Re: dr wants to prescribe the pill
From: Chris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 22:22:41 +1000
I have been on Microgynon 30 BCP and it has been great. Different things for
different bodies I guess. It will be great for some, not os great for
others- you won't know unless you try :)
Emma
>----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2000 7:13 PM
Subject: Re: dr wants to prescribe the pill
> 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 <natashah666@yahoo.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <pcos@mail.medispecialty.com>
> 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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