PCOS Messages for January, 2001: Re: Questions about POCS

Re: Questions about POCS

From: SusieQ (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 24 Jan 2001 14:13:05 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Kristina,

>Hello. I found out recently that I have POCS. I am 29 years old and
>about 100 pounds overweight. I seem to have a good doctor. I had an
>ultra sound last week and he found out I have a thickening of the lining
>on my uterus. He said it was 12mm thick, and that I have cysts on both
>of my ovaries. Does anyone know the procedure for removing this
>thickening of the lining? Is this Endometriosis?

This is not endometriosis, it is called hyperplasia. It is usually treated with a D&C and hysteroscopy in your docs office. They will do a thorough check for anything abnormal. However, simple hyperplasia is a common symptom of PCOSers. The hormones in our bodies prepare us for the monthly cycle (including buildup of the endometrium), but the lack of ovulation interferes with the cycle and prevents the monthly bleed. There are several ways to treat it, and your doc should give you all the options, especially if you still want to have children.

I have no children and >am dying to have one. I was pregnant years ago but had a miscarriage at
>5 months along.

Miscarriage is also a problem for some pcosers, the progesterone levels do not stay high enough to sustain the pregnancy...this is also improtant information for your doc to know.

>I am not ovulating at all he said. I have had blood
>tests this week and am scheduled for another appointment next week. I
>have no idea what to expect. I know my insulin is messed up he said. I
>have been having dizziness and blurred vision. I seem to have a problem
>with circulation also. Could the POCS be causing this?

Yes, your blood sugar is probably way out of whack and you are having hypoglycemia episodes.

What should I >expect as the first step in treatment?

First, you should expect a complete blood panel, and most important an IGTT WITH INSULIN to find out how your body is responding to the glucose/insulin. The rest of the tests are listed in the archives and at the pcos pavilion.

You are in charge of your own medical care. Knowledge is power, and the more you know about this disease the more control you will have over your medical care.

Good luck, you are doing the right thing, SusieQ

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