Re: dr wants to prescribe the pill
From: Tash (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 05:25:43 -0500 (CDT)
well im already putting on weight without control anyways, and i've
heard from people that they have lost weight on the pill. Isnt getting
my hormones somewhat normal all part of the process. I know there are
alot of 'anti' pill people here but i have to consider the option
At Wed, 30 Aug 2000, Jennifer wrote:
>
>WHATEVER YOU DO DONT GO ON THE PILL! I DID AND GAINED 40LBS.! Research has
>shown that going on the pill when you have pcos can cause dramatic weight
>gain anywhere from 20 to 50lbs. per time you go on it!
>>----- Original Message -----
>From: Tash <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2000 12:57 AM
>Subject: dr wants to prescribe the pill
>
>> I just got back from my first visit with my third Dr and I have to say
>> she is the best Dr I have seen about this so far, after looking over all
>> my blood test results and history she also seems to agree I have PCOS. I
>> have to have more tests done tommorrow though to eliminate adrenal
>> hypersplasia (??? no idea what that is but she said it is rare but
>> important to rule out) anyways she said because im only 19 and not
>> considering getting pregnant in the near future she wants to put me on a
>> pill which is estrogen based, to regulate my menstural cycle and to
>> clear up my hair. I've read posts here saying the pill only masks the
>> problem, however I have no insulin resistance and so far this has been
>> the most constructive Dr's advice I have recieved! any ideas?
>>
>> --
>> Tash
>>
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Tash
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