PCOS Messages for January, 2002: Re: Could it be PCOS?

Re: Could it be PCOS?

From: Tangelo (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Jan 2002 13:43:02 -0600 (CST)

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I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS too. I'm almost 25 and for several years I went to my doctor and gynocologist to inform them of my irregular periods. Time after time, I was ignored. They told me that it was natrual and that a change in my diet or exercise could be the cause and that alot of women tend to skip periods when they're younger. Finally at age 24 (still having irregular periods) I changed doctors and told her of my problems. She did some bloodwork and diagnosed me with PCOS. Although she had sense enough to check me for PCOS, she's not really responded to my "hormonal" needs as well as I would like. I was having extreme mood swings and gaining weight and she put me on Prozac. (not a smart move on her part) However, this week I'm going to go see a reproductive endocrinologist for my PCOS and hopefully he will know better how to treat my condition. My best advice to you is to go to a specialist and/or doctor until they give you a valid answer. Don't let them push a few meds on you without knowing what you have. I wish you the best of luck!

At Tue, 22 Jan 2002, A. wrote: >
>I started my period at age 12 and was pretty regular until age 16. Then
>I started going anywhere from 1 1/2 months to two and occasionally three
>months between periods. I'm now almost 21 now and I consistently go
>from 2 1/2 to three months between my periods, averaging only four or
>five periods a year. Also, this last period, which was my first one in
>almost three months, lasted for 28 days. I'm 5'2 and 180 pounds. I
>wouldn't say that I have severe acne, but I do sometimes go through
>outbreaks of pimples, especially around my jawline. I have slight
>facial hair, but not serious. It's enough that I shave it, but not
>enough that it can be seen unless you're looking right at it. I'm not
>exactly sure what is meant by the PCOS symptom about dark patches under
>the armpits. I do have a very slightly darker skin tone there, but not
>a lot. Also it is slightly darker around the base of my neck by my
>shoulders, and there is some darker brown color in a strip around my
>waist. Could this be PCOS? I've talked to my doctor about my irregular
>periods, but she didn't seem too concerned. If it might be PCOS, how
>should I mention it to my doctor as a possibility? I want to maintain a
>good doctor-patient relationship with her and I don't want to come
>across as if I'm saying that I know better than she does. Thank you to
>anyone who can give me any information or advice.

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