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Re: NewbieFrom: Candace (anonymous@obgyn.net)Wed, 11 Sep 2002 19:58:57 -0500 (CDT)
Sophie- In regards to the doctor advising you that if you lost weight, the PCOS would go away. This doctor could not be more wrong. The weight did not cause the PCOS. PCOS causes weight gain, as most PCOS sufferers are insulin resistant and have a difficult time with high glycemic foods (starchy carbs). I would listen to the second physician, althout seeing a specialist is definetly the best thing to do. When I thought I had PCOS I opted to see an endocrinologist not a gyn for the treatment as I was not concerned with infertility and getting pregnant. At the time I thought the diagnosis was innacurate as I had the classic symptoms - weight gain, acne, excess hair growth (although I have heard there have been worse) and I would get a period about 3 or 4 times a year if I was not on BCP. The specialist put me on meds and advised me to stay on the BCP. I saw no significant changes and got discouraged and went off the meds and decided that he diagnosed me too quickly. Later that same year, I told my gyn that I had been diagnosed and that I thought it was inaccurate. The first question she asked was whether I had ever had an ultrasound. The answer being NO. She found this ODD. Anyway, here it is about 3 years after I decided to end treatment and I now believe the diagnosis was indeed accurate. I have put weight on with no changes in my diet and actually increase in my exercise routine. I have just turned 29 and still have acne, and I am still experiencing the hair growth. About 2 years ago, I tried the low carb diet and I will say that it did work. Do not cut carbs completely but cutting back is beneficial, especially for women with PCOS. I felt SO much better without them and I love my bagels so it was not easy. But occasionally I will have a bagel and I notice the difference in how I feel. I recently went to my PCP and we discussed possible treatments of the PCOS which should help the weight gain. He is looking into the glucophage/metformin claims that this is effective for PCOS sufferers. I am all for it. And if he is not comfortable with it I will seek treatment from a specialist. I hoep my information provided some help...BUT, do NOT believe anyone who says that your weight is the reason for the PCOS. NOT TRUE!! And losing weight WILL NOT change the acne or hair growth. Your best bet is to find a specialist!!!
-- Candace
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