PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for June, 2003: Re: Do I really have PCOS?

Re: Do I really have PCOS?

From: Wyvern (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 6 Jun 2003 02:31:26 -0500 (CDT)

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Greetings,

PCOS is exactly what it entails...a syndrome (a list of symptoms). Few people have all the symptoms of PCOS. Some people have regular periods and no weight gain. However, given enough time, most women develop the rest of the sydrome. There really isn't a mild or severe. It just is, and how a person's body responds to a new set of conditions, determines what symptoms develop.

I was always overweight and had problems with insulin. At 16, my periods became erratic. Over time, they became more and more erratic. It wasn't until my early 20's that I developed male pattern hair (chin whiskers, happy trail). I was diagnosed with PCOS. I didn't want to believe it, either. I ignored the facts until I began to grow dark hair on my back. That was the final straw. I went back to a gyn at 27 (hadn't seen one since I was 22). I am now following a low carb diet (most of the time :P) and exercise program. I was on metraformin for awhile, but my gyn doesn't keep one on it forever. The hair growth is female normal now. I have a few whiskers on my chin, but they are blonde.

As to the cause, no one knows why it happens (theories abound but no hard proof...there is some thought that it is genetic). Women who have been fine all their lives all of a sudden develop it. Some don't have some of the main symptoms. My sister has it, too. She doesn't have the male hair or weight gain. She just misses her period from time to time. But the reality is if you were diagnosed wth it, you have it. Most dr's are very reluctant to diagnose someone with PCOS. It would be in your best interests to do as your doctor tells you. BCP can help regulate your hormones. Metraformin may or may not be given to you. Usually, a low carb diet and exercise program is prescribed.

If you feel depressed or angry, try getting into a counseling grp or a chat room. Ignoring it won't make it go away. I know. You will have to accept that you have a condition that will affect everything from your appearance to your ability to concieve. It won't ever go away, but it can be regulated. There is hope.

Be Well,

-- Wyvern

At Thu, 5 Jun 2003, anonymous wrote: > >I was just diagnosed yesterday with PCOS and after all I have read on >the net, I am not entirely convinced that I have it. I have been >overweight all my life, but have had regular periods as well. I have no >hair loss, or hair growth. I miss one period in February, but have >always been regular besides that. My OB-GYN did a fasting glucose test, >which returned that my insulin level was 24, which I understand is >extremely high. Aside from my weight and my insulin level, I >demonstrate no other symptoms. Do I just have an extremely mild case?? >According to all I have read, I am not sure such a thing exists. Has >anyone else doubted their diagnosis. Thanks

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I want to be defined by my actions not my fears.

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