Re: PCOS symtoms
From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 19:05:11 -0600 (CST)
Hi!
Just wanted to write you in case no one else does to echo everything
that Sally said - great advice. I definately agree with the period
thing. Just because that you get a period does not mean that you have
ovulated. That is true.
Yes, women with PCOS CAN become pregnant especially if they get pregnant
before their PCOS progresses - that is true too.
I also agree with Sally that you should see your doctor and tell him/her
about all of your symptoms. There is something strange going on and if
it is not PCOS then you should get treated for whatever the problem
turns out to be. And yes, do not let your doctor brush off your
symptoms. PCOS is a serious condition and if you are concerned that you
have it you should go to your doctor and at least have it ruled out.
Have your hormone levels tested if you are showing symptoms of having
elevated androgen levels (male hormones) and have a fasting glucose
test. Many women with PCOS are insulin resistant. Unfortunately there
is not one blood test that can diagnose PCOS.
Many endocrine conditions can mimic PCOS and PCOS can mimic many
endocrine conditions.
You do not have to have all of the PCOS symptoms to have PCOS. I
strongly agree with Sally about seeing an endocrinologist or even better
a reproductive endo since it is their job to treat conditions that cause
infertility and this includes PCOS. Many family practice doctors and
even OBGYNs do not have experience with PCOS and if you do have PCOS you
may get misdiagnosed. Hope you find out what the problem is! God bless!
Tera
At Thu, 31 Jan 2002, Sally wrote:
>
>Hi C,
>
>Not all women with PCOS have fertility problems, particularly if they
>have their family while they are still young. Having a period every
>couple of weeks does not mean that you ovulate every couple of
>weeks...... there is definitely something going on, particularly if you
>have most of the other symptoms.
>
>So, you can still have PCOS (or could also be due to thryroid or some
>other type of endocrine condition).... and if you do that should be
>properly diagnosed / treated / managed.
>
>Next steps are probably to find yourself a good endocrinologist /
>reproductive endocrinologist and , armed with all your research, get
>checked out. If you post where you live and request for advice, some of
>the other ladies on here may be able to recommend a good doctor.
>
>Don't give up if the first dr. brushes you off as everything being ok
>(unfortunately that is a common experience here in initial attempts to
>get treatment) - some drs. are not up to date on pcos or management and
>some obegyne only consider it if you have fertility problems - but as
>you probably know by know PCOS has long-term health implications.... and
>should be managed properly.
>
>best wishes
>
>--
>sally
>
>At Thu, 31 Jan 2002, C wrote:
>>
>>I have recently ran across an article explaining how PCOS is often
>>missed by our doctors. I read over the symptoms to look for and
>>discovered that most of the symptons seemed to apply to me. The one
>>that did not, was the infertility issues. I have two children and only
>>took about 1-2 weeks to conceive. Does this mean that the symptons can
>>probably be related to something else totally different or is it still a
>>possibility that I could be affected with this? I have very abnormal
>>periods that usually occur a minimum of 2-3 times per month for 3-5 days
>>at a time. So obviously, there was not a problem for me to conceive. I
>>would like to know more about this before I pursue another doctor who
>>just wants to put me on the pill to try to remedy this. Any input would
>>be appreciated.
>>
>>--
>>C Tolliver
>>
--
Tera
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