YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for March, 2001: Re: irregular heart beats,PCOS,and birth control

Re: irregular heart beats,PCOS,and birth control

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 08:30:17 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 6 Mar 2001, Leslie wrote: >
>This past summer I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a
>non-functioning pituitary adenoma, and insulin resistance. I do see an
>endocrinologist, but the travel is 4 hours one way to see him. I go to
>my PR for check-ups and emergencies. A couple of weeks ago while at
>work I started have severe chest pain, shortness of breath and my heart
>was pounding out of my chest but not speeding. Since I work in a school
>I went to the school nurse who then sent me to the ER. I'm only 23
>years old and I thought it was odd to have these symptoms. My EKG at
>the hospital came back normal, but the ER doc was not satisfied. He
>sent me to see my PR who then ordered a 24 hour halter monitor (24 hour
>heart monitor). I am still waiting for those results, and still having
>the same problems. What could be the cause of these episodes?I don't
>feel stressed or like I'm having panic attacks. Can this have something
>to do with my extremely high insulin levels or the pituitary adenoma or
>related to PCOS in any way?
>My PR is not at all educated with PCOS or the signs and symptoms. It
>worries me that he will miss something due to this. I did tell him I
>would try to come up with some medical journals or information, but I
>can't seem to find anything relating PCOS and irregular heart beats. In
>fact, the information I have found on PCOS I don't seem to even
>understand.
>My other question has to do with birth control. My options are very
>limited since I want something short term (10 months) and non
>hormonal.What are my options in that area?

It sounds like a common cardiac arrhythmia known as atrial tachycardia, but I have no way of knowing for sure. I am not aware of any cardiac arrhythmias that are related to PCOS. If you need short term, non-hormonal contraception, you may be limited to barrier methods, condoms for example.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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