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Re: PCOS and getting a doctor to take you seriously
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Sep 2003 14:53:44 -0500 (CDT)
Joyce,
What type of doctor are you seeing?
Are you trying to conceive?
At Fri, 5 Sep 2003, Joyce wrote:
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>I am 25 years old and have been dealing with symptoms of PCOS for at
>least 6 years. I have infertility problems, excessive weight gain,
>acne, excessive hair growth, dark patches on my skin.I have also been
>treated for a year with clomid and had no results. I had 13 months of
>non-stop vaginal bleeding with heavy flow and clotting and had a D&C
>that didn't correct the problem. I then had a doctor give me shots to
>stop the bleeding and that worked and then no periods again till I had
>been given prednisone after an infection. Then they stopped again. Now
>I have had dark spotting for three weeks. I was wondering if any one
>else has had a similar expierience and if there are any doctors in the
>Wisconsin and Minnesota area that take this disease seriously.Any
>support would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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