Hormones...

[Rora]

Im a 20 year old Female, and since september i've been dealing with cysts in my ovaries. (Yes the healthcare system in Canada is quite bull**** i must say). Also, due to the cysts there's been an increase of testosterone in my body. Had ultrasounds done, AND tests to show that my testosterone lvel is high and they told me that Alesse birth control pills should do the trick (For the cysts...nothing was mentiond for the hormone).

NOW the pill DID get rid of my cysts!
But becaus of the testosterone, my hips have noticably shrank, and so have my breasts...and i used to love my curvy body. It's quite depressing that no matter what i do, it's still not going back to the way it was.

What solution is there where i can even out my hormone level again...where my body will change back to the way it was?
Any hormone pills...etc?:confused:

[CF-OC_gal]

You can't change the health system so learn to work with it. It takes patience and persistance without getting "too emotional" over things in order to have your concerns heard. Be clear in your own mind as to what the bottom line is for you on your health issues.

That been said be sure you are informed and focus on the long term health implications of your condition, not the appearance/ego ones (they will change as your body matures anyways). They are important too but may not get the attention you are looking for.

I've lived in Canada all my life and have had access to everything I've wanted from our health system, even through long periods of unemployment and rarely an extended health care plan. It takes what I mentioned above. The wait times are ridiculously long these days but bringing attention to early signs of a problem and asking to see a specialist when your health is not improving will get you what you need, and it is all paid for by our taxes.

Ask to see an endocrinologist and don't forget to look back at the older women in your family. If you have a family history of cysts, high testosterone and small hips then that could just be normal for you. Ask them how they dealt with it.

[Rora]

Well i suppose thats your own oppinion on our health care system. Whether i look like i lack appreciation or not, i really do feel its bull****. Nobody gives a damn until the situation gets serious.

But yes i think there might have been a history in cysts in my dads side of the family (the females). But as for high testosterone or small hips...nope. Especially the part about small hips lol

But ill do my research see what i can do for myself..but im going to go see a specialist as well.

[CF-OC_gal]

Nobody gives a damn until the situation gets serious.

Well that is the way it is with health care. I am now dealing with a condition which I asked 22 years ago how to prevent or at least minimize. There was no answer for me which meant, until it shows up we can't treat it. (Anyone got a crystal ball handy?) The best part is that I am being proactive and will not be having to commit to drastic surgery to deal with it. I asked for options and made my choice instead of lining the pockets of an assembly-line style surgeon with a stock answer. (I also go to female specialists first about female organ issues)

It sucks but at least we don't have to pay for that advice or worse, tests that reveal nothing that has the research to support treatment.

Keep at it and good luck. Change comes about because of the strong and persistant, not the weak.