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Re: Where the fat goes
From: Katie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 10:13:33 -0500 (CDT)
I was told by doctors that I couldn't have PCOS because I have a
classically hourglass shape (albeit a very large hourglass, ha ha)and
flatter stomach. It took forever to get a doctor to even do blood tests
because of that. I was told that the hair and other symptoms were
genetic. I finally went to a good doctor who immediately blood tested
me and did transvaginal ultrasound... and found PCOS. (and strong IR)
So, count me among the non-apples. :~)
At Sat, 29 Jun 2002, Renee wrote:
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>Pat,
>
>The apple is the androgenic shape ("spare tires" or "beer bellies" on men,
>"apple shape" for women). So, it is the stereotypical shape for PCOSers, as
>we have hyperandrogenism.
>
>Renee
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>"Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS" wrote:
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>> I know you all know about the apple vs the pear shape. I was just
>> wondering how many of you fit into which group. Perhaps there is a link
>> between body type and how the PCOS manifests itself. I don't know
>> whether there has been enough research on this, but I am curious.
>> The research does suggest that those with an apple shape (weight around
>> the middle) are at higher risk for PCOS, Diabetes, and Syndrome X. This
>> seems to be because if the fat is on the outside of your middle, it is
>> also on the inside, surrounding your inner organs. Others with the pear
>> shape have more of their weight in their legs and thighs. There are no
>> internal organs there, so the weight is just there. So, those folks are
>> at less risk for the same problems. My observation is most women who
>> have PCOS are more of an apple shape. I am wondering if this is true.
>> Also, smaller buts, and mabye larger breasts. Any comments? There has
>> been some research about differing body types, and how they might need
>> to eat differently, so I am just trying to put some links together.
>>
>> Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS
>> Balanced Eating Support
>> http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/favlowcarbsites.htm
>> http://home.attbi.com/~cnmpat/siteindex.htm
>> PCOS Support
>> http://www.midwivesofwa.org/pcos.htm
>> http://www.midwivesofwa.org//pcosarticles.htm
>>
>--
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>Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
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>Dwell in Possibility.
>--Emily Dickenson
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