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

Re: Just Found Out I have POCS

From: Janett (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 09:33:00 -0600 (CST)

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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.

You have a lot of legitimate questions. I have been diagnosed for 6 years now, and am very lucky to have 2 children. It took me 4 years to conceive my first child, but my second came with no help. The moodswings can definitely be caused by PCOS. Most doctors suggest Metformin or birth control to help with the hormonal imbalances. As for PCOS getting worse after pregnancy, don't worry. In a lot of cases it actually improves!! I also don't have much excess hair growth. I just have a couple of hairs that grow out of 2 freckles on my face. I due have a severe obesity problem, but no acne issue. Really every person experiences some or all of the symptoms. I've found the older I get the worse my symptoms get, but that may not be true for all. This is the reason PCOS is so hard to diagnose, because the symptoms can seem so isolated until you look at the overall picture. Good Luck. I hope this helps some!!

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