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Re: 22 Y.O. Daughter w/PCOS?From: Holly (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 21 May 2001 17:41:39 -0500 (CDT)
Well, the first thing I'd recommend is getting the book PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic by Dr. Sam Thatcher. One (of many) helpful things you'll find in the book is a list of what tests should be done. You may also want to put together a list of all of the symptoms both you and your daughter have that are connected to PCOS. Take the book, the list of tests, and the list of symptoms to her doctor (you could join her for moral support and it's a little harder to dismiss 2 people!) and discuss them with him. If he is still unwilling to order the tests, find a new doctor. If that is not feasible, call her HMO. I worked for 5 years as a computer programmer for an HMO and often they're more accommodating that people give them credit for. Call the customer service line and ask for a referral to a lab for the tests you'd like completed. Give them the exact reasons you'd like the tests and state the reasons your doctor would not order them. Most of the time, they're willing to give you a referral (especially since these are lab tests and not very expensive compared to many procedures they have to pay for!) If they're unwilling to do this, demand to speak to the Medical Director. The Medical Director is a doctor who oversees the medical aspects of the business. They're not just concerned with saving money, they're concerned with the cost effectiveness of care. For example, preventing diabetes with something as simple as lab tests and Glucophage saves a considerable amount of money over treating all of the complications of full blown diabetes. Good luck!
-- Holly At Mon, 21 May 2001, N/A wrote: > >About 6 mths. ago I noticed extreme facial hair (beard-like) under my >daughters chin...since she is blonde, and had been shaving it regularly, >so this is the first time I became aware of this. After asking her some >questions (and having a little bit of knowledge about PCOS), I realized >that she had many of the symptoms (excess hair, weight gain, skin tags >and late acne). Her HMO doctor took one blood test which came back >normal and said, no, she doesn't have PCOS. Well, I think I may have it >too based on what I've read, 3 early miscarriages, etc. My mother may >have as well. Am wondering what I can do or say to convince this doctor >to do more tests? > >Thanks!
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