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Re: NORMAL HORMONE LEVELS??
From: GS (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 22 Jul 2000 07:33:57 -0500 (CDT)
If you can get to a reproductive endocronologist, do it. They deal with
PCOS every day and know what levels are suspect. My own testosterone
levels were off the chart, but my doctor mentioned to me that, according
to the lab, anything less than 62 was considered normal. However, she
said that PCOS women often have testosterone levels between 50 and 60 -
high normal. If your doctor only looked at what the lab stated was
normal, he/she may be missing the big picture.
At Wed, 19 Jul 2000, Molly wrote:
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>My daughter was misdiagnosed four times! Some her levels were "high normal"
>or "low normal" but without any treatment, they got much worse very quickly.
>One doctor claimed her problems were due to "stress." Of course, that only
>added to the stress she felt with her body out of control. Request a copy
>of your lab work. They should list the lab values on the sheet and you will
>be able to see if they are average levels or high normal or low normal.
>Write back with any other questions!
>Take care!
>Molly
>-----Original Message-----
>From: anonymous <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Date: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 7:04 PM
>Subject: NORMAL HORMONE LEVELS??
>
>>Hey everyone! I am 19 and I have been struggling with all of the
>>symptoms of PCOS. My doctor didn't seem very concerned but ordered
>>blood tests for testosterone, prolactin, etc. They all came back
>>normal, and his final word was, "so I don't know what to do about your
>>concerns with hair...". As if that was my only concern, and as if he
>>could just blow me off like that! I am really upset, and I was
>>wondering, could I still have PCOS while all my hormone levels are
>>normal?
>>Thanks!
>>
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