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The PCOS Record - October 21, 1998, v1 n2

The purpose of the PCOSA Record is to assist in the administration of the pco-support mailing list, to provide information to the members of this list about PCOSA, to educate members about netiquette, to bridge the gap between the pco-support mailing list, PCOSA, and Usenet's alt.support.pco.

The feature of this edition of the PCOS Record is acronyms. We see them all the time on the list, and sometimes they can be a little confusing. Hopefully this will help to clear up some of the confusion!

Acronyms and Abbreviations FYI - a more complete and thorough list can be found online at http://www.best.com/~mclark/pco/faq.htm#index41
Mailing List and Newsgroup Specific Acronyms
AF = Aunt Flo (menstruation) a.i = alt.infertility newsgroup a.i.a, aia = alt.infertility.alternatives newsgroup AI = Artificial Insemination a.i.p, aip = alt.infertility.primary newsgroup a.i.s, ais = alt.infertility.secondary newsgroup ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody ASRM = American Society of Reproductive Medicine BBT = Basal Body Temperature BCP = Birth Control Pills BMS = Baby-making Sex CAD = Carbohydrate Addict's Diet CAH = Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia CD = Cycle Day	LAP = Laparoscopy LH = Luteinizing Hormone LMP = Last Menstrual Period (start date) LO = Love Olympics (same as BMS) LPD = Luteal Phase Defect LUF = Luteinized Unruptured Follicle MAI = Miscarriage After Infertility (mail list) MC, m/c, misc. = Miscarriage m.h.i, mhi = misc.health.infertility newsgroup m.k.p, mkp = misc.kids.pregnancy newsgroup MMR = Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging NP = Nurse Practitioner NSA = Non-surgical Sperm Aspiration
CNM = Certified Nurse Midwife COW = Curse of Womanhood (menstruation) D&C = Dilation & Curettage D&E = Dilation & Evacuation DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen) DHEAS = Dihydroepiandrosterone Sulfate DI = Donor InseminationDx = Diagnosis E2 = Estradiol EB, EMB = Endometrial Biopsy ENDO = Endometriosis EPT = Early Pregnancy Test FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone FTTA = Fertile Thoughts To All GnRH = Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone GP = General Practitioner HCP = Health Care Practitioner	OASIS = Overweight & Seeking Infertility Support (mail list) OB = Obstetrician OB/GYN = Obstetrician/Gynecologist ONNA = Oh No, Not Again (mail list) OPK = Ovulation Predictor Kit OPSS = Overweight & Pregnant Support (mail list) OTC = Over The Counter PA = Physician's Assistant PANFERT = Pregnancy After Infertility (mail list) PCO, PCOD = Polycystic Ovary Disease PCOS = Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome PCP = Primary Care Physician PCT = Post Coital Test
HP = Hannah's Prayer (Christian infertility / pregnancy loss group) HPT = Home Pregnancy Test HRT = Hormone Replacement Therapy HSG = Hysterosalpingogram IBT = Immunobead Binding Test ICI = Intra-cervical Insemination ICSI = Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection IM = Intra-muscular (WRT injections) INCIID = International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination ITI = Intra-tubal Insemination IUGR = Intra-uterine Growth Retardation IUI = Intra-uterine Insemination IVC = Intra-vaginal Culture IVF = In Vitro Fertilization	PG = Pregnant PI = Primary Infertility PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome POC = Products of Conception POF = Premature Ovarian Failure PTSD = Post-traumatic Stress Disorder RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist Rx = prescription SA = Semen Analysis SART = Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology SI = Secondary Infertility SPALS = Subsequent Pregnancy After a Loss Support (mail list) s.s.p.l, sppl = soc.support.pregnancy.loss newsgroup STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease Tx = Treatment US, u/s = Ultrasound UTI = Urinary Tract Infection WBC = White Blood Cells
General Interest and Online Abbreviations
AFAIK = As Far As I Know AOL = America Online BTW = By The Way CGU = Can't Get Up (as in "I've fallen and can't get up") DH = Dear Husband, Darling Husband DITD = Down In The Dumps DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife FAQ = Frequently Asked Question(s) FWIW = For What It's Worth IIRC = If I Recall/Remember Correctly IMHO = In My Humble Opinion, In My Honest Opinion IMO = In My Opinion IRC = Internet Relay Chat LOL = Laughing Out Loud MIL = Mother In-law	NBD = No Big Deal NG = Newsgroup OTOH = On The Other Hand POA = Plan Of Action POV = Point Of View ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A** Off SO = Significant Other TIA = Thanks In Advance TTFN = Ta Ta For Now TTYS = Talk To You Soon WRT = With Respect To YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
Ask The Moderator By Heather Lubinsky
In each of these postings I will try to answer your questions about the PCO List. For more information on the PCO List, check out the FAQs located at http://www.best.com/~mclark/pco/ Dear Moderator, What is up with the list? I did not get a single digest all day and I usually get at least 8 or so a day. Signed, Missing my Cysters Dear Missing my Cysters, Since I have started hand moderating the list (reading each post and then accepting , or occasionally rejecting them), the list is getting groups of messages at a time. This happens because I don’t sit in front of my computer all day moderating the list. I also have a job and a family - that is besides my cyber-sisters on this list. So when I have a few free minutes between work and family functions, I log onto my computer, pull down the messages – read them – and accept or reject the messages. So on days when I am really busy I may only go log onto my computer once or twice during the day and so you may receive no messages or a whole bunch of messages at a time depending on when you are downloading your messages. If you go for longer than 48 hours without a message please notify me at pco-owner@lists.best.com, I will let you know what the problem is and if you have missed any posts I will be glad to send them to you. Dear Moderator, I have heard that you sometimes reject messages, can you tell me what types of messages you reject? Signed, Don’t Reject Me Dear Don’t Reject Me, Here are the reasons that I reject messages- Formatting Problems A. Replied and copied the entire digest in your reply. B. Attachment (the attachments don’t work on the list) C. Written in HTML or has other on readable text in the message Other General Problems A. You sent several of the same post (usually your ISP or mail program error) B. It’s a "me too" – this is a one line congrats, I agree, me too or such post – please send privately C. Send a subscribe, subsingle, alias, or unsubscribe command to the list. D. I could not figure out what you had written Flaming e-mails These are e-mails that are sent to the list that would hurt someone. I may tell you what would be offensive and to re-write it so I can post it. I also rarely allow chain letters – I will always check the validity first. I am not trying to censor the list – what will happen though if I see a flame war starting is post a message that no other posts on this topic will be allowed at this time. Hope that helps, for any other questions please write pco-owner@lists.best.com.
Tips in Cyberspace By Heather Lubinsky Posting Tip: When replying to a message (especially if you receive the digest form) remember to change the subject header and cut out all parts of the message or digest you are NOT responding to – that way your post is easier for all to read. Great Places for Info: http://www.pcosupport.org - PCO Support Home page http://www.best.com/~mclark/pco - PCO List Home Page http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/3032 - Jennifer Churchill’s very informative web site Personal Tip: Remember to do something nice for at least one person every day - and if someone does something nice for you repay them twice; Once with a thank you and one more time by doing something nice for someone else and tell that person - you did it because someone else did something nice to you. If you have any other tips or suggestions please write to Heather Lubinsky pco-owner@lists.best.com What’s New on the List? By Heather Lubinsky Well lets see – I guess lets start with: WELCOME TO THE NEW PCO LIST!!!! I am sure many of you have noticed the difference over the last couple of weeks. This list is now back to its very supportive beginning. I am hand moderating the list and it should stay nice and supportive. We have reached digest 4000 and are well past that now. That’s a lot of wonderful posts with more information than anyone could have ever imagined. Also there are 2 other PCO lists: pconatural - This is a list for those who are interested in the natural treatments for PCO.  To subscribe send a message to pconatural-request@lists.best.com and write subscribe or subsingle (for single messages) in the body of the message. For any other questions please write to Melissa at pconatural-owner@lists.best.com pcopreg - This list is for those members who are currently pregnant and have PCO.  To subscribe send a message to pcopreg-request@lists.best.com and write subscribe or subsingle (for single messages) in the body of the message. For any other questions please write to Jennifer at pcopreg-owner@lists.best.com Just starting up: Pcoteen - This list is for teen or young adult members with PCO.   The focus will be on the problems that young adults and teens face.  To join please send a message to pcoteen-owner@lists.best.com. I will be hopefully starting the list by November 1. I am also looking for volunteers to help these girls find resources in their areas. Looking for Moderators: Pcononfert - I am looking for a moderator or two for a new list that will be for discussing all issues of PCO except fertility. Please contact heather@pcgal.com if you are interested in becoming a moderator. Finally, I am always looking for new ideas and suggestions for the list(s) – please let me know if you have any – write me directly at heather@pcgal.com.
Comments? Concerns? Corrections? Suggestions?? Kate Pohjola - pcosrecord@pcosupport.org

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