I think I may be the only one here, but that's OK.
I have recently been diagnosed with PCOS. I am worried that I won't get the medical care I need because of my location. I don't think we have a specialist in town. Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Franny
Although I am from Manitoba, I just wanted to say hi. I know how frustrating it can get posting on here when no one replys. The Canadian forum is really slow anyhow.
So, take care
Chancy
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Thanks. I am still waiting for just 1 person to say they are from the NT!! I know it's going to happen...
Glad to see that there are quite a few Canadians here anyhow. The longer I'm here, the more I see just how great this site is, and the support, whew. It feels like coming home for me. Although I do have a good support system around, it's nice to talk to people who know EXACTLY what I am going through.
I am learning so much, about this disease, and my body right now, it's overwhelming. I've always thought of myself as a strong person emotionally and mentally, but for some reason it's taking a lot out of me. It's like, this is why I am the way I am! All these years, all these strange problems, (symptoms), etc.
My story:
I was told at 16 that I would never have children. I had a lap at 19 to remove a cyst, and again no doctor would say what was wrong, just that I had these cysts. Infrequent if not complete absense of my AF since it started at 14.
Then, although I didn't have an AF for over a year, when I was 22 I found out that I was pregnant. WOOP! Although we weren't trying, and she was quite a surprise, I was elated. See, I thought! All those doctors must be wrong!
I am now 25, and we have been trying again for almost a year. I have most of the symptoms for PCOS, weight gain, hair loss, hair growth on face and tummy, loss of AF, skin tags, acne, the whole shabang. Only diagnosed a month ago. Taking my time getting used to this. I am currently low carbing, lost 15 pounds, taking Saw Palmetto for the hair. My acne isn't noticable, so I'm not too worried. My DH is supportive, but alittle lost right now also. Having a hard time talking about it with him, he is apprehensive. I am sending the link for the website to him, for a start. I just feel like I am way ahead of him with information, that we aren't communicating.
Wow, what a rant that was. Feels good, even if noone is going to read all this!!!
Thanks for listening/not.
Franny
Anyone in the Northwest Territories?? 
