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Re: Big Belly??

From: Paula (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 10:05:47 -0600 (CST)


At Thu, 13 Dec 2001, Sara wrote: >
>At Wed, 31 Oct 2001, Daun wrote:
>>
>>My doctor thinks I have PCOS. I do have some of the symptoms, increased
>>hair, some small skin tags on my neck, oily skin, infertility and I am
>>heavy about 5'7" at 264. However, I carry my weight in an
>>hourglass/pear shape. I'm not apple shaped. Is every case of PCOS
>>shaped with the most fat in the middle area or is that just a
>>generalization?
>>I haven't been through all the blood testing yet, this is just something
>>she thinks I should be tested for.
>>Let me know what you all think.
>>Daun
>
>I am sure others can atest... many patients with PCOS are perfectly
>thin even. There is no standard. It is a generalization that all fat
>will center around the belly area. Genetics do play a factor as well.
>
>--
>Sara - samirise@hotmail.com
>

--
 I have had a PCOS diagnosis for many years. I am short and pear-shaped - not exactly your PCOS stereotype.  I'm sure there are many people like me.



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