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Re: daughter with PCOS and mother with history of breast cancerFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netThu, 3 Apr 2003 15:31:40 -0600 (CST)
At Thu, 6 Feb 2003, anonymous wrote: > >At Wed, 5 Feb 2003, anonymous wrote: >> >My daughter is 18 and also has PCOS. She was diagnosed last May. She >is currently taking Yasmin, but I too have concerns about the Yasmin >masking her symptoms and about the hormone issue. However, Yasmin has >been a positive experience in respect that she does not have extremely >painful cramps anymore and her complexion has improved. We go to a >reproductive endocrinologist who is very respected in the medical >community. I am hoping his knowledge of what is best for my daughter >will work for her. Later this month she will be tested to see what her >cortisol level is. I am researching daily for breakthroughs as to how >we can learn to deal with PCOS. Good luck. This site has been an >excellent support site for me because we have nothing in my community >for help. > >>I am concerned about my 20 year old daughter. She has been on oral >>contraceptives for polycycstic ovarian syndrome for several years ( her >>hormone ratio was 5-1). I am a five year survivor of breast cancer ( >>diagnosed at age 39)so I am concerned about her taking hormones for most >>of her adult life for this syndrome. Any responses are appreciated.
-- My daughter is also l8 and was diagnosed this fall. She is experiencing significant hair loss and spironolactone has been recommended for her. She too has terrible menstrual cramps. Have you come across anything about the effect of Yasmin on hair loss Thanks
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