Name: Suzanne
Age: 24
Family Situation: Single. Still living at home with my parents. With these house prices I don't think I’m ever going to leave!!!
PCOS Symptoms: Irregular periods, excess hair, overweight (especially around the middle), lethargy, PMT!
Worst thing about PCOS: Where do I start! I hate being overweight but am trying to do something about it. My periods are only regular because I take the pill. When I wasn't on medication they were about one every 5 months and when they do come they are extremely painful and heavy.
Medication: Tried all contraceptive pills and have finally settled on Yasmin which seems to be working ok. Tried Met but didn't get along with it.
NHS or Private: My previous GP was a complete cow! She refused to believe I had anything wrong with me and told me to go away and lose weight and my periods would come back. I was finally diagnosed at a well woman walk-in clinic when I was 17. I have now changed GP's. Things are still not great but they are ok. However, I sometimes feel that he would give me more support if I were TTC instead of just trying to cope with PCOS. I was diagnosed 6 years ago and haven't even been referred to a gynaecologist. I'm looking into seeing a Private gynaecologist soon.
PM or Email: Either would be great. It would be great to hear from any fellow sufferers. |