PCOS Messages for August, 2003: Re: Very worried I might have PCOS, Please help!

Re: Very worried I might have PCOS, Please help!

From: J.W.J. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 6 Aug 2003 21:27:34 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 6 Aug 2003, anonymous wrote: >
>I am worried that I might have PCOS and have been doing a lot of
>research on my own so that I am informed if and when I talk to a doctor.
>I was diagnosed as being diabetic 3 years ago at the age of 21. Although
>I was never told if I am type 1 or 2 I take 3 insulin shots each day. My
>periods (pre-BC) were long (7-8) days, heavy and spaced about 35 days
>apart. Currently I am on meds for high blood pressure, and cholesterol
>as well as acne meds. Recently I have noticed a great deal of hair loss
>as well as an increase in facial hair, although it has been light in
>color. Also I have gained about 60 pounds in the last two years and
>have not been able to take the weight off. I'm concerned that the
>medications I am on may have masked other signs that are indicators of
>PCOS and that this may be the real root of my problems. What do you
>guys think? Is it possible to be diabetic, on insulin and have PCOS? Any
>help or suggestions would be great, reading your stories and concerns
>have made me feel not so alone, thanks!

Wow, I'm no expert, but your symptoms sound almost text-book to me! Find a reproductive endocrinologist who knows about the disorder (call first to make sure). Jessica

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J.W.J.

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