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Re: Are we ever cured??From: Cynthia (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 20 Mar 2000 19:44:31 -0600 (CST)
At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, Belle wrote: > >At Mon, 20 Mar 2000, anonymous wrote: > >As you probably know now, periods are only a part of the PCOS puzzle. >Your weight gain and facial hair are also indications that PCOS is >rearing its ugly head. As it stands now, there is no cure. We are >holding out hope that new research will bring us a cure but so far >nothing has been approved by the FDA and our best hope is 2 - 5 years >from approval. > >You should see a dr who will take your PCOS seriously because you are at >greater risk for diabetes, heart disease and cancer because of the PCOS. >Your daughter is also at risk for PCOS because there seems to be a >genetic link. Watch her carefully. Get a good endocrinologist for >yourself so that if your child need one you already have the bad drs >weeded out and she has the opportunity to see someone who is >knowledgeable from the start. > > My periods came back to normal but I continued >>to gain weight, another 80 pounds. Also depression. Some facial hair. >> >>At present I am regular with some facial hair and the weight is all >>present. My question is, Since my periods are regular, am I cured? I >>didn't realize it affected any thing else besides periods and since I am >>having those I thought I was cured. I have been concerned about the >>weight and am wondering if that is why I have such a difficult time >>losing it?? > >-- >Hope this helps, > >Belle > Thanks for responding Belle I have a Doctor Appointment in the next couple fo weeks and I will bring this up.
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