Scoot

Does anybody know of a good, sort of general cover-all fact sheet about PCOS? You see, I have a family member whom I am trying to educate (because she thinks I'm making it up), and before I go and compose a huge paper on the subject complete with footnotes (I'm desperate), I was wondering if anybody knew of a fact sheet that was already available? I read the "Pamphlet For Friends/Relatives of Women With PCOS" in one of the other subforums, but it wasn't quite as detailed as I was hoping for, since it'd be helpful to have references from actual medical doctors in order for my family member to consider it "believable." I am looking for something that explains what PCOS is, how it begins, the physical and reproductive consequences, dietary needs, and related emotional issues such as depression and self-esteem problems. If I could have her read this whole entire message board, I would Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Mariel, age 23
5'4", 218lbs
Largest IR belly known to mankind
PCOS symptomatic since 1998
Finally diagnosed October 2007
Meds: Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo






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Severely_Aggrivated

I found one a while ago that was 13 pages long but very informative. Best I can suggest is that you do a google search and hope for the best.

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<Oomis>

Tell that family member to come on here and see all the ladies signed up for this site with PCOS. If she has questions I can think of allot of people that will educate her and let her know you are not making it up. I am sorry you are dealing with that. Kat has allot of articles posted on here, have you looked at those?

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Severely_Aggrivated

here are a few I kind of glanced at:

http://www.whatreallyworks.co.uk/sta...?article_ID=45

http://www.hunterivf.com.au/factsheetdis.asp?sheetid=26

http://www.womhealth.org.au/healthjourney/PCOS.htm

I didnt read any of the fact sheets found on this site there are several fact sheet links about PCOS here.
http://www.obgyn.net/pcos/pcos.asp?p.../archives/FAQs

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1500mg Metformin
Vitex
B-Complex Vitamin

diagnosed: Apr 05