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Re: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Posted by CareBear04 on March 10, 2004, at 20:15:16

In reply to Re: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, posted by noa on March 9, 2004, at 17:41:37

I'm so glad I found this post! It's very interesting to read about other people's experiences. A few weeks ago, my OB/GYN ran some blood tests and told me that they indicate that I might have PCOS. The only time I'd ever heard of it was when I took Depakote and was told that it can cause PCOS in young women. I have irregular periods, but otherwise, I don't seem to meet the criteria at all. If anything, I thought the irregularity of my periods was due to not weighing enough or not having the right % of body fat.
Anyway, my doctor says that PCOS can be treated, usually with birth control pills. Unfortunately, birth control in the past has messed with my moods, so my OB/GYN made me get a note from my pdoc saying that it's ok, which I thought was sort of unnecessary and insulting. It's been over a month, and I haven't been able to start birth control because I have to be cleared by a hematologist for possible blood disorders.
So I'm wondering... is it possible for psychiatric medications to mess with hormone levels? I know Depakote can. Right now, I'm on six medications, and my periods have definitely been more irregular since I started meds. I've thought about asking my shrink, but I'm a little embarrassed to talk about it with him.
Thanks for the input!!!
CB


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