PCOS Messages for August, 2002: Re: possible PCOS

Re: possible PCOS

From: Pat (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Aug 2002 21:30:21 -0500 (CDT)

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Wait a minute !! Your fertility doctors SHOULD HAVE recognized the PCOS and initiate treatment before starting you on Clomid. Anyone who skips periods needs to get that in order first. If you skip periods, you aren't ovualting, and you are throwing a lot of money down the drain. I'm sorry, but I am shocked at how many folks seeking fertility treatments find out after a long period of time they have PCOS. It is one of the most common causes of PCOS. If you suspect you have PCOS, ask for the full workup and then ask for either a reproductive endocrinologist or someone who is up to date on PCOS management. Just taking Clomid is a waste of time and money until these other things are straightened out. Pat Sonnenstuhl, ARNP, CNM, MS PCOS Support Editorial Advisor PCOS Pavilion http://www.obgyn.net/pcos/pcos.asp http://www.midwivesofwa.org/pcos.htm http://www.midwivesofwa.org//pcosarticles.htm

>After reading posts on this site, I can't help but think that PCOS is a
>DEFINITE POSSIBILITY. However, I have my doctors on the baby trail. I
>have a plan to start clomid next month. PRIOR to discovering any reason
>for my irregular menses. [which have been irregular since my teens (if
>I'm not on the pill)].... I feel like if I press the PCOS issue...they
>will think I'm a hypochrondriac....instead of a patient wanting to get
>to the bottom of this first. Besides, if I do get pregnant....I
>certainly don't want to lose the baby. On this rollercoaster...5
>months.
>Not sure what to do now.
>
>30yoa

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