Re: For Belle - PCOS tests RESULTS
From: anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 20:52:37 -0600 (CST)
Hi again. I got my blood test results a while ago but no fasting
insulin- nowhere round here will do it- so I am still working on this
one. I just wondered if you had reference ranges for UK/European?
results to hand? I haven't a clue what they mean but they are measured
in things like mIU/l and pmol/l. I do have the reference ranges for the
labs they were done at, but I dunno, it might be worth comparing I
suppose.
Right, the only thing was for some reason, in addition to not knowing
how to test insulin so I don't have that done yet, nobody tested my
testosterone level even though it was requested. This was the only
androgen I was getting done. So the rest of the tests were done
together just after a period, and the testosterone was done on day 3 a
week or two later, when I had just started dianette for 2 days.
Actually, my period ended that day because of the dianette. So I'm not
sure as to the accuracy of the testosterone result, but doctor and I
agreed it was just tough, because I waited long enough trying to get the
tests redone, and then they don't come back...hopefully they will mean
something to the R.E.
OK these are the results with the reference intervals given in brackets:
L.H = 8.9 IU/l (3-16)(luteal)
FSH = 6.4 IU/l (0.5-8.0)
PROLACTIN = 83 mIU/l (40-530)
OESTRADIOL = 147 pmol/l (75-1470)(luteal: 180-1100)
TSH = 0.82 mIU/l (O.4-4.0)
and day 3 testosterone/done on separate occasion
TESTOSTERONE = 2.6 nmol/l (2.3-4.1)
LIPIDS (I'm sure these are horrible)
cholesterol = 4.7 mnol/l
HDL = 1.79 mnol/l (1.0-1.8)(females)
triglycerides=1.06 mnol/l (o.6-2.2)(fasting)
LDL = 2.4 mnol/l
CHOL HDL RATIO = 2.6
When I originally posted you I was going on about my ribcage and
collarbone growing. So far they have not grown again (thank God)but
they definitely did grow. I am a little bigger - not just fat! than I
used to be. You suggested you were worried about that and I wondered if
you ever did have a chance to research it. (I have temporarily switched
my obsessing to hairloss!)
At Wed, 16 Jan 2002, anne wrote:
>
>At Wed, 16 Jan 2002, Belle wrote:
>
>>Thanks for letting me know. I checked the board several times yesterday
>>to see if you had written. For some reason, your post really concered
>>me but I cannot lay my finger on why. Please do not be upset by that
>>statement, it could be any number of things, not necessarily something
>>bad. I just got an uneasy feeling when I was answering your post.
>>
>>I mentioned Cushing's because it is so similar to PCOS in that it has
>>weight gain, menstrual irregularities, glucose problems, and excess hair
>>growth as symptoms. The statement about your collar bone brought it to
>>mind.
>>
>>I would definiately try to get the IGTT. Especially if the LH & FSH do
>>not indicate that you have PCOS. While Glucophage/metformin is the
>>"standard" treatment, I understand that in the UK, it may not be the
>>first line of treatment and you may have to fight for it. With the
>>results of the IGTT, you would have ammunition.
>>
>>Assuming that you do not have Asthma or some other breathing difficulty
>>that would be causing you to unknowingly expand your ribcage in order to
>>get adequate amounts of oxygen, I cannot think what would have caused
>>your ribcage to grow. This may be what it throwing me. I am going to
>>try to do some research to figure this one out.
>>
>>At Tue, 15 Jan 2002, anne wrote:
>>>
>>I think I'll be able to wangle
>>>the DHEA-S at least. I've had PCOS type symptoms including
>>>hirsutism and irregular periods dating back nearly 9 years since puberty
>>>and have been diagnosed with PCOS. Looking back, I may have had
>>>symptoms of IR dating back that far too. I am only getting fasting
>>>insulin and fasting blood sugar done so far- yes I know I know- should I
>>>push for an IGTT as well?
>>>
>>>I've never had any tests for Cushings and I don't really seem to have
>>>many Cushings symptoms going by the factsheet but I'll certainly
>>>consider asking for the cortisol test. I don't think I have a hump on
>>>my back although my neck and the bit that connects to my shoulders at
>>>the back got thicker last year-thought that was kind of a masculine
>>>thing too. My ribcage has grown recently because I can feel it is not
>>>where it has been for years all of a sudden. I can also see this in the
>>>mirror. I don't suddenly look like a man but it has grown.
>>>
>>>--
>>>anne
>>>
>>--
>>Hope this helps & wishing you good health,
>>
>>Belle
>>
>--
>anne
>
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