PCOS Messages for December, 2002: Re: NEED SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED

Re: NEED SOME QUESTIONS ANSWERED

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 20:05:45 -0600 (CST)

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>From what we've been hearing here, an endocrinologist is not a bad idea
(they are *usually* far more knowledgeable about PCOS than obgyns); a sonogram is not really useful for anything other than confirming whether or not you have cysts (which doesn't tell you anything about PCOS.)

It's also possible that you have PCOS that doesn't show up on tests! Some women do - either the "normal" values that the lab uses are too wide a range, or what's considered normal just isn't normal for your body. It's something a number of women with PCOS have ahd to deal with. Do you know exactly which tests were run to rule out PCOS? We might be able to help with some further suggestions.

At Mon, 30 Dec 2002, HILARY wrote: >
>I had not heard about PCOS until this year when I started seeing a new
>OB/GYN. She said that I had a lot of the symptoms (irregular periods,
>facial hair, weight gain around mid-section, etc.) and wanted to test me
>for it. I did a little research and I finally thought that all of the
>questions I had about my "problems" had finally been answered. My
>doctor did some bloodwork and the results came back negative. Since
>these tests, I have heard more and more about PCOS and am convinced that
>I have it. A tech at my laser hair removal center said that my doctor
>should have done a sonogram, not just bloodwork, since hormone levels
>can change frequently. I was also told that I should go to an
>Endocrinologist to be tested. I am so confused! I don't want to follow
>bad advice or listen to hear-say, especially since doctors visits aren't
>cheap. Can anyone who has been in my situation give a little advice?
>Any and all information is greatly appreciated!

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