Re: PCOS or not?
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 31 Jul 2002 17:57:20 -0500 (CDT)
Polycustic Ovaries is different from PCOS. PCO just means that there
are cysts on your ovaries. For most women, this isn't usually a
problem. It's actually quite common. If your cysts are large enough
that they have to be surgically removed, then it may cause more trouble
for you.
PCOS is an endocrine disorder, thought to originate with insulin
problems. It comes with a whole set of symptoms including weight gain,
acne, facial hair, and infertility. It can be treated.
Hope that clears up the difference for you!
At Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Stacy wrote:
>
>I have been diagnosed with a 6 cm ovarian cyst after being off bcp's for
>7 mos with no period. I have responded + to 50 mg of Clomid the cycle
>before last and got a +OPK this past cycle on day 19 and started AF on
>day 28. Went back to dr this past Mon. and cyst was still there and he
>made a comment that I had polycystic ovaries (never used the word
>"syndrome") and that I needed to have surgery for the cyst and that he
>would do ovarian drilling. When I asked him about fertility, he said
>that I would probably have to take fertility drugs to achieve pregnancy.
>Then he walked out w/o any further explanation. I scheduled the surgery
>for this Fri. but now I am beginning to have doubts about his diagnosis
>since I've not had any abnormal pain, I responded to clomid 50 mg, lab
>results are in normal range, and I've actually had a normal AF on my own
>w/o meds. Should I seek a 2nd opinion about this or should I just go
>ahead with the ovarian drilling since I will have to have the surgery at
>some point for the cyst?
>
>--
>Stacy
>
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