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rosstomlin · 04-09-2004, 06:55 AM

Name: Ross(boys name but completely female)

Age: 32

Family situation: Married to Cyril for nearly 6 years, mum to Corey 7 and India 4. Work full time for the Sure Start Unit(Central Government)

PCOS Symptoms: Ironically only discovered I had PCOS after having my daughter. Gained a lot of weight after her birth, and never lost it, a friend suggested I get tested for it as she has it and I had similar symptoms to her, expecting it to be ruled out, I was surprised when they said I had PCOS. Periods were always regular until the last few years when they range from 28 - 45 days. Excess hair, mood swings, memory problems, overweight, not sure if IR?

Worst thing about PCOS: Where do I start, all of the above.

Meds used: none, to scared to try Met, worried about side effects and the effects on my daily life, hey I have to work every day, and I can't afford to be feeling ill.

NHS or private: NHS, Mr Vineker, who was brill, but haven't seen him for a while, more pressing issues to deal with.

Action taken: Not a lot, hoping to TTC # 3 in the next year, haven't ever had problems getting pregnant, so will cross that bridge when I come to it.

PM or Email: Happy for any Cysters to PM me, although once again, busy life, so might not get back to you straight away.[b]