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Re: Anyone Been A Volunteer For Any PCOS and PCOS related studies?
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 27 Mar 2000 23:26:50 -0500
THANKS SO MUCH!!!
Kim Maynard wrote:
> Mass. General Hospital is located in Boston, MA You can contact
> Reproductive Endocrine Associates at 617-726-8433. Their address is:
> Bartlett Hall Extension - 4, Boston, MA 02114. There also studies be
> done at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. They have a whole staff
> of docs at MGH that are quite up to date on the current research. If
> you decide to enroll in any of their studies, they do take great care of
> you. If you call be patient, it may take a few days for someone to get
> back to you.
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Kim M.
> At Mon, 27 Mar 2000, A wrote:
> >
> >Where is General located? I've been traveling to UMASS, Memorial & other with not
> >much luck. Thanks!.
> >
> >Kim Maynard wrote:
> >
> >> I have participated in a few studies at Mass. General Hospital, under
> >> Dr. Ann Taylor. You really have to have no fear of blood, needles and
> >> not being able to sleep well. Overall I was very glad to have
> >> participated. I learned much about PCOS and received excellent medical
> >> at no cost to me. If you have a tough stomach and don't mine being
> >> poked and proded, go for it! I am planning to participate in two or
> >> three different studies over the summer. They even include a small
> >> stipend for your time and inconvenience. There are many studies listed
> >> on http://www.pcosupport.org site under research. Also don't assume that they
> >> are only running what is listed. After checking in w/Dr. Taylor's
> >> research assistant, I was told of an additional 4-5 studies that are
> >> currently underway. I feel it is a great way to assist others with PCOS
> >> and learn alot about yourself. It's one of the best ways to find out
> >> causes and treatments.
> >>
> >> Good Luck!
> >>
> >> Kim M.
> >> At Sun, 26 Mar 2000, Lily wrote:
> >> >
> >> >I was wondering what I just said for "subject", and what the results
> >> >were, and if there were any side affects, etc... I am very interested
> >> >in donating myself to science so women of the present and future (some
> >> >of which may one day be my very own daughters, neices, or grandchildren)
> >> >may some more definite answers and remedies. Thanks for any input!...:)
> >> >
> >> >--
> >> >Lily
> >> >
> >>
>
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