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...

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Im worried that i will never be able to have a baby. Is this realy true that women who have PCOS are unable to become pregnant. IM so scared. -

- breasts are hurting
-hair is so thin (MPD)
- gaining some weight
-Depressed , worried, Exhausted.
- I HATE PCOS- !!!!!!!!!!!!!

DO we live with these symptoms the rest of our lives?
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hunny there are meds to help us with our symptom's I have a daughter shes 4 that i conceive with clomid so yes it's possible she's living proof and it will be okay we have a few ladies here now with pcos and preggers good luck
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i have pcos and i also have four children........kids yes very much possible...........
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I have PCOS and in less thena year I no longer suffer from the symptoms of PCOS....due to meds, exercise, and eating right. I would suggest getting Managing PCOS for Dummies. It has helped me a lot. There is no cure right now for PCOS but you can reduce the symptoms. I sadly learned this weekend that even after menopause or if you have everything taken out.......we will still have PCOS....that kinda sucks, but you can control it.
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