PCOS Messages for August, 2003: Re: Am i too young to have PCOS?

Re: Am i too young to have PCOS?

From: Janet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 19 Aug 2003 16:35:45 -0500 (CDT)

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You have heard from the other girls here so I wont talk about finding another doctor. What I do want to tell you about is that once you get proper treatment, hopefuly with a good endocrinologist, things will start to look up. What I wouldnt do to have known what was wrong at 16. Although I wont underestimate what part the enviroment and possibly certain drugs have played in bringing on PCOS in some women, most of us are born with it. That means you have had, are having, and will continue to have it. There is no cure, but there is treatment. If you are insulin resistant, there are insulin sensitizer that make you body work better. Endometiral cancer is fairly rare but can be caused by PCOS. I do not want to trivialize that in any way but, obesity, hair issues, high cholestral, infertility, and diabetes are all too common the outcome of never getting properly taken care of. Not next week, but in the years to come. I am 39(EEEEEKKK!!) and until my doctor perscribed me metformin I have had only a few more periods than you have had birthdays. Now I'm like clock work. My weight has improved, the hair on top of my head is better, I have more energy.

The biggest problem that I see for you at 16 is diagnosis itself. Even a good endocrinologist might have some problems diagnosing you because of your age. Because you are still in puberty, your hormones are still running wild and they may be a little more cautious with you than the would with me. However, If you are having insulin problems, ahe should not be a factor in determining that.

Good Luck. Feel free to email me personally if you have any more questions.

-- Janet Heller

At Tue, 19 Aug 2003, christy wrote: > >i'm 16 yrs old and seem to be showing symptoms of PCOS. i used to have >severe acne (but was later treated), have fairly excessive facial hair >and i have no more than 3 or 4 periods a year and those come >irregularly. I consulted my doctor but he informed me not to worry >about it. I am still stressed about it and i do not know if i should >seek medical attention again. >please help

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Email always welcome
Janet at JanetHeller@msn.com

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