PCOS Messages for February, 2003: Re: Just Found Out I have POCS

Re: Just Found Out I have POCS

From: Vicki (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 23 Feb 2003 17:50:53 -0600 (CST)

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Hi Calla! You definitely have my sympathies! I just went this past week and had my bloodwork and u/s done. My dr appt isn't until the end of March although I'm hoping to get it moved up. The thought of having to wait a month for the results is driving me crazy.

1. My symptoms are light also. I'm lucky enough to be releasing eggs on my own though. (my u/s showed this). My DH and I have been TTC 1+ yr. I've had the few neck and chest hairs for about 2 yrs about the same time my hair started to thin (mine has always been very thick) I'm 30 yrs old and have gained 90+ lbs over the last 10yrs, (over 60 lbs of it in the last 5 yrs). I' also 5'2". Acne has only been a problem in the past 3 months. 2. My periods always were regular but now (since I had my youngest son, 6 yrs old)they can run from 26 to 32 days. The pain is bad enough that I often take Tylenol with codeine to get thru them. 3.Mood swings, what mood swings??! Oh my! They really were very very bad! Even worse when on the pill. This is something that had been much better with time I think. Now, I get depressed and cry with every AF. I think stress really exaggerates this. 4. As to PCOS getting worse with pregnancy, I really don't know. I hope someone can answer this for you as I'd like to know too. 5. I'm hoping my dr puts me on something soon. I'd love to lose some weight, but he's recommended finishing having babies then lose the weight and have the surgeries I want. I'm not sure if this is the way to go, but I'm trying to walk daily and see what else I can do.

I've been looking for information on low carbohydrate diets. From what I understand PCOS means we over produce insulin. Carbohydrates have a direct correspondance with PCOS and weight (that's how I understand it, let me know if I'm wrong). Exercise and proper diet are said to help with PCOS symptoms but can't cure it. Everyone here has been absolutely wonderful. They have loads of sympathy, are fountains of knowledge and have a terrific spirit!

Sorry this was so long, :< Lots of baby dust to all!

-- Vicki

At Thu, 20 Feb 2003, Calla wrote: > >Hello. Just a few hours ago I came for the doctor's office after being >told I likely have POCS. I had never heard of it before although I >always had the feeling something wasn't right with my reproductive >system. I got on the internet as soon as I got home and now I'm quite >worried and have some questions. I am 33 and have asked doctors in the >past why my period was so irregular and if this was going to effect my >chances of pregnancy in the future. I suppose they didn't recognize the >relationship between the periods and some other possible symptoms. I >have to go back in 10 days for my blood work. Here are some questions I >have and maybe someone out there can give me a little perspective before >I go back? > >1. I do have some of the other symptoms associated with PCOS but they >seem to be very subtle compared to the stories I've just been reading >about women who have this syndrome. I do struggle with my weight but I >don't think i'm obese. I am overweight for my height (5ft 2inches, 155 >pds) >I also have a few unwanted chin hairs which I pluck regularly - but >nothing excessive. I have never had a problem with acne. Can I expect >to develop a problem with obesity, hair or acne in the future even if I >haven't experienced it yet? > >2. My periods, when I get them, are very painful and I take anaprox for >relief. Is this pain related to POCS? > >3. I have moodswings (depression?) that I've just managed with on my >own. Could this be related to the hormonal inbalances of POCS? > >4. My husband and I are hoping to have children, but we are not >desperate to give birth. We welcome the idea of adoption. We would >like to try and become pregnant first. Will the POCS get worse if I >become pregnant? > >5. My doctor said to try naturally for 6 months and if we don't >conceive then she will put me on drugs to help me ovulate. If she knows >I have POCS shouldn't I just start the ovulation drugs right away? > >I know I should be asking my doctor all these questions but I can't wait >10 days!! If anyone can think of something else I should ask my doctor >please let me know. Thank you for listening.

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