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Re: A Period for 5 weeks, IS THIS NORMAL with PCOS?????

From: priya (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 21 Nov 2000 18:43:21 -0600 (CST)


At Wed, 24 May 2000, Lorraine wrote: >
>You are not alone. After coming off the BCP which I had been on for
>many years my first period lasted about 6 weeks although not all of it
>was heavy. I went to my GP and he said my body was re-adjusting. The
>next period was the same thing so back I went to see him. He still
>thought there was nothing wrong but I knew differently and asked to see
>a specialist. It took a 5 minute discussion with the specialist to find
>out I had all the classic symptoms of PCOS. Lately I've been battling
>with anemia because of the heavy bleeds I've been having on Provera.
>I've just started taking Metformin and I'm praying that my cycle will
>become normal shortly. Ultimately I'm trying to get pregnant.
>
>I'm sure you'll find lots of useful information on this web site that
>will help you learn more about your newly diagnosed PCOS. I've found it
>eye opening.
>
>--
>Lorraine
>
>At Wed, 24 May 2000, Lara wrote:
>>
>>I have just been diagnosed with PCOS, after I was rushed to hospital for
>>a blood transfusion after a heavy bleed for five weeks!!! (WHAT A
>>NIGHTMARE). Has anyone else had this problem?
>>
>>--
>>Thanks
>>
>>Lara (South Wales, UK)
>>



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