Re: Do I have PCOS? ANY advice appreciated.
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 18:17:14 -0600 (CST)
Hi Jane,
Your symptoms sound very much like PCOS and Insulin Resistance. Would
be a good idea for you to make an appointment with a reproductive
endocrinologist for full PCOS testing.
At Thu, 30 Jan 2003, Jane wrote:
>
>Hi girls!
>
>Since coming off the birth control pill 4 months ago, I have not had a
>period. Before the pill I was VERY regular. Everyone keeps telling me
>it's Post Pill Amenorrhea, and to keep waiting for my period to show up.
>However, 3 of my sisters have PCOS, I gained about 10 pounds in 6 months
>(most of it just under my belly button), I have increased facial hair, I
>get really shaky, dizzy, and sweaty if I haven't eaten for very long,
>and I have mild acne. I was wondering if any of you have had any of
>these symptoms and if you think I might have PCOS. I would really
>appreciate advice. We really want to be pregnant. Help!
>
>-Jane
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