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Re: almost regular periods
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 9 Jul 2003 10:36:16 -0500 (CDT)
In the past, losing weight and exercising has regulated my periods. I
still had all of the other symptoms including infertility but my periods
did regulate.
At Tue, 8 Jul 2003, anonymous wrote:
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>I was diagnosed with PCOS by an endocronologist when I was 25. I was
>not overweight, but I had irregular periods and acne. They tested my
>hormone levels and did an ultrasound and came up with the diagnosis. I
>am now 31 and for the first time in my life my periods are almost
>regular. I think I've had one every month for the past year. It's not
>exactly to the day, but fairly close. I'm also experiencing for the
>first time in my life, PMS. It really feels like I have a normal cycle.
>I'm wondering if I'm suddenly cured? Or if I was misdiagnosed? Is it
>common for women with PCOS to all of a sudden get a regular cycle? I'm
>not on any medication (no BCPs, etc.). I was thinking maybe my rigorous
>exercise program could have something to do with it. As I said, I was
>never overweight, but I've recently taken up running and weightlifting
>as hobbies, so my bodyfat percentage is probably much lower now than
>when I was 25. Just wondering if anyone has any insights. Thanks!
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