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Re: Just diagnosed with PCOS...
From: Tammy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 3 Apr 2003 08:18:59 -0600 (CST)
Thank you Leigh Ann...to be honest, I did not know what kind of
specialist to contact. Now that you have pointed me in the right
direction, I will contact a reproductive endocrinologist TODAY. Until
yesterday, I had never even heard of PCOS...looks like I am in good
company - - and NOT all alone. Thanks again for sharing the wisdom!
At Wed, 02 Apr 2003, Leigh wrote:
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>To find a reproductive endocrinologist in your area, go to http://www.socrei.org and look them up. They're the best doctors for us Cysters. Also try the lists on http://www.pcosupport.org they're great!!! As is this one. Welcome!!!
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>>I am 35 and was just diagnosed with PCOS by my ob/gyn. I went to her
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>>because I was terrified I had breast cancer after I noticed milky
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>>discharge in the shower. I also complained about those newly found chin
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>>hairs, stretch marks that appeared on my tummy almost
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>>overnight...insomnia, grumpiness, and bizarre weight gain. My gyn
>>offered little info about PCOS and suggested I go to Weight Watchers or
>>consider gastroplasty for my weight problem. (I eat healthy and
>>exercise daily but I have gained weight over the last few years!!)
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>>I am new to PCOS and don't really know what to expect. I feel
>>frustrated about the lack of info I have...and to be honest, I am kinda
>>scared and a little sad.
>>Needless to say, I am about to contact another doctor for more extensive
>>testing! Has anyone else had difficulty finding a good doctor that would
>>not suggest EXTREME surgical methods for weight loss????
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>>Thanks for any info!
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>>Tammy Jo
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Tammy Jo
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