PCOS-MEDICATION Messages for August, 2003: Re: New to PCOS, confused and a little scared

Re: New to PCOS, confused and a little scared

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 14 Aug 2003 02:32:44 -0500 (CDT)

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Dear Lauren,

I can completely understand how a diagnosis of PCOS could leave you feeling confused and scared. I felt the same way when I was diagnosed. Compounding those feelings were the insensitive/inept doctors I encountered. Don't let them overwhelm you with negativity. Yes, many women with PCOS struggle with infertility, but many go on to have children. They have some powerful medications/procedures to assist you if you do encounter problems with your fertility. Read some of the achived messages posted here. Not only will you see many PCOSers announce pregnancies, but you will find other women who are feeling some of the feelings you are. My best advice is to educate yourself as much as you can. It is kind of sad, but I feel like I have to "arm" myself with facts and studies every time I go to see the doctor so they can't sell me a load of bull. If you can advocate for yourself and shop around for a decent doctor it makes PCOS much easier to manage. This board is a terrific place to ask questions, as there are so many great women here who have been through it all!

Good luck to you,

-- Amy

At Thu, 14 Aug 2003, Lauren wrote: > >Hi, >I'm a 21 year-old college student, recently diagnosed. The only reason >I found this out was because my mother gave me a magazine article about >PCOS to read, and I realized that I had most of the symptoms (excessive >weight, dark patches of skin, etc...). My doctor was hesitant at first >to perform any tests at all, and gave me a run around about performing >an ultra sound-- she gave me a prescription for birth control pills and >said that I'd be fine. >The more research I do on PCOS, the more overwhelmed I feel. I realize >that there is a lot more to find out about PCOS, but there are few >doctors that actually diagnose it without having a patient mention it. >I really would like to find a doctor that is sympathetic and helpful. >When my doctor finally diagnosed me, it was pretty hard emotionally. She >told me, a 21 year-old, that I might never be able to get pregnant, was >going to have weight problems all of my life, and that I'd probably >develop diabetes within years. >If anyone knows of a PCOS specialist or a doctor that's familiar with it >in the Boston/Wellesley area, please let me know! I'd really appreciate >it! >Thanks so much, >Lauren

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