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Re: Concerned

From: Panacea (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 10 Feb 2002 00:17:54 -0600 (CST)

At Sat, 9 Feb 2002, Lauren wrote: >
>Is PCOS something that goes away once menopause hits? I would assume so
>because it is based all on ovulation and hormone levels right?

There are suggestions that it gets better with menopause but the truth is Lauren that PCOS is not based on ovulation and hormone levels it happens due to insulin resistance which is an endocrine problem. So just because you lose your ovaries in menopause doesn't mean you're cured.

> One, has anyone specifically asked your doctor if PCOS is a
> fatal disease?

we'd probably be laughed out of the office if we did

>Two, by taking medications and exercising etc.. can you lower your
> chances back to normal of getting heart disease, cancer etc???

I don't know about lowering it back to normal, but I'd say you could significantly increase your odds of being healthy and living a long life. 

--
Panacea



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