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Re: Very Confused Now
From: Heather (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 May 2000 16:12:48 -0500 (CDT)
I was reading in a book that there are several different forms of PCOS,
ones that produce breast discharge, and others (like mine) that have a
high ratio of LH hormone to FSH, causing eggs to not be release. Have
them check for other ratios of hormones, not just the testosterone. Hope
this helps.
At Thu, 25 May 2000, Mary wrote:
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>All I can tell you is that my testost. is about the same level and I
>did get diagnosed as PCOS. That amount was considered by MY dr to be
>'elevated'. ALso, he knew I had PCOS even befoe the bloodwork--just
>from my symptoms which are the same as yours.
>
>it's possible your dr (or at least nurse--beware of diagnoses by
>overconfident nurses--i once got told i had something my one when I
>didn't and it caused me a LOT of heartache!!) just doesn't know enough
>re: PCOS in which case you need to talk to someone else. Don't settle
>for just one Dr. Trust your instincts. YOU know what's wrong with you.
>Go with your gut and at least see if another Dr. has a diff. opinion.
>
>goodluck!!
>
>At Thu, 25 May 2000, Angel wrote:
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>>Hi , Ladies,
>>Well today I finally got a call from the nurse about my bloodwork done
>>last Thursday. She said everything looks good and she is going to give
>>the results to the Dr. I will see Monday. She said that my hormone
>>levels all look GOOD. I asked her about my testosterone, and she said
>>it is LOW,
>>a 70. So now what, maybe I don't have pcos, but I have all of the
>>symptoms, is any other medical condition that masks itself with these
>>same symptoms? Now how do I approach the dr, as everything points to
>>normal. The only test I haven't had done is a fasting glucose test. I
>>guess I will ask him for that, and my ovaries are " clear" so what the
>>heck is wrong with me? I have been trying to conceive for 4 years , have
>>the acne, hirutism, weight gain, depression, no periods for months, then
>>bleed for days on end. I myself am beginning to wonder.ALSO, exactly
>>what numbers do I need to know on the hormone levels> could be the nurse
>>didnt really pay attention,but now I wo nder. I am going to call her
>>today , and get her to fax me a copy of all the records. Any help or
>>ideas would be appreciated. Thanks to all ,
>>I really need to know how to approach this Monday.
>>Blessings,
>>Angel
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Heather
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