Re: 17 and wondering...
From: A (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 11 Jun 2000 10:14:01 -0400
Hi Crystal!
Although you should see a gyn for your yearly check-ups, I believe you may want to
look for an Endocrinologist to help you with your PCOS. Depending on how much
info your gyn has regarding the subject, an Endo may have more about that specific
problem. Many of us on this board see Endos or Repro Endos.
There are many things you can do on your own to help your symptoms...but, it's
great that you're looking into this eary & not waiting...do it now before/in case
the symptoms get worse. Many of us do use low carbohydrate diets to help with
weight loss. Weight is a big problem for me and along with the low-carbs, I also
take supplements to help. The weight problem is another problem of Insulin
Resistance which may be at the root of PCOS. Another treatment is Metformin which
also helps with the IR....I'm not taking it though but alot of others are & they
may be able to provide you with more info if you'd like. Gotta Run...if you'd
like any specifics on my particular diet and/or supplements, please feel free
email me personally @ lpd22@gis.net
Good Luck!!
:-) Alexis
Crystal wrote:
> Hey everyone, *waves*
> I'm new around this court and just now started looking up PCOS after a
> brief discussion with an old friend of my moms. She was talking about
> how she got diagnosed with PCOS and all the symptoms that came along
> with it. She kept naming them off one by one and I could definitely
> tell this is what I have. I haven't gotten diagnosed with it yet (will
> set up an appointment ASAP though after coming to this site) and I can
> just tell I have it. The facial hair, the irregular periods (I haven't
> had mine for almost a year!), acne (yeah, I'm a teenager, but I'm
> getting it in odd places...), weight gain and everything else. Blah.
>
> It's really embarassing for me, who just turned 16 to be...well, a
> teenager with this. I know I've had to have had it for quite sometime
> now (since 13, at least - my periods were never regular and I just
> assumed that's how I was, but then the facial hair came tumbeling along
> and my mom said my hormones must be high...Of course, I never really
> thought anything of it) The acne issue...LOL...believe it or not, I just
> thought I was allergic to my own sweat or something (I get it mostly on
> my back and under my breasts). I don't know...It's created a low
> self-esteem thing for me and I'm really self-conscience (spelling!?!)
> about these 'symptoms'...So, erg.. enough of the pity party...I'll go
> to my doctor. I've *never* been to a gynocologist before so, I don't
> really know what it's like. I don't know if she'll tell me the whole
> deal on what to do or what. Like, cut down on carbs and drink lots of
> water so could you guys help me out and explain some detailed
> information of the diets (and etc..) that you go through? It'd help a
> lot...Thanks.
>
> PS-Sorry if you've had a post like this before, I'm too lazy to read
> through the whole years discussion board. :P
>
> --
> -Crystal
>
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