PCOS Messages for March, 2001: Re: **1st Trip to endocrinologist**

Re: 1st Trip to endocrinologist

From: Kallie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Mar 2001 13:37:31 -0600 (CST)

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Keep looking girlfriend.

And, for a little self satisfaction, you might want to print some of the information from the web that has been written by doctors and send it to him with a note to let him know there is an area of his profession that he needs to brush up on.

~ Best of luck in finding someone who is more educated. _ You might want to post your city & state here and see if anyone can recommend a good Endo nearby. Also SOME Reproductive RE's are willing to treat PCOS women not trying to conceive. That is they are still trating and Endo problem that effects the reproductive system. SOME are not so you would want to ask this question of the receptionist or a nurse in the office before booking an appointment with one.

\At Tue, 27 Mar 2001, Kari wrote: >
>Well Ladies...
>I had my appt yesterday with an encrinologist in my area...Whatta
>joke...He started by looking at my hair growth(i was instructed not to
>wax or shave any parts of my body)he was amazed tht a woman could have
>so much hair and wasn't afraid to say so...I asked questions about
>Metformin and Insulin resistance...Stated tht IR has nothing to do with
>PCOS/Also stated tht metformin was only for woman who are trying to
>concieve....and at this point I am not!! This is the 2nd time I have
>been told this...Why can't I find a Dr. out there who is aware of PCOS
>and IR....Endo wants me to lose 60 lbs, go off bcp and go for more blood
>work...and then to see him after I do all that......He just did not seem
>to know or care about so many issues that we face daily......I guess I
>just wanted to vent and let you all know how dumb dr.can be!!!

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Kallie

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