PCOS Messages for July, 2000: Re: New diagnosis

Re: New diagnosis

From: Molly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:08:34 -0700

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Dear M.P., Yes, there are guys who don't mind. I married one of them 28 years ago! He has always said that hair is just a part of a body! PCOS is difficult at any age but especially so young. Have you found a good doctor? My daughter is 17 and is the one with the severe PCOS problems (although I just found out I have it, too!). She is on metformin and is so much better. She also takes a birth control pill and spironolactone, plus a good vitamin regimen. It has most certainly been an up and down journey. I am very thankful that she and I found PCOSA. This group has been very supportive and the knowledge and power these women have is tremendous. Where do you live? Have you checked the information available at http://www.pcosupport.org? There is also a teen site for younger women. Please feel free to email me privately with any specific questions or use this site. There are many times I learned information here and took it to Rachel's doctor. There is also a symposium in New York City on September 10. I can guarantee it will be worth the trip! Last year I attended the one in Oregon in October. It was very organized and informative and, most of all, the women I met were very supportive. I know we will continue to be friends and "co-volunteers" for PCOS for many years to come. Take care! We're here to help! Molly Shulman -----Original Message----- From: M.P. <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net> Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 8:38 PM Subject: New diagnosis

>Let me just say this sucks. Ok with that done yesterday I was
>officially diagnosed as having PCOS. I'm 23 and have been battling with
>irregular periods since I was 15. I went to doctor after doctor and
>they all said it's your weight.
>
>I'm feeling terrible. I'm overweight and hairy. I've never dated
>anyone because I've never liked my body enough. I have a low self
>esteem because of the weight and hair. I just sort of hide away from
>the world and wait for it to go away. I just don't see how I'd never
>get married or any guy would ever like me because of all this mess. This
>is what I tell myself anyway. It's terrible.
>
>I'm feeling really depressed about all this. I got tired of looking at
>my little mustache so I naired it. Will it grow back thicker? That's
>what everyone has told me.
>
>How do you learn to feel better about yourself with all this mess? Are
>there guys that really won't mind?
>

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