PCOS Messages for April, 2001: Re: what do you think?

Re: what do you think?

From: Celeste (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 15:00:00 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 30 Apr 2001, anonymous wrote: >

I have *definitely* read that Asian women are less affected by hirsutism in androgen disorders. Hispanic and darker European women sometimes suffer a lot more with hirsutism, maybe because the hair is already black. You can ask your doctor to test your hormonal levels, but be aware that being on bcps can mask what is truly happening. It makes the levels be more normal. You should really consider seeing an endocrinologist about this; they really understand how hormones work. I have not tried Accutane but I know it is something that you must take using contraception because it can cause a birth defect. However it can really dry out your skin, mouth, and eyes. I have had a lot of good results using Aldactone. It does not cause drying. It blocks your testosterone that is too high, from acting on your tissues. But you must use bcps when you take Aldactone (also sold as Spironolactone) because it can cause a birth defect too. Bcps do not reduce your testosterone, but they keep it from going any higher. Ortho Tri Cyclen is supposed to be the worst for us; I have not tried your particular monophasic. I used Ovcon, Orthocept, and Micronor. I loved Ovcon but now that I have high blood pressure I have to use Micronor. Good luck getting the treatment you need. It does sound to me like you have PCOS, or at the very least a milder androgenic disorder, so you should find a doctor you can be comfortable with since you will always need treatment. Have you considered using one of the insulin sensitizers? Sometimes this fixes everything at the root so you don't need several medications. Let us know how it goes!

>Hi,
>
>I'm a 20 yr. old asian female. I've always had very irregular periods.
>If not on bpc, I will go 3-4 months without having my period. I started
>my period when i was 14 and it has been become less frequent and more
>painful. This has been a constant complaint to every dr. i've ever
>been to see. They always say that "i'll grow out of it". I also have
>moderate/severe acne (mostly on chin, some on forehead). My weight and
>height are normal 5'5", 130lbs. my weight fluctuates about 10 lbs
>per/year. Also, I don't have any accessive hair growth.
>
>I've mentioned this all to my GP and she doens't seem to think there is
>anything wrong at all. However, i've read some info about symptoms of
>PCOS being different for differnt ethnicities. I'm sure that I read
>that a large percentage of Asian women that have PCOS do not exhibit the
>symptoms of hirutism and obesity.
>
>I have a few questions: has anyone else heard of the symptoms of PCOS
>being different for different ethnicities, asians in particular? I was
>put on ortho-tricycline for about 2 months and it was a horrible
>experience and am now on a bpc called Apri (monophasic), is that a good
>one to be on? Should I keep bugging my GP to test my hormones (since I
>don't have all they symptoms)?
>
>also, i'm on accutane and was wondering if this clears up acne for those
>with PCOS? I've not had any bad side effects for about 2 weeks. No hair
>loss and i'm not achy anymore.
>
>I know this is a long post but thanks for any replies,
>
>Da8thMonth

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Celeste

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