Guest guest Posted March 10, 2006 Report Share Posted March 10, 2006 Jed You are correct that PCOS is often treated with birth control pills, because it masks the condition by preventing ovulation. The pill DOES NOT balance hormones! The pill will not manage the weight issue and frequently doesn't help the hirsutism either. Regards Susie Parkinson > Message: 11 > Thu, 9 Mar 2006 17:01:23 -0800 (PST) > Jed <specialjed > Re: Digest Number 1323 > > > PETE: I work in a busy integrated clinic, and the presentation of > your large smelly patient is usually treated with a birth control > pill prescription to balance hormones. the inability to control > weight combined with excess hair is key. it can be a simple and > drastic treatment- worth looking into. of course, supporting her > in your own paradigm will be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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