WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2000: Re: Question #2

Re: Question #2 - Multi cysts on ovaries.....Scared!

From: Allie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 23 Aug 2000 11:10:45 -0500 (CDT)

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My bloodwork came back and the doctors feel that I'm normal and will be just fine. The only thing unusual was my FSH/LH ration, it was 3.1. However, since I have not had my period in two months they said they did not know where my cycle was currently and the FSH/LH factor should not be used to determine PCOSD. Anyway, I guess I'm still worried, what are your thoughts on the LH/FSH stuff and cysts on ovaries? The doctors are getting rather upset with me and my worrying. They feel that I do not match the criteria for PCOSD and just because I have the cysts and irregular cycle does not mean I have it. I'm I worrying for nothing. Also, my Testosterone was 56, some place I've read say that is elevated? Is that true or a false web page? The internet can help and hender people when it comes to health! I hate to second guess my doctors but i want to be sure...so any and all opinions are welcome (I'm 29 yrs. old)

At Tue, 22 Aug 2000, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Tue, 22 Aug 2000, Allie wrote:
>>
>>I'm young and newly married and have had irregular periods my whole life
>>(every 3 to 4 months). My doctor told me I was not ovulating and said I
>>had cystic ovaries. I'm very healthly so this greatly concerns me. He
>>said the cysts were caused by not ovulating...is that true? I've read
>>some horrible posting about something called PCOSD or something to that
>>effect. I dont fit those ladies characteristics but I'm afraid I might
>>one day. Is that possible or is PCOSD something your born with? I'm I
>>just irregular and the anovulation is causing my cysts? I'm I worried
>>for nothing?
>
>This is a not uncommon problem among young women. For that matter, it
>is almost universal during puberty, and different women will "grow out"
>of it at different times. I would not worry about it now unless you are
>trying to conceive at this time, and even then, you are likely to do
>just fine on your own.
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>Clarksville, TN
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement
>or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical
>professional. Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.
>

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