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Re: Help me, please, to find a a new doctor in London, UK

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 30 Mar 2003 16:02:12 -0600 (CST)

Keep in mind: A scan for cysts is NOT usually used to diagnose PCOS - many women have cysts who do not have PCOS, and many women with PCOS do not have cysts. It would be a shame to insist on a scan, find no cysts, and then have your doctor forever telling you to put the idea of PCOS out of your head because of the scan.

I agree that checking testosterone and DHEAS is a great idea. I'd also add insulin levels and cortisol. Having endocrine symptoms like you describe is a problem, it's not just 'normal' - you deserve to have it figured out and treated, no matter what the cause.

At Sun, 30 Mar 2003, emma wrote: >
>At Sun, 30 Mar 2003, Jovita wrote:

Have you had an ultrasound scan? This is a useful test to >confirm the ovarian cysts that are seen in PCOS. Also your doctor
>should check your testosterone, DHEAS and SHBG cos these may be abnormal
>in PCO.

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