PCOS Messages for June, 2000: Re: pcos or hypothalamic amenorrhea

Re: pcos or hypothalamic amenorrhea

From: Belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 21:32:17 -0500 (CDT)

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I do not know what your previous dr based the diagnosis on but it seems that you have at least two of the three diagnosing areas covered:1) physical symptoms and 2)cysts. You may also have the lab work to confirm a diagnosis also. Yes, the birth control pill will alter the hormone values in your blood. It seems that you may have an insulin problem also (presumably the cause of PCOS)

Hypothalmic amenorrehea is usually described as the absence of periods in women who have eating disorders. I do not see the evidence of this here in your post.

If you are having trouble walking because of the pain and the dr does not take it seriously, well ... (ahem)

At Thu, 15 Jun 2000, Laurie wrote: >

My >symptoms included abnormal hair growth, rapid weight gain, and no
>periods since being taken off birth control pills. -he has scheduled a diagnostic lap for
>later this month saying it isn't serious-even though I am having trouble
>walking-but now today has told me that due to the hormone levels that he
>tested me for, he says I absolutely don't have pcos, but have
>hypothalamic amenorrhea. He tells me
>there are only 12 centres in the world that deal with this and so I
>should just learn to deal with stress, get less exercise, and stop
>eating so much. I am also hypoglycemic, so have
>to already watch what I eat to keep my sugar up. I am hoping you can assist me to see which DR would be correct
>- this new OBGYN or my old one that did the ovarian drilling?

-- Hope this helps,

Belle

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