PCOS Messages for February, 2002: Re: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplesia

Re: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplesia

From: Belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 22 Feb 2002 21:24:55 -0600 (CST)

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CAH is something that you are born with. It is a disease in which you do not have appropriate secretion by the adrenals of cortisol and aldosterone. When these levels are low, the hypothalmus and pitutary (both in the head area) direct the adrenals (glands on the kidneys) to kick into "high gear". Since it cannot produce the cortisol as it should, it produces androgens (male hormones). Many women who have been diagnosed with PCOS have ended up having adrenal problems (Addison's Disease, Cushing's Syndrome, etc.). They present in a similar fashion.

PCOS is a syndrome in which anovulation is a hallmark (lack of ovulation). If you do not ovulate, it is impossible to become pregnant. The Glucophage has been very helpful to many women who are trying to become pregnant. Combined with Clomid, the success rate for ovulation is almost 100%. Provera is a synthetic progesterone and may not help encourage ovulation. It does encourage a period.

t Thu, 21 Feb 2002, Lori wrote: >
>My GYN wants me to have a blood test done to check this.... I am not
>sure exactly what it is. I am having blood work done on March 13th and
>I have an appointment with my Endo on MArch 20th to go over the results.
>If you have PCOS, are there additional problems when it comes to
>ovualting and becoming pregnant. I haven't had a period for over 1year
>and 3 months. I am on GlouphageXR 1500mg since Septemeber and I have
>taken a dose of Provera and nothing has happened. Please let me know if
>anyone knows anything about this. Thanks
>
>--
>Lori, New York
>

-- Hope this helps,

Belle

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