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Re: ading a book on androgen disorders...
From: su (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:45:30 -0500 (CDT)
Thank you so much. Im buying the book TODAY! My dr. called and said my
DHEAS level is over 400 now. A month ago it was 200 and he said THAT
was high.Hes researching what options I have now.I know this book will
be a huge help. Bless you Neen for the help : )
At Thu, 26 Oct 2000, Helen wrote:
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>I also just finished a great book on androgen disorders. It is called
>'Androgen Disorders in Women: The Most Neglected Harmone Problem'. It
>is written by Theresa Cheung. It speaks a great deal about PCOS, and is
>very accurate!
>
>At Thu, 26 Oct 2000, su wrote:
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>>PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email me the name and author of the book. OMG I
>>have been trying to research this and cant find any help.Last Feb I was
>>'ok' and my weight was 175. Due to stress from a legal case and then my
>>son being diagnosed with a rare muscle disease my weight suddenly went
>>up to my current 230 by May. I have the symptoms of PCOS but they seem
>>the same for the adrenal mess up.My Dr. said no matter what I do if my
>>adrenal gland is messed up I could fast for a month and work out 2 hours
>>a day and my weight will continue to go up. I'm having more blood work
>>done before starting on other meds. PLEASE HELP ME and send me the name
>>of that book. ( yes Im desperate AND I have pms LOL )
>>Thanks so much. SU
>>
>>At Wed, 25 Oct 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>>and its a a pretty good one. it states that, as you all know, pcos can
>>>be hereditary. BUT, they are also researching to see if it is caused by
>>>stress. High stress effects hormone levels(you've heard of when people
>>>miss periods due to stress) and a large number of people diagnosed with
>>>depression have an enlarged hypothalumus which(i think) has something to
>>>do with the releasing of hormones. not sure if this came out right but
>>>I will clarify if you need me to. i will keep you updated.
>>>
>>>PS I was diagnosed with depression and general anxiety disorder years
>>>before pco came about and maybe that set it off? Just a thought since no
>>>one in my family has it.
>>>
>>>--
>>>Neen
>>>
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