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Re: My story
From: Anja (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 14:37:33 -0500 (CDT)
I have several friends who first took massive hormone treatments and
then finally underwent sex-change operations. Their sexual prefferences
did not change. I also have several friends who's sexual prefferences
has changed over the years, withouth hormones beeing involved. So I
don't really think you can blame PCOS for your feelings. That said, is
it so wrong? Just because you are attaracted to somebody, be it male or
female, you don't have to do somthing about it. If you enjoy looking at
somthing, wether it be a beautiful pice of art or a beautiful person -
does not mean you can't do so withouth taking it home.
Anja
At Wed, 9 Aug 2000, anonymous wrote:
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>Thank you for this wonderful resource! I have learned so much by
>listening to everybodys situations, stories, comments, and critiques. I
>makes me very hopeful for more research and treatments for this
>multi-facetted syndrome!
>A bit about my story...I am currently 30 years old. I was diagnosed
>with PCOS about 2 1/2 years ago. I was totally shocked by this
>diagnosis. I initally went to the doctor because of the sudden
>appearance of hair on my chin and neck. I am in a very different
>situation than most. I really don't want to get pregnant, so
>infertility is not such an issue for me as my health!!! Since puberty, I
>have always had irregular periods, but was told that not everybody is
>the same and that it's okay. Now, after having "hypoglycemic episodes"
>(sweats, shaking, headaches) I've learned what to do to avoid low blood
>sugar..eat smaller meals but every 3-4 hours. I've always had problems
>with my weight, but in the last 5 years or so, I've really struggled
>with losing. I've noticed a big increase in where the weight was
>gained..my arms are as big as a WWF wrestler, and my mid-section is
>bigger proportionatly than any other part of me. I noticed that the
>skin in my inner thighs and groin area has gotten really dark - I
>thought it was dye from some pants, but I don't think it is. I am not
>on any medication right now. This is a big struggle for me. My
>experience with doctors has been okay. I'm just frustrated that the
>first thing they want to do is plug a drug into your body. Your body
>knows what's good and what's not! If you get diarrea, nausea, headaches,
>it's trying to tell you "what in the heck are you feeding me!!" I need
>to get over this issue so that I can get on the road to "better-dome"!!!
>My ultimate goal is to find out if I am IR and to get my weight down. I
>am 275 lbs. I would love to lose a good 100 lbs, and could stand to
>lose it! About 10 years ago I weighed 148. This is a lot of weight in a
>short amount of time. My hair has thinned. And, I'm also going to say
>this, and I appologize if this may offend some people, so stop reading
>now if you want. I think that because of the higher levels of androgens
>in my body, I've had a strong, and I mean strong attraction to women.
>I've never had this before, and I was wondering if anybody else would
>admit that this is happening to them. Would like to think it's just
>this crazy disorder...I hope. My husband is concerned for me and my
>health. My family is too, however I honestly think they just want me to
>do this so I lose weight and feel better about myself. I really am a
>strong woman and don't really get depressed about this...in fact, I
>haven't had any real "feelings". It's as if I'm numb. I have an
>appointment with an endochrinologist at the end of the month. I'll have
>a long list of questions when I go to him...think he'll be ready?? I
>hope so! Thanks for being good listeners...I plan to return the favor!
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