Re: Asymmetrical Labia
From: click (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 20:02:06 -0500 (CDT)
I don't think the asymmetry of her labia has anything to do with PCOS,
but it's good you're having everything evaluated. It's only a cosmetic
issue and unless it continues to bother her for some odd years after she
is finished growing, (in which case cosmetic surgery is availible), I
wouldn't worry about it.
If the doctor you are using continues to act unhelpful to you, you
should call around your area to doctors that are suitible for your
insurance and interview their assistants about if they are familiar with
PCOS, etc..
find one you like and that is knowlegeable.
At Tue, 9 Sep 2003, LMP wrote:
>
>My niece had some blood work done last week to test for thyroid,
>cholestoral, glucose, and testosterone levels. Her doctor seemed as if
>he was only doing it to please us as he doesn't think there is anything
>wrong with her. She is almost 15 years old and her symptoms are: facial
>hair, acne, no period yet (and she started puberty years ago), vaginal
>discharge that is yellow in color and foul smelling, and labia minora
>that are asymmetrical. She also sometimes experiences dizziness and
>abdominal pain. I posted some of these symptoms on the Young Women's
>forum, and someone suggested that she could have PCOS. She definitely
>has some of the symptoms. She is not overweight, but she is health
>conscious and active. She does have an apple shaped body though.
>I would like to know if anybody had experienced the same symptoms as she
>has. The one symptom that I don't see mentioned anywhere is the
>asymmetrical labia. The doctor said that is just how some woman are. It
>does look different though, and she is very self-concious about it.
>Your comments are welcome.
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