Re: Does this doc's advice sound right?
From: SusieQ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:01:44 -0500 (CDT)
hi k.,
Have you been diagnosed with PCOS? If not, I think a visit to a
reputable reproductive endocrinologist (RE) would be a good choice. Many
will treat you before TTC, and it sounds like you need a more
experienced doctor. Bleeding for 40 days is common for PCOSers, but you
need to know what is causing your bleeding. There are many causes:
adrenal cysts, fibroids, thyroid problems, etc. I would make an
appointment now, because it can be months before you can get in to the
RE.
luck, SusieQ
>Hello,
>
>I wonder if somebody might tell me if my doc is on the right track. I
>don't feel confident with the treatment so far, but maybe I am being too
>picky.
>
>I'm 29 and I am simly trying to regulate my cycles at this point. My
>husband has a really low sperm count, so I don't want to bother with
>fertility meds right now, but would like to keep ttc despite the low
>count - possibly will try more aggressive means later, but for now I
>would like to just try to ovulate and regulate hormone levels without
>birth control pills.
>
>I am not overweight and I just had a gtt, but will not get the results
>for a few more days. In the meantime, my doc told me my other hormone
>levels were normal (Prolactin 15, Progesterone .9, LH 9.2, FSH 7.6) All
>of these were taken on day 8 of a never ending menstrual cycle that I am
>now on day 43 of. My bbt makes me look like I'm pregnant, but I'm not -
>according to urine test and ultrasound.
>
>Previously, I had good results regulating my cycle with acupunture and
>herbs for three months - I had a cycle of 33 days in length... however,
>I started getting really overheated and I switched the herb to
>shakyuyakukanzoto (licorice and peony root)- which is recommended for
>pcos patients because it can reduce testerone levels.
>
>However, my doc never bothered to check my testerone levels (despite the
>fact that I have excess facial hair and cystic acne on my back) and the
>big problem is that my menstrual cycle is again very long and my breasts
>have become very swollen and painful. My doctor told me just to wait
>another 2 weeks and to take pain killers and buy a new bra! Is this a
>good idea? I really don't feel comfortable with this.
>
>Can anybody advise? Should I try something else? Wait two weeks as she
>says?
>
>Thanks for any advice.
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