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Appointment at womens hospital update and advice request: doctors and posters.From: Emma (anonymous@obgyn.net)Fri, 30 Nov 2001 19:30:04 -0600 (CST)
Hi everyone. I thought I would post an update for those who remember my situation. And ask for some advice too! Yesterday I had my appointment at the hospital. I saw a resident, and it was pretty clear she didn't know much about PCOS. She listed my problems, after questioning me, as PCOS, lack of periods, hair, and weight. I didnt have it in me to try and explain that the latter three were all caused by the PCOS! And she couldnt seem to understand that I was only getting a period every 6-9 months! Anyway, after some questions, me trying to pretty much explain everything about the disease and my previouse doctors and medications. I had brought in my medical history but she didnt even look at it!! She didnt give me an ultrasound, or order any blood work. Anyway, she went off for about 20 minutes to talk to the doctor. He prescribed 10mg of Provera per day, for 14 days. Then to go 14 days off it, then 14 days on, and so on. I have a few questions for everyone, any advice would be appreciated. Fist and foremost, is Provera a good thing to take? I have read alot of conflicting stories. Some women say it has totally screwed them up, and they wish they had never taken it. 2. Does Provera force you to ovulate, or does it just give you a period? 3. Would it be possible for me to get pregnant on Provera? 4. If I do decide to go ahead and take it, taking it for 14 days seems a little long. Most women are on it for 5-10 days it seems. 5. She said that I am producing alot of estrogen, but no progesterone. I know Provera is a progesterone. How can she tell this? Is it evidenced from my LH and FSH levels? (Which were both 4 last month) Is that why I dont ovulate or bleed? On another issue: Last month I was told I had a very thin endometrium when I had an ultrasound. What does this mean? I would have thought that since I rarely bleed it would be very thick and builtup. What does it mean that it isn't? Currently I am taking 100mg of Spironolactone and 1500mg of Metformin. I have been on Met for 3 weeks. I have felt no different in any way. I havet even felt any nausea, which I was expecting from what alot of the other girls write!!! What should I expect from Met? So, I guess the main question is, Should I take the Provera? Thanks for any advice any of you might have. Take care everyone, Emma
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