PCOS Messages for May, 2003: Re: Doctors??? What kind?

Re: Doctors??? What kind?

From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 15 May 2003 17:54:37 -0500 (CDT)

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Your gyn sounds like they're at least up to date about PCOS and they are treating you well. You may not find better treatment from a different doctor - but it is worth talking to your gyn about the issues you think aren't being addressed. Mention that since PCOS is an endocrine disorder, you're wondering why an endocrinologist is not coordinating your treatment on it. If you also point out that you are happy with your treatment so far, it should be a good discussion instead of a defensive one!

At Thu, 15 May 2003, Angela wrote: >
>I was diagnosed with PCOS by my GYN. He has prescribed my metformin etc
>- but after reading all these posts I don't think that my GYN should be
>the person who monitors my PCOS. He checked my cholesterol and did some
>other blood work - but he has never checked my insulin levels or
>anything and that concerns me. Should I be checked? Shouldn't it be
>monitored? If so what kind of doctor do I go to? My GYN seemed to think
>I didn't need to go to anyone else - and I called one of the 2
>endocrinologist in the area to see if they treat PCOS and they said they
>need a referral. Should I go to my general doctor?? Thanks for your
>help. Angela

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