PCOS Messages for February, 2001: Re: PLEASE HELP

Re: PLEASE HELP

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:09:41 -0600 (CST)

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In reply to: Amy: "PLEASE HELP"

Hi Amy, how weird that your doctor would treat this so lightly! Don't panic though, there are a lot of answers out there for you.

Yes, you can have PCOS and regular periods. It's a syndrome, meaning that not every woman will have the same symptoms. Weight gain and facial hair are two of those, as are heavy periods I believe, and PCOS seems to be related to thyroid issues. I find it weird though that no tests were run to check things like your insulin levels or LH and FSH. PCOS does not always mean infertility! Many of us here are trying to conceive and sometimes that is more difficult witht he irregular periods. Also many of us with PCOS do not ovulate very regularly or at all. But, this is all stuff that is pretty easy to correct. Bottom line, getting preggers might not be quick and easy for you, but it isn't totally out of reach either.

I would ask your doctor some specific questions and if he isn't treating you as aggressively as you like, or continues to treat your health so lightly, definitely find another doctor! Good Luck hun-

-- Sonnet

At Wed, 21 Feb 2001, Amy wrote: > >I went to an edocrinologist very recently because I am having trouble >with my thyroid. Apparently, I have an overactive thyroid. Before >doing any tests, this doctor told me that he is almost certain that I >also have PCOS. I had never heard of this before. Can he diagnosis >this by looking at me?? Basically all he told me was that I would have >to avoid certain foods because of weight gain. I need information. From >what I am reading, I do have a few of the symptoms. I have had an >overactive thyroid yet have not lost any weight. The specialist says >this is because of the PCOS. I also have a problem with hair on my >upper lip and under my chin. I do not have a problem with irregular >periods. I was on the pill for about five years and only in the last >six months have come off. My periods are very regular although heavy. >My husband and I have not yet tried to have a baby. Can you have PCOS >and have regular periods? Does it always mean infertility? What kind of >foods should I eat? Low fat and low carb? Please someone help me. The >doctor has not given me any eating guidelines except for a 30 gram a day >fat limit. Also, he passed over the infertility like it was nothing. >Please help... > >-- >Amy > >-- >Amy >

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