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Re: Congenital Adrenal Hyperplesia
From: Lori (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 11:00:21 -0600 (CST)
Hello and Thanks.. One question though.. Wouldn't i know that I have
had this? I am confused by how no one mentioned this before. Are the
changes very high for having this?
At Fri, 22 Feb 2002, Belle wrote:
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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:
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>>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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Lori, New York
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