PCOS Messages for February, 2003: Re: Just diagnosed PCOS (sorry for length)

Re: Just diagnosed PCOS (sorry for length)

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 02:29:09 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 12 Feb 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>Hello everyone,
>
>I am Jen, I'm 25, and just found out last week that I have PCOS (right
>ovary, "borderline" left ovary). Found out through Reproductive
>specialist, trying to get pregnant. They have not said that this would
>cause a major problem in my getting pregnant. Anyway, they are starting
>me on Glucophage tomorrow. My blood tests show that I have low insulin
>and high testosterone - but I never noticed symptoms. But now that I
>know what some of the symptoms are, maybe that is why I have acne and
>excessive hair growth in nether regions, weight gain (about 20 lbs over
>last 2 years). I was pregnant in 2001, but had a miscarriage and
>haven't been able to conceive since, that's why I went to the Repro
>specialist.
>
>I also have Panic disorder (severe at times). I've been on 2 different
>SSRI's (anti-depressants) and 1 BDZ (Ativan) to control them. But they
>don't work. So the questions I have are: does anyone else have Panic
>disorder and PCOS? Does anyone know if there is any connection between
>panic and the hormone imbalance? If anyone has PD and PCOS, have they
>been treated for the PCOS and the PD lessened or gone away? As far as I
>know I have had PCOS for at least 4 years (guessing from symptoms), and
>PD for about the same amount of time. I have always suspected hormones
>as a cause for the panic (correlation between panic attacks and time of
>menses), but the docs blew me off when I asked them to check the
>hormones. I would really appreciate any responses or ideas.
>
>Thank you so much,
>
>Jen

hi Jen,

My PCOS and panic symptoms started at the EXACT SAME TIME. Up until recently, I just never put the two together. It is so nice to "meet" other people with similar life experiences after feeling like the "odd woman out" for so many years!!

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Amy

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