Re: PCOS
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 21 May 2003 18:14:56 -0500 (CDT)
There are probably several different diagnoses for your condition other
than PCOS, but I'd guess the most likely is PCO - PolyCystic Ovaries.
All this means is that you have an ovary that gets cysts, it doesn't
include all of the other fun endocrine problems that PCOS does.
I *believe* PCO can cause mid-cycle spotting, but your gyn might know
more about this!
At Wed, 21 May 2003, Leslie wrote:
>
>i am 24 and have been diagnosed with pcos by my gynecologist through
>transvaginal ultrasound only. the ultrasound showed multiple cysts on
>my right ovary. my gynecologist did not ask me to have hormone tests or
>a GTT. i do not have most of the symptoms indicative of pcos (acne,
>hirsutism, high blood pressure, etc). my periods occur regularly and
>last 7 days. the first day is light then the next 3 days are very heavy
>(pad change every 3 hours except early morning or late at night in which
>my period is moderate) but become lighter the days thereafter. i also
>have moderate to severe cramps during my menstruation. i used tampons
>before which caused my bleeding to become heavier. i have since then
>stopped using them. for about 4 years i have had brown blood spotting
>in between my periods. my left ovary was removed about a year ago due
>to a dermoid cyst. a D&C was performed during the removal of the cyst
>and it did not aleviate the spotting in between my periods. i'm not
>sure if i am fertile since i have not tried to get pregnant. i have
>never been on birth control except for the 1 month before the removal of
>my dermoid cyst. is there any other possible diagnosis for my condition
>besides pcos, if so, what?
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