PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for July, 2002: Re: Newly diagnosed

Re: Newly diagnosed

From: Pat (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Jul 2002 14:18:51 -0500 (CDT)

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Yes, this is possible, though I would also be suspicious of perimenopause and even fibroids with the irregular bleeding. It is possible you have been working towards this for awhile, and now it is more obvious...or your providers are getting better at recognition. Manay women have been mis-diagnosed or under-diagnosed. It also sounds to me like you have Syndrome X, which is the bloos pressure and high cholesterol. So, probablyl you are insulin resistant with Syndrome X, with maybe some underlying PCOS. Get all the tests you can. I hightly recommend you do lots of research on all of these conditions. Initially you can start changing how you eat, and exercising regularly, waiting for the next step for what to do next. This chart might make things clearere to you: http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/bloodsugarstages.htm Here is more info about all of these conditons: http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/nutrition.htm

-- Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS PCOS Support Editorial Advisor PCOS Pavilion http://www.obgyn.net/pcos/pcos.asp http://www.midwivesofwa.org/pcos.htm http://www.midwivesofwa.org//pcosarticles.htm

> >I recently had an annual exam including a pelvic ultrasound due to heavy >periods and break-through bleeding between periods. My doctor had a >follow up visit to tell me she believes I have PCOS due to the cysts, my >bleeding, and my blood tests showed my female hormones in an abnormal >ratio. I am also overweight with high blood pressure, high cholesterol >and a fast heart rate. I figured the overweight had a lot to do with >the bp, cholesterol and heart rate. > >My question is, is it possible for this to just develop when you are >older (I am 41), and without some of the more obvious symptoms? I am >going to discuss further with my doctor, but wanted to see what feedback >I get here as well. I'm not sure if I need to worry about this or not >(I kind of think my doctor is wrong). > >Thanks.

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