When Should I See An Endocrinologist?

Pebbles · 07-08-2008, 06:45 PM

I have been diagnosed with PCOS for about 4 years or so. I am not on any sort of treatment except for Provera, which I'm on right now in fact. I take it every other month to restart my 'monthly' cycle.

I have been in a lot of pain and after three more ultrasounds, they were able to tell me that I still have PCOS

and no I don't have a kidney stone. After seeking a second opinion with my OB (after the last OB was kinda flaky), she decided to check for Endometriosis. So next week Friday on the 18th, I'm scheduled for a laparoscopy. I'm a bit nervous, I mean, what if there's nothing there? Or what if there is? And if there is, how long as it been there?

In the meantime, I called my doctor (my OB) and got a referral to an Endocrinologist here in the East Bay Area who per her website actually deals with PCOS!!

So my question is this: while I'm waiting for the laparoscopy, should I call this Endocrinologist? What do I ask her, what should I expect?

Thanks!!

debbymc4 · 07-08-2008, 07:08 PM

You should definately call the endocrinologist. Treating PCOS with just Provera is not appropriate. Not getting cycles isn't the problem, it's the symptom. An endo can deal with the metabolic issues. Good luck! I hope you don't have endometriosis.

Pebbles · 07-08-2008, 07:15 PM

The drug that the doctor would put me on if I have Endo would put me in a state of menopause for about six months.

That would not help with the facial hair I get!!
I will get on making that phone call then!!
Thank you!!

littledragon804 · 07-08-2008, 09:30 PM

Umm you should see your endocrinologist like yesterday. There is no cure for PCOS, but it can be managed. You need to go over treatment options and such with a specialist and your endocrinologist is going to be able to have a different insight on the PCOS that a regular gyno won't. If you do have Endometriosis, it's another thing to deal with, but I however have endometriosis, and it's my call when I want to have surgery...I'm just doing my thing right now...
My gyno who I love, and is really good friends with my endo, actually tells me to listen to whatever the endo tells me to do over him, because he knows this endo is much more experienced in PCOS than he is , so I'd def see what they have to say.

Pebbles · 07-09-2008, 12:07 PM

Thanks ladies!!

07-08-2008, 06:45 PM	#1
Pebbles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 205	When Should I See An Endocrinologist? I have been diagnosed with PCOS for about 4 years or so. I am not on any sort of treatment except for Provera, which I'm on right now in fact. I take it every other month to restart my 'monthly' cycle. I have been in a lot of pain and after three more ultrasounds, they were able to tell me that I still have PCOS and no I don't have a kidney stone. After seeking a second opinion with my OB (after the last OB was kinda flaky), she decided to check for Endometriosis. So next week Friday on the 18th, I'm scheduled for a laparoscopy. I'm a bit nervous, I mean, what if there's nothing there? Or what if there is? And if there is, how long as it been there? In the meantime, I called my doctor (my OB) and got a referral to an Endocrinologist here in the East Bay Area who per her website actually deals with PCOS!! So my question is this: while I'm waiting for the laparoscopy, should I call this Endocrinologist? What do I ask her, what should I expect? Thanks!! __________________ 25mg Atenolol 50 mg Hydrchorothiazide Clomid for 5 days gave me my son Thomas who is now 14 years old!

07-08-2008, 07:08 PM	#2
debbymc4 Senior Member PCOStar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,563	You should definately call the endocrinologist. Treating PCOS with just Provera is not appropriate. Not getting cycles isn't the problem, it's the symptom. An endo can deal with the metabolic issues. Good luck! I hope you don't have endometriosis. __________________ It's a boy, Nathaniel James! Born 9/23/08!

07-08-2008, 07:15 PM	#3
Pebbles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 205	The drug that the doctor would put me on if I have Endo would put me in a state of menopause for about six months. That would not help with the facial hair I get!! I will get on making that phone call then!! Thank you!! __________________ 25mg Atenolol 50 mg Hydrchorothiazide Clomid for 5 days gave me my son Thomas who is now 14 years old!

07-08-2008, 09:30 PM	#4
littledragon804 Senior Member PCOStar! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mass Posts: 2,139	Umm you should see your endocrinologist like yesterday. There is no cure for PCOS, but it can be managed. You need to go over treatment options and such with a specialist and your endocrinologist is going to be able to have a different insight on the PCOS that a regular gyno won't. If you do have Endometriosis, it's another thing to deal with, but I however have endometriosis, and it's my call when I want to have surgery...I'm just doing my thing right now... My gyno who I love, and is really good friends with my endo, actually tells me to listen to whatever the endo tells me to do over him, because he knows this endo is much more experienced in PCOS than he is , so I'd def see what they have to say. __________________ Me (30) DH (32) dx 2006,started TTC 2008 5 rnds of clomid 3 years of TTC, many IUI's, injections, chemical preg. Feb/March 11 -IVF #1 -37 at ER 26 Fert. Severe OHSS, BFN, fragmentation/vacuules in most embies May-FET #1 - Chem preg Sep - IVF #2- Menopur, Gonal, Lupron, 19eggs, 9fert. BFP 10/7 -Twin Boys! Born at 20 weeks, incompetent cervix

07-09-2008, 12:07 PM	#5
Pebbles Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 205	Thanks ladies!! __________________ 25mg Atenolol 50 mg Hydrchorothiazide Clomid for 5 days gave me my son Thomas who is now 14 years old!

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