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becom pregnant while over weight with pcos whats the dangers?

ASKED by Anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 10:07am
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Latest Comment by Diane Porter on February 8, 2010 - 10:54am View Comments
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Michele Blacksberg HERWriter

Excess Hair Growth and Loss due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Written by Michele Blacksberg on June 3, 2009 - 9:53am

Hair growth and loss often give us clues that something may be out of balance in our bodies. As a young woman, I had irregular periods and developed extra facial hair that I had removed by electrolysis. I had always had irregular periods and as a teenager was examined by doctors who could not find anything wrong. Many years later I was told I had polycystic ovaries which must have been the cause of that unwelcome mustache that tried to grow on my face.

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PCOS...Looking for answer's and local help in Bflo NY.

ASKED by kraebel on December 11, 2009 - 1:52pm

I was told 5 yrs ago that I have PCOS by a GYN. He told me to follow up with an OBGYN and that he or she would be able to help me with treatment.

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Dr. Theo Friedman Expert Bio

SHBG and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Written by Dr. Theo Friedman on December 16, 2009 - 8:24am

Sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein that binds to both testosterone and estradiol. Its amount can vary widely in patients, and if the SHBG is either low or high, the amount of active (bioavailable) testosterone can vary widely. Therefore, it is very important to measure SHBG in all patients being evaluated for polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as other patients such as patients with hypopituitarism.

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Dita Faulkner HERWriter

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – A Hormonal Disorder

Written by Dita Faulkner on November 4, 2009 - 1:32pm

As reported by the Hormone Foundation, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder among women of childbearing age. There are approximately 5 to 7 million women who suffer with this ailment in the U. S. alone.

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