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Lee Trask is an advocate for women dealing with issues of infertility and miscarriage. Having struggled through more than six years of infertility, three miscarriages, and high-risk pregnancy, she is now happy raising her two…
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My PCOS causes me to menstruate for months on end. Who can I talk to?
So many women write to me asking about Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), a very frustrating condition that affects women at all ages. The symptoms of PCOS can vary greatly from woman to woman as this question highlights:
"I have been diagnosed with PCOS and, unlike most women who don't ovulate regularly, i over ovulate and can have a period for months on end. I have a few days or weeks break and then menstruate again. Is this going to effect my fertility? Will I run out of eggs? I am only 21 -- and do not want to start a family just yet -- but would like to know that there is still an option for me in the future. Are there many people like me? Is there anything i can do?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can wreck havoc on your menstrual cycle in many different ways. As you mentioned, some women don’t ovulate regularly, if at all, and others have extended periods. So, yes, there are other women out there who share this problem. In fact, there is a wonderful PCOS support group here on DS where you can meet women who are suffering with the same symptoms that you have. You can chat with them about their experiences, and therapies that have worked for them.
With PCOS, the cysts that form on the ovaries disrupt the hormones produced for regular menses. This almost always causes problems with ovulation, although many times medication like Metaformin can help. Your hormonal imbalances are at the other end of the spectrum, however. It would be a good idea to see a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) to determine how often you are actually ovulating. An RE will be able to determine which phase of your cycle is most affected, and hopefully adjust medications and hormones to balance things out.
Even if you are not planning a family right away, it would be the best thing for your general health to see a specialist and get your cycles regulated.
Lee
"I have been diagnosed with PCOS and, unlike most women who don't ovulate regularly, i over ovulate and can have a period for months on end. I have a few days or weeks break and then menstruate again. Is this going to effect my fertility? Will I run out of eggs? I am only 21 -- and do not want to start a family just yet -- but would like to know that there is still an option for me in the future. Are there many people like me? Is there anything i can do?
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) can wreck havoc on your menstrual cycle in many different ways. As you mentioned, some women don’t ovulate regularly, if at all, and others have extended periods. So, yes, there are other women out there who share this problem. In fact, there is a wonderful PCOS support group here on DS where you can meet women who are suffering with the same symptoms that you have. You can chat with them about their experiences, and therapies that have worked for them.
With PCOS, the cysts that form on the ovaries disrupt the hormones produced for regular menses. This almost always causes problems with ovulation, although many times medication like Metaformin can help. Your hormonal imbalances are at the other end of the spectrum, however. It would be a good idea to see a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) to determine how often you are actually ovulating. An RE will be able to determine which phase of your cycle is most affected, and hopefully adjust medications and hormones to balance things out.
Even if you are not planning a family right away, it would be the best thing for your general health to see a specialist and get your cycles regulated.
Lee
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The doctor will help help. Go and have an appointment with her. Its worth getting first payday loan to make it settled.
By oklana Dec 21, 2009
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Hi, I had continual bleeding for 11 months. I went to a different doctor and he changed my diet. Are you eating soy? I was drinking 1 soy shake every day. It creates more estrogen which in turns caused ovarian cysts that were filled with estrogen. I stopped the soy and sure enough, my periods became regular. If your doc does not know what to do for you, it is time to go to another. I use integrative medicine. My physician is an OB/GYN and also a Licensed IntetrativeHealth physician. He helps me in changing my diet. Merry Christmas
By LCovert Dec 19, 2009
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