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Re: new & concerned...
From: Koolaide (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 26 Feb 2003 22:20:29 -0600 (CST)
Hi Cindy, I'm stuck on the 'really doesn't mean anything' part of it
all. Wow. Any chances of finding a new doctor? Maybe one who gives a
...um...er.. gives a care ! Hopefully the internest will get you on
some med's that will help you out, and maybe referr you to a endo who
knows what pcos is all about. Dont' give up looking for a doctor who
you are comfortable with.
Take care, Bonnie
At Tue, 25 Feb 2003, Cindy wrote:
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>Hi~ My ob/gyn told me last week *very lightly*, almost as an "oh, by the
>way" that I have PCOS, but she said it "really doesn't mean anything".
>Everything else I have read though suggests that there are other health
>issues to be concerned with. (I am not trying to get pregnant, so
>infertility is not an issue for me) I recently noticed that I am growing
>faint little black hairs on my upper lip and chin, no period for over 8
>months,(NEVER have been regular except when on the pill) I have gained
>about 25 pounds in the past 18 months, AND looking over my labs, my
>glucose is "high-out of range" at 118. She put me on Yasmin to boost my
>Estrogen levels, after a week long course of Progesterone produced no
>cycle. She thought it "might be a good idea" to see an internest to do
>a full Glucose panel. I think she is not taking this very seriously...
>or am I over-reacting? Any suggestions? Should I get a second
>gynocological opinion, or just follow up with the glucose issue? HELP!!!
>Thanks!
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