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LOCAH vs PCOSFrom: Nancy (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 23 Nov 2000 21:17:02 -0600 (CST)
Are Late Onset Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome related? I know they have many of the same symptoms. It was suggested to me that I could have PCOS although I know based on sono and several laparoscopies that I don't have polycystic APPEARING ovaries. I have had a long hx of ovulation pain which at one time was severe and lasted for days. At age 43, I have insulin resistance with fairly normal blood sugars most of the time, regular periods every 25-28 days, very mild acne which seems related to my cycle, elevated LDL, Total CHOL, mediocre HDL and ok triglycerides. Have one recurrent chin whisker and an occasional lower abdominal stray hair but certainly nothing that qualifies as hirsiutism. I controlled my weight with diet and exercise when I was younger but now am 50 lbs overweight and it won't budge! My 8 yr old daughter has gained 45 lbs in 3 yrs (previously in 5th percentile) and has developed pimples on her forehead nose and chin with a few on her cheeks at times- at any given time she will have as many as 10-15 (mostly whiteheads in varying stages)on her face. Much of her weight gain has been truncal although her arms are chubbier and her legs pretty solid/stocky. She is being worked up by an endo and I guess based on the tests he ordered, he is looking for either Cushings or LOCAH. I asked if PCOS was ever diagnosed in a child and he said usually not til after puberty. I'm wondering if our problems are likely to be related? Do PCOS and LOCAH run in the same families commonly or would we be likely to have the same disorder? I know my Mom had periods from Hell and tried for 8 yrs to have her first child. None of us have hirsuitism though. Hypothyroidism also runs in family. Thanks for any insight you can provide.
-- Nancy
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