Re: Paula Puffer can you help
From: Anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 20:58:16 -0800
Help. My daughter may be moving to Houston this summer, to live with her
father while attending college. I understand there are excellent drs there
that treat and understand PCOS. Can you give me a list of their names?
Thanks ... Toni
>----- Original Message -----
From: "Paula" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: "Multiple recipients of list PCOS" <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: Paula Puffer can you help
> OKay If I am following what you wrote below:
> You've been bleeding since December and you went to the Doctor in Jan.
> He said every was okay and you when to see him again a week ago and saw
> the NP instead.
>
> Not only was the doctor less than helpful, he implied that you were not
> going to be able to have kids because of the PCOS
>
> First of all it is NOT Normal to be bleeding for three months! In fact
> it is unhealthy. You need to find a doctor who is going to listen to
> your health concerns.
>
> There are many PCOS friendly doctors out there. You didn't say where
> you were at so I can't point you to a resource in your area. If you are
> in Houston I have a few doctors that i would be more that happy to
> recommend.
>
> Things to think about when you evaluate your appointments with your
> doctors can include:
>
> 1. Did the doctor listen to your concerns?
> 2. Was the doctor willing to read information that you brought in. On
> the flip side did he or she give you information about your condition to
> help you educate yourself about your health.
> 3. How were you treated by his staff before and after you appointment?
> 4. Could you recommend this doctor to anyone else? If so why? if not
> Why?
>
> Remember you are a consumer when it comes to your health. You can fire
> your doctor just like you fire a bad employee.
>
> Second of all it is POSSIBLE to have kids even tho you have PCOS. There
> are many many many women who have PCOS and have children. It makes me
> Mad as Hades that a doctor could take your hope away (and I know this
> feeling all too well, the doctors told me come back when you want to
> have kids).
>
> Paula P also writes:
> third,he only wants to make an appointment IF my
> husband comes with me. is this weird or what? your response will be
> greatly appreciated. also,the pills have not stopped the bleeding or
> the cramps, should i call and get something stronger? thank you.
>
> Did he explain to you why he wanted your hubby to come in with you?
> Having your hubby, boyfriend, or partner go with you is not a bad thing.
> When I went in to get my PCOS diagnosis, I took my boyfriend Pat with me
> because I was scared witless.
>
> You need to call and get the bleeding taken care of. its not healthy
> that you have been bleeding that long without a break.
>
> Paula
>
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