PCOS Messages for April, 2001: Re: Just diagnosed, what should I make sure my doctor does?

Re: Just diagnosed, what should I make sure my doctor does?

From: monica (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 08:22:33 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi cindy,

There are lots of other things u can have done to make sure: Ultra sound scans on your ovaries, Internal scans, These willl both show up cysts on your ovaries.

Your doctor should refer you to a Gyno at a hospital, so they can they can do any other necessary tests, and keep an eye on things, They will do smear tests every time and look for any abnormalities in your cells.

I came off the pill myself and that when i found out i had PCOS as I didn't come on, and I stayed off for quite a while, nut I found my mood swings were awful, and i had qiute alot of pain in that region, so i decided to go back on it again. Some doctors offer Dianette (which is meant to help) but it wasn't for me as it made me gain more weight, so its up to what u feel comfortable taking. I myself am on Marvelon (with no probs) This has settled my mood swings alot.

I'm sure other people will have more things to say, but I hope this helps, As for hair removal..maybe go to a beauty consultant and see what they recommend.

--
Monica

At Tue, 10 Apr 2001, Lanie wrote:
>
>Cindy,
>
>My experience sounds similar to yours.  I am 22 and have all the same
>symptoms.  What did you say to your doctor, how was it diagnosed? I
>haven't mentioned any of my symptoms, but I am pretty sure I have pcos.
>
>I've been using a depilatory for a few years and haven't had any
>problems caused by it.
>
>Thanks, Lanie22
>
>At Tue, 10 Apr 2001, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>I am 21 years old and have just been diagnosed with PCOS after years of
>>absent periods, weight gain, hair growth and acne.  My doctor has
>>ordered blood tests and put me on tricyclen(birth control).  Is there
>>anything else I should make sure my doctor does? Any questions I should
>>ask? I am concerned about diabetes and heart disease because these both
>>run in my family.  I have gained 45lbs in the last year since I stopped
>>using birth control(also had more hair growth).  I would also like any
>>suggestions for hair removal, I have been using a depilatory (Nair) for
>>the last month but I am experiencing ingrown hairs on my face I
>>think......  Thank You
>>CindyJ

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