Re: Question for Dr. Sam
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel ?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:18:21 +0200
Hi Grace,
Your symptoms correspond to PCOS, however the diagnosis includes some hormonal values and ultrasound as well. Androgens, FSH,LH ara usually measured plus vaginal ultrasound performed to viualise your ovaries.If you have those values, please send them over.
For your info
Sam
> Dr. Sam,
> I recently went to a doctor to finally check for the possibility of
> PCOS. I have a history of amenorrhea, hirsutism, acne, difficulty
> losing weight, and depression. The doctor ran a series of initial tests
> and found that my thyroid levels were mildly hypothyroid, although
> within the normal reference range. Also, my fasting glucose and insulin
> levels were "beautifully normal". She ended out putting me on 25 mcg
> Synthroid, 25mg spironolactone, and 200mg Prometrium (for 10 days to
> start my period-- it has been 4 mos). If my insulin and glucose were
> normal, does this mean that I do not have PCOS? If not, would such mild
> hypothyroid condition lead to my symptoms? Also, if I do have PCOS, but
> just not a severe case, is there any evidence that metformin would
> prevent worsening of my condition? My doctor was going to also do some
> research to see if there is any cause for prescribing insulin
> sensitizers when the insulin levels appear normal.
>
> Thanks and I appreciate any info you can give!
>
> Sincerely,
> Grace Keeler
> gaxbazz@hotmail.com
>
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