PCOS Messages for August, 2001: Re: MY LIFE HISTORY-WHATYA THINK?

Re: MY LIFE HISTORY-WHATYA THINK?

From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:42:49 -0700

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You might have PCOS. Even if you don't, you need to find someone who will address your lack of ovulation. There could be health impacts later. If you don't shed your uterine lining once in a while, you have an increased risk of endometrial cancer. If it is PCOS, you may have insulin resistance and at very high risk of developing diabetes later.

You said you wouldn't get other tests? Why not? Most of them are blood tests or ultrasounds, both of which are minor when it comes to time and discomfort. It would help a doctor to find out what exactly is happening, and how best to help you.

A very large number of doctors know very little about PCOS and related conditions. I believe many people here will recommend you see a reproductive endocrinologist. An endocrinologist works with hormones, and a RE sub-specializes with the sex hormones, which are a key player in PCOS. Some gynecologists are very good also. It really depends on the doctor.

Sometimes it's scary to go through a work up and get answers. You can be afraid to find out what's wrong. However, if you do, then you can deal with it. You might want children some day, and you can't have your own if you don't ovulate. Even if you don't, you probably want to avoid the complications that can arise from these hormonal conditions if they are untreated.

Stick around the list to learn more. And, try to find a doctor who can help you.

Good luck, Renee

Louise wrote: >
> Well I have never had a period-I am now 21. I am overweight, have
> terrible moodswings, PMT type behaviour i.e crying at everything
> occasionally and depression. I have also a hair line below my belly
> button which I have been told is abnormal. I have skin tags, and am
> impossible if I haven't eaten for a while.
>
> I had a v. large cyst on my left ovary last easter and had it
> aspirated. By Xmas it was back and I was in hospital having it and my
> ovary removed.
>
> My docter sees me every 6 months, tells me I need to lose weight and
> that there is nothing else wrong with me. Have had approx three blood
> tests, though am not sure what for apart from LH, LSH, glucose and some
> others. All were fine.
>
> There is one thing which my docter does not know which worries me
> greatly. My boyfriend and I have never used any form of contraceptive
> for the past 3 years, and nothing. I am worried that if my docter knew
> this she would give me other tests which I am not getting.
>
> Tell me what you think, you're all a great help. Thanks.
>

-- Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS

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