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Chromium ?
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 26 Mar 2000 19:25:26 -0500
Jan- How much chromium are you taking?? I've heard alot about it, but don't know
where to start...thanks!
Jan wrote:
> Your story sounds so much like mine, except that my periods stayed
> regular. Maybe because I was on bcp. In September of this year my body
> went wacko, depression, anxiety, gained 36 lbs. in a little over 4
> months with little change in eating habits, carb cravings increased!
> Overall, a miserable 6 months! In my search for I help I came across a
> reference to PCOS, then found this board. I started taking an
> antidepressant & doing the low carb diet, and like you I feel great
> relief already! I feel like myself again. I saw an RE last Thurs., and
> was diagnosed from my history alone. He has ordered bloodwork, I'm
> curious to see those results, and anxious to start meds.
>
> In answer to your questions:
> I'm not a physician, but it definately sounds like PCOS to me. I don't
> know details about progesterone, I'm sure someone alse can help there, I
> just know it's sometimes elevated in PCOS.
>
> IR can lead to increased appetite (carb cravings) and weight gain! I'm
> certain it did in me, because the low carb diet has had such dramatic
> results. I'm also taking chromium, inositol, vitamen, essential fatty
> acids and psyllium seed husks.
>
> >From what I've read on the boards an endocrinologist, especially a
> reproductive endocrinologist is generally better informed than a
> gynecologist. But it depends more on the individual practictioner.
> That's why I chose to go straight to an RE. Good luck finding a good
> doctor.
> - Jan
>
> At Sun, 26 Mar 2000, Clara wrote:
> >
> >Recently, I have had my hormone levels assessed as for the last 3 years
> >I have had a total disruption in my menstrual cycle (40-60days on
> >average)which for the previous 15 years was 28 days (I am now 29 yrs).
> >The results showed at day 28 that- my progesterone levels were
> >3(low),FSH:LH greater than 2:1, androgen levels high, testesterone
> >normal,oestrogens -200. I also had 2 ultrasounds the first at day 11
> >showed enlarged ovaries and many follicles arranged in a pattern
> >normally seen in PCOS. At day 28 the follicles were still there but in
> >a different pattern. I am 5ft8" tall and my weight changed rapidly at
> >onset of these symptoms from 9 stone to nearly 11 stone over 6 months. I
> >experienced a loss of control over my appetite to some extent though not
> >enough to gain 2 stone! I also suffer from lethargy and mild depression
> >since then. There was a six month period were I regularised my cycle
> >and immediately lost the weight, was happier. I lead an active life
> >especially at work! My doctor is now referring me to a specialist as
> >they suspect PCOS. 1.Is this right? How do my progesterone levels play
> >a part in this? 2.Could my weight gain and increased appetite be related
> >to insulin resistance? 3.Should I request that my referral be to an
> >endocrinologist rather than a gynaecologist?
> >People arent that concerned with PCOS where I come from (outside US). I
> >want to sort it out as I feel awful at the moment but at the moment I
> >dont think I'm very knowledgable!
> >THANKS.
>
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