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Re: Could an 11 year old have Polysistic Ovarian Syndrome ?
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 10:20:00 -0500 (CDT)
I began having hypoglycemic episodes as a nine year old. I think this
was the first indication of PCOS. I was diagnosed with PCOS by my
gynecologist at the age of 24 based on the absence of menstruation and
abnormal hair growth. These symptoms had been present since my early
teens. At 24 I was put on oral birth control as a "treatment," and told
"there was more we could do when I was ready to conceive." At 28 I was
ready to conceive and began a 6 year quest for a baby, beginning with
clomid and ending with a successful GIFT procedure (baby girl - now 4)at
the age of 33. At the age of 36 I conceived again (baby boy - now 1)
"the old fashioned way" thanks to 1500 mg/day of glucophage. I am
watching both of my children carefully for any indication of PCOS
related symptoms. I haven't seen any research results with children. If
anyone has information please post references.
At Sat, 6 Jul 2002, Liza wrote:
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>Hi I had this at 13 but no one knew what was wrong with me then I am now
>24. I dont know if that helps but there is not that much of a
>difference in the two ages.
>
>At Fri, 28 Jun 2002, cheri wrote:
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>>Just incase you didn't know about this; I know my state did a poor job
>>of promoting the progam.
>>Children under 18 can be eligible for the Children's Health Insurance
>>Program (CHIPS). This program is designed for working families without
>>health insurance so the income guidelines are much higher than Welfare
>>Programs. You can find out about this and other programs in your state
>>at http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/.
>>Good luck with your daughter.
>>
>>--
>>Cheri
>>
>>At Tue, 18 Jun 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>>Hello i have an 11yr old daughter who the Doctor said if she was 10 yrs
>>>older
>>>they would say she had this syndrome , so my question is to anyone who
>>>could help is it possible thats what she has ? Or because she's only 11
>>>is there some thing else it could be ? We don't have insurance so it
>>>makes this very
>>>difficult , she is seeing a nurse who has been so great and she has been
>>>talking with the Doctor .. We live in Oregon and he said what she has
>>>is out of what he deals with and he would send her to Oregon Health
>>>Science University but since we don't have insurance and can't afford
>>>thousands of dollars in medical bills we can't do anything further ..
>>>Looking for some help and answers any information would be greatly
>>>appericated .. Thank you Annette
>>
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