Question:
PCOS help needed

Hello, everyone. I was hoping some of you could help me locate a doctor in Staten Island or the NYC area that is informed and aggressive with treating PCOS. I was DX with PCOS when I was 12, and here I am 13 years later with no help or meds :( The symptoms are getting worse (I've had one period in 5 months). I would prefer a GYN, since I really like my family doc now (she's just not "in the know" about PCOS). I'm tired of people telling me "just go on the pill". I need aggressive treatment ASAP. Thanks so much. p.s...I've tried every search engine, and the only docs are in Manhattan with very busy offices.    — Kelly C. (posted on August 10, 2002)

August 10, 2002
Although I'm not in NY and can't help you find a doctor. I just wanted to say that my 17 y/o daughter has PCOD and she sees a Endocrinologist. They specialize in the disease. She is on the pill and glucophage, which is adjusted periodically by the doctor and blood tests are taken. The doctor said that it is much better to get this condition taken care of early to avoid complications of later years from this disease. Best of Luck to you!
   — ZZ S.

August 11, 2002
I don't live in your area so I cannot help you find a doctor however I did want to let you know that I am 20 and have been diagnosed with PCOS for a few years now. I am on glucophage and progesterone (hormone replacement). The progesterone helps where others take the pill. My doctor suggested it because sometimes the pill isn't enough. I hope you find a good dr soon. It is something that should be taken care of. Good luck and God bless! If you have any questions please feel free to email me!
   — Rebekah A.

August 12, 2002
You might consider visiting the soulcysters.com website if you haven't already. I also have pcos, and have found that site to be a wealth of info--it has very active bulletin boards (including boards to "find a doc"), links to research articles, etc. Good luck to you.
   — Laurie A.

August 12, 2002
I cannot help you with the finding a doctor issue- but agree with other posters- see a ENDOCRINOLOGIST! Visit www.soulcysters.net
   — Karen R.

August 12, 2002
I just wanted to add my 2 cents. I agree that you would be better off to see an endocrinologist. I went to a gyn that I loved and admired for years. I went to him because of irregular periods and he always blamed my weight(as did my pcp for ALL of my health prolems). As time progressed and my periods became worse and less frquent his story remained the same. But he did put me through countless ultrasounds and blood tests and finally decided I must have ovarian cancer and ruined a Christmas waiting for ct scan results. After every thing was negative I allowed him to give me shots of harmones that were supposed to bring on the periods and make me regular (they just made me miserable). Then one day I went to see an endocrinologist for a new problem with my thyroid and he KNEW I had PCOS from the interview and did blood work to confirm it. Man could I have been saved some heartache as well as years of physical discomfort! God luck to you! God bless!
   — garnet156