Re: anyone from British Columbia (Lower Mainland)
From: cassie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 16 Mar 2003 20:18:52 -0600 (CST)
At Sun, 16 Mar 2003, Sonnet wrote:
>
Dear Sonnet,
Thank you so much for your quick and caring response. I can see that
you have put a great deal of time into responding to people's concerns
and I'm sure that there are many others who appreciate your
contributions to this forum. You really helped me to put things into
perspective. I hope I can pass on this kindness to other women and you
already have me thinking about what I can do in regards to advocacy and
support in my community. Thanks for welcoming me to the 'cysterhood'
(I'm already picking up the lingo!)and I will be sure to check out the
website you mentioned.
Big heart-felt hug from me to you-
Sincerely,
--
Cassie
>Hi Cassie -
>
>WOW, your doctor sounds like a real jerk! I get so angry about the way
>some doctors treat people, grrrrr!!
>
>OK first of all, you're probably NOT infertile unless you have some
>other reason that would prevent you from getting pregnant. And yes
>you're at higher risk for some diseases but treating your PCOS really
>lessens that risk! It's an icky disease to have, but it also can be
>managed. Your life doesn't have to be over or anything :)
>
>PCOSA Canada has a list of their chapters at
>http://www.canada.pcosupport.org/canadianchapters.htm and I believe
>there is one in BC, which might help!
>
>I'm really glad you came to this board, hopefully here you'll find a lot
>more information and support than you're getting from the medical
>community! Take care -
>
>At Sun, 16 Mar 2003, cassie wrote:
>>
>>Hi everyone,
>>
>>Recently diagnosed with PCOS. Just getting over the initial shock and
>>reality
>>is setting in. The doctor basically told me I was infertile and at a
>>higher risk of diabetes and cancer. When I attempted to ask him
>>questions he became irritated and indicated that he had to move on to
>>his next patient. Needless to say I have requested another doctor.
>>Thankfully, I was able to find this site. I felt both scared and
>>comforted as I read your stories through teary eyes. It would really
>>help me to find someone local who I could correspond with and find out
>>about resources, although I would welcome correspondence from others as
>>well. It's nice to know I'm not alone although I wouldn't wish this on
>>anyone. My thoughts are with you all and again I thank you for helping
>>me through this confusing and difficult time.
>
>--
>email always welcome: sonnet_fitz@hotmail.com
>
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