I have had my period since I was 14 but since then breast growth has been minimal, periods are infrequent (more than 6 mos.) and I cyclically get bad acne around the month. Bloodtests reveal no abnormal hormones and ultrasound shows cyst-free ovaries. Also, no matter how hard I diet, I can't ever seem to drop weight (approximately 15 lbs overweight). Anyone have any clues on what it could be?
P.S. my bloodwork recently showed my resting insulin to be on the lower side of normal but still within range.
2007-02-27 16:27:24 · 7 answers · asked by Amygdala 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
have a gyno check you out real good, I don't think anyone here would want to try to be any smarter than a doctor.
2007-02-27 16:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try PRO ACTIVE
Insulin usually is given by subcutaneous (beneath the skin) injection. The amount of insulin you need depends on diet, other diseases, exercise, and other drugs you are taking and may change with time. Your doctor will determine how often and at what time of day to inject your insulin, as well as what type of insulin will best control the level of sugar in your blood.
Insulin controls high blood sugar but does not cure diabetes. Continue to take insulin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking insulin without talking to your doctor.
The different types of insulin vary as to how quickly they start to work and how long they go on reducing the amount of blood sugar. For example, rapid-acting insulins, such as regular insulin and Semilente, start to work in 30-60 minutes and go on working for 5-16 hours; long-acting insulins, such as Ultralente, start to work in 4-8 hours and continue working for 36 hours.
All insulin bottles are marked with large black letters to indicate what type of insulin they contain. For example, regular = R and Ultralente = U. You must know both the type of insulin you use and how many units (or how many units of each type of insulin if you take more than one) to take with each injection. There are two different strengths of insulin: U-100 and U-500. Your doctor will determine which strength you should use.
U-100 syringes must be used with U-100 insulin, and different syringes must be used with U-500 insulin. Be sure to get the right kind and the same brand each time.
Plastic syringes are disposable; use a new one for each injection. Used needles will hurt more and may cause an infection. Do not use the insulin if it has changed color or if the expiration date on the bottle has passed. Regular insulin should be a clear, colorless solution (U-500 may be straw colored). Discard the bottle if the solution is cloudy or thickened. Other forms of insulin should be cloudy.
Roll the bottle between the palms of your hands and turn it upside down gently several times to mix it and warm it before preparing your dose. Do not shake the bottle vigorously. Do not use it if the insulin has clumped, if lumps or particles are stuck to the sides of the bottle.
Preparing Your Dose: Ask your pharmacist or doctor to show you how to prepare your insulin dose. Wipe the rubber cap with an alcohol pad or cotton dipped in rubbing alcohol. It is easier to withdraw insulin if you first inject air into the bottle. Pull the syringe plunger back to draw up the same number of units of air as insulin that you will be taking. Insert the needle through the rubber cap and inject the air into the bottle. Invert the bottle and syringe, pull back on the plunger to draw insulin into the syringe, and measure the correct number of units of insulin. Be sure that there are no bubbles in the syringe. While the bottle is still inverted, you can tap gently on the syringe to eliminate these bubbles.
If you have trouble seeing the small markings on the syringe, have someone help you. Also, let your doctor and pharmacist know about this problem. They can provide syringes that are easier to read, special tools to help you fill the syringe, or prefilled syringes. If you take two types of insulin at the same time, such as regular and NPH, do not change the order of mixing. Whenever you mix regular insulin with another type of insulin, draw up the regular insulin (the clear solution) first.
Injecting Your Dose: You will be shown how to inject insulin correctly. You can inject it into your abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and arms. Clean the skin at the injection site with an alcohol pad or rubbing alcohol. Pinch a fold of skin with your fingers at least 3 inches apart and insert the needle at a 45-90-degree angle. Then inject the insulin, withdraw the needle, and press lightly (do not rub) on the skin.
Use a different site for each injection, about 1 inch away from the previous injection but in the same general area (e.g., thigh). Use all available sites in the same general area before switching to a different area (e.g., arm). Do not use the same injection site more often than once every month or two
2007-02-27 16:54:42 · answer #2 · answered by mandy s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-01 02:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor to have your thyroid tested.
2007-02-27 16:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by Mightymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to the doctors they know what they are talking about
2007-02-27 16:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i saw something on tv about this woman who couldn't lose weight and she had something called cushings syndrome http://endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/cushings/cushings.htm
2007-02-27 16:44:28 · answer #6 · answered by Pierre S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a doctor, not strangers.
2007-02-27 16:29:54 · answer #7 · answered by tonymandotcom 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋