My 26 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with PCOS and insulin resistance. Where does she go from here? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry on Mar 25, 2009 - 30 answers

Looking for an OB/Gyn in or near the Chattanooga, TN area that is knowledgeable (or willing to learn) about PCOS and open-minded about nonstandard births. Alternately, looking for any feedback from folks who have used the midwifery services of Ina Mae Gaskin or the other midwives at "The Farm". [more inside]
posted by Gianna on Nov 18, 2008 - 8 answers

Is it possible to gain 12 pounds of actual weight/fat in three days? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 27, 2008 - 22 answers

Can frequent periods of low blood sugar be a precursor to diabetes? I know that diabetes is actually high blood sugar. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 - 13 answers

I am a 24 year old female at a pivotal point, and I need to address some serious personality and behavioural issues before I can figure out what I want to do with my life. Where are things going wrong here? [more inside]
posted by DecemberRaine on May 21, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm a hairy woman. What is the criteria for being "hirsute" on a woman? How can I tell if I have PCOS? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 22, 2007 - 19 answers

I don't really have periods. I have one maybe twice a year and when it comes it's very normal (slight PMS symptoms, minor cramps, lasts about 5 days). I started my period when I was 11 and I've never had regular periods, it's always been this exact pattern. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 4, 2005 - 15 answers