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Re: dr wants to prescribe the pill
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed, 30 Aug 2000 17:00:42 -0500 (CDT)
I've dropped 30 lbs on met and orthocept. I've NEVER gained weight on
the pill, regardless of what type, with or without Met.
At Wed, 30 Aug 2000, Chris wrote:
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>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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