PCOS Messages for May, 2000: Re: Appt went well

Re: Appt went well - right??

From: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 May 2000 14:37:57 -0500 (CDT)

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Lisa, I hope this doesn't burst your bubble, but...the doctor should have done some blood tests to determine what your hormone levels are, BCP can only help with a few of the symptoms of PCOS, they do not "treat" it or "cure" it. Ortho Cyclen is the pill I take, and it seems better than the other ones I've tried, but each woman is different. You do need an IGTT, you may be IR, and if so you need to be treated for that. When I was diagnosed, I was put on BCP, I did my own research, called my Doctor back and told her: this is what I found, these are the tests I need. That is an oversimplification of the conversation of course, but it did get me the additional tests, and started a "partnership" between me and my doctor. I hope you have a good rapport with your doctor, then you could give him a call and explain that "PCOS has long-term health repercussions, and that you would really like to know where you stand now, so that you can make decisions that will positively effect your future health"-I hope you aren't offended by my pushiness, putting words in your mouth and all! I hope this helps in some way, take care of yourself! At Wed, 31 May 2000, Lisa wrote: >
>Hi everyone -
>
>Well, I had a appt with an ObGyn this morning. He was very nice, easy
>to talk to, and agreed that I "probably" have PCOS. He put me on
>OrthoCyclen for two months, told me to let him know how it's working for
>me and to make an appointment in three months for a follow-up. I felt
>pretty comfortable with it all, until I started thinking too much!
>
>Now I'm wondering why he didn't order an IGTT. Is it possible to treat
>PCOS with just BCP? Is OrthoCyclen a good pill to be on (I vaguely
>remember that the "tri" pills are not a good idea with PCOS...?) Is it
>true that "The Pill" makes you gain weight?
>
>I know I should have asked the doctor these questions, but I was just
>feeling so relieved/relaxed when I left; I wasn't thinking about these
>things.
>
>Thanks for all the support!
>Lisa

--
Barbara

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