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Read this somewhere...seems to apply to the flingers, attempting to overwhelm you with "facts". . .

Facts I can deal with. CBG's replies are non-replies. She, like several other grumpy old bags on this forum, have taken the art of being repulsive to new heights. If they can even stay on point at all, their arguments eventually become circular; they end up chasing their tails and they don't even knowing it.

Fact is, I can't fathom why she would spend time on this forum when she seems to have so little in common with most of the conservatives here. If I had a mind to, I would apply some shade tree psychology to the problem, but it just ain't worth the effort.

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Yeah well, if the shoe fits...

I've got to run along now because an old adage comes to mind that applies here, and I wouldn't want anyone observing to get us confused:

Never argue with a fool--anyone watching may not be able to tell the difference-anon

With that, I'll leave you to your fantasies...

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At least now I can identify the problem:

News in Science

Health & Medical News - Hormone imbalance more common in lesbians - 03/07/2003

[This is the print version of story http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/health/HealthRepublish_892229.htm]

Hormone imbalance more common in lesbians

Thursday, 3 July 2003

Lesbian women are double as likely to have an imbalance of sex hormones, researchers have found (Pic: National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth)

Lesbians are more than twice as likely as heterosexual women to have a hormonal imbalance that causes infertility, a British study has found, linking for the first time lesbian sexual orientation with hormonal makeup.

The discovery by researchers from the London Women's Clinic centred on the most common cause of ovarian dysfunction in women, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Caused by an imbalance of sex hormones, one of the main features of PCOS is hyperandrogenism - an abnormally high concentration of male steroid hormones called androgens. Symptoms related to PCOS include irregular menstrual periods, an inability to conceive, acne or excessive body or facial hair.

The study involved examining 618 women who attended the clinic for fertility treatment between November 2001 and January 2003. Each woman had her medical and sexual histories taken during three sessions with a nurse, a counsellor or a clinical psychologist. Of those interviewed, 254 were lesbian and 364 were heterosexual women.

None of the women studied knew if they had polycystic ovaries seen in PCOS, but 15% had been treated previously for some of the symptoms. The subjects were given a pelvic ultrasound examination on the second or third day of their menstrual cycle, and blood samples taken to measure their levels of reproductive hormones.

The incidence of both polycystic ovaries and PCOS is generally twice as high in women seeking fertility treatment than it is in the general population. In the study, 52% of the women had polycystic ovaries, and 24% had PCOS. But the study showed prevalence of polycystic ovaries and PCOS was much higher in lesbian women than heterosexual women.

Eighty percent of the lesbian women had polycystic ovaries, compared to only 32% in heterosexual women. And lesbian women had higher rates of PCOS as well, with 38% having the syndrome compared to 14% of heterosexual women.

Dr Rina Agrawal, deputy medical director at the London Women's Clinic who led the study, presented her findings to the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Madrid overnight.

"We observed a significantly higher prevalence of polycystic ovaries and PCOS in lesbian compared with heterosexual women. Our initial results are also suggestive of a significantly greater hyperandrogenism in lesbians compared with heterosexual women," said Agrawal.

Lesbian and heterosexual women with normal ovaries had similar levels of androgen and SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin), which binds testosterone and other sex hormones.

But analysis of the blood samples showed that the lesbian women seeking fertility treatment had significantly higher levels of male hormones, including testosterone, androstenedione, free testosterone index and luteinising hormone (LH).

SHBG, on the other hand, was significantly lower in lesbian women. If SHBG levels are lowered, a woman with normal levels of testosterone will have elevated levels of free testosterone - which results in symptoms related to hyperandrogenism.

"Our research neither suggests nor indicates that polycystic ovaries-PCOS causes lesbianism, only that polycystic ovaries-PCOS is more prevalent in lesbian women," said Agrawal. "We do, however, hypothesise that hyperandrogenism - which is associated with PCOS - may be one of the factors contributing to the sexual orientation of women."

The researchers also pointed out that in the past 20 years, only 0.1% of published research was dedicated to the healthcare of homosexual individuals. "Our study emphasises the importance of treating these women in a non-judgemental and non-biased manner, so that clinicians may offer them appropriate health advice," Agrawal said.

Danny Kingsley – ABC Science Online

See you around.

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Outside of being a totally incomprehensible rant, yours was a great reply. Into hyperbole are we?

Your are either logic challenged or another candidate for the "Denial is not a river in Egypt" club. In either case, you should have someone looking after you. Maybe a hormone imbalance?

You did not address a single point I made aside from flinging hyperboles around in an effort apparently to muddy the waters. When you can respond in a rational manner, get back to me. I'll check in on you in a month or two.

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I assume you mean "Legal" immigration?

Call it what you will. I think immigration is a healthy thing for this country.

Spoken like someone that lives a very long way from the Rio Grande. You don't have a clue what effects illegal immigration is having on this part of the country. Illegals in particular do not assimilate into our culture very well. There are so many of 'em, they are recreating their own little slices of Mexico here in America instead of "melting" into the American pot. In 20 years(or less) "they" will be the majority in Texas. What then?

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Great idea and a great thread. One suggestion that might save wear and tear on the "trigger" finger while painting. Most/all of the home improvement/discount stores sell a little device you can attach to the top of the paint can that essentially turns it into a paint "gun". Also improves control of the spray itself since you're not having to pay attention to your finger.

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I was thinking that, but I wasn't gonna post it!

Right, RockinRight ;^) Quite a few others also I'd wager. Some of us old Neanderthals labor under the scourge of intemperence.

Regards,

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Became the proud(?) owner of a hand-me-down computer in 9/98. Took me all of 3 - 4 weeks to find FR. Moved, changed server, rebuilt computer, lost this registration(until recently), reregistered under a new nick which I've been using ever since. It's fun to post under this one occasionally.

Seen lots of change in six years on FR. Most of it good, some of it not so good.

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My point is that there is a black helicopter hovering over your house.

Uh huh, and wiseasses are a dime a dozen.

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So tell me if you now seriously think that a state seceding at this time is a good idea or has any chance of success.

You know, you should really give it a rest. The speculation on Texas secession is nothing more than idle chatter. The chances of it ever happening, let alone in our lifetimes are slim to none. And slim just left town.

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There's a simple and unexciting explanation for my lack of activity on FR under this nick. Think "Lost and Found".

Regards,

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What bothers me most, and has for about a year, is when people pop up with '98 screen names

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