Re: Do I have PCOS.
From: Renee (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 21 Apr 2002 12:29:15 -0700
You very well might have PCOS. To get a lot of information before your
appointment, including a brochure on what to expect and what questions to ask,
go to http://www.pcosupport.org
Renee
Emily wrote:
>
> I've read about PCOS in several magazine articles and the symptoms
> seemed really familiar. I scheduled a doctors appointment about it but
> it's not for another couple of weeks. I thought maybe I could post my
> symptoms and maybe someone can tell me if they are similar to ones
> you've had.
>
> I started my period when I was 14 but was never regular. I didn't woory
> about it thinking over time it would regulate. It never did (I'm 20
> now). The last period I had was late Dec. That's pretty typical for
> me. Afew months w/out, 2 months with, etc...
>
> I've always been pear shaped but in the past two years I've gotten a big
> tummy that won't seem to budge.
>
> I've also started to grow thicker leg hair and upper lip hair. I was
> always pretty hairless to start w/ so it's still not that excessive buts
> it's significantly more than before. I've also gotten a thin layer of
> hair all over my stomach. especially in the "happy trail" area. My
> upper thighs have in the last year or so gotten pretty hairy.
>
> I've been losing lots of hair for 2 years now. I've been to doctors
> several times about it. They ran tests but didn't find anything so they
> said it must just be stress. I don't think I've been stressed for two
> years straight though! The hair loss is mostly on the top and I'd say
> I've lost 1/4 to 1/3 of my hair in that area these last two years. :(
>
> I'm slightly overweight.
>
> My breasts recently have this strange rough patchy texture on them. They
> also seem to have a slightly dirty appearance though it isn't dirt cause
> it won't come off. This is going to sound nuts but they seem to be
> getting smaller. This may be because I've lost some weight recently
> though.
>
> I've also had depression and anxiety issues.
>
> Does this sound familiar? Does it sound like I might have PCOS? If so is
> there any medication to help some of the symptoms- especially the hair
> loss and growth?
>
> Thank you so much!
>
> Emily
>
> --
> Emily
>
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Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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Dwell in Possibility.
--Emily Dickenson
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