Posted by Penny on March 5, 2004, at 10:57:50
In reply to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, posted by All Done on March 5, 2004, at 10:18:08
I don't have it, but my best friend does. As with anything, the best thing you can do is to find a competent doc who will explain things and work to find a treatment that suits you. My friend takes birth control pills, minus the sugar pills, and then about every 3 months, she'll stop them and have a period. She also has endometriosis, which has spread throughout her abdominal region. She's had two surgeries in about the past 2-3 years to remove cysts from her left ovary and fibroid masses from her uterus. Still, her ob/gyn, who has done both of her surgeries, is optimistic about her chances to have a baby when she's ready (though she's been told that she may need a little extra help, and she's been told that her chances will definitely decrease the longer she waits). She's got a doc appointment coming up soon, and is afraid that her ob/gyn is going to recommend removal of her left ovary, as it's the one that gets more of the cysts.
Anyway, other than the bc pills, she takes painkillers as needed and she has taken an antidepressant, but that's about it. But, she's doing pretty well, fortunately. It's been a frustrating struggle (she's nearly 28 and was dxed a number of years ago), but I think she's dealt with it well. But, she has a great ob/gyn.
(((All Done)))
P
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