PCOS-DIET Messages for January, 2001: Re: what are the symptoms of pcos?

Re: what are the symptoms of pcos?

From: amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 18 Jan 2001 22:59:57 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 12 Jan 2001, Leslie wrote: > HI I AM AMY I DEFINATELY AGREE WITH YOUR STATEMENT..MY DR SAYS THERE IS NO CURE FOR PCOS HE HAS PUT ME ON BIRTH CONTROL WHICH I AGREE BUT I DO NOT WANT TO TAKE IT FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. ALSO PRESCRIBED IS SPIROLACTONE HE SAYS TO HELP HORMONE IMBALANCE HE SAID IT MAY HELP MY PCOS, I HAVE BEEN ON IT FOR 2 MONTHS AND BOY DOES IT MAKE YOUR BREASTS VERY SORE--HAS ANYONE ELSE BEEN PRESCRIBED THIS DRUG--I AM LOOKING INTO THE GASTRIC BYPASS I CANNOTTTTT LOSE THIS WEIGHT...ANY COMMENTS WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.THANKS AMY
>Hello Nicole,
>There are several indications that one may have PCOS. Sudden weight gain and
>backwards hormones are key indicators. I would STRONGLY suggest you request
>an insulin test be completed, as in many women it is related to increased
>insulin their system. An increase in insulin production will cause a sudden
>weight gain, and if he suspects you have PCOS, this test will show you if
>you have a problem with this.
>
>I don't know what your diet is like, but if you do have pcos and wish to
>have some control over it without the nasty medicine that is commonly
>prescribed, I would suggest cutting down on sugar and carbohydrates, which
>tend to aggravate the body's insulin levels.
>
>There are several potential side effects besides odd hormone levels. Some
>include increased adult acne, hair loss on the head and growth on other
>parts of the body (male balding and male hair growth patterns), increased
>LDH cholesterol and decreased HDL cholesterol, depression (often one will
>have a history of depression before diagnosis), inconsistent or absent
>periods. Most of the time the problems will begin in adolescence, but not
>always. I didn't have any of the symptoms until I turned 30. I'm sure I
>missed a few symptoms, but these seem to be the basics. They are not always
>present, which makes this difficult to diagnose. I should mention too that
>because of the backwardness of some of the hormones, it makes it more
>challenging for those with PCOS to become pregnant. Also, the longer this is
>left untreated (ignored) the worse the symptoms become, so make sure that
>you take control and don't let the Dr. tell you the only way to treat this
>is with birth control pills! It may make you have regular periods for a
>while, but it will not resolve the problem and will still be left untreated.
>
>Remember that not all that many Drs are really aware of the details of this
>syndrome; it is a fairly new one to many Drs. You may have to do some of the
>educating and much of the research for your Dr. (as some of the ladies here
>can attest to).
>
>Also, I don't know how many other ladies find intercourse painful, but that
>may indicate another problem all together. If you are experiencing deep
>pain, that may indicate (to the best of my understanding) a problem with the
>uterus. If it is around the vaginal opening, it could be inflamed or blocked
>glands.
>
>Hope I haven't scared you too much! Feel free to contact me privately if you
>wish to discuss any of this in more detail.
>
>Leslie
>lekili@pacbell.net
>
>> I was told today that I may have polycystic ovaries. I have gained
>> weight in the last couple of months and not sure why. My periods are
>> real sporadic and intercourse is extremely painful. My doctor told me
>> that my levels were opposite of what they should be--like the level that
>> should be low was high and vice versa. He wants to wait until April to
>> see what happens! He is hoping that everything will even out, but things
>> have been this way for at least 3 months or more. I just need some info
>> about this syndrome and what are the symptoms. Any info would greatly
>> be appreciated.
>> Thanks--Nicole =)
>>
>> --
>> Nicole=)

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