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Re: Wondering how PCOS is contracted?

From: anon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 19 Feb 2001 22:48:42 -0600 (CST)

While I can't answer your other questions, I can tell you that there is no such thing as "contracting" PCOS. To contract something is to catch it from someone and you don't catch PCOS. It's just a syndrome that your body develops. No one really knows quite what causes it but since it can run in families, there is strong evidence that it is genetic. Perhaps a genetic tendency for cells to become insulin resistant.

You need to find a qualified dr in your area who can tell you for sure if you have PCOS or not. They will do this via blood tests and physical evaluation.

At Mon, 19 Feb 2001, Isis wrote: >
>Can you please help me understand how PCOS is contracted? Also, what are
>the possiblities of getting pregnant is you have PCOS? I am 31 years old
>and I have taken the PCOS test on the system (website:
>http://www.pcosupport.org/pcosinfo/quiz.html) and scored a 14 which
>indicates I may be a candiate of having PCOS. Which sends a sign of
>relief of finding something that has come close to the symptoms I have
>been having for the the last 5 plus years. Especially with the hair
>lose.
>
>Please shed some light to if I still have a chance of getting pregnant.
>
>Thanks in advance!

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