Re: PCOS symptoms after Hysterectomy
From: LouiseB (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Jul 2002 13:06:22 -0500 (CDT)
Kat,
>From what I've read, having a hysterectomy often does little to change
the symptoms of PCOS. This is especially the case if insulin resistance
is at the root of the problem. I would be worried by an endocrinolgist
that isn't already aware of that, and perhaps you should find a new
doctor. At the very least, it might be a good idea to get tested for
insulin resistance and to investigate metformin (an insulin sensitizer)
and the possibility of a lower carb diet. There are also a variety of
medications for the other symptoms of hair loss and facial hair. Perhaps
the other ladies will have more specific advice for you! Good Luck :)
--
LouiseB
At Mon, 29 Jul 2002, Kat wrote:
>
>I had a total hysterectomy (necessary because of multiple ovarian cysts
>on both ovaries, cysts on my tubes, uterus, cervix - they took
>everything) six years ago. Before that time I had all the symptoms of
>PCOS - no periods, heavy periods, facial hair, alcopecia, sudden
>unexplained weight gain, etc., etc.
>
>Since my surgery I have gained weight in leaps and bounds, no matter how
>well I eat or how much I exercise; and it's right around my middle. I
>am still contending with the facial hair and the hair loss, and I'm at
>my wits end. The endocrinologist my primary physician sent me too, says
>that since I had a total hysterectomy there is no way that these
>problems were caused by PCOS. My primary physician just says I have
>these problems because I'm over 40 (I was 46 my last birthday)
>
>Is there anything I can do to relieve these problems or am I destined to
>suffer with them indefinitely? Any light you can shed on this subject
>would be greatly appreciated.
>
>--
>Kat
>
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