Thanks, this has some great (simple) explanations of the science behind PCOS. And I loved this line:
suffer through agonizing teenaged years (dating is tricky enough even if you’re not fat, bearded and pockmarked!)
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Age: 54, post-menopause
Two daughters, ages 10 and 14, natural conception!
One mc at 12 weeks
Original dx: 1983 "androgen excess syndrome"
Re dx: 2003 (ovaries now clear, weight under control)
had Laser
Current Meds:
Met, 850 2x daily
Seroquel, 12.5 mg 2x daily (for depression, mood swings)
Multi vit
Fish oil, 500 mg 2x daily
Magnesium and Calcium |