Re: I think I may have pcos
From: Sonnet (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 22 Jul 2003 21:21:37 -0500 (CDT)
PCOS does run in families and the symptoms you describe all sound like
they could be PCOS! If you can find yourself a good endocrinologist (or
another doctor who is particularly well educated and up to date about
PCOS) treating it starting now might help prevent your symptoms from
getting worse in the future. There's heaps of info out there about
PCOS, I'd suggest starting at the PCOS Association
(http://www.pcosupport.org) - click on the teal box on the right that
says "What is PCOS?"
At Tue, 22 Jul 2003, JessicaB wrote:
>
>I have never heard of this disease until I came across it on the web.
>Reading all the symptom's has made me believe I may have it. I have not
>had a period for 3 months. Actually, I never had a normal menstrual
>cycle. Also, I have noticed unusual facial hair on my chin. I pluck it
>but it always comes back. I have also gained around 20 lbs. in the
>last few months. I have also started thinking that maybe my mother had
>pcos but was never diagnosed with it. She stopped having her period at
>the age of 16 and didn't have it again until she was 33, when she
>conceived me. She, as well as alot of her female relatives have alot of
>facial hair on the chest and chin. Her doctor at the time told her it
>was because she weighed so much that she didn't have a regular menstrual
>period. Around the time she stopped having periods, she gained alot of
>weight. Does this run in families? I think i may have it. I don't know
>where to start, seeing as though im only 18 and new to this. Any
>feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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