Please remove me from you email list. My email address is anonymous@obgyn.net .

-Thank you

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Reply-To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS

>Subject: PCOS digest 2717

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:18:24 -0500

> PCOS Digest 2717

>Topics covered in this issue include:

> 1) 2-3 WEEK CYCLES IS IT METFORMIN? OR CYCLE REGULATING ITSELF?

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (MEG)

> 2) Re: Diagnosed in April

> by "TAMI No last name"

> 3) Re: DO I HAVE PCOS

> by "TAMI No last name"

> 4) Re: formed overeater...frustrated with doctors and pcos

> by Furbaii1981@yahoo.com (Anonymous)

> 5) Re: Metformin side effects causing problems @ work!

> by mpassignano@hotmail.com (Mona)

> 6) Re: What are the long term effects of PCOS?

> by Furbaii1981@yahoo.com (Anonymous)

> 7) Re: 2-3 WEEK CYCLES IS IT METFORMIN? OR CYCLE REGULATING ITSELF?

> by Furbaii1981@yahoo.com (Anonymous)

> 8) Re: Metformin side effects causing problems @ work!

> by Michelle Simmons

> 9) questions

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)

> 10) Just enjoy man Pcos ..

> by Tania

> 11) How long should I wait?

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)

> 12) Good docotors in LONDON UK

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (A)

> 13) Re: questions

> by Christina Bridges

> 14) Re: Good docotors in LONDON UK

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Angie)

> 15) Re: How long should I wait?

> by Michelle Simmons

> 16) Hair Growth

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)

> 17) Sleepin ALOT!

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (A)

> 18) Re: Hair Growth

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (A)

> 19) Re: Hair Growth

> by mellygirl21@hotmail.com (Melissa)

> 20) Re: Hair Removal issue AGAIN?

> by anonymous@medispecialty.com (Lauren)

> 21) Re: Hair Growth

> by "TAMI No last name"

> 22) What's an endo? Newly diagnosed.

> by mellygirl21@hotmail.com (Melissa)

> 23) Re: What's an endo? Newly diagnosed.

> by Kristy Sokoloski

>----------------------------------------------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 16:32:30 -0500 (CDT)

>----------------------------------------------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (MEG)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: 2-3 WEEK CYCLES IS IT METFORMIN? OR CYCLE REGULATING ITSELF?

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED VERY SHORT CYCLES AFTER USING METFORMIN? I

>WAS PLACED ON IT RECENTLY AND HAVE BEEN TAKING THE FULL DOSAGE FOR ABOUT

>5 WEEKS AND HAVE HAD 2 PERIODS SINCE? IS THIS THE NORM FOR METFORMIN OR

>THE NORM FOR WHEN YOUR PERIODS ARE REGUALTING?

>ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT THANKS!

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:38:17 +0000

>------------------------------

>From: "TAMI No last name"

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Diagnosed in April

>Message-ID:

>Mime-Version: 1.0

>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed

>Hi Marcia,

> For the insulin resistence as the doctor about Metformin. It works

>great, I have seen a decrease in hair growth, I have lost weight and I am

>ovulating EGGS so I would really recommend that.

>Tami

> >From: sixfurkids@blomand.net (Marcia)

> >Reply-To: pcos@obgyn.net

> >To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS

> >Subject: Diagnosed in April

> >Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2003 12:10:08 -0500

> >

> >Hi, first I am new to this group. I was diagnosed with PCOS in April. I

> >have been reading everything I can on this diagnosis. I just wish that

> >they would have discovered this problem when I was younger. I am now 36

> >years old, I had my galbladder taken out in February, and the book,

> >"PCOS: The Hidden Epidemic", that I just got done reading said that a

> >lot of the women have to have their gallbladder out due to the fact of

> >the see-saw dieting. Has anyone else had that problem? Another question

> >I have since I am insulin resistant am I supposed to be checking my

> >blood sugar daily? Any answers that you have would be greatful.

> >

> >--

> >Marcia

> >

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 21:40:35 +0000

>------------------------------

>From: "TAMI No last name"

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: DO I HAVE PCOS

>Message-ID:

>Mime-Version: 1.0

>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed

>Hi,

> I am not sure if you have P.C.O.S but I would go to a obgyn and be tested.

> You definitly have some symptoms.

>Tami

> >From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (marilyn bass)

> >Reply-To: pcos@obgyn.net

> >To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS

> >Subject: DO I HAVE PCOS

> >Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 12:37:28 -0500

> >

> >I HAVE JUST BEEN TOLD I HAVE A CYST, IN A HELL OF A LOT OF PAIN MOST OF

> >THE TIME. NEARLY TAKING COPROXAMOL PERMANTLY, IM NOT OVERWEIGHT AT ALL

> >BUT I HAVE HAD BAD ACNE FOR YEARS AND DARK HAIRS HAVE APPEARED ROUND MY

> >NIPPLES, DO YOU THINK I HAVE PCOS.THANKYOU.

> >

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:32:54 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Anonymous)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: formed overeater...frustrated with doctors and pcos

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I just want to say....awwwwwww....and congrats on at least making the

>progress that you have so far. I know losing weight and getting control

>is hard. I used to overeat, and sometimes I still will eat too many

>sweets if I am feeling depressed/stressed as I am lately (dealing with

>MCAT, family, and pelvic pain...grrr). Don't give up, but losing weight

>makes life a lot better - i.e. people treat you very differently - and

>much healthier - lower risk of heart diseases, plus your body regulates

>things much better, not to say that weight will make everything better,

>because it won't.

>Anyway, I cut out a lot of sweets from diet and had better company that

>made me happier and lost about 40lbs. I'm still trying to lose

>20-25lbs, but I know I won't be able to until I can exercise again -

>can't b/c of pelvic pain.

>About the diet, I would like to say, in my opinion, the best way to

>tackle this would be to decrease amount of sugar intake and saturated

>fat. Use oil instead of butter, things like that. My professor avoids

>anything that contains hydrogenated fats b/c what they do is take

>unsaturated fat (good) and make it saturated (bad). Also, if you plan

>on eliminating carbs, get rid of low-nutrition carb, such as white rice,

>white bread, pasta, and alcohol; and keep the fiber-filled ones like

>whole grain breads and cereals, and high-fiber fruits and veggies. Make

>little adjustments at a time so you get used to it. And it is OK if you

>don't perfectly follow your new routine, as long as you do mostly.

>Lastly....regarding your doctors, I don't know what to say, because the

>first time around, I found a doctor who listened to me, gave me respect,

>addressed any questions/concerns I had, corrected any wrong info I may

>have obtained, gave explanations and justifications for his reasoning,

>and knew I am serious and want to figure out what is wrong with me. I'm

>glad you found a doctor who prescribed what you wanted. I also hope

>that you have chosen a doctor who will respect you and is willing to

>listen to you and answer any question/concerns you may have. Good luck

>with everything.

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:43:51 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Mona)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Metformin side effects causing problems @ work!

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I started Atkins the same day I started 1000 mg Metformin twice a day.

>Had no problems for 2 days, then the nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps,

>fatigue, and hot flashes began. Have been on for 11 days now and it is

>started to affect my work performance also. I'm willing to try anything

>at this point. Not sure if it is all metformin or if Atkin's diet (25

>carbs or less per day) is contributing also. I was able to get a blood

>sugar level this weekend during the symptoms and it was 70. Seems to me

>that symptoms really come on right as I am about to eat. Of course,

>diarrhea lasts longer. I am glad Atkin's worked for you though Tammy

>Jo. Way to go!

>At Mon, 2 Jun 2003, Tammy wrote:

> >

> >Anna,

> >

> >I have noticed that since I have lowered my Carb intake (I'm on the

> >Atkins Diet) I no longer have ANY side effects from Metformin. Before I

> >had the same problem you did...PLUS!

> >

> >--

> >Tammy Jo Brown

> >

> >At Fri, 30 May 2003, Anna wrote:

> >>

> >>Hello Ladies,

> >>

> >>Sometime the Metformin side-effects (i.e. Diarrhea) really cause a lot

> >>of problems for me at work. I have to cut meetings short so that I can

> >>run to the restroom. Not to get gross, but I need to find a restroom

> >>where there are no people so that I don't feel embarassed! The other day

> >>I had to go 5 times due to diarrhea.

> >>

> >>About 2-3 days a week this happens and used to happen more frequently

> >>before.

> >>Any ideas on how to overcome this?

> >>

> >>Thank you,

> >>Anna.

> >

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:51:17 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Anonymous)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: What are the long term effects of PCOS?

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>(1) Don't be sorry for posting a perfectily legitimate message!

>(2) Sorry, but I don't have time to actualy do the research myself

>(studying for MCAT), but you could find the following article in your

>nearest medical library for info regarding this:

>Hum Reprod Update. 2002 May-Jun;8(3):231-41.Long-term health

>consequences of PCOS.Wild RA.

>ABSTRACT: The prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors, insulin

>resistance/diabetes and/or uterine pathology appears to be increased in

>women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), although more outcome

>studies are necessary to determine incidence. Data pertaining to some

>of the potential long-term health consequences associated with PCOS are

>summarized. Medline, Current Contents and PubMed were searched for

>studies from the time of our original interest in this issue in 1980 to

>the present. The review is limited to published human data. The

>current literature indicate that women with this syndrome cluster risk

>factors for premature morbidity and mortality. Large multi-site

>co-operative studies are necessary to evaluate the long-term health

>outcomes.

> Publication Types:

> Review

> Review, Tutorial

>At Mon, 28 Jul 2003, Hannah wrote:

> >

> >Sorry... me again!!!

> >

> >Can someone tell me the long term effects of PCOS, just so as I know

> >what I can look forward to?

> >

> >Han

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:54:28 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Anonymous)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: 2-3 WEEK CYCLES IS IT METFORMIN? OR CYCLE REGULATING ITSELF?

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>Call your doctor up and find out. Since you just started on it, it

>could just be a temporary side effect as your body adjusts to it.

>At Mon, 28 Jul 2003, MEG wrote:

> >

> >HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED VERY SHORT CYCLES AFTER USING METFORMIN? I

> >WAS PLACED ON IT RECENTLY AND HAVE BEEN TAKING THE FULL DOSAGE FOR ABOUT

> >5 WEEKS AND HAVE HAD 2 PERIODS SINCE? IS THIS THE NORM FOR METFORMIN OR

> >THE NORM FOR WHEN YOUR PERIODS ARE REGUALTING?

> >ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT THANKS!

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 18:47:26 -0700 (PDT)

>------------------------------

>From: Michelle Simmons

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Metformin side effects causing problems @ work!

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

>I went to the neutritionist today and am so thankful I

>did. My ob put me on 80 grams a day of carbs and 1oomg

>of metformin. Well the neutritionist said the reason I

>was so sick was because I was not getting enough

>carbs. She said she consults with a reputable endo and

>he suggests 45-60 carbs per meal and 2000 mg of

>metformin. I'm going to try that because before I had

>the diahrreah really bad and was taken down to 500 mg

>metformin a day and the neutritionist says that isn't

>enough to do anything. So good luck but do try to eat

>more carbs. If you don't you'll have no energy to

>exercise and that's an important part of all this too.

>--- Mona wrote:

> > I started Atkins the same day I started 1000 mg

> > Metformin twice a day.

> > Had no problems for 2 days, then the nausea,

> > diarrhea, stomach cramps,

> > fatigue, and hot flashes began. Have been on for 11

> > days now and it is

> > started to affect my work performance also. I'm

> > willing to try anything

> > at this point. Not sure if it is all metformin or

> > if Atkin's diet (25

> > carbs or less per day) is contributing also. I was

> > able to get a blood

> > sugar level this weekend during the symptoms and it

> > was 70. Seems to me

> > that symptoms really come on right as I am about to

> > eat. Of course,

> > diarrhea lasts longer. I am glad Atkin's worked for

> > you though Tammy

> > Jo. Way to go!

> >

> > At Mon, 2 Jun 2003, Tammy wrote:

> > >

> > >Anna,

> > >

> > >I have noticed that since I have lowered my Carb

> > intake (I'm on the

> > >Atkins Diet) I no longer have ANY side effects from

> > Metformin. Before I

> > >had the same problem you did...PLUS!

> > >

> > >--

> > >Tammy Jo Brown

> > >

> > >At Fri, 30 May 2003, Anna wrote:

> > >>

> > >>Hello Ladies,

> > >>

> > >>Sometime the Metformin side-effects (i.e.

> > Diarrhea) really cause a lot

> > >>of problems for me at work. I have to cut

> > meetings short so that I can

> > >>run to the restroom. Not to get gross, but I need

> > to find a restroom

> > >>where there are no people so that I don't feel

> > embarassed! The other day

> > >>I had to go 5 times due to diarrhea.

> > >>

> > >>About 2-3 days a week this happens and used to

> > happen more frequently

> > >>before.

> > >>Any ideas on how to overcome this?

> > >>

> > >>Thank you,

> > >>Anna.

> > >

> >

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>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:11:47 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (anonymous)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: questions

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I have just been diagnosed with PCOS and the only thing my OBGYN gave me

>was a small pamplet about it. I have been searching online about it,

>and now I have a million questions. Especially about insulin and not

>breaking sugars down, do I need to talk to my regular doctor and find

>out if I have a problem with that since I am overweight? I am on the

>Atkin's Diet but I was on that long before I even knew I had this. Any

>information would be greatful, thanks.

>------------------------------

>Date: Mon, 28 Jul 2003 22:46:43 -0500

>------------------------------

>From: Tania

>To: Pcos

>Subject: Just enjoy man Pcos ..

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

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>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:11:45 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (anonymous)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: How long should I wait?

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I had been having abdominal pains for the past 5 days like I've never

>had before. I saw my doctor and he said I had "swollen ovaries"

>(whatever that means). He prescribed some antibiotics and told me to

>call if things got better/worse. Well I've asked around and no one has

>heard of this so I did a little research today and found this site. When

>I saw the symptoms I thought holy cow this is me!

>I called my doctor today to see if he could see me again and schedule an

>ultrasound. My appointment isn't until the 12th but I feel so

>uncomfortable and now that I have discovered what this could possibly

>mean I don't want to wait. It's only been 24 hours since I've started

>taking the antibiotics but I find myself anxious.

>I've always had "irregular periods", but this last one has got to be the

>worse. I've been on my period for almost 2 and a half weeks now. No

>wonder my ovaries are swollen! Has anyone with PCOS gone through this

>that could offer some advice?

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:56:51 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (A)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Good docotors in LONDON UK

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I will be coming to London on the 10th of August and would like to make

>appointments before I arrive. Can anyone refer me to a good doctor. I

>am only 19 and just found out when I got married 6 months ago. All the

>docotrs in my country (in the middle east) that have seen have told me

>to either go on the pill or just live with it. Money is not a problem

>yet the docotor should be female. Any advice?

>--

>Clueless

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:52:10 -0700 (PDT)

>------------------------------

>From: Christina Bridges

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: questions

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>MIME-Version: 1.0

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>For the weight I personally recommend sugar busters. I love it.

>anonymous wrote:I have just been diagnosed with PCOS and the only thing my OBGYN gave me

>was a small pamplet about it. I have been searching online about it,

>and now I have a million questions. Especially about insulin and not

>breaking sugars down, do I need to talk to my regular doctor and find

>out if I have a problem with that since I am overweight? I am on the

>Atkin's Diet but I was on that long before I even knew I had this. Any

>information would be greatful, thanks.

>If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you. John 15:7

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For the weight I personally recommend sugar busters. I love it.

anonymous <anonymous@obgyn.net> wrote:

If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given to you. John 15:7

>--0-1788022883-1059490330=:96416--

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 09:54:39 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Angie)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Good docotors in LONDON UK

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>http://www.specialistinfo.com

>The above website has info on all Doctors in the UK. I have been

>referred to Dr G Conway but have not seen him yet. I have however met

>others with PCOS who have seen him and all I have heard is good things.

>There is also a lot of his reports/info on the internet.

>Good luck!

>At Tue, 29 Jul 2003, A wrote:

> >

> >I will be coming to London on the 10th of August and would like to make

> >appointments before I arrive. Can anyone refer me to a good doctor. I

> >am only 19 and just found out when I got married 6 months ago. All the

> >docotrs in my country (in the middle east) that have seen have told me

> >to either go on the pill or just live with it. Money is not a problem

> >yet the docotor should be female. Any advice?

> >

> >--

> >Clueless

> >

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 08:23:42 -0700 (PDT)

>------------------------------

>From: Michelle Simmons

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: How long should I wait?

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

>I was just recently diagnosed with pcos and diabetes.

>I've been on a period since december. For 8 months

>there has been no break. Sometimes it's light and

>sometimes very heavy but no break. I didn't have

>insurance until july. Thank god I got to the doctor

>because my blood work wasn't good. Get to the doctor

>as soon as possible. Make sure he does a complete

>blood work up. That means hormonal, cholesterol,

>triglyserides, lipid panel, thyroid, glucose, and

>liver function. Make sure you get an ultrasound. One

>of the big indicators will be an enlarged uterous.

>Make sure you get prescribed glucofase(metformin). You

>can E-mail me directly at gloomygrumpalump@yahoo.com.

>Most important is to read as much about pcos as you

>can. I'm an information junkie and it really has

>opened my eyes. Good luck.anonymous

> wrote:

> > I had been having abdominal pains for the past 5

> > days like I've never

> > had before. I saw my doctor and he said I had

> > "swollen ovaries"

> > (whatever that means). He prescribed some

> > antibiotics and told me to

> > call if things got better/worse. Well I've asked

> > around and no one has

> > heard of this so I did a little research today and

> > found this site. When

> > I saw the symptoms I thought holy cow this is me!

> >

> > I called my doctor today to see if he could see me

> > again and schedule an

> > ultrasound. My appointment isn't until the 12th but

> > I feel so

> > uncomfortable and now that I have discovered what

> > this could possibly

> > mean I don't want to wait. It's only been 24 hours

> > since I've started

> > taking the antibiotics but I find myself anxious.

> >

> > I've always had "irregular periods", but this last

> > one has got to be the

> > worse. I've been on my period for almost 2 and a

> > half weeks now. No

> > wonder my ovaries are swollen! Has anyone with PCOS

> > gone through this

> > that could offer some advice?

> >

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>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:34:16 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (anonymous)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Hair Growth

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I have hair all over my chin and have to shave every day. I cover it

>with makeup and I'm wondering if anyone has any kind of tips on which

>makeup to use. Or if there is a better way of hair removal.

>Thanks!

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:51:55 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (A)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Sleepin ALOT!

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I was wondering if anyone else with PCOS was been sleeping alot. I mean

>I have been sleeping for 12 hours aT night and then again in the

>afternoon for about 2 hours... in total thats 14 hours a day!!! (i'm on

>vacation otherwise that would be impossible) I read in a website that

>PCOS causes apnea (a sleeping disorder) which makes you sleepy during

>the day. Currently I have stopped taking medication so.... is there

>anyone else out there like me or am I the only one hibernating?!?!?!

>--

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>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:56:48 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (A)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Hair Growth

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>You should really try waxing the hair grows back thinner and doesnt come

>back for a longer period of time. Or if your facial hair isn't that

>thick try bleaching thats what I do... You could also try lazer but

>most probablies you would still have to shave everyday as the hair

>usually grows again just weaker

>At Tue, 29 Jul 2003, anonymous wrote:

> >

> >I have hair all over my chin and have to shave every day. I cover it

> >with makeup and I'm wondering if anyone has any kind of tips on which

> >makeup to use. Or if there is a better way of hair removal.

> >

> >Thanks!

>--

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:57:57 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Melissa)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Hair Growth

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>I do not suggest shaving at all. It just grows back thicker. I have

>had great luch with Nair facial hair remover. I even have really

>sensitive skin. As long as you put a very thick layer on and do not rub

>it in, you should be ok. I have also used a Sally Hansen brand and it

>worked wonders as well.

>Good luck!

>Melissa

>At Tue, 29 Jul 2003, anonymous wrote:

> >

> >I have hair all over my chin and have to shave every day. I cover it

> >with makeup and I'm wondering if anyone has any kind of tips on which

> >makeup to use. Or if there is a better way of hair removal.

> >

> >Thanks!

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:02:38 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Lauren)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Hair Removal issue AGAIN?

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>At Wed, 2 Jul 2003, Janet wrote:

> >

>Hello-

>I work for a national morning television show that will be doing a

>segment on Thursday concerning hair removal products! I was wondering if

>anyone would be interested in going on to talk about all of the products

>they have used and the ones that don't.

>please email me at lauren.d.weber@abc.com

> >Hi jennifer,

> >I dont know if you are trying to concieve or not. If you arent,

> >spironolactone has worked wonders for me. What it does is lower your

> >testosterone levels, which in turn, keeps the beard from growing. It

> >should stop that hair in its tracks, as well improve the hair on top of

> >your head if you have that problem too. If you are lucky like me, it

> >can even reverse what is already growing there, though not everyone gets

> >that effect. But and I want to re-emphasise this: you cannot allow

> >yourself to become pregnant. Devastating birth defects to both boys and

> >girls genitalia can occur. Most doctors will not even Rx spiro w/o the

> >woman being on birth control pills, or, like me had a tubal ligation.

> >But beyond that, it perfectly safe to take if you testosterone levels

> >are high.

> >

> >Janet

> >

> >At Tue, 1 Jul 2003, Jennifer wrote:

> >>

> >>Hello All. I have posted here a few times before over the last 6

> >>months. I have found that everyone wants to help- and you all do. I

> >>also realize we are all given different information all the time. My

> >>biggest concern right now with my pcos is with my appearance. I turned

> >>30 this year and have been really depressed with how "manly" I have

> >>become. I have asked once b4 about Laser Hair removal and got a mixed

> >>batch of opinions (and I am thankful). Today I went aheas and made an

> >>appointment for Laser hair removal...was it a big mistake? I know that

> >>the results are not permenant - but anything has got to be better than

> >>hiding behind my husband when we go out..or hiding behind my long

> >>stringy hair when I am alone. I have been trying the diet advice from

> >>the pcos diet book hoping not only to lose weight but to also by some

> >>miracle help to keep the hair from growing anymore! I have failed at

> >>both..and all the effort has brought me to this very bad place....so now

> >>desperate to feel "NORMAL" again I have made the appointment to if not

> >>eliminate then to reduce the hair growth. I want to hear about anyone

> >>alses experience with the laser- anyone permenantly damaged? ANyone have

> >>wonderfl results- a pleasant experience? am i asking for a dream "cure?"

> >>I am really feeling low and hope you all could shed some insight in my

> >>direction. Thank you so much for all the help in the past as well as

> >>today!

> >

> >--

> >Email always welcome

> >Janet at JanetHeller@msn.com

> >

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:14:47 +0000

>------------------------------

>From: "TAMI No last name"

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: Hair Growth

>Message-ID:

>Mime-Version: 1.0

>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed

>First of all I would never shave my chin it will come in black and thick.

>The best way to get rid of it would get put on a hormone pill

>(spironolactone) or metformin, then go to a eletrolsist.(<--bad spelling)

>What they will do it zap it, I paid 20.00 for 15 minutes every other week,

>it was well worth it.

> >From: anonymous@medispecialty.com (anonymous)

> >Reply-To: pcos@obgyn.net

> >To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS

> >Subject: Hair Growth

> >Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:36:32 -0500

> >

> >I have hair all over my chin and have to shave every day. I cover it

> >with makeup and I'm wondering if anyone has any kind of tips on which

> >makeup to use. Or if there is a better way of hair removal.

> >

> >Thanks!

> >

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:33:37 -0500 (CDT)

>------------------------------

>From: anonymous@obgyn.net (Melissa)

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: What's an endo? Newly diagnosed.

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>Endo? Ok, am I an idiot? I go to a gyno. She was the one that diagnosed

>me with pcos. Do I need to see someone else?

>Help.

>------------------------------

>Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:15:34 -0700 (PDT)

>------------------------------

>From: Kristy Sokoloski

>To: anonymous@obgyn.net

>Subject: Re: What's an endo? Newly diagnosed.

>Message-ID: <anonymous@obgyn.net>

>MIME-Version: 1.0

>Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii

>Melissa,

>If your dr knows a lot about PCOS stick with her.

>When we talk about an "endo" we are talking about

>endocrinologists.

>=====

>Kristy :)

>http://www.geocities.com/sokokl/kristyspersonalpage.html

>For women who are interested in additional support http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Endo_Vulvodynia_PCOS/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Zoladexforendometriosis/

>I am a Medical Secretary who does a lot of learning from reading on the Net, books, my dr(s), as well as sharing my own personal experiences.

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