PCOS Messages for September, 2000: Re: Am I normal?

Re: Am I normal?

From: Chris (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Sep 2000 22:50:28 +1000

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Losing weight will generally help your PCO symptoms. ONe reason is because fat tissue produces excess oestrogen which effects your ovaries. Exercise is also good for the symptoms as it helps lower your insulin levels. When you first get symptomatic with PCO and possibly start to put on weight, it becomes a vicious cycle which can be really hard to break, especially as the recommended diet for the general population (high carb, low fat) may not be appropriate for people with PCO. Hope this was of some help, Love Emma

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From: anonymous <anonymous@obgyn.net> To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS <anonymous@obgyn.net> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 11:32 AM Subject: Am I normal?

> Hi guys!
> I am a ghost that lurks here reading the posts and have a question. I
> think I read somewhere that losing weight sometimes makes us get periods
> again and sometimes helps with all the general PCOS symptoms. What's
> the scoop on that and the medical reasoning behind it?
> I ask because when I run alot, like 4-8 miles a day, I do have periods
> and I weigh like 15 pounds less. But I have to do this for months to
> get the system working. I've been off the program for about 2 years and
> no periods, but I do have polycystic ovaries, excessive hairiness (to
> monkeylike conditions), and amenorrhea.
> If I could only be inspired to run more!
>

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