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Re: Losing Weight - It's working
From: Jasmin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Jun 2001 11:40:03 -0500 (CDT)
I was just researching birth control pills yesterday. Ortho-tri-cyclen
is bad for pcos because it is triphasic. The dose in one of the 3
phases is too low, and this is bad for cysts, it can make them worse.
But you could try ortho-cyclen, which is monophasic, and is also proven
to help many people's acne. (It has the same type of progestin in it
(norgestimate) and this is one of the least androgenic progestins, so is
good for pcos.) Some other monophasic, low androgenic bcps are Demulen,
Mircette, and Desogen, and Orthocept, which have the progestin
desogestrel. If you want a low Estrogen dose, Mircette is the lowest,
at 20 mcg, (Desogen has 35, Orhtocept has 30, Demulen 35, Ortho-Cyclen
35)
--
Jasmin
>>>Hi Everyone,
>>>
>>>I'm new to the forum, but have been lurking on here for many weeks. I
>>>was diagnosed with PCOS a mere 3 weeks ago. I'm waiting to see an Endo
>>>doctor - probably sometime in July.
>>>
>>>I am 29 years old and single. Like many of you, as soon as I hit
>>>puberty, I packed on the pounds. I gained an unexplained 40 pounds in
>>>one summer when I was 13 and have put on even more as I aged. My
>>>periods throughout my teen years were very irregular - anywhere from
>>>40-70 days between cycles. I was not sexually active, so I didn't worry
>>>about it too much. My doctor assured me that my periods would regulate
>>>when I became an adult. I guess I'm not a grown up yet, huh? :)
>>>
>>>Two years ago, I lost my right ovary due to a massive cyst (15
>>>centimeters). My then-OB/GYN said that cysts 'just happen'. She didn't
>>>know why it got to be so big. She couldn't explain my irregular
>>>periods, opting instead to put me on BCP (Levora). She couldn't explain
>>>the acne breakouts I had on my legs and breasts - instead she put me on
>>>doxycycline which (rather obviously) didn't help at all. She encouraged
>>>me to lose weight and to get out an exercise more. And you know what? I
>>>did that, I went to a gym and also joined a martial arts class - even
>>>earned my black belt for crying out loud, but I still didn't lose any
>>>weight. So now I'm fat and a trained hand to hand expert! LOL!!
>>>
>>>The best thing in the world happened to me a few months ago. I switched
>>>jobs and my old doctor didn't accept my new insurance, so I found a new
>>>doctor. I made an appointment with him for my regular Pap, and while he
>>>was questioning me about my medical history, he stopped me and asked if
>>>I had ever been tested for PCOS. "No...what's that?" and he explained
>>>to me that EVERY PROBLEM I had was a classic symptom! Finally! An
>>>answer! I am not lazy! I do not overeat! There is something wrong with
>>>me! Yes!!!
>>>
>>>:) Of course, now I'm like "Damn, there's something wrong with me!" but
>>>for those few shining moments, I felt at peace. I suddenly really liked
>>>my new doctor. He's not bad, for a guy!
>>>
>>>Anyhow, I was wondering if anyone here has been on Weight Watchers? I
>>>joined in March and have lost 29 pounds so far and (hopefully), will be
>>>able to lose another 100. The plan is easy, and works well for me. Like
>>>many of you, I'm a carbo addict, so I have to watch the bread and
>>>crackers!
>>>
>>>I was also wondering if anyone has any helpful hints about treatment of
>>>acne breakouts. I consider myself one of the lucky ones - I don't break
>>>out on my face (just the occasional stress zit!). I break out on my
>>>upper thighs and under my breasts. At least they aren't in public
>>>areas, but still - it's embarrasing.
>>>
>>>Does Metformin help with acne breakouts, or are there any particular
>>>BCP's that seem to work? I've heard Ortho TriCycline is good for the
>>>skin, but bad for PCOS. I am not trying to conceive, so will I go on
>>>medication, or will that wait until I'm trying to have a baby?
>>>
>>>My goal right now is to arm myself with as much information as possible
>>>so I'll know what questions to ask the Endocrinologist when I see him
>>>next month.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Thank you so much for taking time to read this! Any suggestions offered
>>>and experiences shared are much appreciated!
>>>
>>>- Stacy
>>>
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