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What Does This Blood Test Result Despite Suffering From PCOD Indicate?

yes I am a 45 year female. I am overweight, loss of menses for several years, it was confirmed that I have polycystic ovarian disease well over 12 years ago, I have had an increase of hair growth on abdomen, and under my chin in recent years.Additionally I have developed hypertention which has been well controlled with medication, and i am pre-diabetic. Also I continue to test low for potassium and am taking a meds to help with this but potassium levels are still too low. Most recently my doctor has tested me for Cushings disease. He had me take a blood test cortsol, serum am. I received the results of that blood test in the mail today with a note from the office stating I need to schedule a visit to discuss the results which were (the reference guide shows 4.0-22.0), but my result was flagged low at 1.1mcg/dl. My doctor is currently on vacation but I am trying to figure out what this means, do you have any answers and can you provide me with some good questions to ask my dr when I see him in a couple weeks.
Tue, 25 Aug 2020
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Hello,

Long term condition of anovulatory cycles in person with polycystic ovarian syndrome is likely related to metabolic syndrome as comprising of Insulin resistance, hyperglycemia and changes at the Hypothalamus pitutary ovarian axis. The case management requires:
- Glycemic control with Metformin
- Weight reduction
- Potassium level correction
- Hormone supportive therapy as that of OC pills to induce menses

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Does This Blood Test Result Despite Suffering From PCOD Indicate?

Hello, Long term condition of anovulatory cycles in person with polycystic ovarian syndrome is likely related to metabolic syndrome as comprising of Insulin resistance, hyperglycemia and changes at the Hypothalamus pitutary ovarian axis. The case management requires: - Glycemic control with Metformin - Weight reduction - Potassium level correction - Hormone supportive therapy as that of OC pills to induce menses Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon