| Subject | Date Asked |
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| PCOS | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I'm 13 and I was reading Girlfriend magazine and came across an article about PCOS, and i am a bit ...
A: It is not unusual for girls to have irregular periods when they first start menstruating. Generally ...
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| pcos | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I am 33 years old and was diagnosed with pcos at age 13. I had to take birth control pills to get ...
A: I highly recommend seeing a Reproductive Endocrinologist and soon- especially since you are ...
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| pcos: is it my fault? | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old female. When I was 18, I underwent many tests and diagnosis for PCOS. It has ...
A: I have never seen a good article that really gives a good answer on where PCOS comes from. My ...
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| Health problems | 7/3/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 22. She had a horrible pain 10-15 minutes after intercourse twice last year. We went ...
A: Please keep in mind I am not a medical professional and am giving my opinion rather than medical ...
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| PCOD | 6/20/2009 |
Q: I am 26 years old suffering from PCOD.mY BODY HAS BEEN HAIRY SINCE THE AGE OF 13 BUT NOW THE ABDOMEN ...
A: Ammy- Have you ever been tested for insulin resistence? Is the medication Vaniqa available in the ...
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| irregular periods | 6/5/2009 |
Q: i m 28 yrs old, married (for 1 year), working female. i've been getting irregular periods since last ...
A: -) I really do not know alot about thyroid function, other than the fact that if your thyroid levels ...
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| Irregular periods | 5/25/2009 |
Q: hey it was negative again ANSWER: Do you have a GYN that you can call tomorrow morning? ---------- ...
A: Well you have a couple options. You can either wait a few more days and see if your period shows up, ...
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| Irregular periods | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Your Open QuestionShow me another » Is it possible that i have an irregular period? Ok In January i ...
A: Stress alone can cause your menstrual cycle to be late, as can illness or other factors. An ...
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| Irregular periods & PCOS | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I am 30 and was diagnosed (via blood test & scan) with pcos about ten years ago when I was missing ...
A: Becky, It is not uncommon for women who have normal menstrual periods and NO PCOS to experience a ...
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| Extreme pain between navel and mid-thigh during period | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I have had painful periods most of my life. However, over the past 12 hrs, I've experienced a more ...
A: Have you ever seen a Dr for this? There are many conditions that can cause pain like that. One of ...
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| physical exam | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I had a question about a doctor visit: when I was first diagnosed at 16,I went to childrens hosp. ...
A: Crystal- My best "educated guess" is that the Dr was looking to see if your vaginal opening and ...
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| pcos | 5/11/2009 |
Q: i have recently been diagnosed with pcos. i don't understand why i am having regular periods and why ...
A: With PCOS it is possible for your body to shed the menstrual lining every month without creating an ...
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| Recently diagnosed with PCOS | 5/4/2009 |
Q: -) I am 28 and have recently been diagnosed with PCOS by my Gynac. I always had regular periods ...
A: Roohi, It sounds like you are on the right track for discovering exactly what is causing your ...
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| PCOS and type 1 Diabetes | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I'm 23 and have recently been diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes and I was diagnosed at the age of 15 ...
A: Sarah, Because you are Type 1 with PCOS, I would highly recommend seeing either a regular ...
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| PCOS | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I am 28 years old, and have had problems with my periods ever since they started at 12. I had pretty ...
A: Kassity, I just want to remind you that I am not a physician or other medical professional and I am ...
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| Ovarian cyst | 3/22/2009 |
Q: my 21 year old daughter had a sudden surge of severe abdominal pain about 15 minutes after the ...
A: I can offer some ideas on things to ask her Dr about, but I can't diagnose any medical conditions or ...
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| PCOD | 3/13/2009 |
Q: What is difference between PCOD and PCOS? what is reason for PCOD and its treatment?
A: Greetings! :-) PCOS and PCOD are different names for the same thing. PCOD is the older name of the ...
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| Using natural medicine | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with PCOS 07/2007 but did not really understand it or take it seriously. I finally ...
A: Beverly, I really am unsure whether or not you will need to continue the glucophage. That will be up ...
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| Using natural medicine | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with PCOS 07/2007 but did not really understand it or take it seriously. I finally ...
A: Beverly, I have never seen a natural medication that truly works on PCOS. I am afraid that most ...
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| Yasmin side effects | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed PCOS a little over a month ago and my doctor prescribed Yasmin, she said it was the ...
A: Zara, Your message about feeling tired and leg pain concerns me. The first thing you should do is ...
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| irregular periods | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I'm a 27yrs old female,preparing to get pregnant in the coming month,therefore i have started taking ...
A: Jen- Most women during the years they menstruate will experience occasional irregular menstrual ...
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| Will PCOS affect my pregnancy | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I am Babita.I am 7 week pregnant.Have been having Pcos since 2 years.Have a daughter aged 2.10 ...
A: Babita- Congratulations on your pregnancy! PCOS itself as far I know has not been linked to birth ...
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| PCOS and thyroid cysts | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with pcos 2 years ago after severe abdominal pain led my gynecologist to ovarian ...
A: Kelli, I would highly recommend seeing a Endocrinologist for both problems. A good Endocrinologist ...
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| Will my hair grow back? | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Im a 26 year old and have had irregular periods since I was 13, I only discovered that I had PCOS ...
A: I myself have thinning hair with my PCOS and the only thing that ever reversed my hair thinning was ...
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| PCOs & period | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Im 27 and was diagnosed with PCOs almost 10yrs ago. I took clomid to fall pregnant with 3 ...
A: Sara, It is not uncommon for women with regular cycles to occasionally be late for a period or even ...
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| PCOD | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Iam 24 years old..Due to irregular period problems went for a medical checkup.Doc asked me to get ...
A: The medication is unfamiliar to me. However the ingredients are two hormones, cyproterone acetate ...
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| PCOS & Periods | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I'm 22 years old and have recently, well Aug 08, have been diagnosed with PCOS. My fiance and I have ...
A: Has your Dr checked your insulin and blood sugar levels? High blood sugar can cause headaches, ...
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| Could I have PCOS? | 12/30/2008 |
Q: My periods are always normal. However, this month I have had 2 periods. And I'm not talking your ...
A: Justine, Since your periods are always normal, I would not assume that you have PCOS from one ...
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| Ruptured Ovarian Cyst | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with PCOS a few weeks ago after a discovery of multiple ovarian cysts on both of my ...
A: Colleen, First, I would highly advise you NOT to ignore a Dr's recommendation for monitoring. ...
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| PCOS | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I was just looking for some extra advise, 2weeks ago i was diagnoised with multiple cysts on my ...
A: I am not a Dr, but I can give you my opinion. I would schedule an appointment with an OB/GYN for ...
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| pcos | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old and am suffering from pcos. I was diagnosed over a year ago when a large cyst was ...
A: Pamela, I would highly advise you not to pursue having your ovaries removed. Removal of the ovaries ...
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| a hairy problem | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I'm 22 years old, and was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I've had the symptoms since about the age ...
A: Katie, Some Dr's will prescribe spironolactone to help with excessive hair growth. It is a ...
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| P.C.O.S | 11/3/2008 |
Q: C.O.S and i am needing a little info. maybe i am over reacting, i hvae a 9 year old daughter, and ...
A: It might not be a bad idea to discuss your concerns with her pediatrician and ask if bloodwork would ...
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| ovulating with pcos? | 10/31/2008 |
Q: hi i was diagnosed with pcos last year i have always had irregualr periods but since the birth of my ...
A: My guess is that it is unlikely that you are ovulating the months that you do not have a period. ...
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| Diet related to PCOS | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 21, I'm now 31, although I have searched endlessly I cannot ...
A: Many women with PCOS find that a low carb diet helps with weight loss and insulin resistance. One of ...
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| PCOD | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I am 30 years old woman. Its about 10 years that I diagnose with pcod. After then I took birth ...
A: :-) You ask questions on alot of different levels. I will give you my opinion, however keep in my ...
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| Irregular period | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I am 22 years old and not sexually active. I had my first period may be at about 16 yrs. of age. My ...
A: I would highly recommend seeing a Reprductive Endocrinologist rather than a Gynecologist since your ...
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| PCOD probm,, | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I am 26 now,i had regular periods till 23yrs from then its irregular until i take medicin my ...
A: Have you ever been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome or Polycystic Ovarian Disease? There ...
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| PCOS and suggestions | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I am 28 year old Full-time College student. I have been going to school off and on since 1999, my ...
A: Lashonna, I am sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. I will try to offer some suggestions ...
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| PCOS/NO Periods | 8/7/2008 |
Q: ! I am a 35 y.o female with PCOS.I have not had a period since March 2008 and this really bothers ...
A: I would highly recommend making an appointment with a Reproductive Endocrinologist or a ...
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| Please please help | 8/1/2008 |
Q: , i was wondering if you can help me at this please.. my girlfriend drinks about 1 to 1.5 litters ...
A: PCOS is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. I wouldnt be too concerned with a few cycles that the days vary ...
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| Please please help | 8/1/2008 |
Q: , i was wondering if you can help me at this please.. my girlfriend drinks about 1 to 1.5 litters ...
A: This is really outside my expertise, but I will give it a shot. If your girlfriend has PCOS and is ...
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| Polysystic Ovarian | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My name is Mara Borrero I am 24 married and mother of one and I live in Chesapeake, VA.. I have ...
A: Mara, I am unfamiliar with any study programs that are going on in your area. However, The ...
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| PCOS symptoms | 7/7/2008 |
Q: I am 24 year.. married woman.. my weigh is 120 pound and i have all symptom of PCOS.. means .. ...
A: If you do have PCOS (which you will need to be tested for and confirmed by a Dr) there are alot of ...
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| I need your help | 7/5/2008 |
Q: I'm 22 years old ,I'm a single person, my problem is that my cycles are irregular and it last from ...
A: FSH is follicle stimulating hormone. This is the hormone that stimulates your ovaries to ripen an ...
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| pcos, hpv, infertility | 4/24/2008 |
Q: If I have pcos, hpv, and want to be a mom, what are my chances? R.L.A.7
A: In your original email you stated that you started taking metformin last month. The metformin itself ...
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| PCOS & Ovulation | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with pcos 8 yrs ago. I have not received any treatment. My periods were very ...
A: I am unaware of any studies that show narcotics having any effect on PCOS. Is it possible that you ...
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| PCOS + period | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I am wondering: can one suffer from PCOS, yet have a regular period (28 days cycle)? Thanks
A: Yes it is possible. There are also many other infertility issues (besides pcos) that can be present ...
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| ovarian cysts | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Is it hard to lose weight cuz of the cysts?? I lost 20 lbs when the cyst went away and then I gained ...
A: :-) Please keep in mind that I am not a medical professional and all advice is offered based on ...
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| Pelvic & Transvaginal Ultrasound Results | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I had a pelvic and transvaginal ultrasound done in January and February. I have my results from the ...
A: Were you provided a copy of the report from the person who read your ultrasound? If not, then I ...
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| PCOS/early ovulation | 1/25/2008 |
Q: Ive recently been diagnosed with PCOS. I have very irregular menstrual cycles. Prior to this last ...
A: -) I am not a medical Dr and my opinion/advice should not be taken as such. I guess first thing im ...
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| pcod | 1/15/2008 |
Q: If I have pcod and have been told i have a tumor on my cervix is it possible i could get cancer? ...
A: :-) I am not a physician, information is based on personal experience/opinion only. As far the ...
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| pco-internel scan | 12/5/2007 |
Q: i went for a internel scan 2day as i am TTC but have hardly any periods, they found out that one ...
A: I am not a physician and cannot diagnose any medical conditions. Information is based on personal ...
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| PCOS | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I've been diagnosed with PCOS and Endometriosis but I want to know if birth control is the only ...
A: :-) I am not a physician, information is based on personal experience/opinion only. Since your main ...
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| hair growth | 12/2/2007 |
Q: I am a 21 year old female and I have been struggling with, what I would consider, abnormal hair ...
A: :-) I am not a physician, my advice is based on personal experience/opinion only. PCOS related hair ...
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| Could this be related to Polycysitc Ovaries? | 11/26/2007 |
Q: I am an eighteen-year-old sexually active female and I have been having recurrent genital health ...
A: :) I dont mind answering long questions. However, I am going to start by saying that I am not a ...
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| asking | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I know you're supposed to see a reproductive endocrinologist about PCOS (at least I think), but do I ...
A: Yes, I would tell my regular Dr what's been going on and request that copies of any tests and/or ...
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| Possible PCOS | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and I started menstruating when I was 11. I never regulated so I finally went to ...
A: I am not qualified to diagnose any medical conditions, all I can offer you is my personal opinion. ...
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| cysts | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I have PCOS and atleast once a month I break out on my thighs with cysts. Is this related to my ...
A: Based on personal experience and treatment with my own physician my answer is YES, the cysts are ...
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