PCOS Messages for April, 2001: Re: My Doctors Visit, Tri-Cyclen

Re: My Doctors Visit, Tri-Cyclen

From: Vicky (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 24 Apr 2001 23:27:40 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 23 Apr 2001, Caitlin wrote: >
>Hey everyone! I posted yesterday about going to the doctor to try and
>get some help for my irregular periods and the excess ammounts of hair I
>was getting.
>Well, it was frustrating to say the least. Basically she said the
>reason for all of my problems is because I am only sixteen, and my
>hormones are going crazy! I know that teenagers hormones ARE going
>crazy, but not THIS crazy. If she had taken the time to look at my
>stomach maybe she would see there is just as much hair on mine as her
>husbands.
>So, she put me on the Tri-Cyclen BCP. I don't know if this is going to
>work or if it's going to do anything at all. Does anyone have any
>sucess stories with excess amounts of hair growth and Tri Cyclen? I
>could care less about my irregular periods, but it's the hair that makes
>me feel absolutely horrible about myself.
>Thanks you everyone for your support, especially Michelle, Joy, and
>Jodi. You made me feel alot better, and alot less scared!
>Caitlin

-- Caitlin,

I am from Canada too, and have also had the problem from about the time i was your age (i am now 30). unless your doctor changes her attitude soon, i would say it is time for a new doctor. as much as our hormones fluctuate at that age, we shouldnt have excessive hair growth. your dr. should have at least done a simple hormone test to see how high your testosterone was. i have been to an endocrinologist, gyenocologist, and now go through my gp, who referred me to these 2. all were wonderful. for me going on the pill did reduce the hair growth...i am also of uk descent, and had hair on my breasts that disappeared after going on the pill. i hope the same happens for you. i know it is tough but stay strong, at least now this is being taken seriously by more dr.'s, you just have to find them. Vicky

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