Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Support Group
Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. Primary polycythemia occurs when excess erythrocytes are produced as a result of a proliferative abnormality of the bone marrow. Secondary polycythemia is caused by increases of erythropoietin that result in an increased production of...
I was just wondering if doing nothing for diagnossed PCOS is/can be harmful to a person? I get my period 6-8 times a year but it is always really light but it does last for 6-7 days. I was on birth control pills before they figured out that I had PCOS to get my period regularly for 2 years but I went off them at 18. I was just wondering if there could be any BAD side effects of not doing anything medically for it? I am working on getting insurance to go to the doctor but by the time I get there it will probably be into 2008 so for the meantime I was wondering if anyone had any sugjestions?
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Yeah there can be health risks for not treating PCOS. Such as developing Diebietis (sorry for the bad spell) and other illnesses. I am not currently treating PCOS just the symptom of not having a regular period. I have many of my friends here that urge me to find a new doctor who will actually take an interest in PCOS and treat it. I hope to find a new doctor soon. Take Care and I hope this helps! Jane
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try reading managing PCOS for dummies, its turned my life around and given me back more control. Try amazon as they have it, totally worth a read.
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