Re: GGRRRRRR... DOctors
From: sally (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Oct 2002 04:12:11 -0600 (CST)
Hi Mel,
sounds like a very good idea to get a referral to an endocrinologist who
specialises in PCOS. Be aware that not all obgyne are aware /
up-to-date on PCOS (I got brushed off by several before I found a good
endocrinologist.... the classic was - everything is normal dear go and
get yourself married and come back to me if you have trouble getting
pregnant - like DUH! I'm not ovulating......) and if the obgyne is not
helpful, do keep looking. If you post your area some women on this
board may be able to recommend a good doctor (I can't help as I am not
in US).
BCP can distort blood test results - particularly for the sex hormones.
The metformin (once you get to an effective dose) could help with
regularision of periods rather than having to take BCP.
Best wishes
--
Sally
At Tue, 29 Oct 2002, Mel wrote:
>
>At Tue, 29 Oct 2002, sally wrote:
>>
>>Dear Mel,
>>
>>Your poor daughter - having to contend with the PCOS (and unusual weight
>>gain) and insensitive doctors. One thousand calories a day is very
>>low.... along with the exercise. It wouldn't be safe to go lower and
>>you are right to nix a 'starvation' diet. When did your daughter start
>>the BCP? Some women gain weight on BCP. Maybe she could try stopping it
>>(unless she needs it for contraception).
>>
>>Has your daughter had her thryoid function tested? In fact a full
>>endocrine work-up to rule out any other possible causes - if she hasn't
>>already. Thyroid function can affect weight gain and often goes hand in
>>hand with PCOS. Even subtle abnormalities in thryoid can affect weight
>>gain.
>>
>>Keep up the efforts - eventually you will find out what works for your
>>daughter. Keep us informed.
>>
>>Best wishes
>>
>>--
>>Sally
>>
>--
>Sally,
> Thanks for the words of encouragement. My daughter has been on bcp for a
>year now. They did a blood work up a year ago and have not done another one.
>This is when they told us what she thought she had but she said her test did not
>prove it. I think I am going to call another OBGYN tomorrow and make her an appointment with
>her. Maybe she will then referre her to an endo which our family dr ( who has been treating
>her has not/will not)or at least know a little more about this than our family person
>does.She has to take the bcp becasue if she does not she has one period on top of another
>and cramps to the point of not being able to function at all.
> mel
>
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