I agree that infertility should not be the primary reason that people seek to treat PCOS. Not having your period is not a good thing, though some may think it is - the blood is still in there, and it has impurities in it that can cause problems in themselves. Furthermore, being unable to lose weight, excess hair, and so many other symptoms - whether you are trying to have a baby or not, who wants to suffer with all the other symptoms associated with PCOS?? I have been working with nutrition and other natural means to get over PCOS for about a year, and have seen an improvement. Although natural methods take longer, they get to the root of the problem, rather than just dealing with the symptoms. I'm not in a rush to have a baby, but I'm trying to deal with this so there won't be a problem when I am ready.
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Originally Posted by deblynnc Thanks for the link! I'm glad to see the information getting out to the public.
I take issue with the phrase below the title that "worst of all, it may make you infertile." They could have written something different. Not that infertility isn't a terrible thing to deal with - I've had years of struggling with it myself. But, although they do discuss the other health implications further down in the article, I would have preferred to find the other health problems related to PCOS a little more front and center.
I guess it's a reflection of the fact that many women are only diagnosed when they aren't able to conceive naturally, so that is the top priority for those women. But, reading only the top part could make some women who might have PCOS decide not to read the article if they aren't having problems conceiving or don't want to. JMHO  |