Re: Could I have PCOS??
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 4 Dec 2000 13:12:26 -0600 (CST)
It certainly sounds like you may have PCOS. If you are not seeing an
ob/gyn, start. PCOS is a readily treatable condition, and in most
cases, pregnancy can be achieved without too much fuss. Make an
appointment to be evaluated for PCOS.
At Mon, 4 Dec 2000, Jan wrote:
>
>I have only just found out about PCOS and I am still wondering if I
>could actually have this disorder? I have had "extremely"irregular
>periods since I began menstration. I was 16 years old before I had my
>first period and since then I can have anywhere from 6 to only 2 periods
>per year.I am now 26 years old. My doctor never seemed to concerned so
>neither was I. I have no weight problems, I am 5'8" tall and weigh
>abourt 155 lbs.I have exprienced no hair loss or hair growth. I have
>some very mild acne which I always felt was normal. I was surprised to
>find out that I was pregnant in 1995 when I was 21. The pregnancy was
>not planned . My daughter is now 4 and my husband and I have been
>trying to conceive since October of 1998 with NO success. That is
>actually how I stubbled upon information on PCOS. The only symptoms
>that I possess are the irregular periods and when I do menstrate the
>flow is usually extremely heavy and the mild acne. I also have
>occasional pain in my lower abdomen on one side or the other. I however
>feel that since I have been pregnant once I am obviously ovulating.
>Could I be ovulating only 2 or 3 times a year and just got lucky with my
>first pregnancy?? HELP I AM LOST!!!
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
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