PCOS Messages for November, 2001: Re: Anyone with semi-regular periods?

Re: Anyone with semi-regular periods?

From: Penhead (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 14:51:22 -0600 (CST)

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I have always had regular periods, every 29-31 days. After TTC for several years I talked to my OBGYN who ordered extensive bloodwork and an ultrasound and sure enough...PCOS and IR. She then referred me to a PCOS specialist. I've now been on Glucophage for 3 1/2 weeks. I'd suggest pushing for the bloodwork and/or other tests. And if the doctor doesn't want to do that...find another doctor who is better informed and appreciates patients who take responsability for their own health and well being.

Best of Luck

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Penhead
At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Kerri wrote:
>
>I just spoke to my obgyn about the possibility of PCOS.  I told him I
>read serveral articles on the syndrome and I had many of the symtptoms
>and asked could this be what's going on.  He flatly said "NO." He told
>me my periods were too regular...to have a diagnosis of PCOS you must
>have very irregular periods, at least 3-4 months in between.  He didn't
>even ask what symptoms I had or why I thought it would be an issue for
>me.  When I told him I wasn't ovulating most months (via my OPK), he
>just said that if I didn't ovulate this month, he would put me on Clomid
>(my husband and I are ttc).
>Now, I know that I have read that there are women with PCOS who do seem
>to have regularish periods.  Since going off the pill (which I was on
>for 11 years), mine have ranged from 25-35 days over the past 8
>months...pretty normal.  My question is, is there anyone out there who
>has a PCOS diagnosis and still has somewhat regular periods? Should I
>take his word that I don't have PCOS? I am not sure what else to do.  The
>symptoms I do have are unexplained weight gain (yes, even with
>exercise); acne on my face, chest, and back; hair growth in undesireable
>places; irregular heartbeat; loosing excessive hair from my head; skin
>tags; and these little brown patches of skin.
>If there is anyone else out there with a PCOS diagnosis AND has fairly
>regular periods, I would like to hear from you.
>Thanks...Kerri

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