WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for February, 2000: Re: DO I HAVE PCOS???

Re: DO I HAVE PCOS???

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 28 Feb 2000 20:42:12 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 28 Feb 2000, Damaris wrote: >
>I'm a 27 year old female that is very worried after reading an article
>about PCOS. Let me tell you about myself. I have had irregular periods
>or no periods for about 5 years. I have had a miscarriage and it took
>my over a year to get pregnant after that. I am over weight. It is
>extremely difficult to loose weight. My hair has been thinning for 4
>years. I suffer from acne. My sister is diabetic. I have high
>Triglycerides and cholesterol levels. I have dark patches under my arms
>pits, neck and inner thighs. I have had srugery for ovarian cysts and
>surgery for endometreosis. Everytime I go to my OBGYN he tells me loose
>weight and let's change your birthcontrol pills maybe these will
>regulate your periods. But has NEVER paid any attention to any of my
>other complaints or symtoms nor has he ever mentioned PCOS or told me
>lets run some tests. I don't have an appointment with the only
>specialist around my area (Miami) Dr. Goodman for another month and I'm
>scared out of my mind. I've gone ahead and made an appt w/ my OBGYN for
>this Wednesday 3/1/00. Is there anything I should ask him. I don't
>want to offend him, but I really think he has over looked this. I think
>I'm a classic case. Do you have any suggestions for me? Thank You
>inadvance for your time and help.

Sounds like you made a correct diagnosis from the info provided. FSH and LH are frequently helpful. YOu give the symptoms of acanthosis nigrans (the dark patches) which goes along with the package.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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