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Re: Anyone with semi-regular periods?
From: Boo (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Dec 2001 17:12:13 -0600 (CST)
I have periods like you and I am quite severe on the scan and my
symptoms. Push for a scan and more blood work. Hope this helps.
At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Penhead wrote:
>
>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
>
>--
>Penhead
>At Fri, 30 Nov 2001, Kerri wrote:
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>>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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