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Re: PCOS questionsFrom: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 29 Oct 2002 23:58:35 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 27 Oct 2002, Laura wrote: >Hi there! I know that the darkening of skin in privet areas is a normal thing in wiman with pcos. I don't know about the vaginal discharge, but the hair won't go away by itself, you have to have it remove by laser. good luck. >Make a long story short: > >Had irregular period since around 13. Eventually was on BC to regulate >periods. Recently went off BC so that I could be ready for pregnancy. >Did not get period. Was on provera several times to "jumpstart" >ovulation. Worked for one month each time. > >Anyway, I was finally referred to an endocrinologist. I am not insulin >resistent or obese. But I've been prescribed metaformin which I've been >on for about a month and a half. I'm getting normal periods! > >But, I'm posting here for questions that others may have answers to. > >First, after my last dosage of BC, I had excessive dark hair growth on >my lower back, gluteus around nipples and upper lip. Will that go away >with metaformin treatment? > >Second, I attribute my cystic acne to the increased levels of >testosterone. Has anyone had this problem and did it cease with the use >of metaformin. > >Since age 12, I've always had an excessive yellowish/creamy white >vaginal discharge. I've seen at least 6 different gynocologists who all >told me it was normal for me and I should just douche once a week. I >still do not accept this answer. > >Lastly, anyone else have dark pigmentation in the vaginal and anal area? >(I'm caucasion, and the pigmentation is brown). > >I'd appreciate any responses I can get. > >-- >Laura >
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