Re: Pco and Period
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Dec 2001 19:56:38 -0600 (CST)
Hi Tanya!
PCO and PCOS are two different things - having ovarian cysts (PCO) is
fairly common and is also one of the symptoms of having PCOS.
>From what you said about your symptoms and bloodwork then I would agree
that PCOS is pretty likely in your case! It is definitely possible to
have it and still have a period every month. The numbers you're looking
for in the LH/FSH is the ratio, not the numbers themselves. Healthy
women have a ratio of about 1:1. Women with PCOS have ratios closer to
1:3. So, at 2:7, your numbers do indcate a problem. Facial hair is a
big indicator as well, and you don't have to have the extreme weight
gain to have PCOS.
You will find a heap of information at http://www.pcosupport.org - I would
definitely suggest going there and reading up etc. Best of luck with
everything!
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Sonnet
At Thu, 20 Dec 2001, Tanya wrote:
>
>Can it be possible to have PCO and still have a every month period. I
>am very confused with this whole issue and what is normal and what is
>abormal. is your LH that is high or your FSH? mines was 2/7 and I get
>my period every month and had facial chin hair every since I was little
>and only gained a little bit of weight but my doc said I might have pco,
>please help
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Sonnet Fitzgerald, PCOS Association, Online Community Liaison. Email: sonnet@pcosupport.org
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