PCOS Messages for September, 2003: Re: Just diagnosed

Re: Just diagnosed

From: Janet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 25 Sep 2003 17:40:27 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi MB,

You do not need to have an ultrasound to be diagnosed with PCOS. 10% of us do not have cysts, and 30% of women have poly cystic ovaries without having PCOS. Many women do get ultrasounds if there are trying to have a baby to rule out other reasons for their infertility.

As for you feeling that this dr didn t explain enough to you, that's quite common. With the pressure that is on them from HMOs to "get them in and get them out", I think that is sometimes the reason that people feel rushed when they have a visit. I also think there are a certain percentage of us that "sheep" and really dont press for info. If you want more info from your doctor, come prepared with written questions to ask. Most doctors will not take offense to that. Many will be more than happy that you did, giving them a chance to explain things as efficiently as they can. If this doctor gets defensive about questions, looking for another doctor might be a good idea.

-- Janet Heller

At Thu, 25 Sep 2003, MB wrote: > >I was just diagnosed with PCOS a couple months ago and I started on >glucophage. My dr. did blood tests after I had symptoms such as facial >hair and not being able to lose weight. This is a new dr. I'm seeing >because I just moved to this area, so I don't really know her. But, she >hasn't done any other tests (no ultrasound or referral to a reproductive >endocrinologist) and that's all I'm hearing from my friends (that I need >to have an ultrasound). My dr didn't really explain what PCOS is, so >I've had to learn by doing research. I'm somewhat new to going to dr's, >so I'm I guess what I'm wondering is, is this normal to not get much of >a response/explanation from your dr.? Do I just need to be blunt and ask >her my questions when I'm there next time? Thanks in advance for your >help. > >-- >MB >

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Janet at JanetHeller@msn.com

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