PCOS Messages for November, 2002: Re: Long Time Having PCOS, New to Site, Need Answers

Re: Long Time Having PCOS, New to Site, Need Answers - Please Help (Long)

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 25 Nov 2002 17:46:37 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Jill and welcome to the boards!

>So after years of not seeing an endo - I'm going December 6th. I'd like
>to know why I should go - what can the endo do that my doc can't?

PCOS is an endocrine disease, meaning it has to do with hormones. Insulin is a hormone, as well as testosterone and all of the other fun things that seem to get messed up with PCOS. Endocrinologists specialize in these kinds of diseases, are trained to recognize the symptoms and know the treatments (perhaps better than your regular doctor) and are a generally good thing to have on your side with PCOS. You can always go, and if you feel you're not getting any benefit from seeing an endo, go back to your regular doctor. But it is worth doing for a chance at getting rid of these symptoms!

>The last time I was at the doc, she suggested I insert a tapered candle to practice relaxing.
>I was a bit put off because it's not an issue of being relaxed - I love
>my husband and am always relaxed around him.

I am sure your doctor didn't mean emotionally relaxed! You wouldn't have married your husband if you weren't relaxed around him :) I believe most pain during intercourse is caused by a muscle spasm in the vagina, your muscles involuntarily contract and cause the pain and tight feeling. Then of course each time you make love and it hurts, you're a little apprehensive about it the next time, and it gets worse. I think the candle suggestion was a way to practice relaxing your MUSCLES there when something is inserted. I know some other women on this board have the same problem, although for the life of me I can't remember what it's called. I don't think it's directly related to PCOS but it is relatively common in general, so you're not alone in this.

(And btw, you should hear some of the things we discuss on this board! No need to be embarrassed!)

Do go to an endo and see what they can do for you. It sounds as though so far your doctor hasn't been very... proactive about treating your PCOS. You'll feel heaps better if you have someone managing your health who can really help you treat this and you'll start to feel much better.

Good luck!

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