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Could it be PCOS?From: A. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 22 Jan 2002 20:35:52 -0600 (CST)
I started my period at age 12 and was pretty regular until age 16. Then I started going anywhere from 1 1/2 months to two and occasionally three months between periods. I'm now almost 21 now and I consistently go from 2 1/2 to three months between my periods, averaging only four or five periods a year. Also, this last period, which was my first one in almost three months, lasted for 28 days. I'm 5'2 and 180 pounds. I wouldn't say that I have severe acne, but I do sometimes go through outbreaks of pimples, especially around my jawline. I have slight facial hair, but not serious. It's enough that I shave it, but not enough that it can be seen unless you're looking right at it. I'm not exactly sure what is meant by the PCOS symptom about dark patches under the armpits. I do have a very slightly darker skin tone there, but not a lot. Also it is slightly darker around the base of my neck by my shoulders, and there is some darker brown color in a strip around my waist. Could this be PCOS? I've talked to my doctor about my irregular periods, but she didn't seem too concerned. If it might be PCOS, how should I mention it to my doctor as a possibility? I want to maintain a good doctor-patient relationship with her and I don't want to come across as if I'm saying that I know better than she does. Thank you to anyone who can give me any information or advice.
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