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I think my teenager has PCOS
by spaamie1, Mar 14, 2008 10:34AM
I have PCOS related to insulin resistance myself, and there's a family history of insulin problems, thyroid problems, and diabetes. My 14-year-old has irregular periods (not unusual since she just started last year), bad facial acne and facial hair problems. She has had a belly fat problem since she was a child, but she isn't overweight. I mentioned my concerns to my family practitioner and he tested her thyroid levels and blood sugar levels, both of which were normal. Talking to a PCOS friend, she says my kid definitely looks PCOS to her and suggested we have her estrogen/testesterone/androgen etc levels tested and get her on glucophage and possibly birth control pills, and oral antibiotics for the acne.
Does this sound reasonable? This poor kid is afraid to show her face in public because so many people comment on her skin. She comes from a family history of skin problems on both sides (great genetics we have...) but mostly in the males. We've currently been trying proactive for three months, and it seems to be keeping the acne from spreading, but does nothing to relieve it.
Any other ideas?
Does this sound reasonable? This poor kid is afraid to show her face in public because so many people comment on her skin. She comes from a family history of skin problems on both sides (great genetics we have...) but mostly in the males. We've currently been trying proactive for three months, and it seems to be keeping the acne from spreading, but does nothing to relieve it.
Any other ideas?
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