jamie wrote:
> >
> >I have just been informed that I most likely have PCOD, now my gyno has
> >told me to prepare myself for an examination in about a month, we went
> >through
> >what would have to be done, but there is one procedure i am not
> >comfortable with.
> >I am fairly comfortable with this doctor although have only been in to
> >see
> >him one time, he implied that he would have to stimulate the clitoris.
> >I don't know much about the procedures for this syndrome, but I am very
> >wary to this procedure.
> >Being 19 and a student i thought i was just going through changes from
> >being
> >away from home, but i used to be 105lbs and now am 132, I find i am
> >irritated,
> >and very moody. I haven't menstruated in about 8 months and only once
> >last year. I do have somewhat of increased hair growth which i remover.
> >I was just wondering if someone could indicate what sort of procedures I
> >should expect when i go in for this visit. I don't need to be surprized,
> >because i am very concious about what is done to my body,and for what
> >reasons.
> >It would be great hearing some advise from someone who is experienced in
> >this topic.
> >thank you
>
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