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Re: what do you think?
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 15:32:19 -0500 (CDT)
I am also quite positive that I read the same medical article stating
that obesity and hirsuitism were much lower among women of asian decent.
Of course, I too can't remember where I read it now. If I come across
it again, I'll be sure and post it for you!
At Mon, 30 Apr 2001, anonymous wrote:
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>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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