Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
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Hi,
I'm new to this site and am hoping that somebody will be able to offer a little support. I have just turned 22 and was diagnosed with PCOS when i was 14. At the time it ment very little to me and I didnt fully understand the condition....i still dont to be honest.
In my whole life I have had about 9 periods my Dr keeps saying that i should have at least 3-4a year and put me on some kind of the pill but it didnt work. My last period was last jan (2010) i think.
I have bad achne and to top it all off also have a skin condition which the Dr's cannot explain. The excess hair is not a massive problem for me so I uess I am quite lucky. I am over weight tho and finding it really hard to shift it.
I am also finding that I can be really emotional....I will cry at the slightest thing or get really upset and angry for no reason. Does anyone else find this too?
Im sorry for going on such a ramble but just feeling very low and confused at the moment.
Hannah x
I'm new to this site and am hoping that somebody will be able to offer a little support. I have just turned 22 and was diagnosed with PCOS when i was 14. At the time it ment very little to me and I didnt fully understand the condition....i still dont to be honest.
In my whole life I have had about 9 periods my Dr keeps saying that i should have at least 3-4a year and put me on some kind of the pill but it didnt work. My last period was last jan (2010) i think.
I have bad achne and to top it all off also have a skin condition which the Dr's cannot explain. The excess hair is not a massive problem for me so I uess I am quite lucky. I am over weight tho and finding it really hard to shift it.
I am also finding that I can be really emotional....I will cry at the slightest thing or get really upset and angry for no reason. Does anyone else find this too?
Im sorry for going on such a ramble but just feeling very low and confused at the moment.
Hannah x
there are many places that provide info about pcos esp.lly since its becoming more common in women. if birth control pills arent working to regulate ur periods you can ask your doc about taking provera or metformin. i'm not sure what other drugs are available. the emotions may be coming from ur horomones being unbalanced.
hopefully this helps best wishes!
In addition to any prescribed meds, you may want to look at diet. I've discovered that staying far away from any white flour, sugar, or other simple carbs will be a great help. They really affect your body negatively, especially with PCOS. Try your hardest to eat whole grain, lots of veggies and drink plenty of water. I don't follow my own advice as often as I should, but I know it's the better thing for me.
I just joined, too. Hopefully I'll talk to you again!
than you both for your messages. My dr doesnt seem to be that bothered so i have asked to see someone else as i just feel like my dr is scared to even talk about it.
I try my best to eat healthy....however i do admit to having bad days and eating junk=( i eat plenty of fresh veg as we grow it in our garden and fruit never lasts long in our house as its the first thing everyone eats....but still no luck. I have been tole to look at the GI diet so fingers crossed.
i think my emotions are just one big rollercoaster. I babysat today for a friend and just wanted to hold her little girl and cry at the thought of never having my own. yet other days i take such pleasure in looking after her.
anyway enough of tthe ramble.. thanks again xx