WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: Polycystic Ovaries and the Birth Control Pill

Re: Polycystic Ovaries and the Birth Control Pill

From: angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 2 Jan 1998 22:13:48 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 23 Sep 1997, Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. wrote: >
>At Tue, 23 Sep 1997, Carol wrote:
>>
>>I have been diagnosed with Polycystic ovaries. My doctor
>>put me on Tri-Cyclen but I am getting side effects such as
>>bloating. What do you think is the best BCP for this disease? Also, I
>>have gained significant weight over the last few years. I excercise
>>very regularly and eat nutritionally i.e., low fat. Is the weight gain
>>attributable to the disease? My doctor says it must be my fault but I'm
>>sure it's not. Anybody had the same problem?
>>
>>--
>>Carol Weatherdon
>>
>The best pill is the one that gives you no side effects. There is no
>better pill, just the best pill for you at this particular time in your
>life.
>
>The answer to part two is Yes. the weight gain can be attributable to
>the disease. (Where's Laurie Lovely when I need her?) Associated with
>PCO is Insulin Resistance and in many patients, weight gain and obesity
>in varying degrees. There are actually reasons for treating PCO
>patients who wish to become pregnant, with one of two medications I'm
>aware of which decrease insulin resistance and are used in some
>diabetics. This medication reduces insulin resistance which decreases
>androgens (those nasty male hormones) which help to through off
>ovulation. Whew!! If your gynecologist is not aware of these
>medications, a visit to your local, friendly, gynecologic
>endocrinologist may help.
>
>--
>Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
>OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
>Great Neck, New York
>http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
>http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm
>
>*Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purpose only.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.
>
>**Private emails cannot be entertained due to time constraints,
>consequently no private emails will receive a response.
>**Thank you for your understanding ;-)
>

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I have been diagnosed with polycystic ovary disease, the problem is I have not menstrated in a year.  The doctors have not done anything about this and I am worried.  I have lost a considerable amount of hair and also been growing hair in unusual places.  I have a buffalo hump and a brown discoloration around the back of my neck.  Sometimes it itches and then gets irrated a little swollen.  They have given me provera orally and by injection and it has not worked, they have also put me on the pill and that has not worked as well.  I am always light headed and dizzy, I have gained a large amount of weight and I am always tired with little energy, I have had acne on my shoulders, neck and back.  Please Help Me.

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