XP:Our daughters with PCOS

This is a general statement for anybody who has overweight daughters, especially those who seem to be putting on extra weight during puberty.  If you notice that their menstrual cycles are extremely erratic, have more than the usual mood swings, seem to exhibit secondary male charasterics like deeper voice, depression (I know...its a teenager..lol) facial (or unusal pattern) hair growth, excess tummy fat, darker skin at creases and folds of neck and underarms (with exessive skin tags), yet are active but not staying in a weight range for their activity (possibly developing signs of diabetes) ....have them checked for PCOS, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, a hormonal deficiency.  I was plagued with it from age 20 (I am now age 53) and my youngest of 3 daughters (all conceived thru fertility medication) was just assessed with it.  I have known since she was 14 that she had it, but her pediatricion brushed it off as an inactive teenager.  My daughter worked out for 3 years, 3-5 days a week and  her weight never changed!  She had all the above mentoned signs of PCOS.  She is now 18 and has recently seen an Endochronoligst.  She is now under treatment with low-dose estrogens and an androgen inhibitor.  She feels and looks much better in just the 1+ week she has been under treatment. She follows a good ADA eating plan and works out even more! Definately check with an Endochronoligist.
Best wishes in all your WLS related situations...
Kim in Fontana