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Re: sodium valproate and pcosFrom: Janey (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:31:06 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 24 May 2000, thea wrote: > >Does anyone know if there is a connection between the epilespy drug >sodium valproate and pcos. My daughter has been on this drug for 6 >years now , she has not had a period for 6 months, has developed facial >hair and severe acne, she is just about to have an ultrasound scan for >detection of cysts. I am wondering if long term use of this drug can >cause pcos to occur.She is just 16 by the way. >any thoughts anybodyxxx > >-- >Thea O > Dear Thea, I know that you posted your question a very long time ago. I was reading the obgyn.net archieve and did a search on Epilepsy & I saw your post there. I live in the UK and have both Epilepsy and PCOS. I was placed on Epilim when I was first diagnosed at 10 and took it for 20 years. I only stopped taking it when I discovered that there was medical research that had been done, that identified Epilim (Sodium Valproate) with PCOS. Cut a long story short, I don't take Epilim any more. I just wanted to know how your daughter was and was interested to know if she is still taking Epilim? Sorry, if it sounds nosey, not trying to interferre, just wanted to say I understand your concerns and have been there! Best wishes too you both,
-- Janey PS If there is anyone else in a similar position please don't hesitate to email me, at the above address or post a reply here.
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